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TREASURER CROSS/NON-DENOMINATIONAL 8 Mrs. Lesley Goulbourne [email protected] INDIVIDUAL CHURCH EVENTS

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CHURCHES TOGETHER ENGLAND I would like to highlight an initiative in this month’s Logos. At the turn of the Millennium there was a large cross denomina- Churches Together in Peterborough and tional gathering in over the Pentecost weekend. This ~ Shire and Soke AGM was subsequently developed over the seven years 2007-2013 to 7:00 pm 21st April 2015 become an annual event known as Pentecost in the Park. There was at Kairos Centre, Grange Park no event in 2014, but one of the leaders involved in the previous seven years has taken responsibility to organise an event on 24 th Northampton, NN4 5DW May, Pentecost Sunday this year. Speaker - Dame Mary Tanner, Theme - Receptive Ecumenism

This year’s event will not be an open air one but will take place in Dame Mary Tanner, is a former European President of the World Council of one of the largest Christian venues in Northampton, the Jesus Churches. She has been a member of the WCC Faith and Order Commission Centre in Abington Square. It will be held in the afternoon be- since 1974, serving as its moderator from 1991–98. tween 2.00pm – 4.30pm so as not to clash with normal church ser- Dame Mary has been involved in various ecumenical con- vices in the town. However the aim is that over the next three versations on behalf of her church, including the Anglican- years we build up to a large interdenominational event at Roman conversation. From 1982–98 she was active within Stadium to take place at Pentecost in 2017. the Church of England body which ultimately became the Preceding the gathering this year on the day of Pentecost there Council for Christian Unity. will be a weekend of outreach. There will also be a training day for She became a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire In the 2008 New Year's Honours List for services to the worldwide Anglican Communion. those who would like to take part in this. From now until Pentecost there will also be a number of prayer meetings to pray and intercede for Northampton. WEA and WCC explore possibilities of working together Details of times and places for the various events can be found on (Joint press release of the World Council of Churches with the World Evangeli- cal Alliance] page 13 of Logos together with contact details for those who In the light of current global realities, representatives of the World Evangelical would like further information. Alliance (WEA) and the World Council of Churches (WCC) met from 20 to 21 There is a sense shared by a number of Christians in the town that January at the Chateau of Bossey, Switzerland to explore and discuss possible areas of future cooperation. The meeting featured introductions to the work of 2015 will be a significant year for churches in Northampton. It is the WEA and the WCC, and participants reflected together on current develop- not always easy to explain such a feeling but it may well be signifi- ments in society and churches, and in evangelical and ecumenical move- cant that it is shared by those across a variety of the streams and ments. They shared current plans and discussed possibilities for closer col- laboration. Stressing the significance of being Christian witnesses, the meeting denominations in the town. participants also identified various ways of responding together to the needs of We would encourage you to explore what is happening and to communities around the world. Together the participants read the Scriptures see how you might become involved in an opportunity to work to- and reflected on similar and different understandings of mission and evangel- ism. They prayed together and shared stories of faith. Recognizing the impor- gether across denominational boundaries, not just for this year but tance of a joint response to a suffering world, the participants agreed to con- for the years to come. tinue to meet in order to identify further areas of possible cooperation. 5 6 silent reflection during the service were powerful, and a symbolic Celebration of Ecumenism in Northampton action involved everyone being invited to dip their hand into a bowl The 50th anniversary of the Vatican II decree on Ecumenism, Unitatis of water as a sign of our shared baptism, while the Choir led the Redintegratio – the Restoration of Unity – was celebrated in an inspir- singing of a Taizé chant, There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism. ing service at Northampton during the Week of Prayer for The Choir itself was ecumenical, as Cathedral Director of Music Christian Unity. had invited church leaders from Teresa Brown had gathered 50 singers from 23 different churches, across the four counties of the diocese and from Churches Together representing five denominations. As the service drew to a close, in England to take part in this unique event. The congregation that they sang the Hallelujah Chorus – an uplifting and joyful response to filled the cathedral were delighted to see the diversity of clergy gath- all that had taken place. Bishop Peter thanked his ecumenical ered from a variety of traditions, seated in a semicircle around the al- guests and the congregation for joining him in this special service of tar. Greek Ecumenical Patriarch Archbishop Gregorius read the Gos- prayer for Christian unity. After the resounding refrain of One pel and the Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham Bernard Longley was Church, one Faith, one Lord, the joyful spirit of the evening contin- the preacher. In his homily, Archbishop Longley recalled that the ued in the cathedral as people chatted to fellow pilgrims on the jour- promulgation of Unitatis Redintegratio 50 years ago was the first time ney. Hallelujah indeed! (Thanks to Teresa Brown for this text and to Tony Allen for the picture.) that the had reflected theologically on the life and wit- ness of other Churches and ecclesial communities and begun to ap- CHURCHES TOGETHER NORTHAMPTON preciate the work of the Holy Spirit in all who are called to form the Body of Christ in the world. “From then onwards our prayer and work for Christian unity was to be understood as integral to the life and mis- A UNITED CHARITY SHOP IN NORTHAMPTON? sion of Catholics everywhere.” However, this decree was only the be- For the past few months Churches Together Northampton has ginning of our ecumenical pilgrim- been investigating the feasibility of a town centre charity shop that age towards the goal of full visible could help to support a number of the well established inter- unity of the Church. Despite dis- denominational charities in the town. couragements and challenges it This would be run by an umbrella charity/community interest com- remains the goal of our dialogue pany on behalf of up to ten partner charities. The partners would and work together. “Through our encourage supporters to donate goods and they would then be baptism the Lord challenges each successive generation to contrib- designated to be sold on behalf of that charity. After ongoing ex- ute to the fulfilment of his prayer penses, all monies would then be appropriately divided between that they may all be one.” His final the partner charities. words were “Only by allowing our- The conclusion of the feasibility study is that seems both possible selves to be transformed together can we hope to give a more credi- and right to do this. ble witness to the Christ who sends us into the world and longs to At present Churches Together Northampton is investigating the walk beside us there.” Seated beside Bishop Peter was the Methodist best legal and charitable way to proceed, looking at possible District Chair Rev Anne Brown, who led the Bidding Prayers, Bishop premises, talking to a potential manager of the project and having Donald Allister of Peterborough Diocese, who read from the New Tes- conversations with potential partnership charities. tament, and three more Anglican , as well as Baptist, URC Some seed funding would be required in order to get the project and Pentecostal leaders. Representatives of Churches Together in started and we are also examining sources for this. England were present and the recently appointed Catholic National Ecumenical Officer Canon John O’Toole read a prayer. Moments of Prayer about the matter would be appreciated and if anyone would like to know more or to offer wisdom or help, please email [email protected] 8 DENOMINATIONAL 7

