Facilities and features
Accessibility
Both churches are inclusive churches and welcome all. The Methodist church also offers same-sex marriages, (contact Revd. David Stolton) but this is not permitted at St Peter's. Enquiries about same-sex blessings at St Peter's should be directed to the Dean, The Very Revd. Matthew Trick.
A ramp is available at St Peter's by request.
The Methodist Church has full access, ramp access is via the Sanctuary Centre behind the church and then level into the church.
Both St Peter's and the Methodist Church are open all day for prayer and meditation. Candles and prayer request cards are available at both churches.
Revd. Stolton is a trained mental health First Aider and has extensive experience in mental health from his previous role as a Pharmacist who specialised in this area. He is available at any time to offer support, prayer or just a listening ear.
Gluten free wafers are available at St Peter's and gluten free communion bread at the methodist Church.Please ask a warden, steward, the Minister or Vicar if you require gluten free
Accessible toilets and showers are available at the Methodist Church. There are no toilet facilities at St Peter's but there is a public toilet apx 50 meters away.
We do not have specific services for those who may be neurodivergent, but all are welcome at any of our services and we will do our best to accommodate any particular needs. If you would like to contact the minister prior to your visit if you feel this would be helpful, please do not hesitate to use one of the contact details available on this website.
There is a hearing loop and full audio system at the methodist Church and an audio system at St Peter's which is currently being upgraded. We shortly will have Audiocast facilities at both churches for those with this facility on their hearing aids.
large print hymn books are available
The Methodist Church has full baby changing facilities, a high chair and other children's facilities. There are no baby change facilities at St Peter's
There is a defibrillator located at the Methodist Church next to the Sanctuary centre door at the rear of the church.
The nearest defibrillator to St Peter's is at the Dr's surgery or Island hall.
Our Building
St Peter's has several beautiful stained glass windows, including one commemorating the Men of Sark who gave their lives for their country, and one commeroaring St Magloire who first brought Christianity to sark.
There are six toilets and three showers available at the Methodist Church. There are no toilet facilities at St Peter's but there are publictoiltes apx 50 meters away.
The Methodist Church has a full commercial kitchen and catering facilities. From time to time it offers meals and lunches for the vulnerable and for instance after services, events or for Messy Church. It does not open as a regular cafe.
St peter's currently has limited facilities but is possibly considering installing kitchen facilities
Music and Worship
St Peter's has a clock tower and bell. The bell is rung to announce services and their is a toll bell for funerals. there is no bell at the Methodist church, this is not part of Methodist tradition.
From time to time concerts and music events take place at both churches and we welcome choirs and music groups to visit.
St Peter's has a lovely organ. Our main organist and choirmaster is Kevin Adams and Andreas bender also assists when kevin is not available.
St peter's follows the Book of Common Prayer for most services.
St Peter's has a small choir which usually will sing an anthem at morning service.
Music at the Methodist church varies depending on availability of musicians. Regularly, Lorraine leads with a clarinet but may be joined by guitarists or pianists. Visiting musicians are very welcome to contribute to worship if they wish.
Groups, Courses and Activities
The Methodist Church hosts a regular Saturday Cinema for children and young people
An alcoholic anonymous group meets from time to time at the Methodist Church. The minister can provide confidential contact details.
A regular ecumenical ( for both churches) Bible study takes place in the upstairs Sanctuary Centre lounge at the Methodist church on alternate Tuesdays. This is a lively, but informal group which enjoys study and conversation around the particular course being studied over a cup of tea or coffee. All are welcome to join. On occasion Bible study is also undertaken in home groups.
Form time to time both churches organise coffee mornings. See the vents page for details.
The Sanctuary centre at the Methodist Church provides a modern well equipped venue with full audio visual facilities for community events, and hosts a varied programme throughout the year, as well as hosting external groups and providing meeting, conference and retreat facilities.
The Sanctuary Centre at the methodist Church hosts a gym in it's hall most weekdays. Opening times are displayed on the door and sign up details inside. This is only available to over 18's.
The Methodist Church hosts Messy Church at various times during the year, please see the services page for details.
A Parents and toddlers group is hosted at the Sanctuary Centre on a weekly basis. Please contact the Minister for initial details.
Help for Visitors
Both churches are open every day, St Peter's from 10 am to 4 pm, the methodist Church from 8.30 am to apx 6 pm.
Well behaved dogs are welcome at services, but if they are disruptive we do ask that they are taken out.
Both churches provide a quiet space for prayer during the day, candles are available to light for a prayer for a loved one, community or world event, together with prayer cards which can be filled in an the Minister will pray as asked and all mentioned will be remembered in prayer at our services ( names will not be read out unless requested).
The methodist church has 25 bike rack spaces, ( and walls and hedges!). Bikes my be laid against the walls at St Peter's, and their is space for mobility buggies at both churches.
Other Features
The Sanctuary Centre at the Methodist Church with a main hall seating apx. 50 people,, small meeting room, two upstairs meeting rooms, commercial kitchen, toilets and showers and full audio visual facilities is available for room hire, meetings, conferences and retreats. Please contact the Sanctuary Centre Manager or Minister for details.