News, events, updates, announcements and resources from the Plymouth and Exeter District of the Methodist Church http://www.pemd.org.uk Fri, 11 July 2008 10:30:00 GMT en-gb Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT The new District Welcome and Resource Packs for the 2008-09 church year have been produced and are now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news45.php Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for August 2008 has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news44.php Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT The District's child protection policy has been slightly amended. Anyone who has downloaded a copy of the policy may now wish to replace that copy with the new version. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news43.php Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT The new District Prayer Diary for the 2008-09 church year has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news42.php Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT "Following the Threads That Run Through the Bible": This book, written by Andy Croft and Mike Pilavachi, is available now. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news41.php Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:00 GMT The July 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news40.php Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:00 GMT The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for July 2008 has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news39.php Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:00 GMT The 2008 Methodist Conference took place in early July in Scarborough. The Conference made a number of decisions and resolutions which are available to download in PDF format. Methodist Church http://www.pemd.org.uk/news38.php Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:00 GMT The latest edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news37.php Fri, 11 July 2008 10:30:00 GMT The Revd David Gamble has been elected President Designate of the Methodist Conference for 2009-2010, and Dr Richard Vautrey has been elected Vice President Designate. Methodist Church http://www.pemd.org.uk/news36.php Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:30:00 GMT The June 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news35.php Wed, 18 June 2008 14:30:00 GMT The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for June 2008 has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news34.php Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:30:00 GMT We have invited Sandy Zondervan from Revival Fires, Dudley, West Midlands to be at St. Matthias Church, Plymouth on Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22 June 2008. Church Event http://www.pemd.org.uk/news33.php Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:30:00 GMT Tom Stuckey, former President of the Methodist Church in Britain, visiting Scholar at Sarum College and Ecumenical Canon of Salisbury Cathedral is coming to Exeter. Church Event http://www.pemd.org.uk/news32.php Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:10:00 GMT Healing through Worship has been running now for three years. We have decided to acknowledge what God is doing by renaming this service Encounter. Church Event http://www.pemd.org.uk/news31.php Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:10:00 GMT There has been some confusion about the recent decision of Conference relating to the employment of lay people. Presented is a brief outline of how the decisions may affect churches and circuits. Information http://www.pemd.org.uk/news30.php Thu, 15 May 2008 20:35:00 GMT The latest edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news29.php Thu, 15 May 2008 20:35:00 GMT The May 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news28.php Thu, 15 May 2008 20:35:00 GMT The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for May 2008 has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news27.php Fri, 2 May 2008 22:55:00 GMT May 2008 sees the launch of UK Youth's new publication 'the Source' - a new monthly online resource packed with information, features updates and more. Resources http://www.pemd.org.uk/news26.php Fri, 2 May 2008 22:55:00 GMT This new book will be published in June 2008. It is introduced as a "challenging and inspirational book bringing attention grabbing insights concerning youth work in the 21st century". Resources http://www.pemd.org.uk/news25.php Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:20:00 GMT The story of our faith is told in just 176 pages in Tim Dowley's book The Christians: an Illustrated History (Lion, 2007; 16.99). Resources http://www.pemd.org.uk/news24.php Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:20:00 GMT In the face of growing political instability and desperate food shortages in Zimbabwe, MRDF is supporting an appeal that will distribute emergency food supplies to vulnerable households. Methodist Church http://www.pemd.org.uk/news23.php Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:35:00 GMT The Church of England and the Methodist Church are publishing a special resource designed to help churches support people who have suffered from the trauma of abuse. Methodist Church http://www.pemd.org.uk/news22.php Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:45:00 GMT "CARGO" is taking place at Plymouth Central Hall on Saturday, 31 May 2008 at 7.30pm. Tickets for the evening cost five pounds per person. Church Event http://www.pemd.org.uk/news21.php Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT The April 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news20.php Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:15:00 GMT The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for April 2008 has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news19.php Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:30:00 GMT Further information about the Pioneer Disciple course and Hope 2008 is now available in the Resources section. Website Admin http://www.pemd.org.uk/news18.php Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:55:00 GMT The University of Wales, Lampeter is providing a free distance learning training course for the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors. Training http://www.pemd.org.uk/news17.php Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:55:00 GMT Devon Church Leaders have discussed the issue of councils in Devon giving consideration to abandoning the practice of beginning Council meetings with prayers. Information http://www.pemd.org.uk/news16.php Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:10:00 GMT Healing Through Worship evenings are taking place on the second Friday in every month at Central Hall in Plymouth, starting at 7.30pm. Church Event http://www.pemd.org.uk/news15.php Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:10:00 GMT Three evenings on Listening to God and Prophecy are taking place at The Discovery Cafe at Central Hall in Plymouth. Church Event http://www.pemd.org.uk/news14.php Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:40:00 GMT The March 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news13.php Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:20:00 GMT The Pioneer Disciple course has completed its first pilot course, based in Exeter. This cooperative project with the Exeter Diocese attracted nearly 60 students, and nearly 50 of these completed the one-year course. Information http://www.pemd.org.uk/news12.php Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:20:00 GMT Tavistock Methodist Church will be holding a Worship Workshop led by Geraldine Latty on 17 May 2008. Church Event http://www.pemd.org.uk/news11.php Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:35:00 GMT As part of Hope 2008, Goodrington Methodist Church is running a photographic exhibition entitled New Life on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April, from 2pm to 5pm on each day. Church Event http://www.pemd.org.uk/news10.php Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The latest edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news9.php Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Frontier Youth Trust is delighted to announce a new, exciting and ground breaking spirituality resource for youth workers - Glimpses! Resources http://www.pemd.org.uk/news8.php Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The District's prayer co-ordinator Phil Walsh has produced a "Pray Without Ceasing" newsletter which is available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news7.php Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for March 2008 has been produced and is now available for download. Newsletter http://www.pemd.org.uk/news6.php Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The BBC has confirmed the scheduling for The Passion to be shown in the run-up to Easter, together with a brief guide to each episode. Information http://www.pemd.org.uk/news5.php Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT "Step by Step 2" is a follow up guide to the original Step by Step. "Step by Step 2 Fact Cards" are also available. Resources http://www.pemd.org.uk/news4.php Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Breakout 2008 - an event for young people - will be taking place from 11-13 July 2008 at Cliff College, Derbyshire. Methodist Church http://www.pemd.org.uk/news3.php Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The Methodist Church has launched Joy In Your Pocket, the third in the popular series of easy to read booklets. Resources http://www.pemd.org.uk/news2.php Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The Plymouth and Exeter District website has been redesigned and relaunched. Welcome to the new site - please feel free to look around. Website Admin http://www.pemd.org.uk/news1.php