A day conference examining distinctive qualities of Methodist witness.
Saturday, 10th November at Lancaster University, in the Chaplaincy Centre, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Led by Rev David Wood and Rev David Edmondson.
All welcome: the day will be particularly helpful for anyone exploring a vocation to some form of ministry within the Methodist Church.
Anticipated programme
- 10:00 Opening Worship.
- 10:15 “The Way we Worship”
- 11:30 Coffee
- 11:45 “The Way we Work Together”
- 13:00 Lunch (please bring a packed lunch, drinks provided).
- 13:45 “The Way we Live”
- 15:00 Short break
- 15:05 Concluding worship, including Communion.
- 15:45 Cup of tea/ Departure
The day is being offered by the North Lancashire and Cumbria Districts without a fixed charge, but contributions towards expenses will be welcomed.
Please contact David Edmondson (01229 474601) if you would like to attend.
The Chair of the North Lancashire District, Stephen Poxon, was elected President Designate at Conference this morning. The District Team at Conference are delighted by the news, as are Stephen, Myrtle and the family. We ask that you pray for them over the coming days and months as we prepare for this very important time.
Mr David Walton, from the Manchester and Stockport District has been elected Vice-President Designate.
They will assume their duties at the 2008 Methodist Conference.
On Sunday, 8th July Radio 4’s Sunday Worship will be broadcast live from North Shore Methodist Church, Blackpool. New President of the Conference, the Revd Dr Martyn Atkins, will preach, and the Revd Peter Whittaker, Chair of the West Yorkshire District, will lead the service.
For those of you listening at home, the service starts at 8:10 a.m. and runs until 8:50 on BBC Radio 4. Please spread the word and listen in— this is the first time in a while that Sunday Worship has come from Conference, and if we get a big audience they might do it again.
For those in Blackpool who want to attend: admission is on a first-come, first-seated basis. I am not sure what time North Shore will be open on the day, but the congregation needs to be in place no later than 7:45 a.m. Since this is for radio, you don’t need to dress up, but if you do come please be ready to sing heartily.
Myrtle Poxon, our very own Vice-president, with the President, will be leading a district celebration on Saturday 7th May in the evening.
The next meeting of the district young adult’s group is on Saturday, 14th May, 7.30pm - 10.30pm and will be held at Calder Vale Methodist Chapel (Garstang Circuit).
The evening will include a walk through the Bluebell Woods, on good paths / tracks, and will incorporate a cross-between a treasure hunt and orienteering. It would be advisable to bring a waterproof and reasonable footwear! Don’t worry if it is too wet we have other plans!
For supper there will be a choice of Lancashire Hotpot or Homemade Vegetable Lasagne or House Vegetable Chilli. As usual there will be a voluntary contribution towards the cost of the supper.
If you would like to attend please could you reply to Andrew Gorst stating your food selection. Please reply by Sunday, 8th May.
Maps of the area can be found by zooming in or out as required.
Travelling south from Garstang on the A6 turn left before Bilsborrow at the red Esso garage into New Lane (this is signposted to Calder Vale).
Travelling north on the A6 from Preston go thro’ Bilsborrow and turn right immediately before the red Esso garage into New Lande (sign posted to Calder Vale).
Go along New Lane, over the motorway bridge. Turn left into Lodge Lane, travelling parallel to the motorway. At T- junction turn right into Smithy Lane. Bear left at the next two junctions, you will be on Sandholme Lane. Take the first right up Bell Lane. Turn right at the next junction into Srickens Lane. Turn right at the next junction into Clader Vale Road (sign posted). Follow the road into the village going over the bridge with the Chapel facing you. Park in the Mill Square.
There are clear sign posts on the way and it’s not as complicated as I’ve made it! Just worry if you get to Chipping!
Naomi
