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 5^th 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

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 

 

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.
 
 

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: 26^th August 2022
 
Interviews: 9^th September 2022

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
 

 

 

For Church & a Charity of your choice
 
St. Stephen's Church
Bideford Way Cannock WS11 1QD
 
August 10^th - 13^th 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

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.

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
 

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.
 

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.

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.
 

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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