BAPTIST SMALL CHURCHES DAY. The Peterborough Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship Blisworth Baptist Church "The state of the nation" on Saturday May 23rd talk by with Hilary Taylor from Bishop Wallace Benn the London Baptist As- sociation. See poster on Monday 9th March 2015 @ 19.30 @ Moulton Church Centre website: https://drive.google.com/file/ d/0B8pwzqkKmWasNm5QTE For More details contact Andrew Presland 01933 316927 Q2RXpSN2c/view? or [email protected] usp=sharing Saturday 14 th March, Bishop’s Bible Day at Northampton High School – details athttp://www.peterborough- diocese.org.uk/news-and-events/events/details/1201 Central Baptist Assembly . This will be at Whaddon “The Church Urban Fund has recently published the results of a survey Way, Milton Keynes, on that it carried out with the Church of England last Autumn, which received re- th sponses from over 1,800 Anglican clergy. Its main findings are available at 20 June 2015. The http://www.cuf.org.uk/research/church-action-0″ – both as an executive summary Speaker will be Rev. and a 22-page report. Key points: Lynn Green, BU General - 59% agreed strongly that tackling poverty is a vital activity for a healthy Secretary . church , up from 44% from a similar survey in 2011. - Loneliness and social isolation were identified are the most widespread so- cial problems, being a significant local problem according to 64% of responders, The Baptist Assembly is coming to Peterborough up from 58% in 2011 – and the only issued cited as a problem in most wealthier The Saturday, running from 11.00am – 6.30pm, is open to every- areas as well as in deprived communities. Nearly 46% of churches are running one of all ages and with a ticket price of just £29.95 for Adults, organised activities to tackle social cohesion, such as youth groups or lunch £10.00 for young people and under 11’s free, we hope to see the clubs. centre full of Baptists worshipping and celebrating together. In terms of existing activities : - 76% of responding churches are involved in schools work; To find out more and to book your place, please go - 66% support or run a food bank to www.baptistassembly.org.uk - 60% run a parent and toddler group; - 53% run a lunch club or drop in, CROSS/NON-DENOMINATIONAL but only - 5% are rehabilitating ex-offenders; and WANTED for Dirty hands website (www.dirtyhands.co.uk) “Good News” - 4% are running a jobs club. stories of community projects that are going well and meeting people’s As far as unmet needs are concerned: needs. - 24% of churches had identified helping people who have unhealthy lifestyles; Please get in touch with Andrew Presland with several related needs associated with employment/poverty/debt being iden- tified by about 20% (21% low income; 19% benefit dependency; 18% debt; 18% [email protected] low education/skills; and 18% unemployment. 9 10

