Resources

This is a study resource to explore the ways in which members of the District interpret ‘being good news for the Global City’. New stories are being added all the time. Check the ‘News’ page for the latest information.

Chairs visit to Hong Kong From 26 October - 2 November Jenny and Stuart were part of a group of British and American Methodists invited to share in a programme of celebration and consultation hosted by the Methodist Church of Hong Kong at the instigation of its President, the Revd Prof. Lung-kwong Lo.

Autumn Bulletin Have you ever wondered what happened to the district challenge to recruit and train local preachers and worship leaders agreed by Synod in 2007? To find out read the attached bulletin – which brings you a full update and interesting stories from local preachers.

Surfing or searching?
When technology aids faith. Here is what one superintendent sent to our district office recently. ‘Thought you’d like to hear the comment from a woman in her 40’s who attended a church membership class last night for the first time’:

“I’ve been looking for a church for a long time, and recently I looked at the London District Methodist website and thought, ‘this is what I want to be a part of’ – so I decided to come find out more!”

Methodist Youth Assembly 2011
At this year’s Methodist Youth Assembly, young people from the London District demonstrated their passion on participation and peer leadership. They were very much engaged in their respective workshops and break out groups making valid contributions in conversations and debate. That resulted in two of our young people, one from Lewisham and the other from Newham being voted as Conference Reps for 2012 (The first from the right and first from the left). Moreover, the three One- Programme – Participants (OPPS) from the London District showed a lot of professionalism whilst delivering/leading workshops on a wide range of issues which included discussions on the summer riots and young people’s reaction to what had happened.

This therefore, further emphasis the fact that London District is taking the lead on participation and young people’s involvement in our Mission and Calling as Methodists.

Jenny Impey’s visit to Ghana
Follow this link to see some of what Jenny has been doing in her recent visit to Ghana.

There is such a thing as a free lunch
If you are hungry go to the nearest Sikh Gurdwara and you will be fed. “Not a lot of people know that” as the comedian used to say, but it is true.

Teddington Methodist Church Refurbishment
he refurbishment at Teddington Methodist Church has recently been completed, to find out more please read the article on the website.

Biblefresh Stories
Kingston, Croydon, Roehampton and Enfield Circuits have been busy with their chapters in hand-writing the Bible project, read more and hear how they got on!

Disciple Course via Skype
There are many ways to learn these days and the use of the free internet calls on Skype are being put to a new use with teaching the Disciple Course. See how Joseph Musungo and others are able to study on the Disciple course through this communication tool.

Bromley Circuit – Youth Weekend Away
Bromley Circuit’s young people went on a weekend away to think about ‘Discipleship in 21st Century’. To hear more about the depth of engagement and honesty that the young people displayed as we looked together at a variety of topics.

Church Stewards Day
“One of the most enjoyable periods in my Christian life…” to hear more about what Judith Jewel thought about her day helping other church stewards, read the article

Sudan Referendum
We are sure many would have heard the news on the outcome of the Sudan Referendum, not least Methodist Central Hall Church at Westminster. The Church through their conference booking extended help to the Sudan Referendum Out of Country Registration & Voting Organisation by allowing them to use the premises for an extended period while registration and voting on the referendum was taking place. A glowing letter of thanks and appreciation from Hannah Roberts, Coordinator for the organization, was received by the acting superintendent Tony Miles – in which she thanked the Church for their generosity and flexibility in accommodating them during this time. She wrote “The hall’s historic past, prime location and grand design gave the referendum the dignity it deserved. The flexibility of your team was exceptional…. It made an enormous difference”

Methodist Media Office released a statement from the All Africa Conference of Churches on the outcome of the South Sudan Referendum yesterday. The outcome of the Sudan referendum (which was majority vote for independence for the South) featured in the BBC 10pm news on 7th Feb.

Special Christmas Edition of “Good News in the Global City”
An Advent and Christmas Edition is packed full of good news stories from around the London District. To hear about what is happening locally to your area read the bulletin attached and if your Circuit wants to be in the next one please get in touch with Julia Moorhouse on: 020 7654 3849. Enjoy!

