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Please find below events & items of news that may prove of interest - feel free to pass this on to others.
- Archbishop of York…listen live tonight
- Open Arms…Fri 23-Mon 26 July
- Gospel Outreach with Helen Shapiro…Sun 1 Aug
- Leek Christian Conference…Fri 27-Sat 28 Aug
- Sentinel…Chapter & Verse
- Can you help?
- House for rent
- House to rent
- Christian Counselling
- Healing Rooms
- Action for the blind
- Israel
- Coalfields Regeneration Trust
- Funding Opportunity
- Saltbox…practical donations needed
- Vacancy: Money Matters Volunteer Administrator
- Vacancy: Telephone Befrienders Needed
- Vacancy: Church Building Support Officer
- Vacancy: Circuit Pastoral Worker
Every Blessing
Lloyd
Federation Faith Celebration
Guest speaker: Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu
Friday 23 July 2010
Tonight, the Archbishop of York will be speaking to 250 civic & faith guests at a special civic event as part of Stoke-on-Trent’s Federation Celebrations.
The Archbishop’s theme is Hope for the Future.
You can listen to this event as it is will be broadcast live by Cross Rhythms City Radio.
Listen tonight on 101.8FM from 7.00pm
Open Arms – The Event
The Open Arms Event is for all the family, there will be something for everyone no matter what age you are. From Pogo the Kidz Club, coffee bar, Seminars, BBQ, Teen Challenge and lots more. The Open Arms event will bring a variety of seminars, workshops and live music performances together with food and drink available. The line-up includes the following special guest appearances:
- The Steals (Christian Rock Band)
- Graham Cole (Formerly PC Tony Stamp from The Bill)
- Delivering The Goods
Date: Friday 23 July – Monday 26 July
Time: 10am – 7:30pm
Venue: Moorlane, Lower Leigh, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4NU
For more information call 07923 222540 or visit http://www.openarmsleigh.co.uk/
Gospel Outreach with Helen Shapiro
Helen Shapiro’s early fame included the pop song ‘Walking Back To Happiness’. Later, as a celebrated jazz singer, Helen became a believer in Jesus. She is coming to Biddulph to share her powerful story, sing worship songs and offer a Gospel challenge.
Event Title: A Gospel Outreach with Helen Shapiro
Date and time: Sunday, 1st August, 7.30pm
Venue: St Lawrence’s Church, Congleton Road, Biddulph
Tickets: £5.00
For more information contact St Lawrence’s Church Office, Congleton Road, Biddulph on 01782 513891 or email office@biddulphchurch.org.uk or visit the website http://www.biddulphchurch.org.uk/ Car parking facilities available
Leek Christian Conference
Dates: Fri 27 August – 7:30pm for the evening celebration
Sat 28 August – 4pm for the afternoon seminar & 7:30pm for the evening celebration
Venue: West Street, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 8AA
It is free admission and the guest speaker over the weekend is Pastor Peter Johnson who will be known locally to many. There will be a mixture of celebration meetings and smaller seminars, with children's ministry also available. Further details: http://www.leekpentecostalchurch.org.uk/
Chapter and Verse
If you would like your church events to be included in the Sentinel’s Chapter & Verse section on Wednesdays then email details to: featuresdesk@thesentinel.co.uk
Can you help?
Christian MA student (female) will be studying at Staffs University from September.
She is interested in hearing from anyone who could offer lodgings.
For more information please contact Alison Macklin via email info@cgcstoke.org or 07906577305 if you can help
House to rent
Christian Landlord and Friend of the Voluntary Sector.
Two bedroomed unfurnished terrace
Downstairs: Front Room, Dining Room, Kitchen with cooker and space for washing machine
Upstairs: Front Bedroom, Back bedroom, Bathroom & Toilet
Central heating, double glazing, near shops.
Only £355 per month, long term lets only.
Working people only.
Available now. No Pets.
Situated in Woodgate Street, Meir
Please contact Ken Down on 07800 626599 after 5.30pm.
House to rent
A three bed roomed house in Stoke-on-Trent and looking for a Christian to rent this, have a tenant at the moment but her Agreement expires in 5 months time
The rent would be £500 per month
Need a £500.00 security payment (which would be returnable if and when the person left providing the house is in good order)
There are fitted carpets throughout the house, and curtains and blinds.
There is an electric cooker and hob also, and a single bed
For more information contact Pam Austin on 07962 667146
Christian Counselling
CCS Counselling Service offers confidential counselling for anyone who feels they need help. It is open to people of any faith or no faith.
It is a voluntary organisation staffed by qualified Christian counsellors. Counselling takes place above the Methodist Book Centre in Hanley and also at the Bridge Centre.
There is no fixed fee, but a donation of at least £15 per session would be welcome.
For more information call 07980 387847
Healing Rooms – No appointment necessary and there is no charge
What are healing rooms? For people in need of physical, mental or emotional healing to come and encounter the healing power of God through Jesus Christ.
What do we offer? A trained, caring, ministry team who will listen and pray for you.
When are we open? 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:30 – 8:00pm
Place: Beacon House of Prayer
550 High Street, Sandyford. ST6 5PD
For more info email: thebeaconinfo@btconnect.com
Action for Blind
Action for Blind People is an expert national organisation, ensuring blind and partially sighted people get practical support in all aspects of their lives.
In April 2009 Action for Blind People became part of RNIB Group, in an innovative partnership combining regional service delivery across England. This partnership enables both organisations to share skills and deliver services in line with the UK Vision Strategy.
For more information phone us through the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit our fully accessible website http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/
Company Registration no: (England and Wales 26688)
Registered Charity no: 205913 (England and Wales) SC040050 (Scotland)
Israel
Does anyone know of any Christian group that are visiting Israel for a Holy visit in October or November this year?
