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.
Are you coping with everything the world is throwing at us? If you are anything like me and trying to keep several balls in the air, you will be feeling just a little bit (or maybe a lot) stressed, anxious or even depressed; and in need of a time of quiet, calm or help. We are not alone!See full story...
Rev Linda Chester remembers her favourite aunt. How can it possibly be September already! Surely, I can`t be the only one to think that these past months have simply flown by? I have to look back at my diary to actually remember all the things that have happened - it`s so easy to forget as one week turns into another.See full story...
Margarete Tucknott reflects on joining a group of artists from around the world. The experience of lockdown offered me the opportunity of participating in a ten-week online Art Course, and this opened my eyes to social media in a good way.See full story...
Marilyn and John Greenaway have been sorting their photographs. The last 18 months have been strange, unexpected and have given many of us time to pause, reflect, slow down, maybe take stock of ourselves. We decided that lockdown gave us the chance to tackle many jobs that we never normally have time for.See full story...
Anne Le Poidevin reflects on the Girlguiding experience. When the Guides suggested, on 13 March 2020, that this would be our last meeting because of Coronovirus, I dismissed it – earlier that day I had sent out a letter about a camp in May and our plans for a summer camp and other opportunities happening in the summer term.See full story...
Annette Brooke shares what happened during lockdown. A memorable Café Church took place in the coffee lounge at Broadstone Methodist Church in early March 2020, the subject was ‘Death’, led by the Rev Sue Gowling. Fears about the pandemic were growing which affected numbers attending and precautions were in place. Nevertheless, tea and delicious cakes were enjoyed and Sue guided us through the subject in a thought-provoking way with skill and empathySee full story...
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...
