Welcome to ArtServe.
ArtServe is a movement of people discovering and reflecting God’s creative gifts shared among us, so that God is known more fully and lives are transformed.
We are a membership organisation, with almost all our income coming from members' subscriptions.
Our Annual FestivalOur autumn festival weekend brings people together from all over the country to share experiences, explore creativity, develop ideas about how the arts can be used in worship, and to worship together.
Our members magazine, entitled simply ArtServe, enables members to share ideas and experiences, and provides encouragement and advice.
Anyone can sign up to receive our email newsletter, and anyone can use it to share news of UK events celebrating or encouraging Christian creativity. As well as six regular issues each year we send occasional emails about ArtServe's own events.
Regional Events
As well as our annual festival we organise regionally-based events that provide opportunities to meet other Christian creatives, to practise creative skills and learn new ones.
We also occasionally offer online workshops, which are free of charge to members. These usually relate to a particular craft or skill. Check out the latest events in our News section.
ArtServe AwardsArtServe awards recognise contributions made to the life of the church through the arts. They can be for long service, for a special occasion, or for someone who has used the arts to encourage others to develop their faith. You don't need to be a member of ArtServe to apply for these.
Our Public Facebook pageOur public Facebook page features topics of interest to members and non-members alike – be sure to like or follow us! There is also a members-only Facebook Fellowship page to share ideas and inspiration with one another.
ArtServe Fellowship Facebook Page
ArtServe Fellowship, our members only Facebook group, enables members to meet and greet online, share ideas and experiences, and support each other
Monthly Online Prayer Group for members
Once a month on zoom there is an opportunity to meet and pray together.
Monthly Online Chats
Members can meet informally on the 14th of each month at 7.30 pm (or if the 14th is a Sunday, on Monday 15th at 7.30 pm). The Zoom link is published in the ArtServe Fellowship members Facebook group, or members can request an invitation by emailing admin@artserve.org.uk.
Freeman Music Trust Grants
The Freeman (Methodist) Music Trust exists primarily to provide financial support to young people for tuition that helps them to contribute to music in worship. However, applications from adults are not excluded. The Trust also may also provide grants towards the repair of instruments in Methodist churches.