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New this week:
Singing the Faith CDs needed
Home Educators Grants from Saltley Trust
In case you
missed it:
W-ton Circuit Operations Manager Vacancy
Refresh: Lay Leaders Gathering
Greenhouse Operations Manager Vacancy
Journey of the Magi Dance presentation
LP training
MWiB event
Wesley House Events
Eco Community Launch
Youth Worker needed
Wolverhampton Fair Traid
Circuit Admin job - Herefordshire
Singing for the Brain
District Grants
Latest Safeguarding Training Info
District Children's Activities Support Fund
Dial-a-prayer
free phone line to hear prayers : 0808 281 2514 Methodist News :
0808 281 2478
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Singing
The Faith CDs needed
Do any
churches have copies of Singing the Faith CD's that they no
longer use, as one Methodist church in the District is losing its
organist and would like a set, but they no longer produce them.
Please contact Revd Denice Yeadon at deniseyeadon@btinternet.com
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Home
Educators Grants from Saltley Trust
We are excited to announce the launch of a new, pilot Religion &
Worldviews Home Educators’ Fund, OPEN NOW! Home
educating parents and guardians across 6 West Midlands counties
will be able to apply for grants of up to £1,000 for projects
that allow them to explore,
experiment, and adapt their religion and worldviews
teaching methods.
The fund has been co-designed by home educating families and
three charities, All Saints Educational Trust, Culham St Gabriel’s and St Peter’s Saltley Trust,
supported by The Social Innovation Partnership.
There are two categories of grant – small grants up to £200
(apply any time until the fund runs out) and project grants of
£200-1500 (deadline 17th November) .
Anyone
that is actively home educating in the following areas will be
able to apply for a grant: Birmingham,
Solihull and Black Country, Herefordshire, Shropshire,
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, Telford and Wrekin, Coventry
and Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
Full details and how to apply can be found on the Culham St Gabriel’s
website.
Please could you share this exciting news among your
networks. The interest in the scheme has already been
tremendous and we'd love to be able to reach as many home
educators as possible.
Many thanks,
Lynne Hayes-James
Administrator and Clerk to Trustees
St. Peter's Saltley Trust
Gray's Court
3 Nursery Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 3JX
bursar@saltleytrust.org.uk
0121 427 6800
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Wolverhampton
Circuit Operations Manager needed
An
exciting opportunity to join the strategic leadership team to
cover the operations management of the Wolverhampton Circuit. You
will have experience of managing both a financial and
property/resource portfolio
£28,000-£30,000
pro rata dependent on experience 22.5 hours per week/60% FTE
Based
at Circuit Office (Beckminster Methodist Church WV3 7BQ)
The Circuit is currently going through a process of restructure
to listen to God’s call and support regrowth, using the
underpinning aims in its Vision (Courageous discipleship,
Inspiring and diverse worship and Meeting needs).
The Circuit is made up of rural, urban and inter-city settings
with an array of community outreach initiatives. It seeks the
right person to offer strategic leadership to our Circuit operations
and support the Circuit Leadership Team. For more information and
an application pack please email the Circuit Administrator on Shirley.tilston@wolvesmethodist.org.uk
Applications to be received by 12 noon 31st October 2024
Interviews to be held week commencing 25th November 2024
This post requires satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring
Certificate
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Refresh:
Lay Leaders Gathering 29th Jan 2025
Come join
us at the Berkswich Methodist Church for a day of
learning, networking, and fun at our lay leader conference!
Whether you're a paid worker, or a volunteer you're welcome. It
is an opportunity to connect with others and to hear more about
what "God for All" means to you and your role. It is also
a chance to reflect and learn more about your own vocational
calling.
As well as
hearing from our Keynote Speaker - Trey Hall, Director of
Evangelism and Growth. We will have a guest speaker from Care for
the Family and there will be opportunity to speak with Jo Yair,
Mission and Ministry Co-ordinator for the W&S District, Adam
Sanders, Mission Enabler in the Birmingham District and Rosie
Bryant from the Learning Network. So there are plenty of
opportunities to find out more about training and coaching available
through the church. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow
and recharge with like-minded individuals. Register now to secure
your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1037817468987?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Operations
Manager for The Greenhouse
26 hrs
p/wk over 4 days Salary £16,667 (FTE
£25,000) Apply by: 23/10/24
The Greenhouse at Barnes Close is a 36-bed ecumenical retreat and
education centre in what was once a Cadbury family home. We are
passionate about bringing together faith and action in ways which
are relevant to the times we are living in. As such, we offer
this sacred space and a programme of retreats, for those working
towards the flourishing of their own communities and those in
need of rest, reflection and healing.
