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Christian Aid Week - Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church
News from the Methodists in Haxby and Wigginton for Christian Aid week can be found by clicking the link below.
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Very Reverend Keith Jones granted honorary membership of the Carmelites
On Sunday 29 April the retiring Dean of York, The Very Reverend Keith Jones, was granted honorary membership of the Carmelites, a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the first time this gesture has been extended to someone outside of the Roman Catholic Church. Read more at the website below or view the photos here: http://email.opendoorsmailer.com/t/y–l–jltudll–eeblkhk–m/
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Clifton Methodist Church Events
Wednesday 16 May at 7.30pm – 2012 Annual Debate ′This house believes that the Government should end aid for overseas development.′ Proposed by Mrs Judith Morris UKIP. Opposed by Rev Liz Carrington St Luke′s Church All welcome. Contributions from the floor (2 mins max). Admission free Light refreshments Debate Flyer: http://email.opendoorsmailer.com/t/y–l–jltudll–eeblkhk–c/ Saturday 2 June from 2–4 pm Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea Adults £5, accompanied children £1 Proceeds to Martin House Hospice, St Leonard′s Hospice and York Blind and Partially Sighted Society. Tea party flyer: http://email.opendoorsmailer.com/t/y–l–jltudll–eeblkhk–q/
Meeting for Christian Unity Week 2012
First of all, a big thank–you for all your hard work to make Wednesday′s public meeting such a success. Approximately 125 people came to the Salvation Army Citadel for the act of worship and Nick King′s talk on “The Biblical Roots of Christian Unity” which, from the feedback I′ve received, went down extremely well. Nick was certainly very impressed with our turn–out and welcome. The denominational spread was excellent, and we had people attend who′ve never been to a Churches Together event before. Thanks be to God!
Churches Together in York AGM 2012
“1 year out of 800” Churches Together in York Annual General Meeting will take place at St. Olave′s Church Hall on Marygate on Monday 25th June 2012. Refreshments will be served from 7pm, there will be an act of worship at 7.30pm, and after a brief business meeting, at 8.15pm Revd. Jane Nattress will reflect with on her first year of ministry. Jane has been in York for “1 year out of 800”. This is just one of many events marking the city′s 8th centenary of receiving its charter.
Request for Wider representation on the Enabling Group
Churches Together in York Request for wider representation on our Enabling Group. As the new Vice–Chair of Churches Together in York, I′d like to make an appeal for volunteers on behalf of the Enabling Group. We have strong representation from the Anglican and Roman Catholic traditions, which is great, but we would really value the input of more members from other Churches. In particular, we′d like representatives from the Free Churches (Methodists, Baptists, Evangelicals, etc.) and newer congregations, so that we can better reflect the rich diversity of Christ′s body in York. Churches might like to nominate representatives, or individuals can come forward, to be co–opted onto the Enabling Group which meets approximately six times a year. For further information or to volunteer, please contact me or any member of the Enabling Group. Thank you! Yours in Christ, Johan.
