On Sunday 5 February 2012, the preacher for the morning service was Mike Bowstead. The readings were Zechariah Chapter 3 and the 3rd letter of John. The sermon was entitled, Walking in God's Ways.

On Sunday 29 January 2012, the preacher for the morning service was Rev'd. David Dickens. The readings were from 1st Letter to the Corinthians chapter 8, verses 1 to 13. and the Gospel of Mark. chapter 1 verses 21 to 28. The sermon was entitled, God is on our side.

On Sunday 22 January 2012 the Sunday of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the preacher for the morning service was the Curate of St James the Great Anglican Church, Fr. Taemin Oh. The readings were from Exodus, Chapter 3 verses 1 to 5 and 10 to 14, Jonah, Chapter 1 verses 1 to 3, Chapter 3 verses 1 to 3 and Chapter 4 verses 1 to 5, Acts, Chapter 9 verses 1 to 11 and the Gospel of John. chapter 21 verses 15 to 19. The talk with the children was based on the story of Jonah. The sermon was, based on all of the readings.

On Sunday 15 January 2012, the preacher for the morning service was Jane Allison. The readings were from 1st book of Samuel chapter 2, verses 1 to 10. The 1st letter to the Corinthians Chapter 6, verses 12 to 20 and Gospel of John. chapter 1 verses 1 to 18. The sermon was, based on the readings.

On Sunday 8 January 2012, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead. This was the Annual Covenant service designed by Charles Wesley for the Methodist Church. The readings were from Deuteronomy Chapter 29 verses 10 to 15, Jeremiah Chapter 31 verses 31 to 34, Romans Chapter 12 verses 1 and 2 and The Gospel of Mark. Chapter 14 verses 22 to 25. The sermon was entitled, I am no longer my own but yours.

On Sunday 1 January 2012, the preacher for the morning service was Anne Worker. The readings were from The Gospel of John. chapter 1 verses 1 to 18, Ephesians, chapter 1 verses 3 to 14 and The Revelation of John, chapter 3 verses 14 to 16 and 19 to 22. The sermon was entitled, Christmas is still here.

On Sunday, 18 December 2011, the fourth Sunday of Advent the morning service was led by Dr. Christine Griffiths. The readings were 2 Samuel Chapter 7 verses 1 to 17 and the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1 verses 26 to 38. The sermon was a reflection on the events of the nativity,
The evening service was the annual Carol Service with a selection of Christmas Carols and appropriate readings both from the scriptures and other sources. A short address was given by Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead entitled, The Christmas message,

On Sunday, 11 December 2011, the third Sunday of Advent, the service of was led by Janet Baker. This was a family service and rather than a sermon there were four short talks. The first reading, from the Gospel of John, Chapter 1 verses 6 to 9 and 19 to 28, was followed by a talk entitled, Jesus. The second reading, from Isaiah Chapter 61 verses 1 to 4 and 8 to 11 was followed by a talk entitled, Others. The third reading, from the first letter of Paul to the Thessalonians, Chapter 5 verses 16 to 24 was followed by the third talk entitled, You, the final talk combined the three previous talks with the subject being JOY.

On Sunday, 4 December 2011, the second Sunday of Advent the service of Holy Communion was led by Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead. The readings were Isaiah 40 verses 1 to 11 and the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 1 verses 1 to 8. The sermon was entitled, Highway in the desert.

Sunday, 27 Novemer 2011, saw the attendance at Castle of a former President of the Methodist Conference Rev'd. David Gamble. The readings were Isaiah 64 verses 1 to 9, Pauls letter to the Romans, chapter 13 verses 11 to 14 and the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 13 verses 24 to 37. The sermon, was based on the reading from Mark.

Sunday, 20 Novemer 2011, was the annual service renewing the Covenant of Co-operation between Castle Methodist Church and the churches of the Town Centre Parish, St. Botolph's and St. Peters. The preacher was Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead. The readings were Psalm 95 verses 1 to 7 and Pauls letter to the Ephesians, chapter 1 verses 15 to 23. The sermon, which was based on these readings was entitled, Working for the Kingdom.

