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YORSAY March 2012
From the Chair’s Desk
Ministers in the Methodist Church are strongly encouraged by our Constitutional Practice and Discipline to take “A break of three consecutive weekdays (if possible away from home) each quarter.” This is, of course, in addition to a day off each week and the proper holiday entitlement. It might be interesting to ask your minister when they last took “quarter days”, and even what they did with them.
I am writing this YORSAY letter away from York – taking my “quarter days”, and if you are curious as what we have done with them, read on. I suppose I could sum up some of it as “looking at the world through other people’s eyes”.
Firstly, we visited the British Museum to see the exhibition: Hajj – journey to the heart of Islam. For many years I taught school pupils about Islam, but this exhibition added to my own understanding of that important part of Islamic belief and practice. Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is the fifth pillar of Islam and a religious duty that Muslims should undertake if they are able, at least once in their lives. It connects them to the faith of the Prophets Adam, Abraham and Muhammad – and to the enormous crowds of other pilgrims from all over the world.
We were certainly connected to quite a large crowd in the exhibition, a considerable proportion of whom were Muslim families and young people’s groups. I have no idea how many were from Yorkshire, but I couldn’t help being aware that Bradford is now a majority Muslim city. Through the work of the Touchstone Centre in Bradford, Methodists play an important part in the inter-faith work in that part of Yorkshire.
Secondly, we couldn’t resist the Royal Academy’s exhibition: David Hockney RA: A bigger Picture. In the words of the RA’s brochure, it “celebrates the artist’s depiction of landscape, particularly his re-engagement with the Yorkshire Wolds.” So, a world famous Yorkshireman painting a beautiful and captivating part of the York & Hull District. Hockney sees landscapes in ways which open our eyes – extraordinary and vibrant colours where we might just see greens and browns; particular views painted in each successive season; enormous sectional canvases which are just breathtaking; and even amazing use of his iPad. I was intrigued by his fascination with The Sermon on the Mount. He had been attracted by a 17th century painting by Claude Lorrain, undertook a number of studies of his own, and it culminated in a 30-canvas work: A Bigger Message in 2010.
You have until early April to visit either exhibition yourselves if you feel inspired to do so. Two particular reflections have given me inspiration. The deep commitment of the Hajj has made me reflect on the Christian journey through Lent – not a physical journey, but still potentially a meaningful and life changing pilgrimage. I wonder how you are intending to deepen your own faith in these weeks which lead up to Holy Week and Easter.
And David Hockney? Well, I think I will now look at landscapes in a new way – pondering just what he would make of each view I see. I will certainly think of the Yorkshire Wolds in a new way – and be proud that Hockney has the wisdom to live in Bridlington – an important part of God’s Kingdom and the York & Hull District! We now have two prints of his to hang on our walls: The Road across the Wolds, 1997 and Garrowby Hill, 1998.
Let us give God thanks for those who inspire us in our own faith journeys, and those who open our eyes to the beauty and intricacy of God’s creation.
Stephen Burgess
District Chair
March 2012
Welcome to the March Edition of Yorsay.
Page 2 Methodist Council Report
Page3 Christian Aid week
Page4 Measure for Measure Campaign
Page5 Going for Gold
Page 6 Health & Safety -FOI act—Homelessness—BBC at Easter
Page 7 Get Set
Page8 onwards General info of events
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METHODIST COUNCIL 23-24 JANUARY 2012
The January meeting of the Methodist Council was held at Methodist Church House in London. Our chaplain for the occasion was the Revd Ruth Gee, Chairman of our neighbouring Darlington District. As usual, there was mixture of procedural items, reports and items for discussion.
The following are the main points from the agenda.
Chairman of Methodist Council – from September 2012 the chairman is to be Revd David Gamble.
Methodist funded schools – The Education Bill 2011 gave power to the Secretary of State to force schools to convert to academies with sponsorship. It was an urgent matter to set up a Methodist Academies Schools Trust (MAST) to ensure ownership of our schools rested with the Methodist Church. Without MAST a DfE broker would appoint another company as sponsor. A board of trustees was appointed under the chairmanship of Revd David Deeks. Council ratified the incorporation of MAST and the board.
Methodist International Centre redevelopment plan – MIH wished Council to agree a £2.5M loan facility for the refurbishment of the accommodation. The debate hinged around delaying agreement until after the outcome of the Fruitful Field consultation and whether the facility was required. It was reported that the value of the building would increase greatly in value, as the entrance would be near the concourse of Euston Station following development of the area with the go ahead now given for High Speed 2. The improvements to the property would increase its value considerably more than the loan. The loan facility was approved.
