MWiB President needed
This
is an exciting opportunity to shape the role and the future of
the organisation
Is God calling you?
Application form: see here.
Closing date: Friday 5th August 2022
For further information contact: thepresident.mwib@gmail.com
The theme for the14th WFMUCW Assembly in August is :’Go and bear
fruit; fruit that will last.’
We would like you to submit a presentation of a 5 to 6 minute
video on the following:
As we emerge from the pandemic, what is your vision for
MWiB and how can Methodist Women be encouraged to bear fruit?
This is a volunteer role with all reasonable expenses paid
The President shapes and leads the movement working with the
Executive team. It is a four-year commitment from September 2022
- serving two years as the President (2023 & 2024) and the
remainder of the time as the Vice President. The roles are
complementary.
Methodist
Women in Britain Aims and Objectives
- To bring women
within and beyond Methodism together to know Christ;
- To encourage,
enable and empower women to participate in church and
community;
- To connect women
globally, raise awareness and act about issues of injustice.
Role
Expectations
- Lead Methodist
Women in Britain, working collaboratively with the Executive
team to develop and prioritise activities to deliver the
aims and objectives. Oversee the organisations day to day
running.
- Act as an
ambassador for Methodist Women in Britain and the Methodist
Church.
- Plan and chair
executive meetings, in consultation with the executive team.
- Plan and lead the
Forum [Trustees] meetings with the Executive team.
- Engage with
groups in person and online.
- As the Chair of
Trustees, ensure that Charity Commission requirements are
met.
Relationships
and Communication
- Methodist Women
in Britain is the British unit of the World Federation of
Methodist and Uniting Church Women [WFMUCW} and the role
supports the global work of the WFMUCW and the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Liaise with
overseas Methodist churches, British charities, and social
justice campaigns.
- Represent
Methodist Women in Britain at Methodist Conferences,
District meetings, national events.
- With the
Executive ensure that annual and regular commitments are
organised, e.g. task groups.
- Serve as trustee
of Epworth Old Rectory (2024 & 2025), attending AGM
meetings.
- Build
relationships with Methodist Church Connexional teams, for
example Global Relationships.
Person
Specification
Essential
- A member of the
Methodist church
- Good
interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with a
wide range of audiences
- Willing to
travel; to attend meetings in person or online
- IT proficient
- Able to lead
teams and work independently
- Able to organise
meetings and events
- Have an
understanding of legal and safeguarding requirements
Desirable
- Have knowledge of
Methodist Women in Britain
- Previous
management experience
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Fair Traid Shop to re-open
Wolverhampton
Fair Traid is re-opening on Saturday 16th July at our shop in the
Mander Centre. We are based in Victoria Arcade next
to the YMCA.
Please
note reduced opening hours:
Wednesday- Saturday, 10.00am - 5.00pm.
If you know of anyone who is looking for a volunteer opportunity,
please direct them to shop@wolvesfairtraid.org.uk
for details.
Many thanks
Brenda
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District Youth Event cancellation
It
is with some sadness that we have decided to cancel the District
youth afternoon planned for Sunday 17 July. Unfortunately no
young people have booked on to it. We have a good team of leaders
with the vision, ideas and talents to put on a really good event.
So it is our hope to try again. We would love to bless and
encourage our young people by gathering them together to build
friendships and share fellowship. If anyone has any ideas or
feedback about District or circuit youth events I would be very
happy to hear them.
Every blessing. Melody Jones. layworkermelody@hotmail.com.
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MWiB Communications Coordinator needed
This
is an exciting, volunteer, mainly home based opportunity, to
become a full member of our Executive team as we seek to develop
the organisation for the next decade.
The person appointed will ideally be a member of the Methodist
Church, have good administrative and communication skills, and
enjoy working as part of a team.
For information and details please contact
thepresident.mwib@gmail.com
Closing date: 26th August 2022
Interviews: 9th September 2022
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Tom Elliott Event - new date
Please
note that the postponed Tom Elliott event will take
place on September 24 September 7.30pm, at Trinity
Methodist Church, Codsall. Tom is one of the UK’s most exciting
comedy magicians, touring throughout the year, whilst also being
founder of ‘Our Centre Stage’, a network of nationwide community
arts projects coming in 2022. However, the majority of his
gigs aren't in comedy clubs or theatres, they are in churches, of
all denominations. He is a regular on what is known as the
'Christian circuit'.
A
committed Christian, he hopes his brand of comedy can bring
people closer to God.
Once
described by Miranda Hart as ‘Such Fun’, Tom has
appeared on BBC TV & Radio, had a feature piece in the Times
Newspaper and received significant crowdfunding support for his
initiatives. He's also welcomed the likes of Milton Jones & Rosemary
Conley CBE onto his wellbeing themed podcast.
Tom is
always keen to champion the goals and dreams of others, driving
him to launch the People
On A Pursuit Community, that helps people to
pursue ambitious entrepreneurial or creative goals, increase
their productivity and maintain a sense of wellbeing.
