NOTICES FROM OTHER CHURCHES
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26th October
Lichfield Christian Schools Work Trust are holding service of Celebration to mark their 25th Anniversary.
The service is at Lichfield Cathedral on Thursday 4th November between 2pm and 3pm.
We would love to see you at this celebration (Covid safety measures will be in place).
LCSWT work with over 1500 young people in schools each year. We provide practical support through one to one mentoring for young people with low self esteem/confidence; employability skills and mock job interviews and interactive Bible stories through the use of puppets.
Your ongoing support and prayers make all the difference to the lives of young people in Lichfield.
Please come and join us at this service of celebration.
We would like to keep an eye on numbers, so, if you would like to come, please drop Flavia McCurdy an email - she is pulling together the celebration.
flavia.engageyouthmentoring@gmail.com
Or just give me a ring.
We look forward to seeing you.
Rick Hill - Chair, Lichfield Christian Schools Work Trust
07729883822
Lichfield Christian Schools Work Trust are holding service of Celebration to mark their 25th Anniversary.
The service is at Lichfield Cathedral on Thursday 4th November between 2pm and 3pm.
We would love to see you at this celebration (Covid safety measures will be in place).
LCSWT work with over 1500 young people in schools each year. We provide practical support through one to one mentoring for young people with low self esteem/confidence; employability skills and mock job interviews and interactive Bible stories through the use of puppets.
Your ongoing support and prayers make all the difference to the lives of young people in Lichfield.
Please come and join us at this service of celebration.
We would like to keep an eye on numbers, so, if you would like to come, please drop Flavia McCurdy an email - she is pulling together the celebration.
flavia.engageyouthmentoring@gmail.com
Or just give me a ring.
We look forward to seeing you.
Rick Hill - Chair, Lichfield Christian Schools Work Trust
07729883822
19th October
Promoting Volunteering OpportunitiesAs our Volunteer Officer, Rick Hill has come up with a number of ways to promote volunteering across Lichfield District. Some will be ongoing and others ‘one offs’.
There are a number of funding opportunities available to groups across the district, so here’s a quick overview:
Claire Ferris – Locality Officer – claire.ferris@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
Rick Hill – Volunteer Officer – rick.hill@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
Promoting Volunteering OpportunitiesAs our Volunteer Officer, Rick Hill has come up with a number of ways to promote volunteering across Lichfield District. Some will be ongoing and others ‘one offs’.
- Weekly Volunteer Surgery – This will take place at The Hub at St Mary’s between about 0930 and 1200 each Wednesday morning. We will start this new initiative by November and use Simply Connect as the means of supporting potential volunteers. Please use your Simply Connect page to update current and new roles. If you haven’t already registered, please do so here
- Volunteer Newsletter – These were originally published during lockdown. The initiative has been revitalised and a monthly newsletter started again in September. There is a strong core of potential volunteers who are keen to be involved. If you have any volunteering roles you want highlighted, do let Rick know. And, please, can you circulate the newsletter to your volunteers. We will try and include some encouraging case studies to promote the ‘joys’ of volunteering!
- Volunteers Fair – Lichfield Cathedral. This is planned for Tuesday 18th January 2022 (a good opportunity to ‘catch’ potential volunteers who have made a New Year’s resolution!). This will be held in the Nave of the Cathedral and be actively promoted. Do let Rick know if you would like a stand. This will be a popular event at a grand venue!
- Help with websites and social media – South Staffordshire College (Lichfield Campus) have made a fantastic offer – their IT students need real life experience of the world of work; they can provide support/help and expertise for free. Details of the offer are attached. If you would like to form a partnership with the College, please talk to Claire or Rick. You will not be alone – Wade Street Church, Lichfield & Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust, Lichfield Arts and Lichfield Cathedral have already forged successful partnerships with the College. It is a fantastic opportunity to promote your cause to a much younger age demographic. Please see the attachment below.
- Organisation Dial – Would you like a snap shot of how you are doing as an organisation? Get in touch to arrange a development meeting with Claire Ferris. We could complete an Organisation Dial together? The Dial is a self-assessment tool that consists of eight points each covering an important aspect of organisational effectiveness. Please email me to set up a meeting.
There are a number of funding opportunities available to groups across the district, so here’s a quick overview:
- We Love Lichfield – grants of up to £1K available across the whole district, apply before 25th October 2021
- County Councillors Community Fund – Each County Councillor has up to £2.5K to allocate and bids are initially accepted until 31st October 2021
- Lichfield District Council – Councillor Local Community Fund – Each Councillor has £300 to award, is awarded on a first come first served basis, deadline is 30/11/21
- The Whittington & Fisherwick Fund – Up to £1K and the second round is open now
- Lichfield City Council - Grants totalling over £26,000 were awarded in the current year. Grants ranged from £75 to £4,500, with 26 different groups receiving funding. Apply before 4th January 2022
- Lichfield Community Lottery – Are you registered as a good cause?