On Remembrance Sunday, 13 Novemer 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Mr Phil. Bingham. The readings were from Joshua, Chapter 4 verses 1 to 9, I Corinthians, Chapter 11 verses 23 to 32 and Matthew 5 verses 1 to 12. This being a Family Service there was a talk, rather than a sermon. The talk was entitled, Remembering.

On Sunday 6 Novemer 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. John Allison. There were three readings were from Amos, Chapter 4 verses 18 to 24, I Thessalonians Chapter 4 verses 13 to 18 and Matthew 25 verses 1 to 13. The sermon was entitled, Those foolish virgins.

On Sunday 23 October 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Jonathan Sparkes. There main readings were from The Gospel of Luke Chapter 15 verses 11 to 24, The parable of the prodigal son. During the course of, and as part of the sermon Johathan read a variety of other verses from the Bible. The sermon was in two sections and was based on the Hymn of Charles Wesley, AND can it be, that I should gain an interest in the Saviours blood?, Part one , Part two .

On Sunday 16 October 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Mike Abbs. There were three readings were from The Gospel of John. Firstly, Chapter 2 verses 13 to 16, followed by Chapter 4 verses 4 to 10 and finally Chapter 20 verses 19 to 23. The sermon was entitled, Jesus Christ Bdb.

On Sunday 9 October 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead. The service was designed for all the Church family and included the enrolement of the 1st Colchester Company of the Boys' Brigade. The reading was from Nehemiah Chapter 8 verses 1 to 12. This was followed by a children based exploration of the meaning behind that reading, Get ready, Listen up, Stand to attention, Share it.

On Sunday 2 October 2011, the preacher for the morning Communion sevice was Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead. The readings were from Isaiah Chapter 5 verses 1 to 7 (the vinyard), and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 21, verses 33 to 46 (The Parable of the Tenants). The sermon was called, Servants or tenants?.

On Sunday 25 September 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Jane Allison. The readings were from Exodus Chapter 17 verses 1 to 7, Phillippians Chapter 2 verses 1 to 14 and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 21, verses 23 to 32. The sermon was, based on the readings.

On Sunday 18 September 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Brian Llewellyn. The readings were from Genesis Chapter 2 verses 15 to 17 and Chapter 3 verses 8 to 13, Romans Chapter 5 verses 12 to 19 and the Gospel of John, Chapter 1, verses 29 to 34. The sermon was, based on the readings.

On Sunday 11 September alongside a the Baptism of a child, the Harvest Festival was celebrated. The service was led by Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead. The readings were Psalm 111 verses 1 to 5 and from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 6 verses 25 to 34. A short sermon entitled, Provided for, was followed by the Mayor of Colchester, Cllr. Helen Chua, informing the congregation about the charity in Malaysia, The precious Childrens Home, which is one of this years Mayors Charities and which the Church decided to support from this years Harvest proceeds.

On Sunday 4 September 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. Catherinme Bowstead. The readings were from Romans Chapter 13 verses 8 to 14 and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 18, verses 15 to 20. The sermon was entitled, Living in community.

On Sunday 21 August 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. Bernard Arnold. The readings were from Romans Chapter 7 verses 15 to 25a and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 11, verses 16 to 19 and 25 to 30. The short talk was about a statuette of John Wesley, the sermon was entitled, Law and Grace (based on Matthew 11 verses 28 to 30).

On Sunday 14 August 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Elizabeth Clarke. The readings were the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 1, verses 14 to 20 and Jeremiah Chapter 1 verses 4 to 10. The sermon was concerned with, evangalism and the Olympic Games.

On Sunday 7 August 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. John Allison. The readings were the Gospel of John, Chapter 15, verses 9 to 17 and Ephesians Chapter 3 verses 14 to 21. The sermon was entitled, An all encompassing love.

On Sunday 31 July 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Janet Baker. The readings were Isaiah Chapter 55 verses 15, Romans, Matthew, Chapter 14, verses 13 to 21. There was a short talk entitled, the bits box.The sermon was entitled, Compassion - Commission - Commitment.

