Rev’d David Butterworth MA

A paper sheet for all as signposts during speaking and for reflection later or to hand onwards to others who were at work or shut-in.

#Unity: today speaking at Morning Prayers Chapel of Unity @CoventryCathedral around #empathy in a time when the King meets the Pope for Prayer in 60th Anniversary #NostraAetate. ‘Unity among people is not sameness; it is a communion of distinct persons who meet authentically’ (E.Stein). From acorns…

We are recruiting members for our Audit & Risk Assurance Committee. We are particularly looking for Methodists who have a background in IT. We are also are looking for someone who has a good understanding of how the church operates. More details below.

Black History Month

October is Black History Month

An opportunity for all Christians in Britain and Ireland to celebrate the ongoing contributions that Black people have made on these shores.

Resources include sermon, reflection, prayer and more.

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Challenging the Rise of the Far Right - The Methodist Church Following last weekend's protests in London, recent disorder outside the accommodation of those seeking asylum and the growing 'Raise the Colours' campaign, the Revd Jonathan Hustler shares this vital...

Revd J Hustler, the Secretary of the Conference, shares this vital blog on how the #Methodist Church can challenge the growing sense of intimidation across communities and the perceived injustices behind it. @MethodistGB @jpit #AllAreWelcome #inclusion
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Unity: colourful new and old ribbons woven together around an old bicycle wheel - dovetailing endings and new beginnings into a creative and inclusive mele… new West Midlands District launched yesterday…@methodist.org.uk

Red and white flags with Methodist church new logo for West Midlands new district launched today.

From whichever way you approach @MethodistGB the #WestMidlands District ‘new church’ you can be sure of a really warm & inclusive welcome. Launched today with prayers, many thanks to forbears et al, ecumenical siblings - while recognising ‘we’re not complete without you’ #newchurch #inclusivechurch

Pics of church staff and friends supporting PRIDE

Great that churches comprising @Methodist_SWC joining @WarksPride again in @LeamingtonSpa. Last year was brilliant inclusive fun with very meaningful conversations, joining people from many backgrounds &all over the place and far away… #LoveIsLove #PRIDE2025 #AllAreWelcome

Gaza Justice Campaign – a joint update from All We Can and the Methodist Church in Britain - The Methodist Church We cannot stay silent in the face of atrocities that continue to be perpetrated in Gaza.

A joint update from All We Can and the Methodist Church in Britain on the Gaza Justice Campaign 🔗⬇️

methodist.org.uk/about/news/gaza-justice-campaign-a-joint-update-from-all-we-can-and-the-methodist-church-in-britain/

Sign post to apply to be considered for role of Trustee…

Could you be a Trustee of national network @InclusiveChurch? We believe in a church which affirms everyone – and we’re seeking committed people who share our vision. As a trustee you’ll use your skills and experience to help guide us through the next chapter
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One of the best programmes we have seen on @bbccymruwales.bsky.social in a long time. Uplifting Easter viewing,Now on IPlayer.

BBC One - Gareth Malone's Messiah Gareth Malone prepares eight rookie singers for a performance of Handel’s Messiah.

@scholarpriest.bsky.social plays a central and pastorally sensitive part in #GarethMalones Passion. Really worthwhile watch in this significant weekend…
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... it is outstanding with connectivity to music, faith, transformative collaboration, inclusion, illness and hope…

Very sorry to hear this Karl. Sincerely. Prayers for you both and those around you.

Striking red white new logo for this merging initiative.

#Methodist Wolverhampton&Shrewsbury and Birmingham Districts @MethodistGB merge comprising 320 churches B’ham Wolv’ton Black Country Worcs Warks Herefordshire Shrops Staffs - diverse race&ethnicity social&economic sexual orientation&gender age&background, theological & political belief. Welcomes all

Table dressed with gold and white with additional purple silk for Maundy Thursday

Order and notes for the foot washing time with images of water and a prayer from Methodist Church.

