A Gentle Reminder: Please send info about any Easter Services and Events to the Circuit Office.

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1 A Gentle Reminder: Please send info about any Easter Services and Events to the Circuit Office. This information is needed for the next plan as well as these newsletters, but we also send these out to surrounding areas around our circuit. I would much prefer to receive the information twice than not at all, so please pass on any info to me! We are always looking for members to join our Circuit Leadership Team, if you would like more information, please speak with Rev d Mike or any of the members of our Circuit Leadership Team.

2 Mon 21 st Jan at 2.30pm Circuit Churches in Action (Circuit Mission Group) Is YOUR Church being represented at these meetings? If not? Why not? If you would like more information, please speak with Rev d Mike or just turn up! at Hilton Methodist Church Tues 22 nd Jan at 7.00pm 9.00pm New People New Places at Langans Tea Rooms, Burton, DE14 1DP Are you feeling that God is calling you to something new? Perhaps reaching new people, in new places, to start new churches? If so this opportunity offers the chance to gather with others to informally talk about the possibility of starting new churches. More info from: Rev d Chris Briggs chris@briggsworld.co.uk for more info & to confirm your free place Wed 23 rd Jan at 10.00am Circuit Leadership Meeting 18 th 25 th Jan at 10.15am Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Wed 23 rd Jan at 10.15am Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Rev d Mike at St Mark s Church, Winshill Wed 23 rd Jan at 2.30pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw (Part 1) Wed 23 rd Jan at 7.30pm Talking of God Together A Listening God Led by Teresa Hawkins, Circuit Lay Development Worker. Everybody Welcome, for more information contact Teresa on or or teresa.trentanddove.circuit@gmail.com at Uttoxeter Methodist Church Sat 26 th Jan at 8.30am 10.30am New People New Places at Carriages Café, Newark Castle Station, NG24 1BL Are you feeling that God is calling you to something new? Perhaps reaching new people, in new places, to start new churches? If so this opportunity offers the chance to gather with others to informally talk about the possibility of starting new churches. Breakfast will be available, please contact: Rev d Chris Briggs chris@briggsworld.co.uk for more info & to confirm your free place. Tues 29 th Jan at 7.00pm 9.30pm Safeguarding Creating Safer Space Foundation Module Training at Short Street Methodist Church Thurs 31 st Jan at 7.00pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw (Part 1) Thurs 31 st Jan at 7.00pm Julian Meeting Led by Susan Laws at Stanton Methodist Church

3 17 th 27 th October South India 2019 ONE Programme: Encounter & Encounter Together are partnering on this trip to offer young adults the opportunity to travel to south India & find out about God s mission across the region. For more information see: or contact g.dixon-gough@cliffcollege.ac.uk Closing Date: 31 st January 2019 Sat 2 nd Feb at 10am 12noon Coffee Morning with Tradecraft & Tools for Self-Reliance Sat 2 nd Feb at 10:30am 4pm Bible Month Training Day Reserve your places, at Please bring your Bibles. Lunch is provided! at Southwell Methodist, Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH Wed 6 th Feb at 2.30pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw (Part 2) Sat 9 th Feb at 12noon - 2pm Soup and Crusty Lunches Soup, bread & dessert 4.00 Everybody Welcome Sun 10 th Feb at 3.30pm-7.00pm District Youth Event #BeCourageous... Pt 2 Our District Youth Events are free, and are aimed at 8-23 year olds and their leaders, and act as a space for gathering together, getting to know other young Methodists from the District, and learning and worshiping together. The outline for our next event is as follows: 3.30pm 5.00pm: Activities, Sports (in and outdoors) and Crafts 5.00pm pm: Food; pm: Quiz; 6.00pm 7.00pm: Worship at Nuthall Methodist Church (NG16 1DP) Wed 13 th Feb at 7.30pm Talking of God Together A Speaking God Led by Teresa Hawkins, Circuit Lay Development Worker. Everybody Welcome, for more information contact Teresa on or or teresa.trentanddove.circuit@gmail.com at Uttoxeter Methodist Church Thurs 14 th Feb at 7.00pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw (Part 2) Sat 16 th Feb at 10am 12noon Bi-Monthly Coffee Mornings Sat 16 th Feb to 12.00noon Coffee Morning All Proceeds for Su Cumpstone's London Marathon Run 2019 for Action for Children. Everyone Welcome so please support this worthy cause. at Hilton Methodist Church Mon 25 th Mar Thurs 28 th Mar (10.30am 3.45pm every day with tea & coffee 10am) Nottingham & Derby District Methodist Women in Britain Days of Fellowship Cost per person (this includes 3.50 non-refundable deposit which must be sent to: Mrs Gill Stamp, 65 Glasshouse Hill, Codnor, Derbyshire, DE5 9QS) by 20 th Feb 2019, balance to be paid by 15 th March at the latest!

