Upper Tooting Methodist Church

Upper Tooting Methodist Church is a lively, welcoming, inclusive church representing many nationalities from wide range of ages.  Our worship is in the Methodist tradition, with a strong emphasis, as far as current circumstances allow, on music and hymn singing.  Worship is at the centre of our expression of faith.  The worship at UTMC also includes whole church participation, regular contributions from fellowship groups and thematic and mainly lectionary-based services with wide range of hymns from traditional and contemporary sources.

The church is actively involved in world mission and had in the past offered long-term support  for asylum seekers.  The church has strong ecumenical links through the Churches Together in Balham and Tooting.

There is a well-developed pastoral system with regular class meetings.  Our members reflect many cultures and backgrounds and are incredibly supportive of each other both individually and through our pastoral, membership-based classes.  We are also blessed to have a well-attended Junior church.  There is a fully installed audio-visual system.

All are welcome to our services which often include live music and our choir, starting at 11am on Sundays.  We have had many groups use our premises including Christian groups and community users and currently host an Independent Day School.

The church forms part of the Battersea and Wandle Valley Methodist Circuit which comprises of seven churches.

We live to serve God and the people, primarily in the London Borough of Wandsworth and beyond, in doing so seek to make God known in our community.  We are working to develop our range of resources of commitment, enthusiasm, service, prayer, and property to support worship, fellowship, education, health, and outreach.  Our vision is to respond to the Gospel of God’s love in Christ and live out its discipleship in worship and mission.  Additionally, we are thankful to God that currently during lockdown we are still able to meet for worship on alternate Sundays.