If so, please contact Tony Brindley 2c7fourteen@googlemail.com
Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Coalfields Regeneration Trust are encouraging all eligible groups to make applications towards their Bridging the Gap funds.
Ideally the Trust wants to have sufficient applications in hand by this Autumn. In order to apply you will have to be a community or voluntary organisation, which includes social enterprises, have an unrestricted income of less than £100,000 and be able to submit an application for funds of up to £5000 which can also be used as match funding towards another fund.
If you have already been successful with Bridging the Gap, if can reapply if you have not had a grant within the past 12 months.
However, your application will need to be for something other than they have already supported.
The types of projects that can be supported include; sports clubs, scouts and guides, residents and community associations, church hall committees, lunch clubs, arts, social clubs and welfare clubs, allotments, play groups, homework and out of school clubs, dance groups, keep fit, youth groups and social enterprises.
Bridging the Gap can support applications for equipment, facility improvements, activities or events.
Support can be offered by contacting them on 01782 563112 or email Suzanne Clarke - suzanne.clarke@coalfields-regen.org.uk or Noelle Hillman - Noelle.hillman@coalfields-regen.org.uk
Funding Opportunity
Do you want to improve services for disabled children and their families in Staffordshire?
Aiming High for Disabled Children is national programme with a goal to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, to enable families with disabled children to receive the support they need to live ordinary family lives. Aiming High in Staffordshire has received revenue and capital funding for the Programme which is in place until 31 March 2011
There are three funding opportunities:
Small Grant Revenue Funding
- This funding is for increasing short breaks/activities for Staffordshire disabled children and young people aged 18 years and under, aimed at children/young people or families which include a disabled child/ren.
- Grants of up £5,000 will be awarded
Disabled Children’s Access to Childcare (DCATCH) Grant Funding
- This funding is for improving the range and quality of childcare for families with a disabled child/ ren
- Grants of up £5,000 will be awarded
Capital Grant Funding
- This funding will be awarded to organizations to support greater access for disabled children and young people to short breaks/activities
- Capital Grant funding between £2,500, with a maximum limit of £20,000 will be awarded
Applications maybe made for all 3 separate Grant funds. There is a maximum limit of two applications within each of the separate Grant funds per organisation.
Terms and conditions of the grant, the Application Form and Funding Guidance are available
Closing date: 29 July 2010
For further details contact Aiming High Team on 01785 278072 or email aiminghigh@staffordshire.gov.uk
SALTBOX
Community Chaplaincy Project…working to rehabilitate ex-offenders
Saltbox is in need of bedding, curtains, cutlery, crockery, saucepans and other kitchen equipment to stock their houses. As well as these items we would be grateful for our tenants, such as socks, toiletries, personal products, chocolate and many more. Donations of these items would be much appreciated.
For further information contact us at 17 Regent Road, Hanley or by phone on 01782 252708
Money Matters Volunteer Administrator
The Saltbox are developing their debt advice service Money Matters and are looking for a volunteer who can help to provide administration support.
The ideal person would be a committed individual with good administration and interpersonal skills, sympathetic to issues surrounding debt and would have some ability to be flexible.
The place of work will be the Saltbox offices, Bemersley House, Hanley, ST1 1DY.
Hours to be agreed – however, it will be helpful to arrange hours that will be on a regular basis.
For further details please contact Rory Sanders on 01782 207200 or e-mail rory@saltbox.org.uk
PhoneLink Volunteers Needed - Telephone befrienders needed
Time to spare, regularly or occasionally?
Join our growing band of befrienders – they made 353 phone calls to 121 older people last week (w/e 20.6.10)
Please consider becoming a ‘friend on the phone’ and help them to make even more!
Please contact Jan Ellor 01782 265651 or email jan@saltbox.org.uk
Church Building Support Officer
Three year appointment, working with church communities in Stoke on Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme to develop the potential of their historic buildings.
Essential experience includes familiarity with:
- funding sources
- heritage issues
- community development
Ecumenical post supported by English Heritage and Local Authorities.
Job description/application form http://www.lichfield.anglican.org/ or telephone 01782 663066
Closing date: 20 August 2010
Interviews: 13 September 2010
Circuit Pastoral Worker
Newcastle (Staffs) Methodist Circuit is looking to appoint a Circuit Pastoral Worker for one year only to cover the interregnum which has been created as the result of a presbyter moving on a year earlier than expected. It is anticipated that the appointment will commence on 1 September 2010.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain the routine and emergency pastoral cover previously provided by the presbyter in the three churches within that Section of the Circuit. This will involve visiting Church members in their homes and in hospital and, on occasion, being present at various activities taking place in the churches. There will also be scope to continue and develop work in local schools and care homes and to lead fellowship groups within the three churches. This will, on occasion, require working in the evening and at the weekend.
The Circuit is in the process of amalgamating with two neighbouring circuits by September 2012. It is taking the initiative in trying to establish a Circuit Pastoral Care Team. As well as identifying appropriate people to be a part of the team it is hoped to offer training. It is hoped that the successful candidate for this post will be involved in this process.
The salary will be £8.00 per hour and normal working hours will be 40 per week. All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. At least one day will be free of responsibilities each week. There is the usual 28 days statutory annual leave entitlement per year. The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced safeguarding disclosure and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a one-month probationary period.
Accommodation to rent could be made available.
Further details and application forms are available from:
The Rev’d Robert Fisher
St Peter’s Methodist Church
Pilkington Avenue
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 3RE
E-mail: churchinthewestlands@talktalk.net
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 27 July and interviews will take place on Tuesday 3 August.
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