The Methodist Church December 2020  |
The work of artist Bobbie Russon has a simplicity to it. |
Might this be how Mary felt during some of her pregnancy? |
What do you recognise about your own times of waiting in this image of a young woman?
this an image of isolation? Or of one-ness with the rest of the painting? No one experience of pregnancy tells the story for all. No one experience of Advent tells the story for all. We do however, all have an Advent story. |
Then there is this image of a pregnant young woman, isIn the team, our prayer for you this Advent is that you find something more of Jesus this Advent and something of yourself in that too. |
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Events coming up... December 2020 • Thursday 10 December 10:30am to Noon Introduction to A Methodist Way of Life This short webinar is for anyone who has heard of A Methodist Way of Life and isn't quite sure what it is and how it could be part of the mission and ministry of your church life. All are welcome. Booking essential with Rob, flyer here. • Thursday 17 December 11:00am to Noon Lay Employees' Coffee Morning For the final lay employee online coffee gathering of the year, we're going to be in the Christmas spirit. Bring your brew and catch up with other lay employees across the region - Christmas jumpers optional! Contact Kristie for more info. January 2021 • Tuesday 12 January 2:00 to 3:30pm New series of TRIP Theological Reflection In Practice • Thursday 14 January 7:30 to 9:00pm or Friday 15 January 1:00 to 2:30pm The Gathering for those working with children, young people and families The focus for this session is on discipleship. We know that finding time to learn and grow ourselves is hard, so this session is a realistic look at discipleship for those working paid or as volunteers with children, young people and families. Booking essential with Rob stating which date. • Saturday 16 January 10:00am to 12:20pm RSVP: Listening to God’s Invitation • Tuesday 19 January 7:00 to 8:30pm Thinking Theology – new series • Wednesday 20 January 7:00 to 8:30pm TBC Theology Book Club – new book • Thursday 21 January 10:00am to 3:30pm Quiet Day for Lay employees Flyer here, five places remaining • Saturday 23 January 10:00am to 12:30pm W:LP tutor training • Saturday 23 January 10:00am to 12:30pm Exploring Ordained Ministry Day Booking with Gabriella. • Monday 25 January 9:30am to 3:45pm Bullying and Harassment training day for leaders One place remaining, book with Rob. • Monday 25 January 10:00am to 3:30pm Quiet Day for Lay employees Flyer here, fourteen places remaining • Tuesday 26 January 10:30am to Noon Exploring Leadership for children’s, youth and families workers More info from Lynne. February 2021 • Thursday 4 February 7:30 to 9:00pm “Pushing forwards when we don't know where we're going” webinar We're offering this again, in an evening, for anyone who is interested but couldn't make it last time, flyer here. |
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TRIP Theological Reflection In Practice
Theologically reflecting on Leadership: collaboration and participation in relation to worship, learning & caring, service and evangelism. 2:00 to 3:30pm on: 12 January - Worship 10 February - Learning and Caring 11 March - Service 6 May - Evangelism More info from Simon Bookings with Rob Flyer here |
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RSVP: Listening for God’s Invitation RSVP is a series of Saturday morning sessions where we will consider how we pay attention to God’s invitation and how we understand what God’s calling might be in our lives. Each session stands alone, and they fit together, so please do come to some or all. If you sign up for them, all we will offer you a member of the team as an accompanist for you to meet one to one if you would find that helpful. The sessions are intended to offer you a focus for your discernment. 10:00am to 12:30pm on: 16 January - God Calling: Many Calls 20 February - Biblical Callings: My Calling 20 March - Our Calling: Methodist Vocations 17 April - God’s Calling: Our Identity 15 May - Discerning Calling: Decision Making More info from Edel Bookings with Rob Flyer here |
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Tutors of Worship : Leading & Preaching Saturday 23 January 10:00am to 12:30pm Overview of the course for those new to tutoring, and an introduction to version 3.0 for tutors old and new. More info from Jasmine Booking with Rob Flyer here |
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Thinking Theology New series – Sources for theological reflection Do you want to help your congregation or members of your Bible study / fellowship group to think more deeply about their faith? Are you interested in helping people to think theologically about their beliefs and practices as Christians? If so - you will not want to miss this opportunity. 7:00 to 8:30pm on: 19 January - Scripture 8 February - Tradition 18 March - Experience 26 April - Reason 20 May - Worship 30 June - Truth More info from Simon Zoom link from Rob Flyer here |
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TBC – Theology Book Club Book 2: Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 7:00 to 8:30pm on: 20 January 30 March The Christian tradition is rich with amazing thinkers and activists who have helped us be the kind of Christians we are today. You don’t need to consider yourself a ‘theologian’, but, if you love to explore and think deeply about your faith this might just be for you. We shall explore each book over a term and there will be opportunity for you to share in a facilitated conversation on Zoom. These conversations will enable us to dig a little deeper into the text and have the benefit of a wide range of peoples experiences and thoughts. More info from Simon Zoom link from Rob Flyer here |
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Staying in touch How can you keep in touch? Please sign up to our newsletter to get the latest info and resources to support your ministry and Church life – to register please visit our website and sign up. The website also has more detail on the ways we can support you. Social media is how we share current and trending info: • The Facebook page is where we advertise your events as well as those we are leading • Twitter is where we chat and ask questions, and tweet articles we think are of interest • Pinterest is an e-scrapbook where there are loads of sections and is a place to find good ideas and resources • The YouTube channel is where we put up mini films of people teaching and sharing testimony • On Instagram we visually record images, information and ideas |
Alison is now part time in the region and shares the coordination role with Alison Ball |
Alison shares the coordination role and is the officer linked to Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District |
Brec is the officer linked to Cumbria District |
Jasmine is the officer linked to Bolton & Rochdale District |
Kristie is the officer linked to Lancashire District |
Simon is the officer linked to Manchester & Stockport District |
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Melody Clarke is on maternity leave