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ST. JAMES, DALLINGTON, KINGS HEATH AND NEARBY GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION OF WITNESS 3 RD APRIL 2015 Please come and walk with Jesus in the last hours of His Passion. 10:30am Assemble at St. James Church Opening Prayers 10:40am Iceland Car Park THE ARREST OF JESUS 11am Grn Triangle Spencer Brdg Rd opp Gospel Hall PETER DENIES JESUS 11:25am Green the end of Warren Road JESUS IS SENTENCED TO DEATH 11:40am Brook Lane THE DEATH OF JESUS 12noon Dallington Green JESUS IS BURIED There will be singing, readings and prayers at each station A soup light lunch is being served in the Old School Rooms – All are Welcome For further details of the route contact Sister Christine Goodger 01604 458875 Email: [email protected] 11 12

Saturday 14th March 2015 ~ Northampton Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge ~ Our vision Andrew Marsh of Christian Concern is speaking at Recovery, restoration and freedom for women and children a Men's Breakfast at St Giles Church Centre in surviving domestic abuse Northampton. 8am – 9.45am Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge has historically received Donation for breakfast £2.50 and there will also be funding from a variety of sources that support our work with victims of domestic abuse, including children. Individual do- an offering for Christian Concern. nors and local churches have always been generous with their financial and other gifts of Booking is essential and may be done by clothing, bedding, household items etc. and the County Council has bought our services emailing: [email protected] St. Giles Church Centre, for women and children. However, the Government strategy to bring Britain out of re- St Giles Terrace Northampton, NN1 2BN cession has resulted in huge cuts to services for vulnerable people. This has meant that our funding from local government sources has decreased drastically – and the knock on effect has been to increase the demands on grant making trusts, which in turn has re- Christians in Politics: Saints or Sinners? duced the amount that we receive. This has led us to reflect on where our funding St Giles Church, St Giles Terrace, Northampton NN1 2BN comes from and how funding can affect the services we deliver and in turn this has helped us to make the decision that we need to become self-financing so that we are 7pm on Sunday 19 April 2015 independent and our services are sustainable. And so we are launching our Friends of Three weeks before the General Election, Christian musician and ac- NVCFR Association. tivist Andy Flannagan will be speaking at the evening service at St The main objectives of the Friends Association are to: Giles why Christians need to get more involved in the political process. · Raise funds through regular donations, charitable events and activities A regular performer at Christian festivals around the country, Andy is also direc- · Raise awareness of domestic abuse, its effects in our communities and the work of tor of Christians on the Left and one of three directors of Christians in Politics, an NVCFR all-party, non-denominational platform for Christians involved in politics and · Increase community engagement with NVCFR, where it is safe to do so. public life. Part of the Bible Society, the Christians in Politics vision is to see Christians responding to God's call to positive engagement in party politics and Six reasons to invest in our work government. Andy’s most recent album, The Collection, made up from live re- cordings at recent Christian festivals, is available on iTunes. 1. Participate - in transforming critical issues for the future For more details www.stgilesnorthampton.org.uk or phone 01604 628623. 2. Work - with women to address the real issues in their lives. Help us to build resil- visit http://www.christiansinpolitics.org.uk visit http://www.andyflan.com/ ience, empowering women as key change makers 3. Strategy - God has given us a vision and a mission, a plan and a purpose. He says we are powerfully positioned to activate what must be done to end domestic abuse in the lives of women and children 4. Invest - in people, putting you in direct partnership with the most experienced and committed leaders for the end of domestic abuse in your community 5. Change communities - Becoming more aware of the effects of domestic violence and abuse helps to understand more about the big issues such as homelessness, mental illness, poverty and how these affect future generations NVCFR depends on the money of individual investors like you

