Festival at Home, a free online festival happening from 22 to 25 May hosted by Cliff College, a Christian theological college in Calver, Derbyshire. With worship, seminars, challenges, prayer, teaching and more for all ages, this is the place to be over the bank holiday! Join them online or on YouTube. PLUS Cliff College are also hosting two virtual open days, on June 2 and 3 – you can find all the information on their website.
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Frodsham Methodist Church have received the below information that may be relevant to residents of Cheshire West and Chester about some of their services that are continuing online, even at this time: Libraries (online services)
New Leaf (skills and money advice)
Announcing the launch of "Frodsham and District Open Hands" (a project of Frodsham Open Hands Limited, of which Rev'd. Andrew Emison is the director), which launched on 30 March in full co-operation and support of Cheshire West & Chester Council, Chester West Voluntary Action in partnership with Frodsham Town Council and Frodsham Churches Together.
Churches Together in Frodsham are now working with Parish Nursing Ministries and seeking to appoint a Nurse for Frodsham.
What can a Parish Nurse do? • Encourage everyone towards healthy lifestyles • Give personal health advice and help someone to get the most appropriate treatment or care • Support and work with those engaged in pastoral care • Liaise with the local GP surgery staff • Make visits, listen to spiritual needs as well as physical needs; offer prayer with patients when asked • Introduce people to appropriate voluntary agencies, health facilities or support groups • Offer training and opportunities for volunteering in the local community • Talk to community groups about health issues • Accompany someone to a stressful medical appointment • Help someone to stay on their own at home for as long as possible • Attend and help with services for healing • Work within the Code of Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Council) More information can be found here. Last weekend 10 people walked along the canal to Llangollen and back, walking nearly 9 and a half miles. It was prefect weather and we all enjoyed ourselves; what a special time of fellowship. Over £150 was raised for the Boaz Trust, our Church Charity 2016. Thank you to all who gave and took part in the walk. Perhaps we can walk to Chirk next time? The Boaz Trust work with destitute asylum seekers. More information can be found about them here. Frodsham Methodist Church were delighted yesterday, Sunday 12th June 2016, to host visitors at all three worship services. At 0930live! we were joined by visitors from Manor House Primary School and guests from Ghana. At 10.45 we welcomed our Superintendent Minister, Rev'd. Neil Stacey, who preached and celebrated Holy Communion.
And at 6pm there was a Circuit Service attended by Methodists from all over Chester and this part of Cheshire where we celebrated the work of MHA (housing and care charity for older people) and launched the Circuit Project for 2016 to 2018. The project, which will run from June 2016 to January 2017, aims to raise funds and awareness for Cheshire Search and Rescue. We thank God for these expressions of his love in connections with community, country and internationally. This coming weekend, 26th and 27th September is our Harvest Celebration Weekend. Do join us for A Harvest of Memories on the Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Services will be held on the Sunday at 9.30am, 10.45am, and 6pm.
Gifts for Frodsham Foodbank and Chester Aid for the Homeless will be collected. The items most in need are: milk (UHT or powdered) sugar (500g packs) fruit juice (carton) soup pasta sauces sponge puddings tinned tomatoes cereals rice puddings teabags / instant coffee instant mashed potato rice/ pasta tinned meat/fish tinned vegetables tinned fruit jam biscuits or snack bars any toiletries and baby products
People from a variety of Christian denominations, from Merseyside, Manchester, Altrincham, Stoke-on-Trent and across the Cheshire plain came to Frodsham Methodist Church on Saturday 29th March. Why? because of their concerns about human trafficking in the U.K. and internationally. In a full day’s forum, a range of speakers explained the facts about what human trafficking is, what is being done to stop it and how to support victims. Major Anne Read from the Salvation Army Headquarters and their National Anti-Trafficking Response Co-ordinator led the day. Anne was supported by her colleague Major Gladys Ljungholm from the North Western Division. Other speakers included the local M.P. Graham Evans and Hannah Flint from International Justice Mission. Discussion in the afternoon was chaired by Frodsham Methodist Church’s minister, Rev’d. Denise Harding. The Forum, supported by Frodsham and Cheshire Churches Together, sought to inform individuals and encourage them to discuss and identify positive forms of action. The Forum was an opportunity for concerned individuals to identify how the Church and other organisations could respond to this issue in a modern world. If you are concerned that someone may have been trafficked, telephone Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or The Salvation Army on 0300 3038151. For further information on the Forum e-mail enquiries to: frodshamforuminfo@gmail.com. Human trafficking is trade in human beings – most commonly for the purpose of sexual slavery, forced labour or commercial sexual exploitation. Another motive behind the trade is the extraction of organs or tissues. Human trafficking is condemned as a violation of human rights by international conventions. During December there will be a small "tree" in the foyer and we are asking for your help to decorate it with pairs of new socks. The ladies' and children's socks will be donated to "Save the Family" and the men's socks to "Chester Aid for the Homeless". Please help to cheer up someone in need this Christmas with your gifts.
You can find more about Save the Family here, and Chester Aid for the Homeless here. On the Sunday 17th and Sunday 24th November we will be holding retiring collections at all services, which will go directly to help those suffering as a result of Typhoon Haiyan. These monies will be directed through our international aid charity--MRDF--the Methodist Relief and Development Fund. If people would like to gift aid their donation this can be done by using an envelope to make the donation, as long as the person donating completes and inserts Gift Aid form into the envelope. Please see a steward for the form and envelope. You can find more information about MRDF here. Next Sunday (10th February) we will be holding a collection for the Leprosy Mission What is The Leprosy Mission? We are an international Christian development organisation We focus specifically on leprosy and offer specialist expertise on reconstructive surgery We treat leprosy complications We address the fear and stigma associated with having leprosy. Many people suffer in silence because they are too ashamed to find help or do not know where to get help Our aim is to transform and empower the lives of people affected by leprosy We work in around 30 countries across Africa, South Asia and East Asia Our services are provided regardless of religion or ethnicity, promoting equality and social justice. What does The Leprosy Mission do? Our work includes: treating leprosy and providing general health care and health awareness training training national health staff to diagnose and treat leprosy and prevent disability providing surgery and physiotherapy training people affected by leprosy in self-care (caring for areas of the body desensitised by leprosy to prevent injury and disability) providing education and vocational training providing housing support, water and sanitation providing small business loans and training to enable people affected by leprosy to escape poverty and become independent empowering people affected by leprosy and disabilities to lobby governments and employers for equal rights medical and social research. More information can be found on their website. We are now selling the Real Easter Egg, the first and only Fair trade Easter egg to also explain the Christian understanding of Easter on the box. For more information visit www.realeasteregg.co.uk or to order your own egg/s, sign in the list on the Church Hall noticeboard or speak to Elizabeth Holmes or e-mail us. In case you missed it, Frodsham Methodist Church appeared in the Chronicle newspaper twice this December:
Frodsham children spread the Christmas spirit with gift appeal Frodsham church holds exhibition for Christmas An Exhibition of Art, Craft and Photography opened on Friday 30th November running until Sunday 1st December at Frodsham Methodist Church.
The event was organised by Alun Evans, a well known local artist himself, and attracted over 220 entries from over 80 exhibitors from as far afield as Warrington, Chester and Northwich. Although most of the exhibitors were amateur artists, the standard of entries in both artistic skill and presentation was very high. Entries included Paintings in oils, watercolour and mixed media, Photographs as well as Stitchcraft, Patchwork and Quilting. Viewing the exhibition was a feast of colour, texture and form to stimulate the senses and lift the spirits. The exhibition was opened at 2pm on Friday when our Minister, Rev'd. Denise Harding, welcomed Weaver Vale M.P. Graham Evans who, after a short address in which he said he felt honoured to be asked, declared the event formally open. He then handed over to a group of children from Frodsham C. of E. Primary School who, under the direction of their teacher, Mrs Corradine, entertained us with singing and mime. It was a pleasure to listen to the children's singing talents amid the wonderful artistic skills on display around us. Trevor Vernon An exhibition of modern Christian art 22nd September to 27th October at Wesley Methodist Church, St John St, Chester (next to the main Post Office) This inspiring exhibition is taken from the Methodist Art Collection, and is well worth seeing. The Wesley Coffee Bar is open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday and they also run a Fairtrade shop. Alongside the exhibition there is an extensive programme of talks and workshops. For more information pick up an event programme from our own Church Hall or foyer. Alternatively, visit Wesley's website or visit the Methodist Art Collection's website. The Methodist Art Collection is one of the largest collections of Christian art in Britain. The new Traidcraft Autumn catalogue is now available. There are lots of lovely Christmas cards and gifts, as well as the usual foodstuffs. There is also a poster showing the full Christmas card range. If you wish to place an order, please do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For more information, speak to Elizabeth Holmes or visit their website. I am holding another Quiet Garden Day at my home, 56 High St., Frodsham, on Tuesday 14th August entitled "Stillness in the Midst of Life" led by Jill Smith.
Come and experience time and space within the Quiet Garden. Jill will help us to make the most of the opportunity through her leading, but the day will be mostly silent. A notebook or journal will be useful. The day will start with coffee at 10am and end around 4pm: a light lunch will be provided. There is no charge but there will be an opportunity to make a donation to cover costs and towards the work of the Quiet Garden Movement. For more details or to book a place contact me on 01928 733452; text 07740123322; or e-mail gillandgareth@gmail.com (booking essential). The next Quiet Garden Day will be on Wednesday 18th September. Gill Morgan (of Main Street Community Church) |
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