4 Wed 27 th Feb at 7.30pm Talking of God Together A Speaking God Led by Teresa Hawkins, Circuit Lay Development Worker. Everybody Welcome, for more information contact Teresa on or or teresa.trentanddove.circuit@gmail.com at Uttoxeter Methodist Church Thurs 28 th Feb at 2.30pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw Thurs 28 th Feb at 7.00pm Julian Meeting Led by Susan Laws at Woodmill Methodist Church Fri 1 st Mar World Day of Prayer Come Everything is Ready! Fri 1 st Mar at 2.00pm World Day of Prayer Service All are Welcome to this Ecumenical Service Fri 1 st Mar at 7.30pm World Day of Prayer Service All are Welcome to this special Service Sat 2 nd Mar at 10am 12noon Coffee Morning with Tradecraft & Tools for Self-Reliance Sat 9 th Mar at 12noon - 2pm Soup and Crusty Lunches Soup, bread & dessert 4.00 Everybody Welcome Wed 13 th Mar at 7.30pm Talking of God Together Bonus Session! Led by Teresa Hawkins, Circuit Lay Development Worker. Everybody Welcome, for more information contact Teresa on or or teresa.trentanddove.circuit@gmail.com at Uttoxeter Methodist Church Thurs 14 th Mar at 12.30pm Hunger Lunch for Christian Aid Thurs 14 th Mar at 7.00pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw Sat 16 th Mar at 10am - 4pm District Safeguarding Conference 2019's District Safeguarding Conference is titled "Safe to Grow" and will be specifically thinking about safeguarding in relation to our work with, and discipleship of older children and young people. More details to follow. at Littleover Methodist Church (DE23 6EP) Sat 23 rd Mar at 10.00am Craft Fair

5 Mon 25 th Mar Thurs 28 th Mar (10.30am 3.45pm every day with tea & coffee 10am) Nottingham & Derby District Methodist Women in Britain Days of Fellowship Cost per person, this includes 3.50 non-refundable deposit which must be sent to: Mrs Gill Stamp, 65 Glasshouse Hill, Codnor, Derbyshire, DE5 9QS by 20 th Feb 2019, balance to be paid by 15 th March at the latest! Wed 27 th Mar at 2.30pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw Thurs 28 th Mar at 7.00pm Julian Meeting Led by Susan Laws Venue TBC Jesus looks to the cross (Mark) Sat 6 th Apr at 10am 12noon Coffee Morning with Tradecraft & Tools for Self-Reliance Sat 6 th & Sun 7 th Apr 125 years Celebrations More information to follow Sat 6 th Apr at 10.00am 4.00pm Open Day Spring Harvest Unlimited when you Pray! 9 th 13 th Apr Minehead One 13 th 18 th Apr Minehead Two 13 th 17 th Apr Harrogate 15 th 19 th Apr Skegness Fri 19 th Apr at 2.30pm Good Friday Meditation Led by Rev d Helen Harrell Sat 20 th Apr at 10am 12noon Bi-Monthly Coffee Mornings Sat 20 th Apr at 7.30pm Easter Vigil at Woodmill Methodist Church ECG 2019 in Scarborough Solid Ground 23 rd 28 th Apr We live in an age of constant and rapid change, what does this mean for our faith? Wed 24 th Apr at 2.30pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw Join ECG 2019 to discover just what is our Solid Ground.

6 Thurs 25 th April at 7.00pm Julian Meeting Led by Susan Laws Venue TBC Tues 30 th April at 7.30pm Circuit Family Action Team Meeting Chaired by Susan Laws Sun 12 th May Circuit Rally with Rev d Loraine Mellor More information to follow! 13 th May th May Fresh Expressions Rural Conference What do you see? by Kath Atkins The rural church in the UK is at a critical moment. What do you see? is a gathering for church planters, mission pioneers and leaders of fresh expressions of Church, together with mission strategists, facilitated by the national fresh expressions rural hub and George Lings (previously Director of the Church Army Research Centre). Early bird offer available until 28th February 190 per person (ensuite) Standard ticket available from 1st March 200 per person (ensuite) Booking closes on 30th April An invoice will be sent after your booking is made For more info or Kath Atkins on rural@freshexpressions.org.uk at The Hayes Conference Centre, Hayes Lane, Swanwick, DE55 1AU Thurs 16 th May at 7.30pm Local Preachers and Worship Leaders Meeting at Stanton Methodist Church Thurs 16 th May at 7.00pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw Sat 18 th May at 9.30am 12noon Plant Sale with Refreshments, Raffle, TFSR Plant Sale plus refreshments, raffle, Tools for Self-Reliance All monies raised for Womankind and Alzheimer s Society Sat 18 th May at 10am 12noon Coffee Morning at Stanton Methodist Church

7 Sun 19 th May Well Dressing at Etwall Methodist Church Wed 29 th May at 2.30pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw Thurs 30 th May at 7.00pm Julian Meeting Led by Susan Laws Venue TBC

8 Thurs 13 th June at 7.00pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw Sat 15 th June at 10am 12noon Bi-Monthly Coffee Mornings 16 th 28 th June Ibiza 2019 ONE Programme: Encounter is partnering with 24/7 Ibiza, part of 24/7 prayer, to send a short term team to learn about and take part in prayer and mission together, whilst enjoying the beauty of the island including world famous clubs. For more information see: or contact g.dixon-gough@cliffcollege.ac.uk Closing Date: 31 st January 2019 Wed 26 th June at 2.30pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw Mon 2 nd Thurs 5 th July Conference 2018 Hands on Ministry Bedouin Tent 2 The District will have a tent of hospitality and refreshment just outside the David Ross Sports Village entrance where Conference will take place at the University of Nottingham. The tent will be available to Conference goers and members of the public and (free) hand and foot massage, apple tea and water will be available in addition to a programme of themed conversations about District initiatives and good news. Please do drop in. Further information from Rev Chris Briggs, District Mission Enabler on or chris@briggsworld.co.uk Thurs 18 th July at 7.00pm Winshill Bible Fun Led by Rev d Mike Redshaw Sat 17 th Aug at 10am 12noon Bi-Monthly Coffee Mornings