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Please find below events & items of news that may prove of interest - feel free to pass this on to others.
- Funeral for Rev Dr Victor Pearce…Thurs 19 Aug
- Caudwell Children Disability Roadshow…Wed 25 Aug
- Leek Christian Conference…Fri 27-Sat 28 Aug
- International evangelist Craig Marsh…5 Sept
- Funky Choir…Thurs 2 Sept – Thurs 16 Dec
- Unlucky Losers?...Sat 11 Sept
- Faith Group Conference…Thurs 11 Nov
- Worldometer
- Sentinel…Chapter & Verse
- Christian Counselling
- Healing Rooms
- Action for the blind
- Israel
- Coalfields Regeneration Trust
- Saltbox…practical donations needed
- Vacancy: Money Matters Volunteer Administrator
- Vacancy: Telephone Befrienders Needed
- Vacancy: Church Building Support Officer
Every Blessing
Lloyd
Funeral for Rev Dr Victor Pearce (1913-2010)
Victor Pearce was the former Anglican vicar at St. Mary’s Bucknall & St. James Audley.
He also became an eminent & internationally-renowned scientist, archaeologist & theologian.
Victor was the author of several books giving a Christian response to questions of creation.
He also was involved in broadcasting with both UCB & Trans World Radio.
Funeral: Thursday 19 August, 1.30pm at St Thomas, Kidsgrove.
Family flowers only. Donations accepted for the ministry of UCB
Caudwell Children Disability Roadshow- ‘equipped for life’
This innovative event will bring specialist equipment, therapies, treatments, products, sports initiative and services from local and national specialists to Stoke-on-Trent.
Date: Wednesday 25 August
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: The Moat House, Festival Park, ST1 5BQ
For more information contact Steve on 01782 600869 or steve.jackson@caudwellchildren.com
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/
Craig Marsh
International evangelist will be visiting the area for one day of speaking & healing ministry as part of his 2010 national itinerary.
Venue: Swan Bank Church, Burslem
Time: 6.15pm
Date: Sunday 5 September
Funky Choir
Fancy joining a Funky Choir?
We sing Soul music, R&B, Rock and Country… with just a hint of Gospel style. Plenty of hand clapping and swaying, by then end of our sessions, you’ll be energized and uplifted!
The choir is open to anyone, no pervious singing experience or ability to read music required.
The fees for the first season are just £32, payable in advance. Please make cheques payable to 'The Funky Choir' and send them to The Funky Choir.com, c/o St Paul's Centre, Hightown, Crewe CW1 3BY Remember to include your personal contact details.
Venue: The Marshfield Bank Community Centre Crewe
Time: 7:45pm – 9:45pm, Thursday evenings
Dates: Thurs 2 Sept – Thurs 16 Dec
For more information please contact Brent on 07944 953243 or visit http://www.thefunkychoir.com/
Unlucky Losers? - The Trustworthiness of the New Testament Documents
‘The Gospel of Judas and the lucky winner Thesis’ and ‘The formation of the New Testament Canon’.
Presented by Rev. Dr. Gordon L Heath – Associate Professor of Christian History, McMaster Divinity College, McMaster University
Hosted by Nik Hookey and Newcastle Baptist Church
Date: Saturday 11 September 2010
Time: 9:15am – 12:30pm
Venue: Newcastle Baptist Church, London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1LN
Parking: Those having lunch at the Cherry Tree Public House may use their car park which is on the opposite side
For more information contact Nik Hookey on 01782 641332 or nik.hookey@dunelm.org.uk
Faith Group Conference Thursday 11 November 2010
Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to ensuring that all residents across the City and County live long, healthy and safe lives.
In line with this commitment, a conference is being staged to which all faith groups from across Staffordshire are being invited. This event will be held at Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters on 11th November 2010, commencing at 9.00 am and finishing at 1:30 pm. A buffet lunch will be provided.
The aim of the conference is to inform, raise awareness and share information about how you and your organisation can work with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to assist in achieving the positive outcomes highlighted above.
Faith groups often come into contact with vulnerable people who would benefit from our proactive services. Sadly we are not always aware of those in need and occasionally they experience the trauma of a fire that could have been prevented.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and partners are aiming, through this conference, to provide you and your organisation with details of the range of proactive services we provide and how the Fire and Rescue Service and its partners can contribute to improving the lives and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
In support of this event in November, we are currently working in partnership with such organisations as the Saltbox Christian Centre, the Lichfield CoE Diocese, CLASP and various faith forums to publicise this conference and would very much appreciate if you would therefore consider joining us on the 11th. We hope that you will also pass this invitation to other faith based community workers involved in home visits to invite them to join us as well.
We have limited places available therefore an early response will be appreciated. You can send your reply by emailing r.watson@staffordshirefire.gov.uk.
In your reply, could you indicate the following:
· Your attendance or not
· Your role within your organisation and the age range/needs of the people that you visit
· Any preferred dietary requirements.
This will greatly help us with the organising of this event.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Peter Dartford
Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive
Please let Ros Watson know by the Friday 27 August
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Freepost RRHA - KXUA – GTST
Pirehill
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 0BS
Worldometer
This on-line ‘Worldometer’ gives you amazing real-time information on world statistics including:
Population: total world population, births & deaths, etc
Economy: cars, computers, etc
Society: media info, mobile phones sold, emails sent, etc
Plus food, water, energy, health stats
Fascinating, informative, & challenging.
Take a look: http://www.worldometers.info/
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
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/
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
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
Director of Fundraising
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £40k plus pension & benefits (subject to experience)
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25 August 2010
At an exciting & challenging point in its further development as a focus for visitors & pilgrims, the Cathedral has recently decided to establish this new post. With the dual role of spearheading the capital campaign to restore the East End & refining & implementing a fundraising strategy towards meeting the need to rebuild the Cathedral’s reserves, you will be a senior professional with wide-ranging experience & an understanding of the charitable sector.
Reporting to the Dean of Lichfield, the successful candidate will demonstrate the necessary blend of drive & sensitivity to achieve measurable results, whilst simultaneously enhancing relationships with colleagues & potential donors. A primary focus will be to ensure the right Cathedral structures are in place for both short & long-term fundraising, bringing clarity & leadership to bear in what is a positive yet complex situation.
For more information email enquiries@lichfield-cathedral.org or call 01543 306100
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
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