Cirencester Ashcroft Church is a Methodist and United Reform Church Local Ecumenical Partnership (LEP). It was formed when the nearby United Reformed Church joined with the Methodist Church at Ashcroft Road just over 20 years ago. Extensive renovation at that time meant that our church and centre now provide a hub for many groups and…
100 Mile Walk
On Friday 18th Jan 2018, Ashcroft Church was pleased to pray with, and send off, 11 walkers who were heading out on the next leg of their journey to walk a total of 100 miles through local villages and towns in the Cotswolds. The purpose of the expedition is to raise money for Christian Aid’s…
Dealing with Loss and Bereavement Workshop
Saturday 16th March, 10am – 12noon at Cirencester Ashcroft Church Led by Revd. Diane DaymondCost: Free Following four training mornings held in different venues around the Circuit earlier this year the Methodist circuit is now offering opportunities for all of us to be helped to support and deal with LOSS & BEREAVEMENT. Loss, of course,…
Fundraising Quiz
Join us for a great, fun, quiz and cakes on Saturday 2nd March from 2:30pm at Ashcroft Church & Centre. The money raised will go towards supporting Ashcroft Centre, which provides facilities for over 50 community groups and various support services operating in the Cirencester area. Ashcroft community centre provides low cost, and for some groups such…
Active+Ate February Holiday Club
ACTIVE+ATE is an affordable holiday club programme where children can get together, play sports & games, talk about faith, socialise and learn new skills whilst also receiving a healthy breakfast and lunch. We are trialling a new type of affordable holiday club in February, for children aged 7-11years, which includes the provision of a healthy…
Christmas / New Year Events
Please be aware that over the Christmas and New Year Period several of our regular events are taking a short break. The Church office will be operating reduced opening hours between Christmas and New Year, so please leave a message if your call goes unanswered. 24th: Food bank (OPEN as normal) Work Club (CLOSED) Church Service…
‘Together’ Christmas Lunch
At Ashcroft Church we were so pleased to welcome everyone to our ‘Together from Twelve’ Christmas lunch. 36 people joined us and enjoyed a five course meal, along with mulled wine and hot drinks. Since starting in September, the ‘Together from Twelve’ lunch club has grown from strength to strength, providing a low cost three…
Carols in the Park
We hope you can join us and the Churches in Cirencester for Carols in the Park on Saturday 15th Dec at 6pm. Hosted by Watermoor Community Group and Churches Together and accompanied by the Salvation Army band. Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies from Cafe in the Park. Everyone is invited to sing, eat and…
Toy Service
Thank you to all those who donated gifts at our 2018 toy service on Advent Sunday. The donations of new toys and gifts for children and teenagers, who may otherwise not receive anything this Christmas, were all sent off to the Salvation Army’s Christmas present appeal. Supporting the appeal makes a real difference in someone’s life…
Harvest Festival
Cirencester Ashcroft Church held its annual Harvest Festival and lunch on 22nd September 2018. With the Church brightly decorated and piles of food donations from those attending for food bank and CHYP (Cirencester Housing for Young People), the church was full of colour and interest. Our main collection went towards Water Aid, a UK charity…