- More funding opportunities are listed on our website here
Claire Ferris – Locality Officer – claire.ferris@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
Rick Hill – Volunteer Officer – rick.hill@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
15th October
14th October
Lichfield Concern for Palestine Group.
INVITATION TO OUR 10th BIRTHDAY BASH!
Dear Friends
It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since a small group met sharing a common concern for the plight of the Palestinian communities in the Holy Land. We wanted to educate ourselves, raise awareness in Lichfield of the situation and explore ways of supporting our Palestinian friends in their struggle for justice and human rights. This group became the Lichfield Concern for Palestine Group.
Ten years on, our involvement is more important than ever. In a recent letter to the Churches of the world, (A Cry for Hope), Christian leaders have spoken of a threat to the very existence of the Palestinian people in their ancestral lands. Yet their steadfast resilience in the face of continued oppression is an inspiration and challenge to us all.
With these concerns in mind and as we look to the future we are inviting you to a celebration at the CURBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE (Reynold’s Close, off Western Road, Lichfield WS13 7NY), on Saturday November 13th from 1-3pm. The building has free parking and is wheelchair accessible.
Our special guest will be nationally and internationally renowned South African BRIAN BROWN, whose book ‘Apartheid South Africa! Apartheid Israel?’ has just been published*. Brian will be interviewed at the celebration and there will be an opportunity for questions from the floor.
We will begin the afternoon with light refreshments.
As we look to the future, we value your presence and input.
We are delighted that Phoebe Rison from our parent body, Sabeel-Kairos will be able to join us, briefly via Zoom to round up the celebration. Some of you will remember Phoebe when she visited us virtually with her mother earlier this year, delighting us with her cooking and speaking of her family links with Palestine.
Please let us know if you are able to come (reply to w.bardsley39@btinternet.com by November 6th 2021). We look forward to seeing you on 13th November.
Very best wishes
Jeyan Anketell (chairman), Chris Herbert (secretary)
*Copies of Brian’s book will be on sale
Lichfield Concern for Palestine Group.
INVITATION TO OUR 10th BIRTHDAY BASH!
Dear Friends
It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since a small group met sharing a common concern for the plight of the Palestinian communities in the Holy Land. We wanted to educate ourselves, raise awareness in Lichfield of the situation and explore ways of supporting our Palestinian friends in their struggle for justice and human rights. This group became the Lichfield Concern for Palestine Group.
Ten years on, our involvement is more important than ever. In a recent letter to the Churches of the world, (A Cry for Hope), Christian leaders have spoken of a threat to the very existence of the Palestinian people in their ancestral lands. Yet their steadfast resilience in the face of continued oppression is an inspiration and challenge to us all.
With these concerns in mind and as we look to the future we are inviting you to a celebration at the CURBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE (Reynold’s Close, off Western Road, Lichfield WS13 7NY), on Saturday November 13th from 1-3pm. The building has free parking and is wheelchair accessible.
Our special guest will be nationally and internationally renowned South African BRIAN BROWN, whose book ‘Apartheid South Africa! Apartheid Israel?’ has just been published*. Brian will be interviewed at the celebration and there will be an opportunity for questions from the floor.
We will begin the afternoon with light refreshments.
As we look to the future, we value your presence and input.
We are delighted that Phoebe Rison from our parent body, Sabeel-Kairos will be able to join us, briefly via Zoom to round up the celebration. Some of you will remember Phoebe when she visited us virtually with her mother earlier this year, delighting us with her cooking and speaking of her family links with Palestine.
Please let us know if you are able to come (reply to w.bardsley39@btinternet.com by November 6th 2021). We look forward to seeing you on 13th November.
Very best wishes
Jeyan Anketell (chairman), Chris Herbert (secretary)
*Copies of Brian’s book will be on sale
6th October
20th August 2021
Lichfield foodbank is looking for a ‘Volunteers Coordinator’.
In practice, this is a largely administrative role, requiring good organizational skills, but it does involve communication with existing and potential volunteers so great inter-personal skills are also very important. The biggest aspect of the role is dealing with recruitment of new volunteers. Confidentiality is key and some knowledge of HR processes would be an advantage. We will provide the necessary training and The Trussell Trust can also provide support. A role outline is below
Please contact ‘chair@lichfield.foodbank.org.uk’ in the first instance or David Clarke on 07836 334796
Lichfield foodbank is looking for a ‘Volunteers Coordinator’.
In practice, this is a largely administrative role, requiring good organizational skills, but it does involve communication with existing and potential volunteers so great inter-personal skills are also very important. The biggest aspect of the role is dealing with recruitment of new volunteers. Confidentiality is key and some knowledge of HR processes would be an advantage. We will provide the necessary training and The Trussell Trust can also provide support. A role outline is below
Please contact ‘chair@lichfield.foodbank.org.uk’ in the first instance or David Clarke on 07836 334796