District Events
Holocaust Memorial Day
Commemoration service organised by the Synagogue in Lytham St Anne's
Bible Month Preparation days on Zoom
Saturday 20th February 2021:
10.00 am to 12.30 pm (input from speakers)
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm (workshops)
- Gunboats and Buttercups: Empire and Kingdom in Mark's Gospel - Revd Catrin Harland
- 'I can't breathe!' a loud cry and then silence - Mark 15:27 - Revd Dr David Holgate
These two excellent speakers are leading inputs in the morning, and then there are workshops in the afternoon.
This is a high quality event open to all, and of particular interest for all those leading worship, preaching and leading small groups on the book of Mark during Bible month.
Booking with Rob - NWMannNetwork@gmail.com (stating which date)
More information from Jasmin - devadasonj@methodistchurch.org.uk
Flyer Here
Children's Youth and Family Workers Gathering
Thursday 11th March, 7.30 - 9.00 pm
Friday 12th March, 1.00 - 2.30 pm
The
focus of this session is about developing resilience and supporting mental
health in children and young people – specifically around how we do this over
the next 12 months. Come along to either session, where we will pray together,
hear some input, have space in breakout rooms, support one another, learn
together.
To book a place contact Rob at NWMannNetwork@gmail.com
For more information contact Edel
mccleane@methodistchurch.org.uk
Click Here for flyer
RSVP - Listening for God's Invitation
20th March 2021 - Our Calling: Methodist Vocations, 10.00 am - 12.30 pm - arrivals from 9.45 am
17th April 2021 - God's Calling: Our Identity, 10.00 am - 12.30 pm - arrivals from 9.45 am
15th May 2021 - Discerning Calling: Decision Making, 10.00 am - 12.30 pm - arrivals from 9.45 am
For more information contact Edel on mccleane@methodistchurch.org.uk
We would like to let you know about a series of events offered by the Learning Network in NW&Mann aimed at helping
people listen for God’s invitation in their lives.
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Taketime Meditations
Friday 26th March 2021, 12.30 - 1.30 pm
Friday 30th April 2021, 12.30 - 1.30 pm
Trying to work from home, while home schooling and
keeping an eye on everything else, can leave you totally frazzled!
Some meditation time may be helpful and indeed studies
have shown that it can boost your energy and reduce stress levels. So why
not come and try a Taketime meditation?
Join us the last Friday of the month in February,
March and April for a guided mediation.
These meditations provide a calm and comfortable space
in which to meet God.
Facilitated by Fiona Fidgin, Lorraine Darlow and Rachel
McCallam from the Learning Network and Clive McKie from Taketime.
Book your place Here.
3Gen365 Lancashire Leaders Meeting
Tuesday 2nd March 2021, 7.00 - 8.00 pm via Zoom
Those wishing to
participate can access the meeting by registering on Eventbrite following the
link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3generate-365-lancashire-district-meeting-tue-2nd-march-7pm-8pm-tickets-142092968895
We are hoping that we will be joined next time by Phoebe Parkin our Youth
President who will be looking to organise some virtual with group leaders to
children’s and youth groups linked to Methodist Churches across the District.
Spiritually, Scripture and Conflict
Wednesday 3rd March 2021, 9.30 am - 3.45 pm via Zoom
To deepen our understanding of the impact and wisdom of scripture in transforming conflict, and in transitioning through change.
To book your place email Rob Glassonbury and include:
- Your postal address
- Your Circuit or denomination if not Methodist
(NWMannNetwork@gmail.com)
For more information contact Brec Seaton: seatonb@methodistchurch.org.uk
Bookings close on 17th February The Methodist Church has a training partnership with Place for Hope and there will be a small charge for non-Methodists sharing with us on this day. Please do not let costs deter you from joining with us.
Small Groups Skills
Do you lead a Christian small group who have been
meeting online? Will you lead a small group face to face later in the
year? Fancy meeting with other small group leaders and together hone
your skills?
Four sessions, each one stands alone, or come to them
all.
Tuesday 23 March – learners; variety, diversity,
accessibility (7:00 to 8:30 pm on Zoom)
Thursday 22 April – groups; dynamics and development (7:00 to 8:30 pm on Zoom)
Thursday 27 May – facilitators; what's my style? (7:00 to 8:30 pm on Zoom)
Tuesday 22 June – your focus; theory vs practice (7:00 to 8:30 pm on Zoom)
Flyer here
More info from Kristie
Booking with Rob
Our Lay Employee day, in conjunction with Cumbria District, will be on
Tuesday April 13th 2021, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
We usually meet together for networking and refuelling - this coming year will need to happen via Zoom again.
Click Here to download the leaflet with more details and instructions on how to book.
Weekly Online Prayer Meeting - Tuesdays at 12.45 pm
Join others across the Methodist Church to pray together every Tuesday from 12.45 to 1.00pm.
Register for all future prayer meetings here.
When you register for all future prayer meetings, you will receive an email containing a zoom link that will be the one you use from now on. It's important to keep the email somewhere you'll be able to find it each week, and add the event to your calendar if you are able to.
Please note: If you're having trouble finding your registration email, please check your spam/junk folder as it may have gone in there.
Please note: The meeting will be live-streamed to Facebook. If you don't want to be visible on Facebook during the meeting please turn off your video.
More than a Coffee Morning
There is an online coffee morning every Tuesday, 11.00 am for 45 minutes - could this be for you or someone in your church?
What is it like? It's like a coffee morning (although you have to bring your own bring and biscuit!)
How do I give it a try?
If you would like the link to the zoom coffee morning, please email Rob and he will send you the link.
Updates and more info on this and other events at
- www.discipleshaped.org
- Facebook @discipleshaped