Worshipping, Witnessing, Serving

The largest Methodist Church in the town of Bishop Auckland is opposite the hospital on Cockton Hill Road.

On a Monday and Friday morning we have "open house" where all are welcome to join us.
We have a monthly mid week coffee morning along with other activities. On the third Sunday in the month we have Bible Stories for families, 2.30pm – 3.30pm.

It is a popular venue for Weddings and Baptisms. The range of different halls and meeting room space is used by different outside community groups.

Saturday 29th November
All things Christmas 11am – 1pm

Wednesday 24th December
Pop up Nativity 4pm

Thursday mornings during Advent
Each Thursday of Advent there is an invitation to pause on the journey towards Christmas, to take a little time to reflect on the spiritual steps we make as we get ready for Christmas.

This year Rev Rachel is proposing we look at a series of stories written by Paula Gooder. These stories take some of the lesser known characters of the Bible and weave a narrative around them to provide a focus for thoughts and discussions.

All are welcome to come along, whether you want to join in the conversation, find a time to sit and listen or just make some space to seek God in the run up to Christmas.
Thursdays 27th November, 4th, 11th, 18th December 2025, 9:30am.Bishop Auckland Methodist Church.

There is another group running at Woodhouse Close Church on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm planned by Rev Kevin Watson. During the four weeks of advent there will be reflection about how the different Gospels present Jesus. Each session will be led by a different member of the Woodhouse Close worship team. All are welcome.