President of Conference vs. Preston (Formerly Moore) – the President will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court as there are fundamental issues to be addressed concerning the nature of presbyteral employment and which were not made clear by the judgment of the Court of Appeal.
Consolidated Accounts for 2011 – these were approved.
Pension auto enrolment – start date is in limbo following Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. Council agreed that PASLEMC (Pensions and Assurance Scheme for Lay Employees of the Methodist Church) will be recommended to Conference as the default scheme for Methodist Council employees and that local Methodist employing bodies continue to be responsible for pension provision for their lay employees but now satisfying auto enrolment legislation. A decision on the Pensions Trust as no longer being the preferred provider has been differed. Members thought that recommendations on suitable companies providing pensions should still be provided.
The Methodist Ministers Pension Scheme (MMPS) will be recommended to Conference as the qualifying scheme for auto enrolment for ministers. MMPS is to be extended to ministers who are R&R or authorised to serve.
Fruitful Field project update – over 1900 hard copies were distributed, the web-site was viewed 5001 times and the electronic version downloaded 1661 times. Over 560 submissions were received and are currently being analysed.
Towards an inclusive church – an update on progress to ensure that the Methodist Church in Britain is compliant with the Equality Act 2010 was presented and a recommendation is to go to Conference to extend the period for development of the programme by a further year.
Past safeguarding case review pilot – Council was supportive of the aims of the review but was concerned over the work-load in circuits to carry out the necessary conversations, particularly with supernumeraries, given the time lapse.
Dignity at work policy – the explicit statement on staff conduct and behaviour was adopted. Concern was expressed at the number of offensive E-mails, letters and conversations directed at the Connexional team.
President’s Assistant – it was agreed that Revd Graham Thompson (District Chairman, East Anglia) be appointed to assist with championing the Discipleship Group while Revd Mark Wakelin is serving as President of Conference. The period will be from Easter 2012 to the end of Conference in 2013.
Remembering our future – there was a discussion in groups looking back from 2017 to 2012 on the impact of the General Secretary’s report of 2011 to Conference. Some of the themes emerging were relationships with the ‘new church’ movement, ecumenical direction, being more of a movement than a church, managing building closures from strength rather than weakness, the impact of Fruitful Field, development of connexionalism and shared resources.
Business concluded with the celebration of Holy Communion.
Nigel Hardwick
Methodist Council Representative
York and Hull District
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CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
13-19 May 2012
Thousands of churches will stand together this Christian Aid Week (13 - 19 May 2012) to speak out for change. Some 100,000 committed volunteers will go out and put their faith into action, raising funds to help some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.
This includes Britain’s largest house-to-house collection – an extraordinary act of witness, demonstrating to our communities that we care about poverty and justice. This year, Christian Aid Week tells the story of remarkable change taking place in a community in rural Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is one of the hungriest countries in the world. But helped by Christian Aid partner the Methodist Church of Sierra Leone (MCSL), some people there have found the tools to move beyond hunger and speak out for the changes they want to see.
For great resources worship and fundraising resources visit caweek.org
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2 February 2012
Churches and Charities urge PM to take strong action on alcohol pricing
Measure for Measure campaign asks people to write to their MPs
A coalition of national Churches and charities has written to the Prime Minister asking him to introduce a minimum unit price on all alcohol sold in Britain when the Government’s alcohol strategy is announced later this month.
David Cameron has indicated that he may be willing to introduce a minimum price of 40 – 50 pence per unit on alcohol, but the group is worried that these plans may be dropped under pressure from the drinks industry. The group is also encouraging individuals to write to their MPs, highlighting the problems caused by cheap alcohol in their local area and asking them to support per unit minimum pricing. A range of resources for the 'Measure for Measure' campaign are available online here.
A survey conducted in December last year revealed that 61% of UK adults believe that excessive drinking is a problem (from minor to major) in their neighbourhood. The survey commissioned by the Methodist Church, United Reformed Church and Baptist Union of Great Britain asked people to judge the effects of alcohol on the area within walking distance from their home, or where they use local facilities. More information can be found here.
The full text of the letter follows: Dear Prime Minister,
We write to you as a coalition of Churches, charities and Christian volunteer groups with long-running experience in the field of alcohol policy, and in helping individuals and communities harmed by alcohol misuse.