If you would like to become a Friend of NVCFR, please make a regular donation at www.goldengiving.com/wall/nvcfr or telephone 01604 230588 and ask for a standing order form. 13 14

INDIVIDUAL CHURCH EVENTS AND ORGANISATIONS KINGS PARK LEADERS’ LUNCH 8TH MAY 2015 SPEAKER J.JOHN The lunches which have been held previously at Kings Park Conference Centre, Moulton Park, Northampton, for leaders of Churches and Chris- tian Organisations in and around Northampton will be recommencing with a visit by J. John. The aim of these lunches is to offer an opportunity for inspiration and networking. Invitations with full details will be sent out shortly. If you think that you may not be on the mailing list for these and would like to be included, register your interest by emailing [email protected]

There is a further lunch being planned with Gavin Calver who has recently been appointed to the position of mission at the Evangelical Alliance.

Singer and Pianist Marilyn Baker in Concert with Author and Speaker Tracy Williamson 7.00pm Saturday 18 th April 2015 Rushden Salvation Army, Church Street , Rushden. Admission £5. Tickets available by phoning Gill The Life of Christ The greatest story of all time, movingly recreated by a cast of Valentine 01933 353528 over 200 – authentic detail, outstanding quality sound and music – the Life of Christ is an experience not to be missed. It is both educational and entertaining, amusing Marilyn and Tracy will also be participating in the Sunday and serious. Enjoy the beauty of the Wintershall Estate while you experience the morning service at 10.00am on 19 th April biblical presentation of the life of Jesus. Running from 10am to 4pm, this is a promenade performance in three acts with a brief interval, takes you back in time to Prayer meetings for Mission Northampton Palestine of Jesus’ day. Experience the emotions and events of the Biblical charac- ters and the lasting story. Everyone should be familiar with it of whatever religion. All Nations Fellowship, Abington Square, Northampton, NN1 4AH It is perfect for schools and groups with a free coach park nearby as well as a free Every Tuesday morning 6.00am -7.00am. For Church and car park for individuals and minibuses. Recommended by the Bible Society Ministry leaders. Visit for more details. http://www.wintershall-estate.com/about-us/ Or Dore Suite, Jesus Centre, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE call 01793 418299 to book June 23-28th 2015 Children £8.50 Adults £17.50 Fridays 20 th March, 24 th April, 15 th May at 7.30pm. Open to all. Are you involved in schools work? SACRE have requested For further details about any aspect of the mission contact: Churches Together to give names of organisations who they can call on to take RE lessons and be involved in Religious Education in [email protected] schools. If you do this and I have not already contacted you, please email Joe Story [email protected] 16 15

FOR THE HOPE CENTRE - An Evening with the Steelbacks - FRIDAY 24 th April 2015 Following the announcement back in December that we have been made the Northamptonshire Cricket Club’s Charity of the year for 2015, we are delighted to tell you that we will be jointly hosting ‘An Evening with the Steelbacks’ on Friday 24 th April in the newly re- furbished Old Speckled Hen Lounge, at the County Ground. The evening will start off with a drinks reception, followed by a three course meal, and finishing off the evening dancing the night away to the sounds of the fabulous local band The Angels’ Share. We will be joined on the night by a number of players and Head Coach David Rip- ley , and we hope to announce a special guest speaker soon! Tickets for this unique event are priced at £49pp with all profits from the evening coming directly to support the work of the Hope Centre. We will also have a raffle and silent auction on the night, with some great items already lined up, ranging from sporting memorabilia; golf days; a day out at Silverstone watching the classic cars as well as hotel breaks – hopefully something for everyone. For more information about this fantastic event, please have a look at our website, tickets are on sale now at: www.northampton-hope-centre- cricketers-dinner-tickets.eventbrite.co.uk or directly from Sue, at the Centre. Discounts are available if you get together with a few friends; full ta- bles of 10 are being sold for £440, that’s just £44 a person. We would like to invite you as a supporter of the Hope Centre to join us for this curtain raising event to the 2015 season. You will have the unique opportunity to meet the players and be thoroughly entertained from start to finish, all whilst generating much needed funds for the Hope Centre. PHILIP J BRICHER ORGAN RECITALS - PROVISIONAL DATES