Part 2 of the Special Edition Christmas good news stories!
The 2nd and final Christmas Edition - packed full of good news stories from around the District. Read about what young people are doing in Enfield & New River and how children in need are remembered in Croydon Circuit this Christmas and many more stories. Also a sneak preview of the Chairs Christmas message.

London District Women’s Network - LDWN
A letter from Femi Cole-Njie – President of the London District Women’s Network. It has a Worship Resource too that can be used by churches to celebrate ‘International Women’s Day’ which falls on 8th March, so it can be used on Sunday 6th or another Sunday which you choose.

News from the Fellowship and Language Group in and around the District
Following on from the Christmas edition of news and stories from around the London District - in today’s weekly update we are bringing you a range of stories and news from the culture & language fellowships from around the District. Enjoy!

Does God go to work? ...Of course God is in our places of work! How to be aware of what He is doing and what He wants us to do is not always quite so clear cut. Hear more about what this series of talks is about read the article.

A Big Sing in North Harrow
“Come and sing your favourite carols and songs from around the world” was the theme for North Harrow’s second Big Sing back in December. It also raised more than £300 for Christian Aid.

Route 18 Winter Shelter
God’ s unconditional love is at work with the winter night shelter in parts of Wembley.

Ladies Night Out – Bromley Common Methodist Church
The ‘Ladies Night Out’ on October 16th was a great success, everyone who came had a great time and it was a really good outreach to the local area. For more on this story click here

Church Stewards Day “One of the most enjoyable periods in my Christian life…” to hear more about what Judith Jewel thought about her day helping other church stewards, read the article that will be available on the website shortly.

Walk for Water at Greenford, Ealing Trinity Circuit
How would you like it, if every drop of water used in your house had to be collected from the river and carried home? To give people a taste of what is the reality of life for 900million people worldwide, and raise some money, Greenford Methodist Church joined up with local charity Operation Wellfound (www.operationwellfound.org) to stage a sponsored Walk for Water.

Farrington's School
As Farringtons begins its centenary year in September 2010, it embarks upon an exciting new Chapter in its history in becoming a co-educational school. Through the eyes of Calvin Samuel, Chaplain to the school, read about the history so far and its plans for the future.

Street Pastors come to Acton Street Pastors started patrolling the streets of Ealing last month by Mary Blackwell.

A story about ‘Uniting the UN in prayer’ in New York this September by Linda Holt from Romford Circuit.

Methodist Art Collection A personal reflection on how art can change and inspire people by Sue Rhodes.

“Loving your neighbour” an interfaith discussion, story from Edmonton Methodist Church by David Butterworth.

Edmonton Methodist Church – Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday our invited guest Preacher was His Excellency the High Commissioner for the Jamaican Embassy who is a Local Preacher - Burchall Whiteman. The evening was a Circuit Service hosted at Edmonton Methodist Church. We had three choirs, one comprised from the Edmonton Church Choir, one from our Ghanaian Fellowship and one from our Young Peoples Fellowship (YPF). We also had our Young Seniors dance to their own choreographed worship expression dance. It was a night when the Spirit was present amongst us. By Reverend David Butterworth, Enfield Circuit Minister - Edmonton Methodist Church.

The Ghanaian Fellowship has sent a bus to Ghana - article by Rev William Davis.

‘Free running’ - be intrigued and discover something new as Sam Fowler, from the Romford Circuit explains what ‘free running’ is!

Hearing a Call…Saying, Yes. An inspiring article from the Candidates Secretary Revd Dr Claire Potter about a positive challenge that the committee faced this year.

re:generation Church - a youth worker's view on the personal and community impact of re:generation Church

Wesley’s Chapel ‘gets together’ Young Adults with conversations about football on comfy sofas!

Kingst Night-Shelter (at least 700 people involved with the Homeless Night-shelter)