On Wednesday 8th October, the District held an information evening to hear updates on the progress being made within the North West England District.
The session was recorded and can be viewed here.
The session included:
- An update from each hub, to hear developments on various areas in the new District
- An update from the Cumbria Mission Area
- An update from the Caleb Communities
Our District Chair, Rev Dr James Tebbutt began the evening, reflecting on the progress that the District had made in its first year. He also emphasised that the District was here to enable mission to take place.
Mission and Leadership Hub Update:
- Initial District Mission Policy has now been published
- Mission Planning Day planned – 15th November (further details to be shared).
Ministry and Vocations Hub Update:
- NWED was well represented at 3 Generate!
- Probationers Committee recently met- we have three probationers in the District.
- We continue to host a District Online Worship on the second Sunday of each month.
- We are putting together an Advent Campaign – based on John 1.
Administration and Compliance Update:
- District Grants are open to applications – more information here.
Cumbria Mission Area Update:
Our Cumbria Mission Area Lead, Rev David Newlove, provided an update on the work that has been going on in Cumbria. The Circuits in Cumbria have recently merged to form one large Circuit. Churches in Cumbria work ecumenically across the region and the area has a strong focus on rural chaplaincy.
Caleb Communities Update
Rev Anthony Clowes, from Caleb, provided an overview of the work he has been doing to help support new, New Places for New People, projects in the Manchester area.