Lunchtime recital, St Margaret of Antioch, Crick, Wed 4 th or 11 th Mar "Mother's Day" Craft Fair, Fri 6 th March, the Picturedrome Pub, Northampton. Kingsley Park Methodist church Spring Fair, Sat 9 th May Recital @ Moulton Parish Church with Village Festival, Sat 16 th May

For confirmation of dates email: [email protected] 17 18 Robby and his wife, Angie, married in 1992, then went on to pastor the BEIT YESHUA MESSIANIC FELLOWSHIP is delighted to host a Vineyard Church of Aurora, IL from 1996-2013. They feel God called residential weekend conference with Delight in Zion Ministries and them to plant in a poor urban community, and continually use “power Hebron 5-7 June 2015 at King’s Park Conference Centre evangelism” to gather for the church. They estimate that over 50% of cur- The conference will start with dinner on Friday 5th June and end rent attendees have come to Christ at the Vineyard Aurora, and that al- after lunch on Sunday 7th June. most 3/4 of those have come through “power” encounters. Full weekend £180PP if booked before 1ST April 2015. Based on Since 2013 Robby has been speaking and writing full time and is cur- two people sharing a twin room. Single occupancy £200.* Prices rently based out of the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois. Having been are fully inclusive of all meals and accommodation. All rooms are in over 30 countries around the world, God has used him to help build en-suite and have tea and coffee making facilities. Price rises to the church internationally as well. He has ministered in many Muslim £195pp (£215 for single occupancy*) if booked after 1st April 2015 countries and in 2 of the top 10 most dangerous countries according to Day only visitors: Day prices are fully inclusive of meals, but Voice of the Martyrs magazine. Robby believes God has called him to “help equip and release the exclude accommodation. Friday £30Ppp Saturday £60Ppp church in the ministry of the Holy Spirit”. Sunday £40pp .To book please contact Debbie Rodgers This weekend will be a blend of worship, equipping and ministry. e: [email protected] t: 07753 527738 Booking for tickets are here: Colin Mitchell who serves within the ministry and leadership team http://www.centralvineyard.co.uk/doing-the-stuff.html of Kehilat HaCarmel on Mount Carmel in northern Israel will be ministering and there is a possibility that he may be available to NATIONAL/LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND VOLUNTARY SECTOR speak at a venue in Northampton on the Sunday evening. If any church is interested in being involved in hosting or joining in for this New telephone numbers for Central and please contact Joe Story story.joe @gmail .com East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice Bureau their contact arrangements are as follows:

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - SAT 2ND MAY BREAKFAST EVENT AT For clients wishing to contact the Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice ST GILES WITH EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN MISSION Bureau by phone our details are as follows: For general advice - contact our "countywide" telephone service: 03444 889 629 Come and hear from a Spanish, Croatian and British Christian leader regarding how the church is growing despite the crisis af- For consumer issues - concerning goods and services contact the national Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 040506 fecting their societies. Full details in next logos For our specialist local services, including housing advice, services for students and services for clients from South Northamptonshire contact us on 0300 323 0074 Doing the Stuff - Northampton Friday 6th - Saturday 7th March 2015 Please note that should you need to make a referral to us, or should your clients or service users wish to "self refer" our new, secure online referral system may be help- Hosted by Central Vineyard, Northampton ful and can be accessed at http://connect2citizensadvice.org.uk/ We are hugely excited to welcome Robby Dawkins back to Northampton in March 2015. Robby is one of the most sought after Vineyard speakers If you would like to discuss Citizens Advice Bureau services, our training programme of our time, known for speaking at summer conferences like Soul Survi- for professionals (delivered through our Community Interest Company CENCAB cic) vor and New Wine as well featuring in two of Darren Wilson's films; Fa- or other partnership opportunities (including the use of our Northampton Town Cen- tre Training and Internet Suites) contact Martin Lord ther of Lights and Furious Love. [email protected] 19 20

