Category: Inspire
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Thriving community in Drighlington demands bigger space
Drighlington Methodist Church serves as a hive of activity within the community of Drighlington. It is estimated that up to 1000 people access the church’s facilities each week by attending activities there, including Drighlington Digital and the Memory Pot Café, whose volunteers were recently awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Drighlington Digital began more…
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Dan’s Den helps to build a community and respond to parents’ needs in Ilkley
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: Dan’s Den helps to build a community and respond to parents’ needs in Ilkley – Methodist Church Upon entering the room, newcomers are greeted by…
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Community initiatives help fund improvements in Oakwood
Oakwood Church in Roundhay is a partnership between Roundhay St John’s C of E and Roundhay Methodist Church. We serve the local community which uses our premises extensively, for example, The Stroke Club, RVS Support for the Elderly, a Toddler Group, a Community Café, a weekly Luncheon Club for older people, Scouts, Guides, Cubs and…
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Pre-Loved, a shop about building community in West Yorkshire
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: Pre-Loved, a shop about building a community in West Yorkshire – Methodist Church Keighley is the second most deprived area in the district of Bradford,…
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March 2024 Newsletter
Click here to read our March 2024 Newsletter: March 2024 Newsletter (mailchi.mp) You can subscribe to the Newsletter here: Yorkshire West Methodist District (list-manage.com)
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On Mission to offer advocacy and support in Castleford
Trinity Mission is a Christian charity in Castleford operating out of the Hope Centre at Trinity Methodist Church. The Mission supplies hot meals, food parcels, a clothing bank, and ongoing support and advocacy to adults living in Castleford who are marginalised and/or isolated and in need of support. The Mission began as a night shelter…
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Letter from our Chair – March 2024
Revd Kerry Tankard, our District Chair, shared this letter in our March 2024 Newsletter… “Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, REJOICE!” Philippians 4.4 Dear friends, There are many joys and privileges to serving as your Chair, and I am very fortunate to be writing this letter as I enjoy one of them.…
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St John’s Church, Yorkshire get A Rocha Gold
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: St John’s Church, Yorkshire get A Rocha Gold (methodist.org.uk) Transforming a small piece of land into a community garden and engaging locally was the key…
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Crafting a fairer future
Leeds Craftivists, part of Leeds Sanctuary, were featured in the Spring 2024 Edition of “the connexion” magazine. Read the article below… Reproduced with permission from the connexion, the free magazine of the Methodist Church, methodist.org.ukTo receive a free copy, sign up at bit.ly/the-connexion