Clapton Park Methodist Church

Minister: Rev Dr Paulo Bessa Da Silva paulobessa4@gmailcom 07736 955808

Contact: Church Steward - Eunice Whyte - contact via Circuit Administrator or Minister

Address: 99 Chatsworth Road, Clapton Park, London E5 0LH

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Sunday: 11.00am most Sundays. Holy Communion is celebrated once a month either here or at Clapton Downs Road

Clapton Park Methodist Church is a traditional community, particularly from the Caribbean and West Africa. Its premises are widely used, including by 4 other churches. It is glad to be ‘home’ to an after-school project offering a safe, fun space for young children. Since 1st September 2021 Clapton Park has become a class of Clapton Methodist Church.

Worship in September – at 11am

3rd September led by Pastor David Gyamfi

10th September Rev Dr Paulo Bessa Da Silva including Holy Communion and a Baptism – we will be joined by the congregation from Clapton Downs Road

17th September led by Rev Shaun Sanders – Harvest Festival

24th September will be a Local Arrangement

Chats Lunch Club Celebrated 75 years Windrush

On Monday 19th June the Chats Lunch Club celebrated 75 years Windrush. There was exercise to Windrush music, poetry reading, storytelling, sharing of stories and experiences, a singalong, music and dancing, as well as a lovely Caribbean meal.

Bank Details

You can make your offering at church or by contacting Eunice Whyte for details of the bank account

Please make a note of the date and amount paid into the account so that this can be allocated to your envelope number.

If you have any questions concerning giving to the church, please contact the Circuit Administrator, Helen Cornick on 07736 972202 or email handsnmethodist@gmail.com

Regular activities

Chats Lunch Club: Thursdays 11.00am-2.30pm, including one hour keep fit 11.30am and a hot Caribbean meal (£5.00 members, £7.00 visitors). Contact 07852 572096

Exercise class: Monday 12 – 1pm. Contact 07852 572096

Digital Inclusion project: Monday 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Contact 07852 572096

After-School Club: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 4.30pm – 8pm. Contact: 07814 571016.

Warm Space: Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 11am – 3pm – Free entry – Contact 07583 165389. All are welcome.

The premises are used by various small churches.

Hall hire

Large hall with stage; contact Beatrice via Circuit Administrator or Minister.

Mission Statement

We are here as Methodists in this part of Hackney:

To be active disciples of Jesus Christ
To proclaim the Gospel and present the new life in Christ
To be united in Christ, sharing together and stretching each other in faith and understanding
To work together as brothers and sisters with love and care in Christ, welcoming those others may have turned away
To work in unity to bring forth Jesus’ work in helping those in need
To show support to the community and encourage wholeness of life
To motivate new people in the church and create awareness of our purpose in Christ
To worship, study the Bible and pray, and encourage others to do so

To deepen understanding and unity with other denominations as part of our witness and service