Special Briefing about Loan Sharks Do you: Have a heart for your community? Want to find http://cencab.us3.list-manage.com/track/click? homes for the poor and margin- u=0eee66609df49b47768b9b03d&id=ca19c216d9&e=6082e948bf alised of our society? Have a passion for the vulnerable needing support? In partnership with the England Illegal Money Lending team, and through our Kingdom Bank , the 60-year-old vision of a Pentecostal pastor, has recently status as a Consumer Empowerment Partnership (CEP) Citizens Advice Bu- launched a mortgage service to support your ministry. Across the country there are reau, please see above a link to a briefing document pertaining to the preva- many Churches and Charities working to bring about significant change to the poor lence of loan sharks. By loan sharks we mean someone who lends money with- and marginalised of our society. Often these projects start on a small scale, per- out obtaining a license from the Financial Credit Authority. Unlicensed money haps with a single house made available to the project. So often the scheme can be lenders are illegal. Moreover, because they are not able to use the courts as a multiplied by access to further properties but sourcing the funding to make this legitimate way of enforcing debts, evidence suggests they often deploy menace happen can be a real challenge. Some mortgage companies have restrictive criteria and intimidation. They also charge extremely high, and arbitrary interest rates. for tenants, which makes sourcing a mortgage to acquire property impossible. If you work with people who may be vulnerable to these criminals you should be The mortgage service from Kingdom Bank is focussed on properties that will be used to bring about a positive change to people’s lives. The borrower can be a on the look–out. People may have borrowed money from an illegal lender unwit- Church, a Charity, an individual or even a Company. The Bank will lend up to 80% of tingly or maybe too frightened to stop payments for fear of repercussions. the property value with repayments over periods up to 30 years. The rental income The attached shows how to spot the signs and what you should do. needs to cover the repayment with at least a 10% margin and the borrower needs to More information about Consumer Partnerships is available here meet the Bank’s normal credit status requirements. http://cencab.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click? Chris Sheldon, CEO, explains: “Our Mission Statement includes the phrase u=0eee66609df49b47768b9b03d&id=cd600e793f&e=6082e948bf ‘changing lives for good’ and this mortgage scheme really does this. We have £5m to lend on this type of project in 2015 and are very keen to find borrowers.” For further information: call or email Kirsty on 0115 921 7250 , [email protected] or If you’re concerned about someone sleeping rough, please tell see www.kingdombank.co.uk us. visit http://streetlink.org.uk/support-advice The details you provide will be sent to the local authority, so they can help connect the person to local services and support. You will receive http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ details of the action the local authority normally takes when they are Action Fraud told someone is sleeping rough. We’ll also contact the council within ten Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre working days to find out what has happened as a result of your alert - for fraud and internet crime where you must report and provide you with an update, if requested. fraud if your church has been scammed, de- Getting help for someone at risk of homelessness frauded or experienced cyber-crime. They have a website where there is extensive guidance and advice for individuals and or- If someone is at risk of becoming homeless, there are number of ganisations. courses of action. For advice on preventing homelessness you can contact: Local authority housing team Citizens Advice Bureau advise Consumers are still missing Your local authority should be able to provide advice and assistance if out on savings on their energy bills you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. To find your local authority housing team, use the GOV.UK website Google ‘find my local Consumers in Northamptonshire are still missing out on savings on authority’. You can search Homeless UK for information on over 9,000 their Energy Bills. That's one of the findings of recently released services - hostels, day centres and other advice and support services for report by the Competition and Markets Authority(CMA) . homeless people and those at risk of homelessness. For details of how CAB can help email them Shelter can provide advice and guidance on issues relating to housing at [email protected] or telephone 01604 235080 and homelessness: 0808 800 4444 , 8am-8pm Monday-Friday, 8am- 5pm Saturday-Sunday. 21 22

