Churches Together in York
CTY Notice Board
Meeting for Christian Unity Week
First of all, a big thank–you for all your hard work to make Wednesday′s public meeting such a success. Approximately 125 people came to the Salvation Army Citadel for the act of worship and Nick King′s talk on “The Biblical Roots of Christian Unity” which, from the feedback I′ve received, went down extremely well. Nick was certainly very impressed with our turn–out and welcome. The denominational spread was excellent, and we had people attend who′ve never been to a Churches Together event before. Thanks be to God!
Request for Wider representation on the Enabling Group
Churches Together in York Request for wider representation on our Enabling Group. As the new Vice–Chair of Churches Together in York, I′d like to make an appeal for volunteers on behalf of the Enabling Group. We have strong representation from the Anglican and Roman Catholic traditions, which is great, but we would really value the input of more members from other Churches. In particular, we′d like representatives from the Free Churches (Methodists, Baptists, Evangelicals, etc.) and newer congregations, so that we can better reflect the rich diversity of Christ′s body in York. Churches might like to nominate representatives, or individuals can come forward, to be co–opted onto the Enabling Group which meets approximately six times a year. For further information or to volunteer, please contact me or any member of the Enabling Group. Thank you! Yours in Christ, Johan.
Contact:
Johan Bergstrom-Allen
projects@carmelites.org.uk
Secretarial support needed (Voluntary role)
The Executive Enabling Group are responsible for planning city–wide activities on behalf of Churches Together in York, and assisting communication between the 60 subscribing Christian churches which make up the membership of CTY.
The group urgently needs a person with Secretarial and Administrative capabilities to assist its work. The post is voluntary but all expenses incurred are paid in full. The current estimated time involved is 2 hours per week, with occasional additional hours.
Contact:
Revd. Paul Wordsworth
01904 426891
paul.wordsworth@homecall.co.uk
www.churchestogetherinyork.org.uk
HANDING ON THE TORCH - new Lent course
HANDING ON THE TORCH – Sacred words for a secular world
Archbishop Sentamu (97th Archbishop of York), Clifford Longley JP (Roman Catholic writer and broadcaster) and Rachel Lampard (Methodist Adviser on political and social issues) are among the distinguished contributors to the new Lent course CD from York Courses. Dr David Hope introduces the course and Bishop Graham Cray provides the thoughtful closing reflections on the CD.
Canon John Young has written the course booklet for Handing on the Torch – Sacred words for a secular world. Each of the 5 sessions offers a good selection of stimulating questions aimed at engaging every group member.
Course synopsis:
Christianity is the largest movement our world has ever seen. It continues to grow at an immense pace – especially in Asia (including China), Africa and Latin America. At the same time, Christianity in the West struggles to grow and – perhaps – even to survive. In this course we consider some of the reasons for this and what it might mean for individual Christians, for churches and for Western culture, in a world where alternative beliefs are increasingly on offer.
Prices:
CD Taster Pack (comprising 1 CD, 1 booklet, 1 transcript) @ £17.50 each (a saving of £2.23 over buying these 3 items separately)
Booklet @ £3.75 or £3.25 each for 5 or more
CD @ £10.99 or £8.99 each for 2 or more
Audiotape @ £8.99 or £6.99 each for 5 or more
Transcript @ £4.99 or £2.99 each for 2 or more.
Save online at www.yorkcourses.co.uk.
Free packing and 2nd class postage within UK.
Subsidised postage overseas.
York Courses, PO Box 343,York YO19 5YB, UK
www.yorkcourses.co.uk
Contact:
Carrie Geddes
01904 466516
07792 272010