On Sunday 17 July 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Mr. Phil Bingham. The readings were Psalm 86 verses 11 to 17, Romans, Chapter 8, verses 12 to 25 and Matthew, Chapter 13, verses 24 to 30 and 36 TO 43. The sermon was entitled, Wheat or weeds.

On Sunday 10 July 2011, the preacher for the morning family sevice was Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead. The readings were Matthew, Chapter 13, verses 1 to 9 and 18 to 23, The parable of the sower. This was followed by a talk entitled, What type of soil are you? and Romans, Chapter 8, verses 1 to 4 and verse 11. The second talk was entitled, Live in the Spirit.

On Sunday 3 July 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead. The readings were Romans, Chapter 7, verses 15 to 25 and Matthew, Chapter 11, verses 25 to 30. The sermon was entitled, The divided self.

On Sunday 26 June 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. David Dickens. The readings were Genesis, Chapter 16, verses 1 to 10 and verse 15, Genesis Chapter 21, verses 1 to 9, Genesis Chapter 22, verses 1 to 14 and Matthew, Chapter 10, verses 16 to 20 and 26 to 42. The sermon was entitled, Abraham.

On Sunday 19 June 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Gabriele Britton-Voss. The readings were Genesis Chapter 1 verses 1 to 24a, 2nd book of Corinthians Chapter 13, verses 11 to 13 and Matthew Chapter 28, verses 16 to 20.The sermon was entitled, A new Creation.

On Sunday 12 June 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Mr Ron Firmin. The readings were the first letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 12, verses 3 to 13 and Acts, Chapter 2 verses 1 to 21. The sermon was entitled, Pentecost.

On Sunday 5 June 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead. The reading was from Acts, Chapter 1 verses 1 to 14. The sermon was entitled, Gone but not forgotten.

On Sunday 29 May 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Bill Clarke-Lewis. The readings were from Isaiah, Chapter 55 verses 1 to 8, and the the 1st book of Peter, Chapter 3, verses 13 to 19. The sermon was entitled, Put on the whole armour of God.

On Sunday 22 May 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Mike Bowstead. The readings were from Exodus, Chapter 18 verses 1 to 8, and the the 1st book of Peter, Chapter 2, verses 2 to 12. The sermon was entitled, The People called Methodists.

On Sunday 15 May 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd. Margaret Deans. The readings were from Acts, Chapter 2 verses 42 to 47 , and the Gospel of John Chapter 10 verses 1 to 10. The sermon was entitled, The faith that transforms.

Sunday, 8 May 2011, was a family service led by Anne Scott There were five short and very short talks interspersed with bible readings and songs. Some of the Bible readings were from the Street Bible, unfortunately for copyright reasons it is not possible to include either these or the singing of the songs on our recording.
The first reading was from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter, 24 verses 13 to 35. This was followed by the first talk, and the singing of 'Abide with me fast falls the eventide'. The second talk was followed by a reading from the Street Bible from Exodus, Chapter 3, verses 1 to 14 which led directly to the third talk.
Following the song, 'Moses I know your the Man', came Anne's fourth talk which led into a Street Bible reading from Isaiah, Chapter 53, verses 1 to 9. A short introduction then followed to the song 'From Heaven you came helpless babe' and a reading from Hebrews, Chapter 13, verses 1 to 10. The service ended with two songs, 'We believe in the Hebrews' and 'Tell out my soul'.

On Sunday, 1 May 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Dr. Christine Jones. The readings were from the Gospel of John Chapter 20 verses 19 to 31, spread over three segmants. (The appearance of Jesus to the Disciples and then to the diciples including Thomas). The sermon, related to Thomas and his intentions.

On Easter Sunday, 24 April 2011, the preacher for the morning sevice was Rev'd Rodney Sawtell. The readings were Psalm 16, and the Gospel of John Chapter 20 verses 1 to 18 (The empty tomb). The sermon was entitled, The Christian Joy.

On Sunday 17 April 2011, the morning sevice was led by stewards and did not involve a sermon. The evening service was led by Rev'd. Ruth Ridge and was a Meditation on the Passion. The readings were from