Worship
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Rev. Judith Jessop
Minister
The Reverend Judith Jessop was born & brought up at Cleveleys,
near Blackpool. Judith came to Sheffield in 1980 as university student
graduating with a degree in French & Spanish. Since then her career
has followed the path outlined below.
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1984-1990: |
A variety of voluntary work, some connected to the Church. Also
work in the NHS as an internal auditor.
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1990-1997: |
Full time Mum.
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1997-1999: |
Trained to be Minister at Urban Theology Unit in Sheffield
(Ministry & Theology degree).
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1999-2001: |
Minister in Local Appointment in Sheffield West Circuit (based
largely in Broomhill).
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2001 - : |
Minister in Sheffield North Circuit.
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About
herself, Judith says “I am a single parent looking after 2 children. I
have very little time for hobbies, but enjoy reading, jigsaws, and
puzzle books. I also go swimming for exercise!”
“In terms of the Church, my concern is that churches discover their
'niche' and present a relevant face to the contemporary world. We need
to be a caring, forward-looking place.”
Service Times
Normally there is one service a week at 10.30am on Sunday morning,
although there are additional services at special times of the year
such as Easter and Christmas.
Style of Worship
At Grenoside Methodist Church we treasure our Methodist heritage but
are not afraid to try new things. So, a typical morning service will
include hymn singing (traditional and ‘modern’), prayers, Bible
readings, and a sermon or address.
The service is led at least once a month by the minister and
at other times by other accredited preachers. The choir
usually sings a short opening song. Members of the congregation often read from the Bible.
The children and young people have a special place in our church, and
we try to include them in the first part of our service; then they get
stuck in to separate activities.
Once every six weeks or so the worship is a Service of Holy Communion,
and occasionally there is a baptism. From time to time the children
and young people and their leaders take responsibility for arranging
special services.
You are very welcome to
come on Sunday morning and join with our worship.
