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A Christ-centered, visible and sustainable Church that, through the Holy Spirit, actively transforms the whole person, systems and societies.
Our mission is to proclaim the gospel of Christ, equip God's people for witness and service, and work toward the holistic transformation of the lives of all people in the Caribbean, the Americas and beyond, across geographic, cultural and linguistic boundaries.
Methodist church seeks to fulfil its vision through the following tasks which are captured by the acronym MCCA:
Meet human needs in response to the Gospel
Commit ourselves to teach and preach biblical truths
Call persons to salvation through faith
Accept Christ’s call to Discipleship and Mission
14 You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
—Matthew 5:14–16
The Holland Circuit registered locally as Methodisten Kerk Nederland (MKN) is one of 15 circuits in the Leeward Islands District The other circuits are the Caribbean islands of: Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Croix, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, St. Thomas/St. John and a mission station in Guadeloupe, French West Indies.
This District is a conference of the broader Methodist Church of the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA), a grouping of eight District Conferences. These other seven District Conferences are: Bahamas Turks and Caicos, Panama/Costa Rica, Belize/Honduras, Haiti, Southern Caribbean, Guyana and Jamaica.
Our congregations currently meet for worship in the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Together they form a circuit led by a Superintendent Minister and two Circuit Stewards who are the Chief Executive Officers of the church.
This website provides insight into the work of the Methodist Church in the Netherlands: its vision, mission goal, structure and organization, mission and ministry projects, services, current news and information.
The Methodist Church in Rotterdam has been engaged in ministry for nearly thirty-five years. The Congregation has, however, changed its meeting place more than once. It now meets in central Rotterdam. Lord’s Day Worship is now held at the Scots International Church Schiedamsesingel 2.
We meet for Lord’s Day worship every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and a warm welcome awaits you should you join the Rotterdam Congregation in worship, fellowship, or Christian service.
Lord’s Day Worship is Word-centred and includes the proclamation of the gospel; but we also share in rich fellowship as we embrace persons as equal children of God. We celebrate New Life in Jesus Christ and emphasise our role in home, church and community as stewards of God’s grace. Worship is mostly in English but on the third Lord’s Day of each month, this is more a bilingual celebration, with Dutch hymns and prayers, and sometimes the sermon, forming part of the liturgy. Every Sunday, Children’s Ministry is mostly in Dutch.
Sunday School for children is held during worship but also online at on Sundays 10: 00-11:00. We welcome children who may not be regular worshippers with the Congregation. The SKYPE link can be obtained by contacting tadolphus@ziggo.nl
Bible Study for adults is held online on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. On the first and third Tuesdays of the month, studies are in Dutch while English classes are held every Tuesday. Should you wish to join, you need to submit your email address to methodistholland@gmail.com indicating your desire to be a part of this Discipleship Class.
You can also the congregation in its outreach efforts through financial support or physical participation. Some women of the congregation offer a feeding ministry at the Ronald Macdonald Huis associated with Sofia hospital. Through active involvement in worship, fellowship or outreach ministry, you can claim your place in the life of the church and God’s action in the world around us.
If you are new to the city and seeking a home church, we welcome you with open arms. If you are visiting on holiday, please feel free to share in worship and fellowship. There is always a chance to meet and share in the coffee and tea service after worship.
If you wish to share spiritual concerns or seek guidance, our pastoral team headed by Rev’d Dr. Joan Delsol Meade, will gladly receive you.
See you in Rotterdam!
Newcomers to Amsterdam, whether residents looking for a home church, or visitors who need a place to worship and share in fellowship, find a hearty welcome at the Methodist Church- Methodisten Kerk Nederland (MKN). Along with the Rotterdam Congregation, we are the Holland Circuit of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA). The MCCA has been engaged in ministry in the Netherlands for the past 35 years.
MKN Amsterdam is a small closely knit fellowship of believers who meet for worship at the Baptist Gemeente at Het Breed 2 in Amsterdam Noord (1625 HR). Lord’s Day Worship begins every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and a warm welcome awaits you should you join the Amsterdam Congregation in worship, fellowship, or Christian service.
Lord’s Day Worship is Word-centred and includes the proclamation of the gospel; but we also share in rich fellowship as we embrace persons as equal children of God. We celebrate New Life in Jesus Christ and emphasise our role in home, church and community as stewards of God’s grace. Worship is mostly in English with Children’s Ministry in Dutch. A combination of Dutch and English hymns and songs are sung during lively worship when we focus on praise & adoration, thanksgiving, and intercession However, once a quarter, on the fifth Sunday, the choir Amsterdam Singing Ministries lead a Dutch worship service.
Sunday School for children is held during worship but also online. Children are encouraged to participate in worship and feel at home in church. We also welcome children who may not be regular worshippers with the Congregation.
Bible Study for adults is held online on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. On the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month, studies are in Dutch while English classes are held every Tuesday evening. To join the Class, you need to send a request to methodistholland@gmail.com and include your email address to which the meeting link will be sent.
There is a pastoral team led by the minister, a commissioned lay worker and a team of pastoral leaders [Class Leaders]. Should you wish to share spiritual concerns or seek guidance, the pastor, Rev’d Dr. Joan Delsol Meade, or commissioned lay worker, Bro. Alfred Glasgow will gladly receive you.
Methodist Church
Superintendent Minister
Dr. Joan A. Delsol Meade
Lammerweide 37
2727 EV Zoetermeer
