Central Methodist Church wishes to appoint a Project Manager on a six month fixed term contract to be appointed as soon as possible. The Project Manager will be implementing the Transforming Central plan. Further details and job description available from Chris Humble, Philip Paul or Ian Miller. Applicants to send CV to chris@humblec.freeserve.co.uk by 23 Nov.
Who do we think we are?
Who do we Methodists think we are?
We’re lucky in our York circuit to have as one of our local preachers Prof Edward Royle, emeritus professor of history at the University of York. Ted has written extensively on topics to do with the nineteenth century, religious ideas and the church in Yorkshire. Recently he brought together all those interests and more in a series of talks he gave at Acomb Methodist Church as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations.
The lectures explore the roots of Methodism with the intention of uncovering charateristics particular to Methodism and their relevance to us today.
Ted’s first talk is about Methodist history and organisation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nrj2X2cweY
Ted’s second talk is about Methodist doctrine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nbwD4rgwqI
Ted’s third talk is about Methodist worship:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdJX3C3i0uM
The Press Special Report
As part of their Stamp Out Poverty campaign, our local newspaper The Press have this week featured some of the work that goes on at Carecent and elsewhere to provide for the people in this city who have next to nothing. Follow the links to read the first part of the report and the second part of the report.
Please remember Carecent in your prayer and lift up before God the people who serve there and the people who depend on the food and support they find there. Pray that we may find ways of organising our society so that one day all this will not be needed.
Second Sunday Supplement October 2014
Second Sunday Supplement is an informal act of worship at Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate, York. We join together to pray, sing, listen, discuss, be silent and end with hot drinks and homebaking. Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday 12 October at 5pm for worship on the theme of peacemaking. We’re very aware of particular areas of conflict in the world; we’ll also spend some time thanking God for the peacemakers we know and considering how we can be peacemakers.
Second Sunday Supplement takes place in the church hall – please come to the side door.
An Afternoon with John Bell – Saturday 13th September 2014
An afternoon workshop with John Bell, at York Central Methodist Church organised in conjunction with RSCM North and East Yorkshire.
John Bell is a hymn writer. A Church of Scotland minister, he is a member of the Iona Community, a broadcaster, and former student activist. He works throughout the world, lecturing in theological colleges in the UK, Canada and the United States, but is primarily concerned with the renewal of congregational worship at the grass roots level.
Over 160 tickets have now been sold, so the afternoon promises to be an uplifting celebration of singing together as well as an opportunity to learn new songs and the think about why we sing them. There will also be an opportunity to browse and buy various books and CDs from Wild Goose Publications.
Advance bookings are now closed, but a limited number of tickets will be available on the door. Please arrive at 1:30pm to avoid disappointment. Event begins at 2pm sharp. £8 per adult, including refreshments and music book to take home.
Why not share the Facebook event to encourage friends to come along too! https://www.facebook.com/events/398732633601316/
John Bell will also be preaching at Central during the morning service on Sunday 14th September 2014. All are welcome to join us for worship.