We are incrementally developing the fabric of our comfortable and
inspirational place and we are developing our growing team. Our
team operates as a small faith community, learning together and
being held in a daily rhythm of prayer.
We are
a place for rooted faith and flourishing communities.
Within this vision our objectives are:
- To care for this
sacred space and to make it available and accessible to all
- To develop our
peace and reconciliation work, in line with the heritage of
the place
- To be a place
where differences meet and are honoured and explored
- To be a learning
community at work and prayer together
To help
achieve these aims, we are looking to recruit an Operations
Manager who is passionate about our vision, highly organised with
an aptitude for detail, processes and prioritisation and who will
enjoy enabling a positive experience for our guests and team. We
are open to conversations about job share opportunities and
please be aware that the role is subject to an enhanced DBS
check.
Our successful candidate will join a small, yet skilled and
enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers. They will also enjoy
the oversight of a discerning and experienced Board of Trustees,
chaired by Rev. Claire Turner.
Please contact our Director Rev. Helen Lawson with any questions,
for an informal conversation regarding the role, or to arrange a
visit on 01562 710278 or helen@greenhouseatbarnesclose.org.uk.
Please
apply to this email address with your CV, a covering letter
outlining your experience and suitability for the role and two named
references. The closing date for applications is 23/10/24.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job
Description
The effective management of the operational running of The
Greenhouse at Barnes Close across three key areas:
- Guest experience:
Implementing the booking process, liaising with the
Housekeeper and managing guest experience
- Financial
management: Managing day-to-day finances and working to a
budget
- Building
maintenance: Managing the property maintenance and liaising
with contractors
Key tasks
- Guest experience
- Guide guests
through the booking process from enquiry, booking forms,
invoicing and payment to arrival
- Oversee guest
experience before, during and after the visit. Improving and
refining systems where necessary and responding to guest
feedback
- Liaise with the
Housekeeper regarding the cleaning schedule to ensure good
upkeep of the house
- Be available for
on-call duty management approximately once a month and at
other occasional times.
- Financial
management
- Manage the
finances, ensuring good financial management practices are
maintained and using Quickbooks and Xero software. Ensure
budgets are adhered to, and quarterly financial reports are
prepared.
- Liaise with the
external accountant as required to ensure payroll is
completed each month and end of year accounts are prepared.
- Building
maintenance
- Oversee the
day-to-day maintenance schedule of the property including
managing the workflow of the Maintenance Operative and
arranging contractors as required
- Oversee property
services, contracts and annual checks
- Carry out regular
hands-on practical tasks essential to the running of the
property, such as measuring fuel, setting heating, carrying
out fire alarm tests, ordering stock as required
- Ensure that
policies agreed by Director and trustees are implemented and
advise on policy updates where appropriate, with particular
attention to fire safety, safeguarding and risk assessments
- Ensure staff
training is renewed and updated annually
- Any other duties
arising which are commensurate with the role.
Key
results/objectives
1. The diverse range of guests and enquirers have a positive
experience throughout their engagement with The Greenhouse
2. The smooth running of the property is maintained to enable
best guest experience
3. The Greenhouse team functions well to enable these outcomes
Reporting to the Director
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Journey
of the Magi - Springs Dance Company
Share
the joy and wonder of Christmas with your local community through
this fast-paced, brilliantly-witty yet poignant performance.
Springs is taking bookings from churches for performances between
November 22nd and December 22nd 2024.
http://springsdancecompany.org.uk/productions/journey-of-the-magi
Watch a clip on Youtube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qIQmZj6hDoE
Journey of the Magi is a much-loved, family-friendly, festive
frolic with a profound message for your church to host.
The show offers a contemporary comparison between the journey the
wise men took 2000 years ago and our own preparations in the run
up to Christmas today. With sparkle, a soundtrack to keep toes
tapping and awe-inspiring dance, Journey of the Magi delights
audiences of all ages. Relatable characters help viewers to
be inspired in their own “journey” to Christmas Day and can help
them think about who Christ is for them.
