PMCH Gift Day 2025
Dear friends,
As we approach our Church Anniversary on Sunday 11 May, we give thanks for all that God is doing among us here at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall. This is a moment to celebrate the story of our church — where we’ve come from, what God is doing now, and all that lies ahead.
We are especially grateful for you – for your faithfulness, your service, your prayers, and your generosity. It’s genuinely exciting to see our church family growing, not only in number but in diversity, as more people find a home with us. This is something to rejoice in — and something to build on, as we continue to seek even greater growth in the months and years ahead.
Hello, I am Marcus and this is my wife Lucy.
We started worshipping at PMCH in Spring 2022 and were made to feel very welcome from our first visit.
Since then we have joined a housegroup and made some very supportive friends both is the housegroup and in the wider church family. Lucy has joined one of the evening worship bands as a singer and was made to feel very welcome, I have also joined the tech team working behind the sound desk.
We look forward to continuing our journey with Christ at PMCH.
As part of our Church Anniversary, we invite members and friends of PMCH to prayerfully consider making a special financial gift to support the ongoing mission and ministry of the church. This has been the practice of PMCH for many years.
We’re deeply grateful to those who already give regularly and generously—thank you! Your faithful support makes all that we do possible, and we never take it for granted. We can’t mention it all, but here are just some of the things that have been happening in the last year, thanks to your generosity.
Welcome Area Refurbishment
Youth Outreach Café relaunch
Refurbishment of First Floor toilets
Major roof repairs in the Discovery Café
Alpha course with a family focus
New faith based groups at the Foodbank
New Children & Families SWYM worker
Huge growth in events and activities hosted at PMCH!
Therefore, the focus of this year’s Gift Day is exactly that – resourcing our wonderful maintenance and property teams to address the priority projects in a timely way.
Please know that this letter isn’t intended to place anyone under pressure, but simply to share the ongoing needs of our church and offer an opportunity to respond, as you feel led.
If you’re able to give a one-off anniversary gift, it would be greatly appreciated. Here are some ways you can do that:
Via Bank or BACS
If you would prefer to give via bank transfer please use the following details.
Account Name - PLYMOUTH METHODIST CENTRAL HALL
Bank Name LLOYDS BANK, 8 Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 1HB.
Account No: 00543796 Sort Code: 30-96-68
Please use a reference so that we can identify your gift (eg Your Surname followed by ‘Gift Day’)
In Person
Head to the giving station at the back of the main church to give using the church’s standard collection box for cash or cheque, or via the card. machine. There will be Standing Order forms and Gift Aid declarations available.
Please remember, if you are a UK income taxpayer, your gift could be increased by 25% at no extra cost to you thanks to Gift Aid.
Online
You can make a one-off gift (or set up a regular gift) online by clicking the button below.
If you have any questions about giving in any way, please contact me, any of the church staff and leadership team, or drop in to the church office.
Thank you again for all the ways you are part of this church. Let’s continue to journey forward together – in hope, in faith, and in generosity – trusting that God has more to do in and through us as we serve our city
and each other.
With every blessing,
Jonny Libby
Lay Pastor, Plymouth Methodist Central Hall
Anniversary Speaker
Rev. Dr. Alastair Bolt is a retired Methodist Minister who has spent many years preaching and teaching across the UK. As an Army Chaplain, he and his family have experienced ministering on military bases in Cyprus and Germany. Amongst other churches in the UK Alastair was stationed at Ivybridge Methodist Church so we’re thrilled that he is returning to Devon to speak at both our Morning and Evening services on 11 May