Hello, I am Brenton. Some people call me Brent. Some people have been known to call me Ben – there’s a story behind that, but I’ll save it for another time.
The surname is a bit trickier: Prigge. It’s originally German, so the final ‘e’ is pronounced. I suppose if you imagined the final letter as an ‘a’ you would probably say it correctly – or pretty close. I’m quite used to it being said wrongly anyway! Right, that’s the name out of the way.
A bit of background: I was born in South Africa, the eldest of four boys, and had a very happy early childhood growing up in a very small village in the hills of Kwazulu Natal. We then moved to Port Shepstone on the East coast of Kwazulu Natal for my high school years, and that too was a very happy time – and the beginning of my love for the sea.
Dear Friends
I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
I have some important news that I need to share with all of you that will have a significant impact on the churches of our hub. I shared this news in a video that was shown at each of the hub churches on Sunday morning 6 July.
I wanted to share this news in such a way that you the congregations all heard it at the same time so that nobody heard it via the grapevine or the rumour mill.
. . . . . (click on the link below to read the rest of my message in full)
Brenton
Our services are streamed via YouTube most weeks and we now have over 200 recorded services to view.
To see a list of our recent services click on the link below and click on the SUBSCRIBE icon to add our channel to your list of favourites.
No computer ?
Most TV's made in the last 5 years have YouTube built into them so you should be able to watch our services in front of your TV in comfort. Select the YouTube app and type 'Crownhill Methodist' in the search bar. You can then select the service to require.
Is at the front of the Church and is proving very popular with the Children and their parents. It is available for use during most morning services. Please ask any of the Stewards for further information.
Exciting News - The theme starting in January will be: The Fruits of the Spirit.
Week 1 - 4th January 2026 - LOVE , this will be our Covenant and Communion Service. The children will be given activities to do and will stay in the Church for the service.
Week 2 - JOY -11 January - The true Joy from knowing Jesus.
Week 3 - PEACE - 18th January - Jesus can give us the peace no one else can.
Week 4 - PATIENCE - 25th January - This will be our Communion Service and the children will stay in Church.
A part from the Communions services the above activities may alter each week.
All children accompanied by an adult will be welcomed. The sessions will be fully supervised by Church members. Sometimes these sessions will take place in the Hall and sometimes in the Church.
Please join us if you can, all are welcome and remember this project in your prayers. Thank you
The church is now part of the warm space scheme. So please join us on Monday or Wednesday mornings, when the Church will be open and a chance to meet some of our volunteers. Either for refreshments, a chat, to rest after shopping or just waiting for the bus! We will be pleased to welcome you. This event is held in the front of the church from 10.30am to 12 md. The church is also available if you need a quiet space for reflection or time for yourself.
All are welcome and we hope you will be able join us.
The church Hall is open from 10am to 11.30am most Thursdays. This group is also part of the warm space scheme. Although the group is organised by church members, we aim provide a safe space in which to have refreshments , a chance to make new friends and to catch up with old ones. Please feel free to join us and you will be made very welcome.
This will be held on Saturday 7th February from 10.30 to 12 MD in the Church Hall. This month we are raising funds for Alzheimer's Research Uk. In their statement they have a vision of a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. They exist for a cure. With your support they will stop dementia.
There will be refreshments with cake, a raffle, cake stall, puzzles and books. Please join us if you can.
Advanced Notice - On Saturday 7th March we will be raising funds for our Church
These are held every third Saturday in the month. We gather in the church for a time of quiet reflection and prayer. It is a small group and we are very much led by God's spirit to guide us. If you can't be in Church then please join us in a short time of prayer ,where ever you are.
The next meeting will be on 17th January from 9.30 to 10.30 am. in the Church Annex.
February 1st - Roborough Methodist Church starting at 18.30.
Due to unforeseen circumstances regular evening service at Crownhill Methodist Church will no longer be held. Evening service are still being held at Compton Methodist Church, please check with their web page for further information. Any United and Circuit Services will be announced on this site.
On behalf of Crownhill we would to thank everyone involved in organising and attending these services over the years.
A series of monthly talks given by Pete Smerdon for Seniors, to help you feel more confident with your tech. These will be held at the Mannamead Wellbeing Hub from 14.00 to 16.00.
The course is free and runs on the third Thursday of the month and will now run up until May 2026. From January 2026 the time will be from 14.30 to 16.30.
The sessions are free - pre-booking is requested through not essential and there is car parking at the rear of the building - free tea and coffee is provided.
Location Mannamead Well being Hub
156 Mannamead Rd
PL3 5QL
01752 201900
Crownhill Methodist Church welcomes everyone into our Fellowship. We aim, through our worship, Bible study, and prayer to grow closer to God and to bring others into a true relationship with Him. We seek to offer God’s love made known in Jesus Christ. We are determined to show this love in action in our daily lives and fellowship, by reaching out into the community and recognising and responding to the needs of the wider world.