Singing the Faith Plus
Almost every day, it seems, there is something new to find on the Methodist Church’s website for hymns and sung worship, Singing the Faith Plus. Many items have been suggested by site users, such as a complete alphabetical index of Singing the Faith first lines, complementing the range of search options already on the site. We are hearing, too, that many people would like more background information about hymn authors and specific hymns – we’re beginning to build this up (Marjorie Dobson’s 'Jesus, the carpenter' and Geoffrey Ainger’s ever-popular 'Born in the night' for example).
Worship resources for celebrating the new hymn book in your local area are available and, as we enter Advent, look out for similar support materials plus all the suggestions of hymns to accompany lectionary readings during this thought-provoking season of the Christian year.
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Community Toolkit
Zurich plc are supporting Community Toolkit, a free information resource for people who want to get involved in organising smaller, straightforward community activities. Get some guidance on how to set up and plan your community group's activities. Get a free personalised Community Toolkit Pack to help get your activity started. See more at www.communitytoolkit.co.uk
Zurich plc are supporting Community Toolkit, a free information resource for people who want to get involved in organising smaller, straightforward community activities. Get some guidance on how to set up and plan your community group's activities. Get a free personalised Community Toolkit Pack to help get your activity started. See more at www.communitytoolkit.co.uk
Service of Welcome and Induction
The Service of Welcome and Induction for new Chair of District, the Revd Dr Roger L Walton, took place at Southgate Methodist Church on 30th August 2011. Photographs of the occasion can be seen by clicking here.
The Service of Welcome and Induction for new Chair of District, the Revd Dr Roger L Walton, took place at Southgate Methodist Church on 30th August 2011. Photographs of the occasion can be seen by clicking here.
Christian Aid East Africa Emergency Appeal
In response to the East Africa food crisis Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to help people affected across the region. To make a donation or to find out more please click here.
In response to the East Africa food crisis Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to help people affected across the region. To make a donation or to find out more please click here.
Seeking out circuit archivists
Across the Connexion there are probably hundreds of volunteers supporting circuits to administer records and conserve their archives. But we don’t know who they are or which circuits they are in. So the Methodist Church's Heritage Committee can’t invite them to an event that’s going to be just for them: the inaugural meeting this autumn of the Methodist Archivists’ Network.
The Heritage Committee and officer have been charged with improving collaboration and communication across the Connexion on all matters concerning the Church’s historic assets. They are keen to identify and put local archivists in touch with each other and to support them to develop their skills. Are you – or do you know – the circuit archivist or circuit administrator with archiving responsibilities for your circuit? If so, email Diane Foster, or get permission to pass on contact details along with the circuit name. Alternatively call 020 7467 5117/5257.
Across the Connexion there are probably hundreds of volunteers supporting circuits to administer records and conserve their archives. But we don’t know who they are or which circuits they are in. So the Methodist Church's Heritage Committee can’t invite them to an event that’s going to be just for them: the inaugural meeting this autumn of the Methodist Archivists’ Network.
The Heritage Committee and officer have been charged with improving collaboration and communication across the Connexion on all matters concerning the Church’s historic assets. They are keen to identify and put local archivists in touch with each other and to support them to develop their skills. Are you – or do you know – the circuit archivist or circuit administrator with archiving responsibilities for your circuit? If so, email Diane Foster, or get permission to pass on contact details along with the circuit name. Alternatively call 020 7467 5117/5257.
Visit of Vice President, Deacon Eunice Attwood
The Vice President visited the District on 19th and 20th April. Click here to see full details.
The Vice President visited the District on 19th and 20th April. Click here to see full details.
Extending Discipleship Exploring Vocation
The District Learning & Development Team have produced a booklet outlining the various resources available within the District to help people deepen their discipleship and explore their vocation. The booklet contains details of programmes in the District including the Encounter programme, resources for use in local churches and the support groups for those candidating for ordained ministry. Download a copy of the booklet.
The District Learning & Development Team have produced a booklet outlining the various resources available within the District to help people deepen their discipleship and explore their vocation. The booklet contains details of programmes in the District including the Encounter programme, resources for use in local churches and the support groups for those candidating for ordained ministry. Download a copy of the booklet.