#FootWashing: looking forward joining @dalestreetMC Leamington Spa Maundy Thursday eve Holy Communion Service. Everyone welcome to join us. Contemplate, reflect on Last Supper &the days ahead. Bread/non-alcoholic wine. Prayers while feet and/or hands washed - taking time… for you & no pressure

Wrangler, IKEA, Amazon: protect your workers! More than 1000 garment workers in Bangladesh were killed in the Rana Plaza disaster, nearly 12 years ago. It wasn't a natural disaster, it was corporate greed. Since then, more than 250 companies have

#Wrangler: 1000+ garment workers in Bangladesh were killed in the Rana Plaza disaster,12 years ago. It wasn't a natural disaster, it was corporate greed. Wrangler is still failing to guarantee basic health and safety rights for the people who make its famous jeans.
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Great to see a #SocialJustice and #ECO savvy @methodist.org.uk church. Promoting @livingwageuk.bsky.social and a butterfly sanctuary with flowers for wider community…

Colourful paper order of service inc bible readings and prayers with photo of exterior of church.

#MotheringSunday: inclusive at AcocksGreen @methodist.org.uk

Simple colourful flowers in a jam jar with ribbons

Inclusive Prayer by Revd Michaela Youngson

Brief history of Mothering Sunday from the days of 10yr olds working full days…

#MotheringSunday coming soon. Sometimes known as #MothersDay and either can be a pastorally very sensitive day trying to ensure an inclusive balance. Gone (mostly) are the days of children picking flowers from hedgerows… this inclusive prayer may help.

Comment from President of Methodist Conference…

Good to see @methodist.org.uk President of Conference comments. @JPIT

"400,000 children are set to be pulled into poverty over the next decade. This cannot be acceptable. As we look around the communities we serve, it is clear that this is not a time for half measures." Child poverty: senior faith leaders issue moral call for government to be 'bold and ambitious'.

Faith leaders unite in moral call against child poverty

Open letter to the co-chairs of the Ministerial Child Poverty Taskforce calling for greater action on child poverty has been signed by Dr Nicola Brady, CTBI, and senior faith leaders.

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YouTube video by The Methodist Church Justice Conversation – Peckwood Forest Space: Week 3 | Soul Food

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YouTube video by The Methodist Church Justice Conversation – Peckwood Forest Space: Week 3 | Soul Food

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A bank of blue bells in a forest glade… beauty and rest

Revd Ruth Wilson offering a rich account of intentional rest spurring social action

A ring of tree stumps with a simple cross and log fire enables reflection and action…

A forest glade with climbing frames and space to sit or ponder…

#SoulFood: Justice Conversation – around 19 acres of Peckwood Forest Space @Bhammeth @MethodistGB near Redditch. An intentional counter-cultural resting space which can provoke thoughts of injustice and actions to bring about a better world…youtu.be/E5Rxbpeb2vM?si… via @YouTube

Paper order of service with images of desert and bread. Each person given a copy aiding inclusion…

#Bread: good to reflect on bread in #Lent. Remembering ‘Journey Bread’ from days in Belize and Jamaica. Made fresh ones to distribute to everyone at Great Barr @methodist.org.uk Birmingham on Sunday morning to help engagement, inclusion and contextualise reading. Also for ‘shut-in’ family members.

Lloyds Bank advert banned over ‘misleading’ low carbon claims The ASA found the ad left out material information about the bank’s financing of greenhouse gas emissions and was ‘likely to mislead’ consumers.

Lloyds Bank misled consumers by advertising its steps to reduce its carbon footprint while neglecting to mention its 'significant' financing of fossil fuel companies, a watchdog has ruled. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/lloy...

Order of service sheet with readings prepared for everyone attending and some spare ones for those at home ‘shut-in’.

#HolyCommunion: looking forward with great expectation joining Northgate @methodist.org.uk Warwick today. Sharing bread baked in their weekly Bread Kitchen. All welcome at the Table. Privileged to listen to personal testimony. Service sheets with readings & some extra for those shut-in’ or working.

Thanks for the contribution by @afarr.bsky.social

Interfaith collaboration with pax Christi, Muslim Chaplain and Methodists

#SolidarityWithPalestinePeople Fair-trade gifts in #Palestine Bethlehem. Joined Chaplaincy team Coventry university with @methodist.org.uk ministers and @paxchristi1961.bsky.social reps. Sharing UN International Day’24 - practitioner reconciliation experiences over many yrs Israel Palestine Gaza.

Many happy memories of Ponders End MC especially when wonderful Rev’d Inez Reid was with us.

#Luton facing bad news but interesting to hear story of the days of 25,000 employees at #Vauxhall with 1,000 ShopStewards. Heady days on a factory floor thru eyes of #Chaplains in the #workplace. #Faith @wearelutontown.bsky.social @bbcradio4.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #interfaith