Pivot is our quarterly church magazine, colourfully illustrated and packed with interesting articles. The articles below are a small sample from our magazine. If you would like to read more, please call in at our church to pick up a free copy.
Looking back at the Pivot we produced in March of last year, there was little evidence of the havoc that coronavirus was going to introduce into our lives. A whole range of activities were planned for the Spring, and Sue and Karen’s farewell messages reflected on the positive life and prospects of our Church and community.See full story...
Coronavirus has challenged health systems and economies across the globe. Can we in the UK even begin to imagine what it has been like living in a community already experiencing extreme poverty? At the same time, the climate change crisis is becoming even more apparent and having enormous impacts.See full story...
At the moment, everything is so uncertain. Will we be able to carry on with all the good activities that were taking place in our church a year ago? One thing is certain – we are all a year older! It will be great to see how the children have grown and developed. Will some of us have changed our appearance – a different hairstyle perhaps?! One other thing is certain – we need to put our trust in God to give us hope for the future.See full story...
As we gradually move out of the pandemic-controlled environment, we, as a church community, have a number of challenges to face, and I feel it’s important that we face them fairly and squarely.See full story...
As a young man, over fifty years ago, I was privileged to vote in favour of the longed for unity of the church – at least between the Church of England and Methodist Church. Sadly, the vote was lost, even though a majority in both churches voted in favour.See full story...
The pandemic has had many horrific effects. But it has perhaps given us some opportunities. Forcing many of us to put our lives on pause, it has given us time to allow our imaginations free reign over what differences we would like to see as we move back to a more normal lifestyle. I’d like to ask you to give free reign to your imagination as you think about the following scenario.See full story...
Despite the impact of Covid 19 on public worship in our member churches, the discussions in Zoom CTiB committee meetings have been very positive and upbeat.See full story...
“Hope you’ll soon feel better”
“Hope to see you next week”
“Hope you get through your driving test/ exam/interview alright”
A million expressions of hope trotted out each day, deep-seated, unconscious optimism expressing a desire for the best of outcomes.See full story...
Rev Linda Chester shares some thoughts.
‘Hope is sparked when something of eternity bursts into our fragile lives.
For a moment we lift our eyes from the problems of the world and glimpse things as they could be…as they will be.’ Andy Frost: Share Jesus InternationalSee full story...
Joan Jackson has, with others, been busy.
As we were back in lockdown for Christmas the team had been wondering how we could be in touch with the youngsters from church, Broadway, Messy church etc.See full story...
Sadly, over this last year many of our members and wider church family have died and we haven’t been able to come together to mourn their loss and celebrate their lives. In advance of a future Memorial Service, the editors of Pivot wanted to share some recollections and provide a base for reflection before too much time passes.See full story...