Please
find attached a poster advertising the postponed event, together
with a link below to a small video from Tom himself. If you would
like further posters, or flyers, please contact Helen Share on codsallmethodist.com or
07766 106615
Click
here to watch a favourite routine of mine
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Patchwork Quilts & Crafts Fayre
For Church & a Charity of your choice
St.
Stephen's Church
Bideford
Way Cannock WS11 1QD
August
10th - 13th 2022
10 am
- 4 pm
£3.00
Organ
Recitals & Children's Play Area
Tea,
Coffee, Cakes & Light Lunches
Over 30 Patchwork Quilts made by Christine Young
during lockdown 2020/21
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Funeral details: Revd John Trudgill
The funeral service for Revd John Trudgill will take place on
Friday 22 July at 12.30 p.m. at Trinity Church, Newport.
The Reverend John Trudgill, was a Supernumerary Minister in the
Telford Circuit. Please remember Liz and John’s wider
family and friends in your prayers.
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Children's Support
Fund
There
is still money available from the above and if your Church is
thinking of running any Children's activities, especially with
the School holidays approaching which is traditionally the time
for holiday clubs etc then, please consider applying for a maximum
of £500. The attached application
form needs to be completed.. Any further questions
please contact Tim Lorimer on tim.a.lorimer@gmail.com Many
thanks
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Transport to 3Generate
3Generate,
the Children and Youth Assembly of the Methodist Church, is back
at Birmingham NEC from 30th September to 2nd October this year.
Tickets are available online.
This week the District Resourcing Mission Committee decided to
support people attendance at 3Generate by funding a coach,
leaving from Wolverhampton.
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Cliff College Community Warden needed
Cliff
College, located in the Peak District, has been training people
in evangelism and mission since 1903. Today it continues in its
mission to equip the church in evangelism and mission through a
range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, a wide
selection of short courses, an annual Festival, partnerships with
other institutions globally and churches locally and a busy
conference centre and leisure business.
Cliff is now seeking to appoint to the new role of Community
Warden. This will be a key role, overseeing the student life of
the College, developing community cohesion, supporting the
provision of student welfare and shaping the student spiritual
formation programme.
We are looking for someone who:
- has relevant
training to support the post
- has good
knowledge of special educational needs
- is a good
listener
- is passionate
about developing a creative, bespoke spiritual formation
programme for our students
- is willing to
play a key role in the life of Cliff College
If
this is you then please contact the Michelle Foulkes for more
information or download the details from our website: https://www.cliffcollege.ac.uk/news-events/hiring-community-warden
Salary:
£25,000 with accommodation provided. All occupants of Cliff
College premises will be expected to abide by the Conditions of
Residential Occupancy.
Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 19th
July
Interviews: Wednesday
27th at Cliff College
Applications are welcomed on a College application form or
through a CV with covering letter, outlining suitability for the
criteria required.
For more information or to arrange an informal conversation about
this post please contact Michelle at m.foulkes@cliffcollege.ac.uk or
01246 584200.
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Schools and Community Outreach Worker needed
Part
time - 25 hrs per week
Berkswich Methodist Church in Stafford have been blessed to work
with our local primary schools over the past decade bringing the
aroma of Christ into the schools. We are now looking for a part
time Schools and Community worker to continue the Christian witness
in the schools and our local community.
As well as our morning service we have an afternoon service for
all ages - church@4 - with Messy, Muddy and Hang Out church. Each
summer we run a Holiday Club and we have church based events for
the schools throughout the year.
We have active adult groups and an active community presence,
which we would love to build on, exploring new ways of
introducing church to our community.
Ideally you will have schools work experience, but it may be that
you can bring other experiences of working with young people and
in the community and we would love to hear about them as we are
keen to explore new gifts and talents.
A Christian, comfortable working alongside and with people and
good at establishing relationships.
Days worked are by agreement, but there is the requirement to be
available evenings and Sundays on occasions.
Remuneration is £11.25 per hour, which equates to an annual
salary of £14625.
For more information, an application form and an informal chat if
you wish, please email our Lay Pastor Jean Harrison on berkswichlaypastor@gmail.com or
call on 01785 661263.
Applications close on Monday 1 August 2022.
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Volunteers sought for Connexional Stationing
Advisory Committee
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.
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Learning and Development Events
As I’m
sure you’re aware, all of Reflective Supervision CPD Courses are
now available online.
These courses are delivered by colleagues across the Network, the
wider Connexional Team, ministers in Circuit and external
trainers. Some are even written (and will be delivered) by your
good selves.
The courses are listed at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/methodist-church-supervision-cpd-courses-39676866413.
These short courses will be repeated and added to over the coming
year.
The LN Calendar will be updated with new learning opportunities
regularly, so make sure you make a habit of checking back using
the link: (the posterboard or tile view may be the most useful to
get a sense of what’s available)
Learning
and Development Events (methodist.org.uk)
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