We welcome recent indications that, in recognition of the danger posed by cheap alcohol, the Government is seriously considering the introduction of a per unit minimum price. We believe that action on pricing must form the central element in the Alcohol Strategy which your Government is due to publish in February. There are various factors involved in problem drinking, but numerous studies have shown that price is the key determinant. Unless you include strong action on per unit pricing, other measures such as a ban on below-cost sales, a special tax on strong beers or a voluntary code for advertising are likely to be inadequate.
We recognise that there may be complex legal issues involving competition law. But current levels of ill health and public disorder associated with problem drinking mean that these issues must be addressed. In 2011, leading medical experts including Sir Ian Gilmore (Chairman of the UK Alcohol Health Alliance) and Andrew Langford (Chief Executive at the British Liver Trust), predicted that unless strong action is taken 250,000 lives could be lost over the next 20 years. They specifically advocate introducing a minimum unit price of 50p and implementing stricter controls on advertising. Alcohol misuse costs the UK an estimated £25 billion per year in public spending, without even considering the serious (but harder to measure) effects on people’s wellbeing, including their mental health, family and social relationships and careers.
A YouGov poll commissioned by the Methodist Church and its partners in November 2011 found that 61% of UK adults felt that excessive drinking was a problem in their neighbourhood. We have seen the effects of cheap, strong drink on our streets, in our hospitals and police stations. It is in local communities that the damage caused by alcohol misuse is felt most deeply, particularly disadvantaged communities, which continue to suffer disproportionately from alcohol-related harms.
Furthermore, it is estimated that between 1.3 and 2.6 million children are affected by parental problem drinking. Neglect is a particular concern and these children are more vulnerable to developing other problems, including substance misuse. A joined-up national solution for these issues is clearly in the UK’s best interests as a whole.
Some are concerned that per unit minimum pricing would penalise responsible drinkers. But research by the University of Sheffield found that a minimum price of between 40p and 50p per unit would save thousands of lives at the cost of only a few extra pence per week to the average drinker.
Legislation containing provisions for per unit minimum pricing will soon be considered by the Scottish Parliament. Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are developing a cross-border alcohol strategy and working towards the possibility of agreeing a minimum price by December 2012. We are very encouraged by reports that you have taken a lead on per unit minimum pricing, as this is central to ensuring the success of the Alcohol Strategy. This is an opportunity for the Government to make a real difference to communities and vulnerable people across the UK.
Yours sincerely,
Revd Lionel E. Osborn
President of the Methodist Conference, Methodist Church in Britain
Mr Paul Blakey MBE
Founder of Street Angels, CNI Network
Helena Chambers,
Director, Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs
Revd Jonathan Edwards
General Secretary, Baptist Union of Great Britain
Philip Fletcher
Chair, Mission & Public Affairs, Church of England
Dr Dave Landrum
Director of Advocacy, Evangelical Alliance
Adam May
Director of Development, Street Angels, CNI Network
Revd Dr Kirsty Thorpe
Moderator of the General Assembly, United Reformed Church
Helen Donohoe
Director of Public Policy, Action for Children
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The seventy days leading up to the opening of the Games sees the Olympic flame run the length and breadth of the UK – in a massive cavalcade involving a team of 8,000 torchbearers. This Torch Relay will stop morning and evening at 140 communities, weaving its way through many more. As a result, most of the population will be in travelling distance of this great spectacle.
Where the Torch Relay will stop
The route is expected to cover most of the UK and take in major cities as well as small towns. Along the way, the torch will pass or visit many national heritage sites, famous sports venues, schools registered with the Get Set programme and BBC Live Sites. The final days will likely see it travelling the route of the Thames with a barge finally bringing it to the stadium for the opening ceremony.
Working with your local authority
Each of the communities where the Torch Relay starts and finishes are expected by the organising committee of London 2012 to give it a spectacular welcome. This could involve entertainment, shows and concerts with a local flavour. Most authorities will welcome the practical help of the churches in their area – including through –
• Creative and performing arts – using their own talent or bringing it in from outside the area
• Hospitality - including being part of the One Million Cups of Water programme
• Volunteers – from crowd control to specialist advice and help
For those authorities struggling to balance their budget such offers of practical help are likely to be particularly welcome. In some places it may even be possible for the local churches to be the prime organiser or main partner in a Community Festival. Churches, or groups of churches, should contact their local authority to find out who their London 2012 officer is or make contact with the local community task force and pitch in. This is an ideal way to serve your community and strengthen relationships with it. In support, More Than Gold will write to the Chief Executives of hosting councils offering the help of the local church network.
