Emily Smith – Yorkshire West Methodist District

Shepley helping Eco Elves deliver Christmas

Dec 17, 2024

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in Climate Change, Inspire, Justice, Dignity and Solidarity, Youth, Children & Families

Reflecting on how keen Jesus was for his disciples to pick up all the scraps of food and not let any be wasted, even after some 5,000 people had been miraculously fed (John 6:12), scripture seems to suggest that recycling is to form an integral part of Christian discipleship. Shepley Methodist Church were already doing this…

District Grants receive Warm Welcome

Dec 10, 2024

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Emily Smith

in Justice, Dignity and Solidarity

The Yorkshire West Methodist District was delighted to be able to offer grants to churches in our District for the purposes of providing Warm Spaces to local communities in Winter 2024. Read on for good news stories, great feedback and photos from some of the participating churches… Mosaic Community Café at West Ardsley Methodist Church,…

November 2024 Newsletter

Dec 10, 2024

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Emily Smith

in Inspire

Click here to read our November 2024 Newsletter: November 2024 Newsletter (mailchi.mp) You can subscribe to the Newsletter here: Yorkshire West Methodist District (list-manage.com)

Conistone Hostel improve accessibility

Nov 26, 2024

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Emily Smith

in Justice, Dignity and Solidarity

Conistone Hostel Management Group is pleased to share with you our biggest project success to date. Our latest initiative started way back in July 2022 when we engaged with Helen Firth at the Craven Disability Forum, who visited the hostel to provide advice and guidance on improving accessibility for our much valued visitors. Approval…

3Generate 2024

Nov 19, 2024

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Emily Smith

in Youth, Children & Families

Once again we had a significant number of young people from the District attend 3Generate, with groups from Leeds North & East, Huddersfield, Calderdale, Leeds South & West, and Aire & Calder, as well as various volunteers who headed to Birmingham for a weekend of fun at the NEC. Over 1800 people took part in…

October 2024 Newsletter

Nov 12, 2024

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Emily Smith

in Inspire

Click here to read our October 2024 Newsletter: October 2024 Newsletter (mailchi.mp) You can subscribe to the Newsletter here: Yorkshire West Methodist District (list-manage.com)

Baildon Methodist Church is the second A Rocha Gold award in the Yorkshire West District

Oct 23, 2024

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Emily Smith

in Climate Change, Inspire, Property

This article was originally shared on The Methodist Blog on 21 February 2024 and written by a member of the Connexional Media Team. You can find the original blog here: Baildon Methodist Church is the second A Rocha Gold award in the Yorkshire West District – The Methodist Church Baildon Methodist Church’s congregation in the…

Silsden Methodist Church win two awards in two weeks!

Oct 22, 2024

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Emily Smith

in Climate Change, Inspire

Silsden Methodist Church is celebrating two Eco Awards in two weeks! Having gained the “A Rocha Silver Eco Church Award” in April 2023, the church family has worked to upgrade this to the Gold Eco Church Award. We are delighted to report that Silsden has now reached the required standard, and has been awarded the…

September Newsletter

Oct 8, 2024

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Emily Smith

in Equip, Inspire, Resource

Click here to read our September 2024 Newsletter: September 2024 Newsletter (mailchi.mp) You can subscribe to the Newsletter here: Yorkshire West Methodist District (list-manage.com)