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March 2023 E-Newsletter |
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If you would like to submit a news story or details of an upcoming event in your church or circuit, we would love to hear from you! Please email Emily at comms.leeds@ywmethodist.org.uk with the information you’d like to share, or for further guidance. The deadline for the April E-Newsletter will be Monday 24th April at 5pm. |
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Events |
Wibsey Methodist Church Brass Band and Afternoon Tea |
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Wibsey Methodist Church will be hosting Clifton and Lightcliffe “B” Band on Saturday 29 April. This is a “pay on the door” event, and people can pay in cash or by card. |
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Flourish: Yorkshire North & East Weekend |
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Yorkshire North & East District will soon be hosting “Flourish” - a celebratory weekend on 14 - 16 April with speakers, workshops, worship, activities, after-hours, marketplace and children’s, youth & family programme.
Whilst it is being organised by the YNE District, it is open to all, and they would love to encourage friends from around the Connexion to join in for fellowship, worship and teaching. |
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Mental Health First Aid Training |
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Have you ever felt that you would like to better support people with poor/ ill mental health but you are not sure what to do? Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) could be the course for you!
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a nationally accredited training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.This course is being delivered by accredited trainers from the Methodist Church Great Britain, who are licensed by Mental Health First Aid England to do so. Usually the course costs £325, however if you are connected to the Methodist Church it has been subsidised to £50 (non-refundable). Please don’t let the cost deter you - if you need help paying for the course please contact The Connexional Team for more information. |
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Creating Church and Community amongst families with additional needs |
A one hour workshop on Wednesday 19 April at 10am exploring how to establish, resource and equip churches for work with families with additional needs.
Featuring “The Gate” Experience led by Jo Yair (Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District Ministry & Mission Coordinator) and Geoff Bond (Regional Learning Network Coordinator). |
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Leading into Change |
The monthly Leading into Change webinars offer leadership ideas to stimulate your thinking and give you space to apply this thinking to your own particular context. Leading into Change is part of the Transformational Leadership Learning Community (TLLC) programme. Visitors are very welcome to join these webinars, however, for their own personal development, and to bring colleagues if they wish. Whether you come along for a one-off or join every month, together, let's lead churches into change for the sake of change in the world God loves.
Upcoming speakers include Evangelism and Contemporary Culture Officer, Holly Adams (April) and regional minister for the Eastern Baptist Association, Revd Gale Richards (May). |
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Don’t forget to check the District website for details of other upcoming events. |
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Vacancies |
Calderdale Circuit - Church Worker |
Calderdale Methodist circuit are seeking to appoint a part time Church Worker to organise and lead activities and events, and develop initiatives within churches alongside an ordained minister. Building up the churches, you'll be at the front of developing links with the local communities they serve, all with a focus on sharing the good news of Jesus. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required, and there is an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practicing Christian. The role requires 20 hours per week and the salary is £15,414 per annum, with enrolment in the circuit's workplace pension scheme.
Closing Date: Wednesday 12 April 2023 at 12 noon Interview Date: Monday 24 April 2023. |
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Methodist Women in Britain - District Treasurer |
MWiB is an independent, volunteer-led charity within the Methodist Church, which operates at District level through a committee. The only role which must be formally appointed is that of Treasurer. Key tasks include record-keeping and bank statement reconciliation, and production of annual accounts, as well as being responsible for both paying in and making donations. The Treasurer must be willing to use online banking, and sympathise with the aims and objectives of MWiB.
Closing Date: Wednesday 12 April at 12 noon. |
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News |
District Digital Forum |
The Digital Forum is a regular meeting online and occasionally in person, which aims to informally facilitate supporting one another over digital quandaries and questions relating to communicating or streaming physical church, as well exploring digital church and social media. Each session will be tailored to a specific theme, which will be Websites and WordPress (May), Facebook Groups and Pages (June), and Running Events (July).
Please contact Revd Mark Stennett if you would like to join the Forum and for the Zoom details of upcoming Forums. |
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Conistone Hostel Update |
Since our last update in November, we've continued working on the Hostel; undertaking repairs inside and outside, and giving the building a freshened look. Working through a list of maintenance jobs, and starting to act on some of our longer term aspirations, we aim to ensure that Conistone Hotel remains an affordable and family-friendly place to stay in the Yorkshire Dales.
We are thrilled to share with you that our Golden Hornet crab apple tree, planted as part of the Platinum Jubilee planting initiative, looks to have rooted itself as we can see the shoots coming through, alongside the white cyclamen. This tree can now be found on the Queen's Green Canopy map.
Work Weekend The team are holding a work weekend on the 15th and 16th of April. If you are able and willing to spare a few hours to help us with any maintenance tasks according to your ability, please contact us and Lesley Whitaker will let you know what we have planned.
Conistone Open Day If you have never been to Conistone Hostel and would like to see for yourself what the hostel has to offer, please come and join us on Saturday the 13th of May between 10am and 3pm for a cuppa and to look round the building. Members of the Committee will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have.
If you are interested in booking the Hostel but have some questions, you can send them through to Wendy McNally on the Conistone Hostel Enquiry Form. If you already have a date in mind, the following link takes you directly to the Hostel's booking Diary 2023 Conistone Calendar & Booking Form. |
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Leeds Craftivists make blanket statement |
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Leeds Sanctuary are delighted to share that Leeds Craftivists completed their first quarterly campaign for 2022/ 23, on the topic of the Cost of Living Crisis.
True to form, the Craftivists aimed to create something hopeful and impactful, which in this case was a blanket. The group received 150 unique blanket squares from people attending the monthly gatherings or an alternative workshop across West Yorkshire, or from people further afield who track the group’s campaigns and resources online. The squares have subsequently been sewn together to form one blanket, delivering clear messages to our country’s leaders, in the hope that this positive action will encourage change. Thank you so much if you sent a blanket square to us!
The blanket is now “on tour”; having visited Ormskirk and Left Bank Leeds, it’s now spending some time in Penistone. If you’d like to display the blanket in your church or project, please contact Anna Bland. |
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Join the 3Gen Delivery Team |
Applications have opened for an amazing volunteering experience supporting 3Generate 2023!
We are looking for new people to join the incredible team of staff and volunteers working to make 3Generate the amazing event it is. There are loads of ways you can get involved, from supporting children and young people in the venues to admin support at the event, or even just helping with set-up and pack-down during the weekend. There's something for everyone, and we can practically guarantee a memorable time whatever you end up doing! |
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