District News

It must surely be one of the most challenging opportunities that could be offered to anyone: to be a Disciple, a follower of Jesus Christ – and to live out that calling in a Global City such as London.

During this year, the District is focusing on different aspects of our learning and growing as followers of Christ:

The Nurture and Discipleship Commission is collecting information about local initiatives that further learning and how this can be supported by the District.
Almost 100 people took part in a stimulating week-end at High Leigh that will enrich the preaching and leading of worship in many churches over the coming months;
A DVD, “Pushing the Door”, has been prepared that explores issues of Vocation (contact the District Resource Centre for further details);
In the weeks before Pentecost (23 May) there will be opportunities for us all to look again at our Discipleship and vocation;
On Pentecost Sunday, in the evening, members from around the District will gather at Wesley’s Chapel for the Ordinands’ Testimony Service – not only hearing from those who are to be ordained, but committing ourselves to continuing discipleship and the fulfilling of our different vocations in the Church and in the world.

The flavour and emphasis of our discipleship is influenced by the rhythm of the seasons and the observances and celebrations of the Christian calendar. We trust that the discipline and focus of Lent has made us all more ready for the journey from Easter to Pentecost and that the life of the risen Christ will be in us in fuller measure.