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SUNDAY SERVICES
10.30 am THE SUNDAY SERVICE
Holy Communion - first Sunday of each month
(Please refer to the Diary on page 8 details of all Services
as arrangements may vary).
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
5.00 - 6.00pm
6.00 - 7.15pm
7.00 - 8.30pm
10.00am
2.00pm
7.30pm
11.00am
12.30pm
2.00pm
6.15 - 7.45pm
6.15 - 7.15pm
7.30 - 9.00pm
9.00 - 11.00am
10.00am
Rainbows (5-7 years)
Brownies (7-10 years)
Guides (10-15 years)
All Are Welcome
Friendship Circle
Rangers
Coffee Morning
Wednesday Lunch alternating with
Mid-Week Worship
.
Film Club (monthly)
Cub Scouts (8-10½ years)
Beaver Scouts (6-8 years)
Scouts & Explorer Scouts
The Big Breakfast (monthly on 2nd. Saturday)
Christians Together in Leamington
Ramblers (monthly)
REGULAR WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES
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Radford Road Church web site: www.radfordroadchurch.org.uk
Radford Road Church
Leamington Spa CV31 1NF
July/August 2019
July 7th 2019
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THE MINISTER’S LETTER
To the family of God that meets at Radford Road Church,
In the season after Pentecost I have been very mindful of the work of
the Spirit in our lives. I have been particularly conscious of this as I
have met and prayed for several people who need this ministry of the
Spirit to set them free. Free from guilt, from anger and from fear. In
Galatians chapter 5 the apostle Paul talks at length about the ministry
of the Spirit. In the opening verse he writes,
‘It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do
not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.’ – Galatians 5:1
It is not often we think of ourselves as being enslaved, but it is all too easy to get into a
mentality where we are not the master of our emotions, but are being irrationally driven by
them, reacting against others rather than ministering out of what God has given us to do,
or where we are reacting out of some perceived fear for the future, rather than trusting
tomorrows worries to the One who holds the future.
Some people worry about letting the Spirit of God into their lives because they fear what
God might do, but we shouldn’t be afraid. The Spirit doesn’t come to control us, but rather
to set us free. In fact, later on in Galatians 5 Paul tells us,
‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.’ – Galatians 5:22-23
Self-control is a gift of the Spirit, whereas previously, addictions, strong emotions, and
fears may have held sway in our lives. The Spirit produces this fruit in our lives, I note
especially, ‘self-control’. The world often presents those who are powerful as being able
to do and have whatever they want in life, to live without restraint. But for Christians this
isn’t real power, ironically those who live like this are often most captive, for they are not
the master of their own desires but the servant of them.
For Christians true power is to be found in this ninth description of the fruit of the Spirit,
that of self-control. The ability to be master over one’s emotions and desires. To exercise
restraint, in this sense it may be related to having humility, a proper appreciation for
oneself in view of God’s grace and mercy, and the need to show that same grace and
mercy to others.
I pray this prayer for us all,
Lord Jesus, pour out your Spirit upon us, help us to surrender to its work in our lives, that
we might have a proper regard for ourselves and others, in the light of your holiness and
mercy to us. Nurture the fruit of your Spirit in our lives that we may live with self-control
and humility. To the praise of our Father in heaven. Amen.
With love in Christ Jesus,
James
Please do remember to pray for the Churches Together Civic Leaders’ breakfast at
Lillington Free Church on Saturday 21st September which is an opportunity to inform our
many new councillors about the work Churches are doing across our town through the
Night Shelter, the Way Ahead Project, Street Pastors, Food Banks, the Learning Centres,
and the many other local initiatives.
MINISTER (URC)
MINISTER (Methodist)
ADMINISTRATOR
CHURCH TREASURER
ORGANIST
MID-WEEK WORSHIP
WEDNESDAY LUNCH
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
PROPERTY
RAINBOWS
BROWNIES
GUIDES
RANGERS
BEAVER SCOUTS
CUB SCOUTS
SCOUTS
EXPLORER SCOUTS
ACTING GROUP SCOUT
LEADER
MAGAZINE EDITOR AND
WEBMASTER
Revd. James Church [email protected]
Revd. Sam McBratney
Margaret B
Tina
Margaret H
Jane
Veronica
Margaret H
Ruth
Bridget
Andrew
Bridget
Bridget
Emma
Sarah
Matthew
Matthew
Malcolm
Mark
Mark
Marjorie [email protected]
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ROTAS FAMILY NEWS
Please remember in your prayers
those who have suffered bereavement. Comfort the families and friends who grieve.
those who are ill and especially those in our prayer book
We ask that they will soon be restored to full health.
those who have worries and anxieties.
Give them peace and comfort in the knowledge that you are close to them.
Please especially remember: Ralph who has moved to Galanos House, Southam and Brenda T. who is at Clarendon Lodge, Whitnash. Kingsley is now at Helen Ley Home. Also keep in your prayers Ann B., Mavis P., John F., Ken, Joan & Doug, Gill,
and Jane & Frank. It was good to see Margaret Sheldon when she joined the Wednesday Lunch Group recently whilst on a short visit to Leamington.
The church is pleased to hear that Janice was received into membership at Wesley Chapel, Islington on Pentecost Sunday. Janice is following several avenues to find permanent work in the London area and is enjoying living in the capital.
We wish Sam and Mark well as they move in August from Coventry into the manse at Whitnash. We are pleased to hear that Bridget is now serving a second term as an Elder at Radford
Road Church. Bridget has many gifts and will be an asset to the Eldership.
A Secretary is urgently needed to take minutes at the quarterly Congregational
meetings. If you are able to help please see Margaret B. as soon as possible.
Welcomer Coffee Flowers to give Arranger
July 7 Rosemary Margaret & Sally Veronica Hazel
July 14 Julia John & Ruth Valerie Tony
July 21 Veronica Brenda & Alan Margaret B Margaret B
July 28 Sue Bridget & Julia Aileen Hazel
Aug 4 Joan Veronica & Jherell Rosemary
Aug 11 Jherell Sally & Margaret John & Marjorie Jean
Aug 18 Ann John & Ruth Brenda & Alan Margaret
Aug 25 Rosemary Brenda & Alan Jean Jean
Sept 1 Veronica Veronica Jane Kath
Sept 8 Sue Sue Rosemary Rosemary
Would the first person on the Coffee Rota please bring 2 pints of milk and the
second bring biscuits. Thank you!
We thank all those who have promised flowers for the church and also thank the
arrangers for using their time and talents in this way.
and finally...“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, To all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” John Wesley
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OUR 2019/2020 MISSION PROJECT -
REHOBOTH CHILDREN’S HOME IN THE PHILIPPINES
This charity is supported by Siloam Ministries. Our Mission project 2019/20 aims to
raise £1000 for this international charity and will be launched at the “Last Night of
the Proms” evening on September 14th when there will be an opportunity to learn
more of this work.
The local branch of this charity has asked for volunteers from Radford Road who
are able to help on a monthly basis between 10am and 4pm to insert leaflets into
envelopes ready for mailing to publicise their work.
The preparation of the envelopes is carried out in the hall behind the Life
Community Church in Charlotte Street.
Please phone 01926 335037 between Monday and Friday 10.00am to 6.00pm if
you can spare a few hours to help.
Thank you for reading this copy of Radford Road Church Magazine.
To cut down on paper and production costs many people now receive the
Magazine by email but, if you do still have a hard copy, please pass it on to a
friend or re-cycle it when you have finished with it.
Please email Marjorie at [email protected] before Sunday August 18th if
you have any items suitable for publication in the September Magazine.
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OUR COVER PICTURE:
CHURCH ACTION FOR TAX JUSTICE
Church Action for Tax Justice (CATJ) stands
for a fairer and more effective tax system, where
democratic governments set taxes to reflect the
common good, and individuals and corporations
pay their share.