“Forget The Nutcracker, Springs Dance Company’s Journey of the
Magi is the best Christmas show I have ever seen! I went along to
see it one dark, wet and dismal night in Birmingham and I came
out having been touched, amused and moved to tears. Journey of
the Magi looks beyond the tinsel and trappings and reveals the
real meaning of Christmas.” David Bintley CBE, Former Artistic
Director, Birmingham Royal Ballet
The performance lasts approximately 90 minutes, plus there is a
20 minute interval, which provides the perfect time for festive
mince pies! It is performed to the highest standard by a company
of four world class professional dancers.
All we need for the performance is a clear flat space of around
7m x 7m, on which we lay our dance floor. Springs provides the
lighting, sound equipment and set and needs 6 hours in the space
to set up for the show before the performance start time.
Journey of the Magi is enjoyed by children and adults alike, and
can be accompanied by a workshop or series of workshops in
theatre, church, school or community settings.
The fees for Journey of the Magi are: • For a weekend performance
(Friday—Sunday): £1250 • For Monday or Tuesday: £1050 • For
Wednesday or Thursday: £1150 Plus a donation towards the travel
costs. Accommodation with local hosts may be requested.
Many venues cover their costs by charging between £6 and £12 for
tickets. For more information and to book for Advent 2024 contact
our office on 07775 628442 or email: touring@springsdancecompany.org.uk.
“The show was wonderful and it was such a thrill to have the hall
buzzing – everyone was captivated.” Sue, Central Hall Methodist
Church, Walsall
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Local
Preacher Training at Englesea Brook
Dear
friends,
This is a first for Englesea Brook! We are offering some training
for Local Preachers, or Local Preachers in training. It will
include a unique opportunity to explore our vast archives, to
find the inspiring stories that still speak to us today, as well as
tips from experienced storytellers and preachers of ways to use
stories in preaching. The District is kindly supporting this new
venture, so full bursaries are available.
I would very grateful if you could advertise this to local
preachers in your church/circuit. Spaces are limited…. Most of
you have seen our small space to feed people – but hopefully that
will add to the fun of the day!
Thanks and blessings
Ruth Hilton
Project Director
Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism
Englesea Brook Lane
Englesea Brook
Crewe
CW2 5QW
Tel: 01270 820836
www.engleseabrook.org.uk
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MWiB
invitation to all W&S members
MWiB
Birmingham District Autumn Meeting
Saturday 9 November 2024 10.30-3.00 pm
At Erdington Methodist Church
Wesley Road, Erdington, B23 6TX
All Welcome including Men
Morning session, “Remembrance Reflections ” led by Rev.Dr.Robert
Bates
Afternoon session, Assortment of Crafts
“Bring and share lunch” drinks will be provided.
Any Questions please email secretary annetteash21@yahoo.co.uk
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Wesley
House events
Join us for the rescheduled Brian E Beck Memorial Lecture
on Saturday
14 December. There is the option to attend
in-person or online.
This year’s lecture will be provided by The Revd Dr Julian
M. Pursehouse and the lecture title is The Complete Art of
Happiness – Engaging with Wesley through a Theology of Happiness
For further information and to register visit -
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wesley-house/brian-e-beck-memorial-lecture/e-vkjldd
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Eco
Community launch
With the
support of the Action for Hope; Justice Seeking Church;
Evangelism & Growth; and the Climate Change Priority
Collaboration Group, we are launching an Eco Community (Community
of Practice). We hope this will offer the support and
signposting needed to encourage individuals and churches to be
more eco-friendly. It is a minefield out there; how do
we know what’s greenwash and what’s really green? How
can a church work towards net zero or ecochurch when money is
tight? How can we worship alongside God’s blue and
green world? How do we become a Justice Seeking Church
for all things,
not just for humans?
How bamboozling it can be! So it would be great if you
could share the news with your District and let interested
parties know (church/circuit stewards, justice group leaders
etc…). We hope this will be a space where people can
hear from guest speakers, and exchange ideas, resources, and
enthusiasm.
The dates of the first three Eco Community gatherings are 12
November, 10 February and 13 May, all at 7pm. The joining
link is here.