SIMPOL Mental health access pack for churches Did you know that in the run-up to the general election on May 7th, you This mental health access pack has recently been developed. Are you are aware can have TWO votes, and not just one? Your SECOND vote is the one you have on May 7th itself. That's fine as of it? If you would like to utilise it in your church here is the link far as it goes, but it won't do much to solve climate change, global pov- http://www.mindandsoul.info/Groups/252025/Mind_and_Soul/Resources/ erty, corporate tax avoidance, or other urgent global problems. But by Access_Pack/Access_Pack.aspx signing the Simpol Petition BEFORE May 7th, you get to have a FIRST vote too! (go to http://www.simpol.org/index.php?id=432 ) Free Sound Training Day Details - training event hosted by Rock-Tech , Your signature means we'll immediately inform all the candidates stand- When: ing in your constituency that on May 7th you'll be giving preference to 14th March 2015, 10:00am - 4:30pm those that support Simpol, to the probable exclusion of those who don't. Where: If candidates want your vote, they'll know that they need to confirm their Solu Church, 4 Mason Road, Norwich, NR6 6RF support for Simpol before the election! But that's not all because, with all parties chasing every last vote, once one candidate signs up, the others Who: have little choice but to follow! That way, you drive ALL politicians to sup- Pastors, Sound Engineers, Worship Leaders and anyone who is involved in sound pro- port global justice AND you get your vote on May 7th too. duction at church, or who is interested in it. Sound like a good deal? Please sign the Simpol Petition now at http:// How: To claim your free ticket(s) please email or call our office on 01904 481700 . Alterna- www.simpol.org/index.php?id=432 It's YOUR vote for global solutions! tively please see a link to our website below, where you can find more informa- tion http://www.rock-tech.co.uk/ TRAINING AND RESOURCES

Church statements re attacks in Paris Statements from na- ADVICE FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF tional church leaders and churches in England regarding the recent attacks CHRISTIAN ACCOUNTANTS & TREASURERS: in Paris were collated and posted on the CTE website: http:// New Videos on the site. The Trustees are very pleased to share www.cte.org.uk/Articles/426500/Home/News/Latest_news_articles/ with you a new innovation for ACAT. We realise that not everybody Statements_re_attacks . aspx is able to attend our training courses so we have started putting some of the material online for you. There are at present six videos Resources for Mothering Sunday on the website at http://acat.uk.com/membership/onlinetraining.php covering budgeting, preparing an annual report and independent Mothering Sunday is on 15 March. Free resources for use in schools or churches are now available from Children’s Society, with ideas for your examinations. We welcome your feedback, on these videos so all age service, crafts, sermons and prayers. Materials based on John please use our contact form http://acat.uk.com/membership/ 19.25-27 give us ways to think about how we might all ‘parent’ those advice.php to let us know what you think of these videos. children and young people for whom family life is difficult, poverty has a Advice Line. We would also like to remind you of our Advice Line real impact or where abuse or neglect affect every aspect of their exis- – if you are struggling with a query relating to your role as a Treas- tence. http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-you-can-do/your- urer, then you can get help from our advice line by telephoning church/pray-worship-reflect/worship/mothering-sunday 0845 564 2280 or by filling in the form on our site http:// acat.uk.com/membership/advice.php . 23 24

The “Discovering Jesus through Asian eyes ” leaders train- ing event will provide useful facts and information on Asian beliefs and attitudes to the Christian faith, and how to invite people to the “ Discovering Jesus through Asian eyes ” course, which we hope your Church will be inspired to run. th FAITH IN POLITICS - THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF FACTS FROM A Saturday, 30 May 2015 – 9:30am to 1:00pm RECENT SURVEY. TO VIEW THE REPORT ONLINE VISIT: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Kinc. Lunch)ettering Road, http//www.eauk.org/church/resources/snapshot/faith-in-politics.cfm Cost £10 (inc. Lunch) The leaders training event is run by South Asian Concern . The event pro- vides a good overview of the course, gives practical advice on how to use the course effectively, and it gives useful information on building relationships with Asian communities. Attendees will hear from a course from a Church leader who piloted the course and saw an individual come to faith and baptised through it. To book visit: https://djtaetrainingnorthampton2015.eventbrite.co.uk for more details. www.discovering-jesus.com Phil Brown, Twitter: @MPBC_OpenDoor Website: www.mountpleasantchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountpleasantchurch

Reflection Sheets for Lent The Children’s Society has pro- duced a set of weekly reflection sheets to help adults reflect on some of the issues arising in the Lenten lectionary gospel pas- sages. These are designed to be easily photocopiable and could be printed onto the back of notice sheets to distribute to con- gregations to help their own re- flections. With suggestions for prayer, reflection and action, these easy-to-read pages offer people of all ages simple ways to deepen their Lenten preparation. http:// www.childrenssociety.org.uk/ what-you-can-do/your-church/ pray-worship-reflect/worship/lent 25 26 FUNDING JOBS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES MK Community Enterprise CIC – supporting social enterprise and business Vacancy for Pre-School Assistant