More Than Gold will continually updateits website and Facebook with news of ways the churches are responding to the Torch Relay.
Welcoming the Torch Relay on its journey
Details of the route between the morning and evening stops will be released gradually, with the actual roads announced at the last moment for reasons of security. However, there will be a general indication of the areas through which the Torch Relay will travel. This will give churches that are on the ball good opportunities to engage with the crowds that will gather through hospitality and outreach. To help churches respond, More Than Gold’s Torch Relay Team will provide daily updates on the website as details of the route are announced – go to morethangold.org.uk/torchrelay/route
Helping churches get ready
More Than Gold is helping churches get ready in the following ways –
• A handbook of ideas will be published on line showing what churches can do regardless of whether their village, town or city is a major stop or just on the route
A local task force is being set up in each town where the relay stops to help run community events that support the official celebrations.
Contact details will be on the Torch Relay section of our website as they become available
• With an eye on the issue of social justice a fair-trade Hospitality Kit will be available for churches to buy
Help on hand during the Relay
The More Than Gold team will resource churches at each destination of the Torch Relay through – United prayer: We want churches, groups and Christian organisations to work together to host prayer events everywhere the Torch Relay passes through. And creative ideas and themes for prayer will be provided.
Hospitality: The Salvation Army and Traidcraft are working closely together to assist all churches in delivering free hospitality to their communities to compliment the Torch Relay celebrations. To have a Salvation Army Vehicle serve at a morning or evening celebration contact info@morethangold.org.uk
Youth Outreach Programme:
Through our partners, churches can get advice, resources and even a mobile youth outreach team to visit them at their destination. Request at info@morethangold.org.uk
Resources: All the resources churches need to engage with the Games – along with a More Than Gold representative to offer advice and help – will travel the Torch Relay route. 0845 475 2012 @morethangold.org.uk
Christians In Sport is delighted to be supporting More Than Gold –www.christiansinsport.org.uk
Please let the Communications Office know what your Church is doing during the Torch Relay or the Olympics
yhcommunications@msn.com
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Health and Safety
The Health and Safety Executive has launched a new website designed to demystify health and safety regulations. The new site should be particularly helpful for small churches, many of which lack specialist advice on these issues. Find out more here. Or http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg449.htm
Understanding FOI
The Freedom of Information Act provides public access to information held by public authorities, but it's not always easy to understand. So the Information Commissioners Office has produced this useful plain English guide - enjoy! http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/freedom_of_information/guide.aspx
Poverty and Homelessness Action Week was marked in Hull City Centre with a special service on 29th January at Hull Methodist Central Hall. The service was led by Rev. Luke Smith who is a trustee of Hull HARP. Hull HARP is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee which was established in Hull in 1982. It started with volunteers and has grown into a full support service for homeless people in the city. It is well regarded and respected by both the community it serves and the sector. It is dependent on public funding and support of both funding bodies and the local population.
During the service two homeless men (one in his 20’s, the other in his 50’s) shared a little of their story and spoke of what life is like living in emergency night time accommodation and also being a rough sleeper on the street. The congregation were left with no doubt as to how frustrating and demoralising this can be.
Although the theme this year for Poverty and Homelessness Action Week was breaking barriers, both men are regular worshippers at Central Hall.
In addition to the involvement with Hull Harp, Central Hall supports another church in providing a breakfast for the homeless on a Saturday morning. Central Hall also provides approximately 100 food parcels to beggars each year.
BBC announces centre-piece of its Easter output
Live drama is moved from BBC3 to BBC1
BBC1 is to broadcast a live modern adaptation of the Passion story following a string of hit live events on BBC3. The 1 x 60-minute programme due to be broadcast on Good Friday, follows live event performances including Frankenstein’s Wedding in Leeds, the Passion in Manchester and the nativity story from Liverpool, which have all been aired on BBC3.
The Preston Guild is working with the BBC to give a real sense of the City. Over 1,000 local people are expected to take part in a contemporary performance which will draw on the themes from the passion story. Three pre-recorded dramas using themes from the passion story and based on Preston’s culture and history will also feature in the programme.
The stories will follow a mill owner who has to make a decision that affects the lives of his workers, a woman who looked after some of the 3.5m soldiers who passed through Preston train station in WW1 and a modern story about a careworker.
BBC head of religion and ethics, and executive producer, Aaqil Ahmed said the programme will “form the centre piece of the BBC’s religious programming for 2012.
“The combination of the sheer scale of the planned live spectacle in Preston, alongside the three new filmed dramas will be a real must see event, and I am delighted to be able to work with the Preston Guild and the people of Preston to bring this programme to BBC viewers.”
BBC creative producer is Mike Smith and Pamela Hossick is BBC Producer. The dramas will be produced by Sandra Maciver and directed by Daniel Wilson. The live event is being produced by Walk the Plank with Mark Murphy as live event director.
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It's now less than six months until the opening ceremony of the Games and we want to make sure that your churches are equipped and resourced to make the most of the mission and discipleship opportunities. More Than Gold and the Methodist Church are working together to deliver a fantastic day's training. The training day, aptly named Get Set, will be happening, in neighbouring districts, close to the York and Hull District on the following dates:
Saturday 24 March at Barnsley Academy, Barnsley, S70 3DL
Saturday 31 March at Thornleigh School, Bolton, BL1 6PQ
IPlease encourage members of your churches to register online at www.morethangold.org.uk/getset
Thank you for all you are doing in the York and Hull District mobilising the Methodist Church for this moment.
Best wishes
Ish
Ish Lennox l Olympics & Paralympics Project Co-ordinator
The Projects, Research & Development Cluster | The Connexional Team
077 91 295 401 [mobile]
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Encounter Taster Session 8 March 2012
’I sense God is calling me to some new service, but I’m not sure what...’’
‘’Now that I have retired, what is it that God wants me to do?
Is it using my experience, or is it branching out into something completely different?’’
‘’I’m already a worship leader, and am considering preaching. How can I explore what’s right for me?’’
The Encounter programme is run by the York and Hull District of the Methodist Church and is designed to help those seeking to explore their discipleship and vocation. Group sessions encourage participants to reflect on their faith journey and where God may be calling them in the future. The programme also includes one-to-one work with an accompanist. If you would like to find out more why not attend a short taster session:
Thursday, 8 March 2012 7p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Aroma Coffee Shop 30 The Village, Haxby, York. YO32 3HT
To book a place contact: 01904 786275
or email admin@yorkhullmethodist.org.uk
How can I use my gifts and talents best for
God in the church and the world?
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THE 2012 YORKSHIRE AND THE NORTH EAST CYMANFA GANU
WELSH HYMN-SINGING FESTIVAL
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, 43 MONKGATE, YORK YO31 7PB
The hymn-singing will be led by the international soprano Yvonne Robert, originally from near Prestatyn. She is the Musical Director of the Occasion Choir in York, some of whose members will be performing for us and singing with us. The last time the Cymanfa Ganu visited York was in 2007. The organist will be Mr. Nicholas Page.
Most of the Cymanfa hymns are sung in Welsh, with four-part harmony for the proficient, but the spoken part of the services is in both Welsh and English. The event is inter-denominational: all are welcome!
There will be two sessions, 2.00 - 3.30 and 4.45 - 6.30, with an opportunity between the two to eat your sandwiches and enjoy the tea and coffee provided.
Please contact Mrs. Eileen Walker on 01535 665829 ( e-mail: jimwalker@mistral.co.uk) or
Mrs. Beryl Lee on 0113 2 694268 for further details.
Welsh Hymn Singing
Festival
(Cymanfa Ganu, Yorkshire and
the North East)
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
43 MONKGATE
YORK
YO31 7PB
Saturday 19th May 2012
at 2.00–3.30. and 4.45-6.30 p.m.
Conductor:
YVONNE ROBERT
Organist:
NICHOLAS PAGE
(Tea & coffee between services)
All Welcome
Further information:
Ring 01535 665829 or 0113 2694268
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St John’s College Presents
Preaching Paul
Saturday 24th March 2012
10.00am-4.00pm
(arrive 9.30am for tea & coffee)
A day conference with the highly experienced preacher, Professor James Dunn, looking at the challenges and opportunities of preaching from Paul's writings. During the day we will explore Paul’s theology, examine specific texts and evaluate possible preaching strategies. Professor Dunn is a leading New Testament scholar and expert on Pauline theology, having researched and written widely in this area. He is committed to preaching and to enabling preachers to communicate the Gospel with imagination and clarity.
