Below you’ll find the headers of some recent posts from the Facebook page to which members of our Local Ecumenical Partnership contribute – click “See More” or the Facebook link at the end to show the whole post. And do please visit (and like/follow!) our Facebook page by clicking the icon in the right-hand column of the page.
The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is made up of the Methodist Church, the Baptist Union, the Church of Scotland, and the United Reformed Church, working together for peace and justice. ... See MoreSee Less
Universal Credit is still not delivering | Joint Public Issues Team
www.jointpublicissues.org.uk
Today, the government spending watchdog the National Audit Office has reported on Universal Credit and has again found it wanting. The government has been very keen to say how successful they have bee...Posted 11 July 2020 ·
Timeline PhotosToday we pray for asylum seekers living in Matamoros camp, near the US border. Three have tested positive for the virus and in a camp of 2,000, there are fears that it will spread. We pray for their health and for access to the crucial medical care they need. #stayandpray
Every day, we're encouraging you to lift up your eyes and pray for others around the world as part of #stayandpray.
Read more about this issue here: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/30/us-asylum-seekers-covid-19-mexico-matamoros ... See MoreSee Less
Posted 6 July 2020 ·
together.org.uk
On Sunday 5th July mark the birthday of the NHS by joining together to say a big “thank you” to everyone who is helping us through these difficult times, from carers and helpers, to friends and fa...Posted 5 July 2020 ·
A letter signed by representatives from the Methodist Church, the United Reformed Church, Quakers in Britain, the Church of England and Catholic Church sent to the UK government.
(it should be noted that in 1967 Israel illegally annexed East Jerusalem and in 1981 the Golan Heights) ... See MoreSee Less
Churches call on UK Government to deter annexation of West Bank
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The Moderator has joined church leaders from across the UK in calling on the Westminster Government to help deter annexation of the West Bank which...Posted 30 June 2020 ·
Prayer from churches across Scotland.
The Scottish Episcopal Church and the Methodist Church along with other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 28 June in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... See MoreSee Less
Call to Prayer: Reconnecting after separation - The Scottish Episcopal Church
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The effects of physical separation are highlighted in this week’s joint Call to Prayer from churches across Scotland. The Scottish Episcopal Church joins other denominations in joining together in p...Posted 26 June 2020 ·
The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is made up of the Baptist Union, the Church of Scotland, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church, working together for peace and justice. ... See MoreSee Less
Bad news for the poor? Why the abolition of DFID matters | Joint Public Issues Team
www.jointpublicissues.org.uk
JPIT’s Simeon Mitchell, who worked in the international development sector for 20 years, offers a personal perspective. It might sound a harmless, even sensible, change. Bringing together the UK’s...Posted 20 June 2020 ·
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Look out for changes during December – check at What’s on!
Sundays
(except 4th)
0930 Sung Eucharist
(occasionally we start at 0915 – see What’s on for details)
1100 Methodist Worship
4th Sundays:
Worship together
1030 “Messy Church” during term-time
1100 Joint Communion
“Sunday@Six”
1800
Mostly on 1st Sundays, but not every month, and occasionally on a Saturday – see What’s on for details