There are a number of funding workshops coming up shortly. With level 3 qualification (or equivalent), Part Time 4 days per week – 30 hours per week (Occasional 5 days working to cover staff absences’ Details can be found at: http://opportunitieseufundingnep.eventbrite.comhttp:// buildingbetteropportunitieskettering.eventbrite.com may be required). School term time only. http://buildingbetteropps-cherwell.eventbrite.com Salary dependant on experience For Further information and / or an application form INTER-FAITH please e-mail: [email protected]

Volunteering Opportunities at Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge

Do you have some time to spare each week? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you have skills and talents you could share with others? We are looking for volunteers to support our work with women and children in the following areas; Befrienders – We need people who are able to offer encouragement and support to enable service users regain self-confidence, build social networks and access support services. Evening / Weekend social activities – Would you like to support our staff in providing social activities for our service users and their children. E.g. helping to cook a meal, helping with a craft activity or assisting with trans- port to an event. Fundraising – Would you like to be part of a team of people who organise events (however big or small) to raise funds for NVCFR? Do you have fun, creative ideas for fundraising – we would love to hear from you. Vintage Shop – Do you have an interest in vintage, upcycling, antiques or restoration. We need volunteers to help sort, price and display goods at our vintage outlet. We are also looking for someone who would be able to re- search items on-line and sell them via EBay and other web based sites. 27 28

C2C Operations Manager hours a week. Food and drink procurement and preparation C2C require an experienced manager to join the organisation to supervise and sup- Customer service Supervision and scheduling of volunteers port staff across all projects ensuring that key aims and objectives are achieved. Volunteer training Health and Safety Food safety standards and associated record keeping The right person will have a proven record in successful management of teams and Set-up and take down of tables etc for each day of services as well as experience of working with service users directly. Upholding the standards and ethos set for the Café i.e. a non-profit making enterprise dedi- cated to offering local residents and others a first class café experience whilst maintaining – 37.5hours / week full time, with Occasional evening and weekend work required Fairtrade principles and seeking to employ and train local youngsters. To aid in offering Fixed Term contract April 2015 – March 2018. SALARY £25 000 / annum additional services to the community as and when it is feasible e.g. book exchange scheme, DUTY BASE 1 Overstone Road, Northampton, NN1 3JL , Occasional working in information drop in, and internet access on computers etc. the community, police custody suites, prisons and across Northamptonshire Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential. The wage will TRAVEL Essential car user. Travel expenses will be paid in accordance with be £8/hr with the normal sick and holiday pay arrangements. agreed contract of employment If you are interested, please email your C.V. to: [email protected] SUPERVISION Responsible to the CEO for all tasks allocated. or post to: St David’s Community Café, St David’s Church, Eastern Avenue South, , Northampton NN2 7QB. Closing date 4 th March 2015 GENUINE occupational requirement Due to the sensitivity of this post and the environment this post requires a female worker. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 this position is required to be a practising / professed Christian in order to promote and sustain the Christian ethos of the organisation.

Please submit your CV, which should cover education, work and any gaps to [email protected] or post to Suzy Van Rooyen at C2C Social Action, 4-8 Duke Street, Northampton, NN1 3BA. In your accompanying letter, please ensure that you address the key criteria of the role and how your skills and experiences would full fill these. Additionally, please provide details of 2 referees. References will not be requested until after the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a DBS check. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Suzy as above or telephone 07707 270 889 The closing date for receipt of CVs is 13 th March 2015.

St David’s Community Café Eastern Avenue Northampton Vacancy for a cook/manager In April 2015, a new café will be opened at St David’s Church Rooms. This is as a result of an initiative led by St David’s Church and the St David’s Community Association. It will be a non-profit making venture aimed at providing good value refreshments at affordable prices and in a safe and friendly environment.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated manager/head cook to deliver our LOGOS adverts are accepted at the discretion of the editor based on guidelines consistent with the ethos of CTN. Advertisers are not vision for a facility that serves all the local community. checked by LOGOS and it is the responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy themselves that the products/services offered are genuine Advertise here from£3-50 per issue For details contact [email protected] Job Description: The day-to-day management and operation of the St David’s Community Café located in the Church Rooms, Eastern Avenue South, which will be open on Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am -2pm and Saturdays 9am to 1.30pm. This role requires between 18-20 LOGOS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISMENTS