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.

We have two very exciting new positions open a Children and Families' Pastor and a Youth and Community Outreach Worker. The closing date for both posts is 6th July.

 

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
 

Ablewell Advice in Walsall recently marked its 10th anniversary. Most of the current management committee have been involved from the beginning and are now few in number. We are looking to increase the size of the management commitment and specifically for people who have skills, time and enthusiasm to share?  Do you have any skills in administration, advice work, business management, counselling, customer service, equality & diversity, finance, fundraising, HR, IT, legal matters, marketing, mentoring, networking, planning, project development, publicity, safeguarding, social media, training, welfare rights, or something else. Whether gained professionally or otherwise, could you share your experience and expertise to support the staff & volunteers who deliver an amazing service to people in Walsall? Please email ablewelladvicemanagment@gmail.com. 
 

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.

I'm very pleased to announce that bookings are now open for the District youth afternoon event on Sunday 17 July.
The venue is St. Michael's school in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton and the event will take place from 1.45 (for a 2 p.m. start) to 4.30 p.m.
 
The event is broadly speaking for 11-18 year olds with the exception of younger siblings and those with additional needs who may be over 18.
 
There is an exciting programme planned including 5-a-side football, prayer space, Bible study, art zone, team building games, playing your musical instrument in worship, campfire activities, photo booth and more. 
 
Light refreshments will be provided. 
 
The event will close with a short Bible reflection. 
 
Bookings can be made by following this link:
 
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wolverhampton-and-shrewsbury-district-youth-event-tickets-370102605857
 

Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District youth event An afternoon of sports, games, music, art, worship, Bible reflection, prayer, fun and food for young people ages 11-18. www.eventbrite.co.uk

I recommend that this link is shared with parents, who register their young people. I will then send them a consent form to complete.
 
If you have any questions, please get in touch layworkermelody@hotmail.com

Melody Jones

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.
 

I'm pleased to let you know that worship material for Action for Children Sunday is now available to download from our website: https://bit.ly/FaithFR along with the latest fundraising newsletter and bookmark template.

Action for Children Sunday is on the second Sunday in July - 10th July this year, but you can mark it on any Sunday you choose. The theme is 'There's a star in every child'. We hope you enjoy learning about what is driving our campaign to help the stars of children shine.

Please join us on UCB radio 1's 'Hour of Prayer' to pray for Action for Children's work and children from 27th June to 1st July between 12 and 1pm each day. Join here:  www.ucb.co.uk/radioplayer/uk/ 

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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