Contact:
Johan Bergstrom-Allen
projects@carmelites.org.uk
YCYH May 2012 Update
Here is our latest update to keep you informed of what′s going on. There are loads of exciting things happening over the next few months, which we would love you to be involved in. Whithaugh 2012 CAMPERS Bookings have been truly AMAZING!!! Since the previous update we are now on a total of 213 bookings, 89 of these being brand new campers! In summary, we have received 70 bookings for XPLoRE 1, 63 on XPLoRE 2, 40 on XCiTE 1, & 40 on XCiTE 2. We now have ONLY have a 7 spaces left across all the camps. XPLoRE 1 – FULL (with no waiting list) XCiTE 1 – FULL (with a waiting list) XPLoRE 2 – Total 2 spaces left. 1 Female & 1 Male ONLY XCiTE 2 – Total 5 spaces left. 1 Female & 4 Male ONLY Although the camps are very close to being full, we are still encouraging people to go onto a waiting list by completing the booking form. It has happened before where campers have cancelled, and we haven′t been able to fill that space. The cost for the XPLoRE camps is ONLY £185, with the XCiTE camps ONLY £130. The dates are as follows: XPLoRE 1: Saturday 21st July – Saturday 28th July. Ages 11–16 (School Years 6–11). XCiTE 1: Saturday 21st July – Thursday 26th July. Ages 8–11 (School Years 3–6). XPLoRE 2: Saturday 28th July – Saturday 4th August. Ages 11–16 (School Years 6–11). XCiTE 2: Saturday 28th July – Thursday 2nd August. Ages 8–11 (School Years 3–6). The price includes full board accommodation, activities, trips, and all transport (including return travel from York). There may be a small additional cost on the XPLoRE camps, dependent on the activities chosen, as these vary in price. Further details including booking forms are attached, or on our website www.ycyh.org.uk. If you have any financial restrictions that may affect your availability to be involved, then please don′t hesitate to contact the YCYH Office for some financial support. We have produced an excellent DVD that outlines our work, which you may want to see. Please let us know if you would like a free copy of this DVD, and/or would like someone from our team to visit and explain more about YCYH. Alternatively this and other videos can be seen on Facebook www.facebook/ycyh. TASKFORCE For those who are too old to be a camper (i.e. School Years 12 & 13 or equivalent), there is still time to be part of a Taskforce team serving and supporting leaders during Whithaugh 2012, at a cost of only £145.00 (Cost includes a Taskforce T–Shirt). Options are either on Taskforce 1 (Saturday 21st July – Saturday 28th July), or Taskforce 2 (Saturday 28th July – Saturday 4th August). So far we have 10 confirmed on Taskforce 1 and 8 on Taskforce 2. Although we are aware that some young people are completing their forms, we still need to recruit people on both weeks. We know that for some young people they have Saturday work commitments, which restricts the amount of Saturdays they can take off. However, there are still options for coming up late on Saturday night/Sunday to return back home on the Friday. Taskforce application forms are available from the YCYH Office. We conduct informal interviews to ensure that those who apply are suitable for the role. If there is anything you would like further clarification on, please don′t hesitate to contact the office, or Fiona Raffell on fiona@yoyotrust.org.uk (Taskforce 1), or Tom Candlin (Taskforce 2) on tomcandlin@gmail.com. LEADERS Are you a student/adult interested in being a leader for YCYH, either as a lodge leader, or as a caterer? If so, and you have a passion for children and young people then we would love to hear from you asap! If you haven′t been before, don′t worry as you will receive all the training to equip you. YCYH has a full child protection policy, and all leaders will be subject to an Enhanced CRB check with references undertaken. So far 78 leaders have signed up to be involved in Whithaugh 2012. Although our leadership teams are coming together, we still need to recruit the following people to achieve the right balance and mix of leaders on each of the camps: WEEK 1 XCiTE 1 – Male (x 5) & female (x 1) lodge leaders. XPLoRE 1 – Male (x 2) & female (x 1) lodge leaders. WEEK 2 XCiTE 2 – Caterer (x 1). Male (x 3) & female (x 3) lodge leaders. XPLoRE 2 – Caterers (x 1/2). Male (x 4) & female (x 2) lodge leaders. Facebook Have you looked at our Facebook site www.facebook/ycyh recently? If not this will give you all the latest information on YCYH, which we hope will be a great way for you to let your friends, family, church members know about the exciting things we are doing. The more people we get to join, the more they will find out... about us. If there is anything that you are unsure about, then please don′t hesitate to contact the office. Thanks for all your support.