CATJ was first launched in April last year by
the former Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Revd. Rowan Williams, the
Methodist President, the Revd. Michaela Youngson and Recording Clerk of the
Quakers, Paul Parker. In March this year it published its manifesto ‘Tax for the
Common Good’. It is currently supporting the build-up to Fair Tax Week, and
urging local churches to mark Tax Justice Sunday on 7th July.
CATJ has recently appointed Dr Justin Thacker to the post of National
Coordinator. Dr Thacker was, until Easter, the Academic Director at Cliff
College in Derbyshire, where he has served since early 2013. Prior to that he
was Head of Theology at the Evangelical Alliance and worked with Micah’s
Challenge. He initially trained as a doctor at the University of Edinburgh and
worked as a paediatrician in Kenya and in Northwick Park Hospital, north
London. He has edited and contributed to several books and in 2017 published
Global Poverty: A Theological Guide (SCM Press).
CATJ seeks to inspire all churches about the urgency of creating fairer and
more effective tax systems to fund healthier public services, both in the UK
and internationally.
Dr Rowan Williams, the Chair of the Christian Aid Board, commenting in
advance, said: “The creation of this new Church-wide movement is timely.
Many of the world’s largest companies seem to have forgotten that they have
moral duties, as well as legal ones. They must support human flourishing, not
least by paying their fair share of taxes in all the countries where they do
business - and being fully transparent about the relevant data.”
Ending financial secrecy in UK tax havens like the British Virgin Islands is one
of the reforms CATJ will pursue, along with changes to the way large
multinational companies are taxed. In addition, the new campaign will call on
churches themselves to make more vigorous and vocal use of their power as
investors in major companies.
God of all the nations, so many of your children are crying out to you
worn down by injustice and suffering.
Help us to fulfil our goal of helping to make real the vision
that Christ spoke of as ‘the kingdom of God’
where justice reigns. (Christian Aid Prayer)
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN LEAMINGTON
CHURCHES TOGETHER RAMBLERS
Saturday 20th July 2019 9.45am for 10am
AVON DASSETT TO BURTON DASSETT
A walk of 3 miles with a very gentle climb!
Lunch at Yew Tree Community Pub in Avon Dassett.
More details will be on the vestibule notice board.
Please note: There will not be a CTR walk during August.
July 7th 2019
A DELICIOUS RECIPE TO TRY
A member of the “All Are Welcome” group has sent this recipe which she
would like to share with others. It really does sound delicious!
Magic Lemon Pudding (a light sponge with lemon sauce underneath)
Gas mark 4 for 40-45 minutes
2oz butter.
Grated rind of one or two lemons
4oz caster sugar
Blend together butter, rind, sugar and add egg yolks. Gradually add flour, milk
and lemon juice (like a batter). Whip egg whites and fold into the batter. Pour
into a greased pie dish and bake.
Serve with a spoonful of crème fraîche . ENJOY!
2 eggs (separated)
2oz SR flour
1/2 pint milk
A ‘JOSEPH’ SING-ALONG WORKSHOP
On Saturday July 13th you are invited to Wellesbourne Methodist Church
CV35 9LR to help to work out the logistics of producing a Circuit tour of a
sing along version of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’.
Singers, musicians, a bandmaster, a rehearsal pianist, technicians and
performers are all required.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
For numbers and catering purposes please contact Kate Tennyson
07578 640013 [email protected]
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MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY REPORT
A recent leak in the boiler of the Hall Kitchen
necessitates the replacement of a valve.
The oven in the church kitchen is to be replaced.
The grounds surrounding the church have been swept
and tidied and rubbish has been removed.
The troughs which are filled with colourful flowers
throughout the year have recently been replanted with
petunias. These will give pleasure to people using our premises and to passers-by.
There will be another working party in the summer (July or August) to
complete the painting of the toilets in the church
paint the outside shed
and possibly paint the lower levels of the Church.
If you are able to help please let Bridget know.
