Click the title above to go to the Fairtrade website and read the strategy for the period 2026-2028. Is it really enough to dismiss Fairtrade goods as "too expensive"? The consequences are far reaching.
We are hoping to expand our solar array to generate more power for the grid and ourselves. A full assessment is under way, and possible suppliers being consulted. Once formulated we will search out grants and the proposal will be discussed at Church Council
The makers of our church furniture, Griffin & Sinclair, have sent a News & Events sheet you might be interested in. Please click here to read what they are up to.
Green Faith Group (GFG)
The next meeting will be on Friday 24 April 2026 at 2 pm. For details go to the GFG tab under Eco Church above. We continue our in depth study of "Come, have Breakfast" by Elizabeth A Johnson, covering Chapters 26 and 27. If you have not got a copy of the book, don't worry! It is an inclusive get together where we discuss many aspects of faith, just using the book as a core element. All are very welcome.
Thank you to the contributors of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch!
Submission made and it is an improvement on last year. More to follow when we get the overall results, but if you are passing through the garden, please consider feeding the birds. All the gear is there - you only need to do it! Thanks.
The re-development of the Schoolroom garden will be the focus of our garden work for 2026. We have been given a grant of £1,000 from the Town Council towards the development of this "Community Garden" for which we are most grateful. The "Repurposing" sale on 31 January 2026 raised in excess of £500 for this cause. Work has started on a permanent home and focus for the share table, and space cleared for raised beds with a mix of produce and flowers, a small and safe water feature, a "wild" area, and a seating area for the quiet enjoyment of a peaceful space. The fruitful trees already in place have been trimmed and will be further shaped. If you are interested in assisting with the project or maintaining any part of our gardens please let us know through the Contact Form. Thank you.
On 28 July 2025 we were visited by A Rocha to assess our Gold Award submission. It was the culmination of much hard work going back 15 years. It is the start of another period of sustained effort to maintain high eco-standards and church and community engagement. Please ask any of the eco-Team any questions you might have, whether about the award or our church ethos.
Congratulations on the Gold Award!
CELEBRATING, SUPPORTING AND INSPIRING TRUSTEES
Follow this link (External website Charity Commission) for lots of information on what it entails to be a Trustee.
This appeared in the Property Matters magazine on 14 November 2025.
The Church Steward's Handbook
The Church Stewards' Handbook is updated annually. Click the image to the left to go to the Methodist website for your own copy.
You may also wish to follow this link to the same site for everything to do with being a church steward.
The Leader - Spring Edition 2026
The latest edition is available for you to read. Either CLICK HERE (download) or go to "Church Publications" above and scroll down. Like all publications on this website the articles are easy to read in full screen as if you had a hard copy in front of you! Follow the simple instructions on the Church Publications page.
Online Shopping
Easyfundraising is our partner for raising funds whilst you shop. With the shift to more online shopping and the tighter restrictions please remember to support us through Easyfundraising. If you have not registered yet click here to go direct to their website and Register to support DMC. Or go to our own page for a full explanation first (see the "Support DMC when you shop") tab to the left. If you nee advice or help get in touch.
Thanks to 30 supporters we have raised over £1300!
The Four aims of Methodists
Methodism's activities, both alone and with ecumenical and secular partners, are based on four aims known as Our Calling:
· To increase awareness of God's presence and to celebrate God's love
· To help people to grow and learn as Christians through mutual support and care
· To be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice
· To make more followers of Jesus Christ.
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