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.
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...
The Harvey Practice in Broadstone is one of several GP practices in Dorset to take up the challenge from Altogether Better, which operates on behalf of the NHS, to recruit Practice Health Supporters. Currently people are being identified who are prepared to voluntarily give their time to work with staff to find new ways to improve the services that the practice offers, and to help to meet the health needs of patients and the wider community.See full story...
I recently attended my first CTiB (Churches Together in Broadstone) meeting at St Anthony’s as a representative of Broadstone Methodist Church. The experience was very much a learning exercise for me, listening to reports of the current activities. Sue Gowling is due to become Chairman in September and of course, we are now blessed with two new permanent Ministers, Helen at St John’s, and Andy at the United Reformed Church. I am optimistic that there will be even more positive achievements for CTiB as more opportunities for working together are identified - an important aspect of 'the Way Forward' for Broadstone Methodist Church.See full story...