You may be aware that Methodist Church House inn London is closing, with the Connexional Team moving to a temporary venue before finally re-locating.  Given that the Conference will be held in either Telford or Birmingham in the next few years, storage is sought in the West Midlands for items used only at Conference, such as Wesley’s Chair, which the President and Vice-President use when chairing the business.
The current storage area used is 4m x 1.8m.  Do you have a room of at least this size in one of your premises that might be used to store these items which are important to the life of the Connexion?
If you know of any possibilities, please contact the District Office.
 

The Fringe events organised around the Methodist Conference are open to all and provide an excellent opportunity for the District to access some wonderful events, all held within the Telford International Centre.  
Some of the highlights include:
 
Friday 24th June 7.30pm.  The MWiB Mary Bosanquet Lecture.
Dr Paula Gooder theologian, lecturer in Biblical Studies, author, and Chancellor of St. Paul's cathedral will deliver a lecture entitled  'Reading between the Lines': finding women in the stories of the bible even when it looks like they are not there.’ 
 
Monday 27th June 8pm.  JPIT presents the Beckly Lecture for 2022
Rt Hon Lord Boateng: “Britain: Global Power or Good Neighbour?”
 
Tuesday 28th June 7pm “Justice and Peace for Palestine and Israel”
organised by Sabeel-Kairos (at Meeting Point House)
 
Tuesday 28th June Methodist Church Global Relationships
Climate Change in Context: Bible Study from Different Global Perspectives.  
 
The full Fringe agenda is here: https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/the-methodist-conference/conference-2022/fringe-events/   Please note that most events need to be booked online beforehand.
 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/testimony-service-for-revd-george-heinz-tickets-360363515977
 

The Stationing Advisory Committee is appointed by the Conference to meet with Presbyters and Deacons who:
•  want/feel called to do something other than serve in Circuit, District or Connexional Team appointments.
•  are serving in something other than Circuit, District or Connexional Team appointments and who want/feel called to return to a Circuit, District or Connexional Team appointment.
• want to have a conversation with sympathetic, experienced people who are not a part of their “management structure” about how their ministry might develop.
 
Most of the work takes place on Zoom.  For a full outline of responsibilities please see here.  For an application form please see here.  Expressions of interest are invited from the ordained, but also especially lay people.  
Further information can be found here.

The funeral of Miss Moira Simpson which will take place on Tuesday 14th June at St John’s Church, Victoria Avenue, Bloxwich WS3 3HS at 2:00pm

It will be live streamed on 14th June 2022: 2:00pm from St John’s, Bloxwich
https://youtu.be/KtMdYBel494

The live stream can also be found on the 'Brownhills and Willenhall Methodist Circuit’ YouTube channel home page.
 

A few years ago the District ordered a stock of small holding crosses direct from the shop of Joseph Tabesh near the Milk Grotto in Bethlehem.  Liz Dunning, of the Brownhills & Willenhall Circuit, is about to order some more and is willing to collect other orders.  The price is likely to be between £1.29 and £1.45 per cross (this includes cost of postage; crosses are £1 each) depending on the quantities ordered and resulting postage. There will be an additional cost for the onward postage to you. Hopefully we should receive them before the end of the summer.
If you would like to place an order, please contact Liz direct by Saturday 25th June.  elizabeth.dunning@methodist.org.uk or 01922 445802
 

Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury and Birmingham District are looking to employ a Congregational and Community Organiser in this exciting new project.

This 2 year, full-time role is part of a Congregational and Community Organising pilot project, working across both Districts, beginning September 2022.  
The Organiser will work with local Methodist congregations who are actively seeking to develop both as a congregation and in how they engage with the community around them.
Salary in the range of £29 – 31k per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.
Completed Application and Monitoring forms to be emailed to  admin@wsmethodist.org.uk by  12 noon on Monday 27^th June.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 5pm on Tuesday 5^th July. 
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13^th July at Beckminster Methodist Church, Wolverhampton.
For more information please contact Kerry:  scarlettk@methodistchurch.org.uk

Please find below the link to the job description and person specification as well as the application form.
 
OPPORTUNITIES — Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury Methodist District (wsmethodist.org.uk)
 

The July coffee morning at Cartway Methodist church in Bridgnorth on the first Saturday in July is for Highley companions which is a group which meets twice monthly for people experiencing memory loss problems.
 
 I would appreciate any donations of raffle prizes if you are able to donate any raffle prizes please email me on waltomas.goats@gmail.com or text or phone me on 077544811130.  
 
I hope this will be a good coffee morning to support such a worthy cause

 

Congratulations to Sharon Jackson from the Walsall Methodist Circuit following the announcement that she has been awarded a BEM in the queen's birthday honours list for public service as a Windrush compensation scheme volunteer.
 
Congratulations Sharon. 
Revd Rachel Wood 

 

There is some funding available for any member of the Methodist Church who wishes to undertake a higher degree (masters or doctorate).  The deadline for applications is 17^th June.  There is more information here: https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-work/learning-and-development/scholarships-and-funding/

 

We are very excited to share with you that we are having a gathering for the young people of our district on Sunday 17 July in the afternoon. The final details are yet to be worked out but there will be games, chat, fun and food. The event is aimed at 11–18-year-olds. It promises to be a great afternoon so please let your young people know so they can save the date! 
For more information, please contact Melody Jones, District Ambassador for children and young people, at layworkermelody@hotmail.com. 

 

Saturday 18^th June 2022
11am-3pm
Coalpool Methodist Church,
Coalpool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1RF
 
Any queries contact Andrew andrewwood037@gmail.com
Or call 01922 628723
 
Free Parking
Tea and Coffee Available
Any donations received will go to Alzheimer’s Research UK
 

Job Opportunity: Pastoral Worker
Walsall Methodist Circuit
Closing Date: 20^th June 2022
Salary: £9.90PH – 12 hours a week - 3 year fixed term contract (due to Funding)
Walsall Methodist Circuit is looking for a part time worker to support pastoral care within the circuit.  We are looking for someone who:

• Has had experience of working with people of variety of ages.
• Is a good listener.
• Is able to provide practical and spiritual support such as prayer, bible study and if needed, and with training offer extended communion
• Is adaptable to working on their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Is organised and self–motivated
• Can be flexible with working hours, taking into account the needs of the circuit.
• There is a genuine need for the applicant to be a Christian.

 
Interview Date:           W/C 27^th June 2022
Start date:                  ASAP
 
To request a detailed job description, person specification and application form, or for any further details, please contact Cherish Taylor at walsallcircuit2804@gmail.com or Revd Rachel Wood on 01922 628723. Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
The appointment will be subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
 
 

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