There are two churches on beautiful island of Sark in the Channel Islands, one Church of England, one Methodist. St Peter's is the parish church, and is part of the Deanery of Guernsey. Sark Methodist Church is part of the Guernsey Circuit and Channel Islands Methodist District. The Revd. David Stolton, the Methodist presbyter, is the resident minister in Sark, and authorised to lead services at St Peter's Church as the minister in pastoral charge, as well as at the Methodist Church. He has an active role in caring for all the island's community and school, as well as welcoming and providing pastoral care and a welcome to visitors. All are very welcome, especially visitors to Sark to our services at either church. Most Sunday's the service at St Peter's is at 11.15 a.m., but please check the diary for any changes. Currently there is no service on the 2nd Sunday in the month at St Peter's but folks are very welcome to join our Methodist service. Methodist services are at 9.30 a.m., and on the third Sunday of the month this is a more informal "Breakfast Church" with a video and discussion time which has proved very popular, especially with visitors and families. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month, there is usually a united service at the Methodist Church at 11.15 m followed by a "bring and share" lunch, when we are able to enjoy fellowship together. Both churches are also open every day for quiet prayer or to light a candle and there are prayer request boxes in each church as well. The Methodist Chapel benefits from The Sanctuary Centre behind the church which acts as a church hall and community facility for the whole island, from which much church community work happens including our monthly Marigold lunch, Saturday Children's Cinema and as a host for National Theatre Live Screenings. It is also available for small conferences and retreats ( either guided or independent). Enquiries for hire, retreats or conferences can be made to the minister.
We warmly welcome all those who would like to be married or have their children Baptised or Christened at either church. Marriages may take place in either church or, unlike the UK, at any venue, beach or clifftop on our beautiful island ( with permission) including the small chapel at la Seigneurie. Revd. Stolton is also happy to offer same-sex marriages in the Methodist Church or elsewhere on island (but not yet in St Peter's church). We are a inclusive churches and welcome all enquiries, which should, in the first instance be made to Revd. Stolton (07839700020).
The Dean of Guernsey, the Very Revd. Tim Barker, is also the Anglican priest in charge of Sark, Revd. Howard Stringer is our Methodist Superintendent, and both periodically visit the island.
