News - Around the District
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We are absolutely delighted to announce the happy news that our wonderful District Office Manager, Jenny Phillips, has given birth to a beautiful little girl. Sophie Elizabeth was born on 20th July, and both mum and baby are doing very well. A Conversation with Graham Kendrick As we hopefully prepare to sing again in our churches in the near future, I'm very pleased to share with you that I have recorded a Zoom interview with hymnwriter Graham Kendrick. (Our Circuit will be thinking over the next few weeks about the hymns that inspire and influence us, so this seemed like a good place to start - and he very graciously said yes!) This was premiered on our Market Harborough YouTube channel on Sunday 11th July at 8.00am. I think the words and reflections Graham offers could be an encouragement to many - and also a reminder of what a great catalogue of hymns he has offered the church. To see the Youtube video, click here. Overstone Neighbours Celebrate Community Spirit and Tackle Loneliness with the Big Lunch As a way to celebrate community connections and get to know their neighbours better, residents in Overstone and Moulton have recently taken part in a socially distanced Big Lunch event. To read more about this, click here. The Lubbesthorpe Project Please watch this video, which contains a great story (10 mins long) about Lubbesthorpe, which the denominations have created through their involvement. As this project moves into self sustaining mode it seems apt to take a look at how partnership and collaboration can make a real difference. This project will leave a legacy of community and an established praying community. It is a great example of what can be acheived with ecumenical co-operation. Video link here: The Lubbesthorpe Project Interfaith Training at St Phillips Centre (SPC) in Leicester Introduction from James Blackhall, the new Methodist Churches Engagement Officer for the St Philip’s Centre SPC have received Connexional Funding to work with Methodist Churches throughout this District and the Connexion and are delighted to be able to offer a range of training opportunities. I am also happy to speak individuals about what we can offer and to circuit meetings, LPWL meetings, away days or any other settings either myself or with one of our faith practitioners to deliver one of the sessions in the booklet or a bespoke session in your circuit or church. Many Methodists, myself included, have enjoyed some of the interfaith training sessions on Zoom over recent months and I personally have found that my faith has deepened and grown as a result. If you would like any more information do get in touch with me on any of the following please don’t hesitate to contact me on courses@stphilipscentre.co.uk or 07707 640885. James Blackhall Methodist Churches Engagement Officer Confident Christianity - Training with SPC The Reverend Helen Cameron, Chair of the Northampton District of The Methodist Church, has been elected as the next Moderator of the Free Churches Group. Read more here.... Video by Rev'd Calvin T Samuel, Methodist Minister - Entitled 'A Long Overdue Conversation on Racism' Welcome Service for Rev'd Edson Dube On Saturday 22nd August Rev'd Edson Dube was welcomed to the Milton Keynes circuit in an online service. Here are two videos of the choir from this service. Mayenziwe video https://youtu.be/fx4IHsM3Ysg We Are Marching video https://youtu.be/w1UQ6YFzXOI Walking in anothers shoes Thank you to Rugby MC for sharing this conversation with us. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=769267233845648&id=724191884289092
Leicester Mercury, 17 July 2020. Together in Hope
Research Project - Women's everyday experiences of Methodism Message from the researchers: The project, based at the University of Hull is examining ordinary women's everyday experiences of Methodism in England from 1945. We are looking for Methodist women (of all ages, backgrounds, or roles) to participate in a phone or online interview in which they will discuss their journey as a Methodist, as well as their experience of any artefacts or objects in relation to their Methodist practices. The interview transcript will be used in academic publications, will contribute to an exhibition at Epworth Old Rectory and will be deposited at Epworth Old Rectory Archive. If you would consider taking part in an interview, then please contact either Dr Ruth Slatter (the project lead, R.Slatter@hull.ac.uk) or Dr Hannah Worthen (the project's Research Assistant, hannah.worthen@hull.ac.uk). We would also be very grateful even if you can't commit to an interview, if you might be able to forward this information onto other interested parties. And please do get in touch with Ruth or Hannah if you have any questions! Message from our National Rural Officer regarding the Agriculture Bill - It is crucial that we get an amendment to ensure that imported food must meet the same standards of quality and welfare as that produced by British farmers. Failure to do this could seriously damage UK agriculture. Please sign the petition here: https://www.nfuonline.com/back-british-farming/campaign-news/food-standards-petition/ The Methodist e-Academy would like to recruit students from the UK and Ireland who might be interested in doing the full program or selected modules from it. Further information here |