Many thanks to the Property Committee for all their work in keeping our
premises in good order.
THE WALL OF ANSWERED PRAYER
In June 2017 we carried an article about a proposed Wall of Answered Prayer . It was envisaged that the wall, using a million bricks, would be a beacon of hope to
people, and provoke conversation around prayer. Each brick would tell a unique story of how Jesus has intervened in someone's life and answered their prayer. Since then things have moved on apace and now, after having a global design
competition, a design has been chosen and a site secured. The winning submission by Snug Architects features a Möbius strip, a surface which
seemingly has no beginning and no end and represents the project's message that Jesus answers prayer. It will be built at Coleshill Manor
on the outskirts of Birmingham between the M42, M6 & HS2 and will be completed in time
for Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games. Visitors will be able to interact with the sculpture and read the prayers using their smart phones.
There will also be a Visitors’ Centre. The Wall Project CEO, Richard Gamble, says the structure has been designed as a legacy of the Christian faith and with the hope of inspiring the nation to pray.
He said, "The idea is that when people come to this monument they will be able to type in their circumstance or situation and find a story that is similar to what they
are going through and they'll be able to read how another Christian has coped with that situation, how they prayed, and how God has answered. "This country has a Christian heritage and we want to preserve it with all those
stories and answer prayers that have happened not only in this generation, but through the whole history of this country." Mr Gamble added: "It is time for the church in this country to be bold and I think
it's time for us to say what we believe." Names will not be displayed on the bricks. All the funding for The Wall will be from private investment. The project does not want to take any money from the
public purse. Some of this funding will come from major donors and some will be crowdfunded from individual donors. When someone sends in their answered
prayer there is an option to donate to the project if they so wish. James has a supply of forms on which answered prayers can be submitted. When The Wall is completed, all profits raised from its ongoing operation will fund
a million bricks worth of social housing. This will provide enough finance to build 100 houses for:
Social action charities
Council housing associations
International social housing charities
The Songs of Praise programme on July 7th will feature The Wall.
There will be an interview with Richard Gamble, the Wall Project CEO.
COLLECTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
2016 2017 2018 2019
Donations £115 £145.69 £100 £300
Door to Door £813.19 £621.34 £542.33 £383.86
Sponsored Walk £367 £781 £187 £276.50
TOTAL £1295.15 £1,548.03 £839.33 £960.36
Door to Door Collection Sydenham day 1 £122.99
Clapham Terrace £ 60.11
Sydenham day 2 £ 71.10
Milverton £ 99.64
WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE
As part of his Ministry, the Revd. Nick Stanyon, the URC Synod Evangelist
visits Car Boot Sales on Sunday mornings to interact with people and spread
the Gospel message. If you would like to join his team this summer please
contact Nick on 01926 738651 email [email protected]
Appropriate training will be given to volunteers.
A model of the project
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HOUSE GROUP BIBLE STUDY
meets each Friday at 135, Leam Terrace
at 7.30pm
The Group would welcome others to join them.
Please see James for further details.
JUST A BIT OF FUN!
Answer to last month’s puzzle:
Disciples Quiz
1. Who was also known as Cephas?
2. Who were known as "The Sons of Thunder"?
3. Who was Bartholomew also known as?
4. Who was Didymous?
5. Who was Levi?
6. Who was Thaddeus?
7. Who was known as "The Zealot"?
8. Who were the Elder and the Younger ?
9. Who were the Boanerges?
10.Who was Peter's brother?
Now have a go at this month’s Puzzle. No answers will be available - just keep
looking until you find them all!
Answers
1. Peter
2. James and John
3. Nathanael (Nathaniel)
4. Thomas
5. Matthew
6. Jude
7. Simon
8. John (the elder) and James
(the younger)
9. James and John
10. Andrew
CRAFT FAIR 2019 October 5th 2019
Please reserve this date NOW and make 2019 the best Craft Fair we have ever
had.
Already we are fully booked with Crafters who want to sell their hand-made
items at our Fair and this year we have 15 stalls taken.
