Christ Church in Feltham kicks off its centenary celebrations next month with a special service led by Stephen Poxon, president of the Methodist Conference.

It is the first of a host of events planned at the United Free Church, in Hanworth Road, Feltham, throughout the year to mark its 100th birthday.

A flower festival, an Edwardian evening and a celebratory dinner are just some of the activities taking place between March and December.

Several ex-ministers will also return to lead services, and there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of the church's first resident pastor, Joseph Nettleton, on July 5.

The United Free Church was the third Wesleyan Church in Feltham when it opened in 1909, and could seat up to 600 people.

Originally known as Feltham Wesleyan Church and later the Hanworth Road Methodist Church, it adopted its present name after merging with the United Reformed Church.

It was home to Feltham's first library, which opened in a small hall at the rear of the building during the Second World War.
Below is the current centenary programme, but keep an eye out for additional events, yet to be announced, in future editions of the Chronicle.

Sunday, March 22, 6pm
CELEBRATION SERVICE to launch the year of commemorations

May 1-4
FLOWER FESTIVAL featuring displays from the churches of Feltham and other local groups, plus piano and organ music and refreshments

Sunday, May 3, 10.30am
MORNING WORSHIP led by Rev Jim Gould, minister from 1983-88

Sunday, May 24, 5pm
FAITH TEA followed by Circuit Wesley Day Service

Sunday, June 7, 10.30am
MORNING WORSHIP led by Rev Keith Winn, minister from 1975-82

Saturday, June 20
FELTHAM OPEN HOUSE, where the church will be one of several historic buildings open to the public

Sunday, July 5, 10.30am
MORNING WORSHIP led by Rev John Graham, the current minister who is retiring at the end of August. Followed by WREATH LAYING CEREMONY at the grave of Joseph Nettleton, the church's first resident pastor, in Feltham Cemetery

Saturday, July 11 (TBC)
BARBECUE/PICNIC

Sunday, August 9, 10.30am
MORNING WORSHIP - preacher TBA

September 5-6
REUNION for former members and leaders of Hanworth Road Methodist Club/Unit 3, Boys' Brigade, 5th Feltham Scout Group and the former Guide company and Brownie pac

Saturday, September 26
CHURCH CHALLENGE quiz evening

Saturday, October 10
CENTENARY CELEBRATION DINNER (tickets £15)

Sunday, October 11
ECUMENICAL PARISH ANNUAL DEDICATION SERVICE led by Rev Bill Ind, star of BBC series An Island Parish and a former curate in the Parish of Feltham, where he grew up

Sunday, November 1
MORNING WORSHIP led by Julia Spencer, former member of the church

Saturday, November 14
EDWARDIAN EVENING

Sunday, December 6
MORNING WORSHIP - preacher TBA