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Men’s Night – Food, Drink & Talk – Friday 2 Oct 7:30pm
Fancy an alternative night out this Friday?
Men’s Night – Food, Drink & Talk – Friday 2 Oct 7:30pm
The speaker is Terry Wilcox: Project Director at In2Out based in Leeds sharing his experiences in helping the rehabilitation of young offenders. Food and drink at 7.30pm – talk and reflection a bit later.
Please contact Nigel Priestley if you would like to attend: nigel.priestley@ntlworld.com
Terry says about himself:
“I came from working class beginnings in Bolton. My early business life was in Software – Taking new products to market, opening new markets, building new companies.
I’ve had a change of identity in the last 5 years – working with young people who’ve made bad decisions and now have criminal convictions. Check out http://www.in2out.org.uk
I’m helping them to re-adjust and resettle as they rebuild their lives ‘on the out’ – challenging, often frustrating and, occasionally, immensely rewarding.
I am motivated by personal Christian faith – I’ve been married (39 years) to Lis, with two grown-up children. I live in Harrogate and keep a dozen sheep.
Hope that’s enough!”
Below is an article about a recent visit:
The work of a local prison chaplaincy project helping the rehabilitation for young offenders has been highlighted with a visit to Wetherby Young Offenders Institution and Wetherby prison by the Bishop of Rochester, the bishop for prisons.
The Rt Revd James Langstaff met staff of In2Out, a community chaplaincy initiative based at Wetherby Young Offenders Institute which is supported by the Archbishop of York’s Youth Trust.
The Bishop is pictured with Terry Wilcox, the In2Out Project Director
Terry said, “In2Out focuses on young people aged 15 – 21 who have offended and are involved in a Criminal Justice process. They may be completing a custodial sentence in, say, a Young Offender Institution; or perhaps contributing to a community based reparation scheme.
“That means we work in the community, rather than just inside the prison. We help ex-offenders who tell us they want to change their lives and we provide a mentor to work with each young person one to one . We work alongside the young person, faith groups, employers and statutory organisations to ensure the transition to a less chaotic life.”
Parish Magazine – Oct 2015 – Read it online now!
Celtic Communion @ St Mary’s, Wilshaw
Pew sheet 27th September
Meltham Crossroads Food Bank – Stocks running low!
Meltham Crossroads Food Bank has been greatly depleted recently.
Please could you make your friends, families and congregations aware of the items needed (see list below).
Donations can be left at the Crossroads Shop or Centre or left in any of our churches.
Tins of Meats
Tins of Fish
Tins of Vegetables
Tins of Potatoes, and Instant potato
Tins of Baked beans
Pasta and pasta sauces
Cereals
Fruit Juices
Biscuits
Tea, coffee and sugar
Toilet rolls
Soap
Toothpaste
Shampoo
Ladies toiletries
Any other tinned foods would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Prayer Vigil – The Meltham Refugee Crisis Appeal
We invite you to gather in compassion and remembrance for all refugees and those seeking sanctuary by participating in our Prayer Vigil.
The “Meltham Refugee Crisis Appeal” has stood as a public face in response to the suffering and distress of those in need across the world.Let us gather together in solidarity and strength to pray for those who are displaced, in danger and seeking sanctuary.
We are holding a dedicated time of prayer focused on the Refugee Crisis in St Bartholomew’s Church, Meltham
Saturday 3rd October 2015 10am –10pm.
We would encourage everyone to unite in prayer, by lighting candles, pausing in silence or actively recording your prayers and thoughts in the prayer journal. Please join together in the way you feel most comfortable.
There is also an opportunity to email your prayer requests to: charlene.smith1979@gmail.com these will be written into the prayer journal and read alongside other prayers at intervals during the vigil.
God’s Blessing Revd Charlene Smith Curate “Christ the King” Meltham
