Free Church Chaplain at Keele university
An exciting opportunity for an ordained minister
in the Methodist, Baptist or United Reformed churches to join the
well-established chaplaincy team at Keele University.
The chaplain will support the pastoral and
spiritual needs of staff and students in an ecumenical and
multi-faith university context, and co-lead the worshipping
community at Keele Chapel.
Stipend to be agreed in line with denominational
guidelines
Full Profile, Information Pack and Application
Form: www.keele.ac.uk/chapel
Closing date: 12noon Monday 8th July
Interview: Sunday 28th and Monday 29th July
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New Convener of Stationing Advisory Committee
needed
Many of you may be aware that we have been
actively looking for a new Convener of the Stationing Advisory
Committee. We are still looking but perhaps you can help with
this.
You can follow a link to the role description and instructions
for how to apply here: https://methodist.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3522250?cid=1885. I
would appreciate it if you would consider the role either for
yourself or send the link to someone you know who you think would
be interested. All questions about the role should be sent to hr@methodistchurch.org.uk.
Many thanks,
Paul
Dimmock
Executive Officer to the Assistant Secretary of The Conference |
The Connexional Team
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7467 3779
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WM Communities for Afghans Briefing
After
two and a half years of campaigning for a Community Sponsorship
scheme for Afghans and almost a year of collaboration with the UK
Government to turn the idea into a reality and secure the
funding, the Communities
for Afghans Scheme is now up and running.
Citizens UK has been asked to act as sole Principal Sponsor for
100 Sponsorship Groups for 100 Afghan families eligible for
resettlement under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme over
the next six months. Our aim is that this serves as a model that
can be opened up to a much wider range of people in the future if
we can demonstrate the success of this. The programme includes
financial support to help with costs, and dedicated training and
support from our Sponsor Refugees Team.
Interested in playing a role? Well, we are looking for people who
can:
- Recruit a small
team of at least 6 people committed to offering a warm
welcome to an Afghan refugee family in your community for
the next two years;
- Help identify and
secure a property to house the family (it needs to have its
own front door and be of good quality);
- Support the
family to access benefits and public services, and move
towards sustainable employment.
If this
sounds interesting but you want to learn more, this session will
provide some more detail about what you can expect along with an
opportunity to ask any burning questions.
You can register here: West
Midlands Communities for Afghans Briefing (actionnetwork.org)
Your assistance will be very appreciated. Thank you.
Best wishes,
Eddy
Eddy
Aigbe l Regional Congregational &
Community Organiser
Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury and Birmingham Districts | The
Methodist Church
Mobile: +44
(0)7534573880
Office: +44
(0)1902 658383
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3Generate Bookings update
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- Volunteering We’ve
been celebrating everyone who is part of the team at
3Generate during Volunteers Week recently. There are some
crucial roles that still need filling. Come and be a
village host in the camping area, guide others around the
event as a steward or support children and young people
with additional needs. You can make a real difference by
joining the team. Find out more about the range of roles
on offer here: https://vimeo.com/954311225?share=copy
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- Bring a group to
3Generate! Are you keen to
bring a group of children and young people to 3Generate
2024? Is it proving difficult to find leaders to come with
you? If the answer is yes, then this webinar is for you!
There will be top tips and ideas about where and how to grow
your team plus we’ll hear from others how they made it
happen. Join in on Wednesday
19th June at 7pm. Follow the link to book
your place today: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwoc-2vrD4pHNePFCk_IllIE8e65HifmPNd
Many thanks,
Felix
Hanif-Banks (he/him)
Administrator, Children Youth & Families
Mobile: 07985334810
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Unsung Hero movie screening
A
Christian film Unsung
Hero (PG) is
showing at
Birmingham
Omniplex cinema Great Park
from
Fri. 14th June - Thurs. 20th June
Daily
at 6.10pm
also
at:
Dudley
Showcase:
Fri.
14th June at 7.15pm
Sat.
15th June at 4.30pm
Sun.
16th June at 4.30pm
Tues.
18th June at 7.15pm
Please tell your church and encourage everyone to attend and
bring their friends.
A review can be found at:
thechristianfilmreview.com/unsung-hero-review/
It would be particularly good to recommend it as a family treat
to celebrate Father's Day. The unsung hero of the film's
title is a dad whose six children have musical ambitions even
from a young age - it's a true story.
To see
the trailer, details and to book go to:
unsungheromovie.co.uk
'Unsung Hero' is likely also to be showing at several other
Birmingham cinemas.
Further venues and performance times will appear shortly at:
unsungheromovie.co.uk
I hope the showings go really well and that The Lord richly
blesses them.
Yours in Christ
David Taylor
Christian films at my Cinema
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Save the Date
The
District is planning a gathering for all paid and voluntary lay
people.
29th January 2025 10.00am – 2.30pm.
Venue to be decided.
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Part-time Families Outreach Worker needed
Stafford
Methodist Circuit seek someone to work alongside Berkswich
Methodist Church, to be a Christian presence in the community,
bringing the Gospel to children and families.
The Church is in an area comprising both existing, new, and
growing housing estates with several local primary schools.
The role involves:
- Working alongside the wider Church family,
- sharing the good news of the Gospel in the community,
- building on the existing relationships with the primary
schools;
- Supporting existent and developing new children’s, youth, and
family initiatives within the Church;
Are you able to develop friendly and supportive relationships?
Are you a good communicator and have a passion for sharing the
love of Christ with children, young people, and their families?
Are you willing to support Stafford Methodist Circuit’s overall
vision of an open and inclusive Christian Community?
If you would like to know more, please contact admin@staffmc.org.uk for
Job Description & Person Specification
Families Outreach Worker 25 hours per week Salary: £16,315 per
annum Fixed term – until August 2026
Closing date for applications: 23rd July 2024
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District Testimony Service
All are
welcome to attend the District Testimony Service on Saturday 15th
June at 3pm at Central & Woods Methodist Church, Spring
Head, Wednesbury WS10 9AD. The service will be conducted by
the District Chair and the Preacher will be the Rev’d Edward Sakwe.
Parking is available in the public car park opposite the church.
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Young People's Pilgrimage to Taize
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Safeguarding Advanced Training Dates
Advanced Courses arranged in the following
Circuits in 2024.
Please contact Stephanie Bradley to book or for venue information
and times via the following email address: stephaniebradley@birminghammethodist.org.uk
19 Jun - Birmingham West & Oldbury
22 Jun - Telford
06 Jul - Shropshire & Marches - Ludlow
13 Jul - Bromsgrove & Redditch
05 Oct - Vale of Stour
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District Children's Activities Support Fund
As
we have now spent all of the surplus District Children's Holiday
monies I wanted to share with you some details of where and what
it has funded in the hope that Churches will still apply for
funding which is now available through the District Advance Fund.
Total amount Paid out to Churches since 2020 £16202
Number of Projects supported 39
Number of Churches supported 32
What types of projects have been approved?
Pop up Spaces
Holiday Clubs
Christmas Activity bags
Breakfast Clubs
Lego clubs
Books for reading initiatives
Summer Clubs
Special needs groups
After School clubs
So if you have a project coming up please apply for funding (up
to £500) using the application
form linked to this and forward to Tim Lorimer at childrensfunding2024@gmail.com
Note the change of email address.
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