Details
Venue: Leech Hall, St John’s College, 3 South Bailey, Durham, DH1 3RJ For directions visit:
www.dur.ac.uk/st-johns.college/conference/location
Cost: £21 per person, full day including refreshments on arrival, mid morning coffee and a light lunch.
£18 per person as above, if three or more people make a group booking.
Booking closes March 2nd 2012 - Due to limited capacity it is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment.
There will be opportunity to purchase resources.
Enquiries: please contact Sue Hobson at St John’s College email: s.l.hobson@durham.ac.uk telephone: 0191 334 3877
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POPPLETON METHODIST CHURCH -RUACH
CREATIVE ART/SPIRITUALITY/MISSION
SATURDAY 3rd MARCH:
Study Groups from 10am to 12 noon
Faith Lunch
Craft activity for all ages from 1pm to 3pm
Lead by Rev. Dr. Robert Bates and Rev Sue Swires
SUNDAY 4th MARCH:
‘Two thumbs and a short straw’
ALL-AGE WORSHIP at 10-30am
Rev. Dr. Robert Bates and Rev Sue Swires
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Is delighted to host the
return of Hull’s very own
HOT GOSPEL CHOIR
In concert on
Saturday March 24th at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £6 adult
and £5 children
Available from Tel. 01482 658904
Pauline and Alan Hopper
Come and enjoy an
evening of vibrant and
uplifting Worship
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We can also offer residents living within a 20 mile radius of Scarborough 50% off the full week site pass costs with a voucher Idetails from Communications Office.
ECG (stands for Equipping, Calling, Going) is a Christian Conference which started in 2008. This is our first year in Scarborough at The Spa and we are very excited to be coming here and to working with local communities and churches. ECG is an all age conference which includes lively and accessible children's and youth work from 0-18years, Bible Studies, seminars exploring a wide range of subjects, mission work in the local areas and town centres (being organised by the local Springtide Network in Scarborough), worship, challenging and thought provoking speakers and fringe events including, musicians, debates, theatre and more. We regularly have around 2000 people on site during the week and the event takes place between Tuesday April 10th and Sunday April 15th at The Spa in Scarborough.
This year our main Bible Study is being run by Pete Phillips and worship led by ken Riley (ex frontman of Yfriday), and guests/speakers include Andy Hawthorne (CEO of The Message Trust), Venture FX who are offering an alternative stream including art and craft workshops, theatre companies, Roy Crowne (director of Hope and a member of the ECG Exec team), Elaine Storkey, Big Ministries , Andi Smith, MET, Inspire, Prospects and many more.
More information about the event can be found on our website www.ecgevent.org.uk .
Day and Weekend prices are also available if people wish to attend for a shorter time:
Adult
Child
Youth
day price
30
15
25
Evening
8
8
8
Weekend
40
25
30
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Helping your family to live alongside dementia
More people are affected by dementia everyday; often children find themselves having to offer sensitive care to their parents and loved-ones having to cope with a changing relationship with a partner. This free course offers practical help to those facing dementia within their family. Over three weeks it will enable you to find out more about dementia and understand the jargon involved;
understand what it may feel like to be experiencing dementia
explore your own feelings and uncertainties as you find yourself responsible for the welfare of someone else;
explore practical plans and actions that can help you care for those close to you.
The course will be held at Aroma Coffee Shop, 30 The Village, Haxby, York on Tuesday 6th,13th & 20th March 2012from 7.30p.m.-9.15p.m.
To book a place or for more information contact Corinne Brown 01904 761141 or e mail corinnebrown@btinternet.com
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Yorsay is sent on behalf of the York & Hull Methodist District by the Communications Office
Bob Lawe 27 Ryde Avenue Hull Hu5 1QA yhcommunications@msn.com
Please note that some of you may receive this and other mailings from a Karoo e mail address – Please do not reply or use this address as it is for mail delivery only The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the offi-cial views of the Methodist Church or of the York & Hull Methodist District and no inferred support for any of the items or organisations should be taken as granted. Yorsay Newsletter © 2012 York & Hull Methodist District – All rights reserved.
Publication deadline for next month Yorsay is 20th of the Month
Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebration Tea party
Venue: Withernsea Methodist Church
Date: Saturday 17 March 2012
Time: 2 – 4pm
Admission adults £2.50, Children £1 by ticket available from Carol 01964 613669, Heather 01964 612221, Linda 01964 615674
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Proceeds in aid of Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal
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