Standing together with the communities we serve As we are all being called upon to make sacrifices to protect the health of our global community, we wanted to take this opportunity to keep you up-to-date with the actions All We Can is taking in light of COVID-19. In this unprecedented situation, All We Can remains committed…
This upcoming Sunday is Palm Sunday; it will be different for us this year as we worship at home. I would like your help in creating a ‘Palm Procession’.
As you will have gathered by now I am trying to send some encouragement on a fairly regular basis to those involved in volunteering at No Labels and other aspects of WPN. If you would prefer not to receive these please let me know. Each Lenten time I try to get some extra daily readings…
Further to our previous news article, the voting for the Methodist Insurance Volunteer awards is now open ! You can go straight to Mo’s story and the voting button using the link below. Vote for Mo For more information on the awards and to read everyone else’s story click this link
Dear Siblings in Christ, If you missed our service on Sunday, you can find it here, where there is also an option to download the sermon text (using the save as PDF button). You could print and mail it to those without computers. The lyrics to the Carolyn Gillette hymn that we used are available…
The need in Ipswich for food parcels is ever increasing and the Coronavirus emergency is exacerbating this need as so many people try to feed themselves and their families
Dear Friends in Christ, A friendly reminder that tonight (Saturday) the clocks spring forward. We will be worshipping at home tomorrow! I encourage you to keep your normal Sunday rhythm to your lives and to join us in worship. I recorded the service today. So, tomorrow morning, go onto our circuit website and then choose…
We are pleased to announce that Gainsborough Community Library have won the High Sheriff’s “Strengthen Your Community Award”. Our lay worker, Elizabeth Storey holds 4 regular activities at the library, Ipswich Methodist Craft Club and Choir, Time 4 You, Gainsborough Community Choir and Pizza and Praise. Elizabeth also undertakes pastoral care for members of the…
Congratulations to Maureen Clarke (Mo!) from Capel St Mary Methodist Church who has won the East of England regional prize in the Methodist Insurance annual Church Volunteer awards scheme. This award brings with it a cash sum of £1000.00 for Capel Methodist Church. Read all about Mo’s active role below … and please do go…
While so many are stuck indoors, I am grateful that the sun is shining as we look out of the windows. For my exercise yesterday, I took a walk to the Rushmere Heath and the gorse is blooming, and it was beautiful. In amidst the difficulties we are facing, there are many beautiful moments. Look for them and enjoy them and give thanks.