Author Archives: Ian Miller

Transforming Central

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“Transforming Central” for the church and community

2014 saw the congregation of Central decide to reaffirm our commitment to the church, the city centre and the wider community and truly fulfil our vision as a community of welcome. We understand ourselves to be called to: gather together as the body of Christ in this place which welcomes and celebrates human diversity; serve our wider community and congregation in ways which shows the love and compassion of God.

We aim to provide a sustainable home for the church and congregation, conserving and improving the facilities for our grade II* listed site.

We have already extended a warm welcome to the homeless team of the Salvation Army whose work complements that of Carecent and hope to welcome other community groups and charities as 2015 progresses. During our discussions with others we realised that our increasingly expensive city centre lacks a single substantial site where charities and community groups can be based. With 20,000 sq ft of space we hope that over time we can play our part in offering groups a home.

Our project comprises:

  1. Undertaking a full structural survey to ensure the conservation of the site.
  2. Refurbishment of the rear ancillary buildings and church halls to create serviced offices and better equip our larger rooms for hire.
  3. Improving our disabled access provisions, especially within the church.
  4. A desire to bring the basement space under the church into community use through the provision of a community café and exhibition space.
  5. A desire to bring our courtyard into regular use by creating a glass atrium and extending the provision of office space over the remaining half of our church halls.

We welcome contact from interested groups and individuals as we continue to define our plans for the future.

If you would like to enquire into available space (office & room hire) please contact richard.ramsden@centralmethodistyork.org.uk or call 01904 611020.

 

 

A time and place to stop and pray this advent

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The next Second Sunday Supplement will be held on 14th December.

This will be a time and space to stop and pray. There will be prayer stations on the theme of waiting, in the chapel from 4.30-6pm. Feel free to come and go within this time. There will be a short prayer and blessing together at 5.50pm to finish, and you are welcome to stay for the evening service of Holy Communion at 6.30pm.

All are welcome to drop in for some time to pray, meditate or just to think during this busy time of year. Refreshments will be available in the entrance foyer.

 

Vacancy

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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.

Second Sunday Supplement October 2014

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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.

www.centralmethodistyork.org.uk/sss

An Afternoon with John Bell – Saturday 13th September 2014

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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.