We shall have some Church stalls too and, once again, we are appealing for
items, or promises of items, to sell on these stalls. Please let the appropriate stall
holders know if you can supply items to sell.
This year there will not be a Bric à Brac stall so all donations will need to be in
really good condition so that we can sell them on the Gift Stall.
The Church stalls and Stallholders will be:
Cakes - Margaret H & one other
Jigsaws - Jherell & Tom
Gifts - Diane B & one other
Preserves Rosemary & Tony
Bottles & Bulbs Sue D & Heather
Raffle Veronica & friends
Auction of Promises
Andrew C & Jenny
The Brownies will be making Craft items in the Hall on the day of the
Craft Fair and these will be available to buy on the day.
Refreshments will be served throughout
the Fair by Margaret B, Sally,
Hazel and Jean
Welcomer Julia
Cashiers Andrew D & John C
MCs James and Sam
There was a young vicar called John
Who decided to go for a run
It started to rain
So he went back again
And waited until it had gone.
This one was sent in by Gladys R. (known as ‘Rappy’). She is Sally’s Mum
and at the age of 93 has recently moved to Whitnash. We were delighted to see her at the
Film Club last month.
ANOTHER LIMERICK
FILM CLUB
Do come along on Thursday July 25th at 2.00pm when you can see
“Miss Potter”
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor and Emily Watson
The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling
children's book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", and her struggle for love,
happiness and success.
Tea and cakes will be served: £2.00 per person. The Film Club does not meet in August. On Sept. 26th you are invited to see
“Marley and Me”, an American comedy about a couple who adopt a puppy.
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PRAYING TOGETHER IN JULY
The monthly Prayer Diary encourages the Church family to focus prayers on specific people or organisations on a daily basis
You are invited to take a pebble from the basket on the Table of Remembrance, sit or
stand quietly and concentrate on your particular concern. Then hold or stroke your pebble – feel your hurt, worry, loneliness, pain, guilt, unhappiness or anxiety flowing into your stone. Feel it warm in your hand. If you are praying for someone else, feel
your love and compassion flowing into your pebble. When you are ready, leave your pebble at the cross of Jesus. Leave it with your concerns, so that Jesus can deal with them. Then go – knowing that Jesus loves and
cares about you. There is also a Book of Prayer. Any situation entered in the book will be prayed for
at Friday Bible Study and included in the monthly Prayer Diary.
1st Elders of the Church 16h Uniformed Organisations
2nd Valerie 17th The Friendship Circle
3rd Mid-Week Worship &
Wednesday Lunch
18th John F
4th Night Shelter Volunteers 19th Joyce
5th Ann B 20th The Circuit Walks
6th Ken 21st Mavis P
7th All Are Welcome 22nd Sally, Andrew & Sally’s Mum
8th Street Pastors 23rd Maureen
9th Kingsley & Anne 24th Peggy
10th Clare 25th Nick
11th World Bicycle Relief 26th Clarice
12th Gill 27th The Film Club
13th Big Breakfast 28th Ralph
14th Mid Warwks Methodist Circuit
Closing Service
29th Lillington Free Church
15th Our Ministers & Families 30th Margaret H’s Mum
31st The House Group
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ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH
invites you to a production of
‘The Hiding Place’
the story of Corrie Ten Boom
by Oddments Theatre Company
(a full time Christian Theatre Company)
at All Saints’ Church on Monday 1st July at 7.30pm.
The play tells the story of Corrie, born in Haarlem, Holland, and her Christian
family. They are outraged at the German occupation in the Second World
War, and the constant persecution of the Jewish community. They join
thousands of others in the resistance movement Their refusal to stand by and
watch the Nazi’s horrendous onslaught, and their faith that prevails
throughout their subsequent suffering of the Second World War’s darkest
terrors, continues to inspire all those who learn of Corrie’s incredible story.
Tickets, available at All Saints’ Church, cost £10 (£12 on the day).