Contact:
Tim Blackburn
01904 705004
07985 610759
office@ycyh.org.uk
www.ycyh.org.uk www.ycyh.org.uk
Archdeacon of York to Retire
The Archdeacon of York, the Venerable Richard Seed, is to retire in October this year. He will not only retire from his role as Archdeacon of York, but also as Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate. Richard will remain as a Residentiary Canon at York Minster and a member of the Minster′s Chapter. Read more at the web pages below.
www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/news-events/news/news-from-the-diocese-of-y
Small York-based Grant-Making Trust Seeks New Trustee
The Paristamen Foundation is a York–based charitable trust giving around £5000 p.a. in small grants mainly to local charities across the Yorkshire region. We span most areas of charitable activity including a number of grants specifically for Christian projects. We are seeking a new trustee to help us in our grant–making decisions. The commitment is just two trustees meetings per year and it is a great opportunity to make worthwhile decisions on supporting other charities. It could also be a great opportunity for someone who is normally a fundraiser to learn what it′s like from the other side as a grant–maker. Deadline for expressions of interest: 8 June 2012. For details view the poster below or use the contact details and website. Poster: http://email.opendoorsmailer.com/t/y–l–jltudll–eeblkhk–f/
Contact:
01904 788885
admin@paristamen.org.uk
Carecent Project Leader Job Advert
Job Advert
Carecent – A centre providing for the homeless and those in vulnerable situations.
Project Leader (P/T – York)
With the help of dedicated volunteers, Carecent provides breakfast and a signposting service six mornings a week for people in York who are homeless and those in vulnerable situations. Following recent re–structuring, we have decided to appoint a suitably–qualified person to give greater focus to our activities and support to our teams of volunteers.
The successful candidate will have had “hands on” experience of working within the voluntary sector, and preferably an understanding of the major issues that face people who are homeless, unemployed and/or substance dependent.
The post will be for 18 hours per week, most of which will be worked in the mornings with flexibility to attend the occasional Saturday and meetings at other times. An initial salary of £11 per hour is to be offered with a review after six months.
The closing date for applications is 31st May 2012. Application forms and further details may be obtained at: info@carecent.org or by contacting The Secretary c/o 37 Rockingham Avenue, Tang Hall Lane, York, YO31 0TD
Contact:
info@carecent.org
Street Angels York Training Course
Street Angels York are now recruiting volunteers for their May Training Course Street Angels York is a Church–led initiative that is made up of volunteers who want to help make York city centre a safer and better place. Volunteers walk the city streets into the early hours on Friday and Saturday nights caring for, practically helping and listening to people, especially those in vulnerable or difficult situations. Please use the details below in order to obtain more information and an application form.
Contact:
Jennifer
07852233065
Archdeacon to Receive Rotary Club Award
The Ven Richard Seed, the Archdeacon of York, is being awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club in recognition for his work at Martin House Hospice. The Rotary Foundation only award the Paul Harris Fellowship to people who make extraordinary contributions to their local community, and it′s very rare for a Fellowship to be given to someone who isn′t a Rotarian! You can read more about Richard′s award at the web address below.
www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/news-events/news/news-from-the-diocese-of-y
The Church and the Media
Do you get frustrated with negative stories about churches in the papers? Do you wish you could see more good news stories about Christians in the media? You can do something about this! Eleanor Course, Diocesan Communications Officer, is running three training sessions on the Church and the Media, to help churches get their good news stories in the media and manage bad news stories better. You′ll learn skills including how to spot a news story and how to write a press release. Read more at the website below.
www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/your-church/communications/training
York Mystery Plays Tickets on Sale
The York Mystery Plays make a return to the Museum Gardens in a spectacular outdoor production by Riding Lights Theatre Company, York Theatre Royal, and York Museums Trust from 2 to 27 August 2012. A purpose built theatre with covered seating will transform York Museum Gardens, allowing an audience of 1400 people to enjoy this epic event under the summer skies, with the beautiful St. Mary′s Abbey ruins as the backdrop to this story. The Mystery Plays have not been produced on this scale in the Museum Gardens since 1988. Adapted by Mike Kenny, who also adapted The Railway Children for York Theatre Royal′s Olivier award–winning production, this will be a new interpretation of the medieval plays that have been embedded in the City′s cultural heritage since the middle of the fourteenth century. From Creation to the Last Judgement, these plays form one of the greatest stories ever told. Ticket prices range from £12 to £42 and can be bought by calling the Box Office or visiting the website; details below. There is also a dedicated website for the York Mystery Plays (also below) which has more information about the plays and allows people to register interest in getting involved.
Contact:
01904 623568
