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Charles Wesley's HouseNews from the New Room Bristol
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30 Jun
Same-Sex Marriage Announcement
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that John Wesley’s New Room is now available for same-sex weddings! Following a decision by the Methodist Conference last year
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31 May
Sharing our Justice Journey
Read moreAs part of the "Walking with Micah" project Methodist Heritage invited John Wesley's New Room to share objects from the collection connected by the theme
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07 Jan
Colston 4 Press Conference at John Wesley’s New Room
Read moreJohn Wesley’s New Room, the site of Wesley’s notable sermon on the abolition of slavery, hosts the ‘Colston 4’ press conference after historic court decision.
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02 Sep
A season of People and Voices
Read moreThis Autumn we are pleased to announce our Autumn/Winter programme entitled “People and Voices” which brings together an exciting array of events, live
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02 Aug
We welcome Julia, our new Fundraising Officer
Read moreWelcome to our new Fundraising Officer, Julia, who introduces herself below: “Having joined the team as Fundraising Officer a few weeks ago, what has struck
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Special Events at The New Room
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09 Jul, 22Upcoming
Rainbow Service for Bristol Pride
Saturday, 10:00 amJoin Christians at Bristol Pride for a special Rainbow Service…
13 Jul, 22UpcomingFellow Pynins, with Heartwood Chorus
Wednesday, 7:30 pmGet ready to be transported into "the haunting and beguiling…
22 Jul, 22UpcomingAfter the Flood: The Church, Slavery & Reconciliation (film screening)
Friday, 7:00 pmThis new feature documentary shows how the 18th century Church…
10 Aug, 22UpcomingSinging and Stories Workshop
Wednesday, 11:00 amEngaging with the museum collection through song Singing is a…
Donate to the New Room
This historic Grade 1 listed 18th century building relies on the support of visitors to remain open as a place of prayer and worship in Bristol city centre. As the ‘cradle of Methodism’, it must be kept in a good state of repair in order to operate as a place where people can continue to come and learn about the life and ministry of John and Charles Wesley and the establishment of the Methodist movement. You can make a donation to the New Room via PayPal using the button below or click here to learn about other ways you can support us. Thank you.
What our visitors say about their experience
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“Worth popping in, even for the sceptic or non believer. Wonderfully calm and peaceful place bang in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city.”
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“A peaceful haven in the middle of Broadmead. The history of this place is fascinating. The cafe served the best coffee and snacks and the staff were excellent. It was good to get out of the hassle of shopping into this oasis of calm.”
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“The importance of this venue as the oldest Methodist chapel in the world should not be overlooked. The revamping of the rear of the premises adds an excellent cafe.”
John