FOR many years we at Southlands Methodist Church have been working with other local churches in South-West York where most of our members live.
Churches Together in South West York has
its own mission statement setting out ways in which churches should work together and
support each other. This should be on display in each of
the churches in the area, as they have all undertaken to support it.
Last summer, in conjunction with Churches Together in South East York, we were able to hold three Praise By The Bridge events on the paved area beside the Millennium Bridge, the last of which took place in September. This year these are being held on the third Sunday of the month in May, June, July, August and September.
Churches Together has its own battery-powered wireless PA system for use principally for Churches Together events, particularly the Praise By The Bridge services, but it can also be hired out at £10 a day.
Churches Together In South West York runs occasional ecumenical Bible studies, the most recent of which was a Lent course held in the run-up to Easter.
In addition, Churches Together supplies leaflets to guest houses and hotels giving details of churches and services in the area for visitors, and also promotes Alpha courses.
We believe it's important to work together in
the community and that whenever possible our members s
hould meet together for fellowship.
Last summer we had a stall at the Rowntree Park birthday party on July 15 with a display featuring the different churches in our area. We also gave away free low-energy light bulbs, symbolising the Light of the World, our Lord Jesus Christ. Those who manned the stall had to work in steady rain, but fortunately we had a gazebo to provide some shelter.
It is hoped to undertake a similar exercise at this year's Rowntree Park birthday on July 13 (with better weather!).
Apart from belonging to this grouping known as Churches Together in South West York, Southlands is also a member of Churches Together in York and actively supports the work of One Voice.
For further information contact: Bob Lawrence (tel 01904 639231).
Churches Together in South-West York comprises:
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Southlands Methodist Church (the Rev Keith Himsworth, tel 01904 622858; co-ordinating steward Alison White, tel 01904 646082, email Church.Stewards@southlandsmethodist-york.freeserve.co.uk) | |
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St Chad’s, Campleshon Road (the Rev Simon Stanley, tel 01904 674524) | |
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St Clement’s, Scarcroft Road, and St Mary’s, Bishophill (the Rev Andrew Stoker, tel 01904 624425) | |
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Holy Trinity, Micklegate (the Ven Richard Seed, tel 01904 623798) | |
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Bar Convent and St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street (Sister Theresa, tel 01904 629359) | |
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St Columba's URC Church, Priory Street (the Rev Graham Maskery; church secretary Jim Murison, tel 01904 704666, email jmurison@supanet.com) | |
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English Martyrs' RC, Dalton Terrace (tel 01904 623783) |
NOTE: This page updated on May 4, 2008.