For more details, contact Siggy
Parratt-Halbert “
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Wolverhampton
Fair Traid
Wolverhampton
Fair Traid has moved but not far! We are now sharing premises
with Shop in the Square, opposite our former home in Victoria
Arcade, Mander Centre, due to the redevelopment of part of the
ground floor of the Mander Centre. This will be occupied by
Superbowl next spring. Under the energetic leadership of
our newly appointed Chair, Doctor Isabel Gillis, we achieved the
move in less than a month and are very happy in our new home,
working alongside designers. We really are part of a one-stop
ethical gift shop now!
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Circuit
Administrator needed
CHURCH
& CIRCUIT ADMINISTRATOR (Full-time) Herefordshire (South
& East) Methodist Circuit
We are seeking an experienced part time Administrator who will be
working 14 hours a week (56 hours a month) to support our Circuit
and Methodist Church in Ledbury. On offer is a salary of £10,920
per year (£15 per hour) and the opportunity for home or office-based
working based at our Meeting Centre at the Ledbury Methodist
Church, please note this role will require you to attend meetings
at our Church & Meeting Centre in Ledbury as required.
As the Church & Circuit Administrator, you will be helping to
develop and oversee the day-to-day administration of the South
and East Herefordshire Circuit communication and office
functions.
This
will include:
- Supporting our
Superintendent Minister by responding to messages and
requests, distributing information to both churches within
the South & East Herefordshire Circuit as well as to
individuals.
- Preparing
documents and worship resources for print and/or video as
directed.
- Maintaining
databases including membership lists, community roles and
attendance.
- Assisting with
the administration and maintenance of circuit records,
ensuring statutory compliance, providing administrative
support to our Circuit Safeguarding Officer in connection
with the development and implementation of both circuit and
local church policies, and assisting with the management of
related training.
- Taking on
responsibility for the Circuit and Superintendent Ministers
Diary, maintaining and reporting circuit statistics,
assisting in the production of the Circuit Plan and managing
related resources.
- Preparing and
distributing publicity material within the circuit and
assisting with the maintenance and development of our
websites and social media.
- At our Ledbury
Methodist Church where we also rent office and meeting
spaces this will include managing our Church, Office and
Meeting Room Bookings, co-ordinating our rotas, assisting
with creation of regular publicity and posts on social
media. Managing stock levels on consumables, and ordering
replacement stock as well as preparing reports.
To be considered
as the Church Circuit Administrator you will need:
- To be an
experienced Administrator, computer literate with a good
working knowledge of Microsoft Office and in particular
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills both written and
spoken with the ability to build and sustain
relationships. If you have experience of working
empathetically with volunteers from diverse backgrounds and
with different levels of experience and be able to adapt
your ways or working to meet the needs of different
individuals that would be advantageous.
- An enhanced DBS
check.
- A full driving
licence and own vehicle.
On offer
for the successful candidate is:
- A permanent
part-time job working 56 hours a month.
- An hourly rate of
£15.00
- The flexibility
for home-based / hybrid or office-based working in Ledbury.
To find out more, register your interest or apply
please either call us on 01905 795531, email jvmorriss@aol.com.
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Singing
for the Brain Group
We're starting a new Singing for the Brain group at St Johns in
Bloxwich and I wondered whether there was anyone from
neighbouring circuits who might be interested in attending.
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District
Grants
Now’s
the time to apply for a grant from the District
The Resourcing Mission Committee next meet on 17th October and
require grant applications to the District Advance Fund to be
submitted beforehand. Advice on grant submission is
available from our District Grants Officer Denise Hargreaves who
is also the person to whom completed applications should be sent.
dkah26@gmail.com
Here is a link to the DAF grants page of the District
website where you will find the relevant forms and documentation.
FINANCIAL
RESOURCES — Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury Methodist District
(wsmethodist.org.uk)
Early
notice of District Advent & Christmas small grant scheme
For those thinking ahead to December, the District will once
again run a small grant scheme (up to £200) in support of the
Connexional Advent and Christmas campaign “Hush the Noise” https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/christmasresources/
More details will be available later
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Latest Safeguarding 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
19/10 – Black Country Circuit – Leabrook MC – 0945 x 1400
26/10 ~ Himley Road Methodist church ~ 0945 x 1400
2/11 ~ Dawley Methodist church Telford 0930-1400
9/11 ~ Carrs lane Birmingham ~ 0945 -1400
If anyone prefers advanced online course can you email me
directly ~ Stephanie Bradley@birminghammethodist.org.uk
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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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