THE NEXT BIG BREAKFASTS
will be on July 13th & Aug.10th at 9.00am.
Come along and bring your friends
and smell the sizzling bacon as you come through the door.
The June Big Breakfast raised £56.20
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JULY DIARY 2019
Fri
Sun
Tues
Fri
Sat
Sun
Tues
Fri
Sun
Tues
Fri
Sun
Tues
Fri
All Are Welcome
Friendship Circle AGM
Coffee Morning
Wednesday Lunch: Songs of Praise video with Mary Berry
House Group at 135, Leam Terrace
Sunday Service and Holy Communion
led by the Revd. James Church
All Are Welcome
Coffee Morning
Lunch: followed by Mid-Week Worship
House Group at 135, Leam Terrace
Big Breakfast
The Sunday Service led by the Revd. James Church
All Are Welcome
Coffee Morning
Wed. Lunch Last of the Summer Wine “Getting on Sidney's Wire”
House Group at 135, Leam Terrace
The Sunday Service led by the Revd. Sam McBratney
All Are Welcome
Coffee Morning
Lunch: followed by Mid-Week Worship
Film Club “Miss Potter”
House Group at 135, Leam Terrace
The Sunday Service led by the Revd. James Church
All Are Welcome
Coffee Morning
Wednesday Lunch
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Forthcoming Dates
Aug. 11 Cheque for £1000 to be presented to a representative of World
Bicycle Relief from our 2018/19 Mission Project
Sept. 14 7.30pm Last Night at the Proms. Book this date NOW and sign up on the
list which will be on the Vestibule notice board in mid July. Enjoy a Fish and Chip
supper and join lustily in the singing and waving of flags with the Prommers at the
Albert Hall. Cost £8 to be given to Margaret B. when you sign up.40 places only.
Oct. 5 11am-2pm Craft Fair
Either Oct. 27 or Nov. 2 (date to be confirmed) The Methodist Circuit is planning a
production of “Joseph” at churches throughout the Circuit and it is proposed that the
performance at Radford Road will be on one of these dates.
Nov 21 Angel preparation afternoon
Dec 2-8 Nativity Exhibition
Dec 8 Christingle Service
Dec 15 Carol Service
10.00pm
2.00pm
11.00am
12.30pm
7.30pm
10.30am
10.00am
11.00am
12.30pm
7.30pm
9.00am
10.30am
10.00am
11.00am
12:30pm
7.30pm
10.30am
10.00am
11.00am
12.30pm
2.00pm
7.30pm
10.30am
10.00am
11.00am
12.30pm
AUGUST DIARY 2019
Tues
Wed
Fri
Sun
Tues
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Fri
Sat
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Tues
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Thurs
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7.30pm
10.30am
10.00am
7.30pm
9.00am
10.30am
10.00am
7.30pm
10.30am
10.00am
2.00pm
10.30am
10.00am
House Group at 135, Leam Terrace
Sunday Service led by Ms Gail. Bullivant
All Are Welcome
House Group at 135, Leam Terrace
Big Breakfast
The Sunday Service with Holy Communion led by the
Revd. James Church
We plan to present a cheque for £1000 from the
Mission Fund to a representative of World Bicycle
Relief
All Are Welcome
House Group at 135, Leam Terrace
The Sunday Service led by the Revd Brian Mason
All Are Welcome
House Group at 135, Leam Terrace
The Sunday Service led by the Revd. James Church
All Are Welcome
House Group at 135, Leam Terrace
Several of the Church organisations will not meet during August but will resume their
regular meetings in September.
AMALGAMATION OF CIRCUITS
To mark the endings and new beginnings of the Methodist local circuits services of
celebration will be held on
14th July at 3pm at Northgate Methodist Church, Warwick (closing of
Mid-Warwickshire circuit).
21st July at 3pm at Stratford Methodist Church (closing of Stratford & Evesham circuit)
8th Sept. at 3pm at Stratford Methodist Church (opening of South Warwickshire
Methodist circuit)