Housing Missioner Appointment

By webmasterPosted on 9th December 2019Cat Information

The South Kent Methodist Circuit is looking to appoint a House Missioner to develop Missional work in some of the large new house estates in and around Ashford, Kent. A house will be provided on one of the new estates and the post-holder will be expectd to live there. full-time permanent lay appointment starting salary… Read More »

Carys: Sabbatical Reflections

By webmasterPosted on 30th July 201930th July 2019Cat Magazine

Unexpected gifts God says “For I know the plans I have for you…” My original plan for my sabbatical did not work out, God hadanother plan. This other plan meant that I embraced what might be a seen as a weakness-anxiety,and discovered much more about Carys. And discovered that for me on my sabbatical‘suffering from… Read More »

Circuit Plan Sept to Nov 2019

By webmasterPosted on 23rd July 2019Cat Plan

Plan Centre Spread Sept to Nov 2019 Read More »

Carys’ sabbatical: inspired by nature WATER 3/3

By webmasterPosted on 29th May 201929th May 2019Cat Magazine

You will remember that I have written how listening to birds singing has particularly moved me during my time on sabbatical. When I was camping at Wookey, that time away started with alot of rain. The first evening I lay in my tent listening to the rain fall on the tent and the birds were… Read More »

Carys’ sabbatical: inspired by nature. Wild Flowers 2/3

By webmasterPosted on 29th May 201929th May 2019Cat Magazine

At the start of my sabbatical, when I was feeling anxious about the time ahead I did a 'Take Time' meditation it was titled Do Not Worry, and had the bible reading about wild flowers and how God cares for them so also will care for us. Since then everywhere I have been I have… Read More »

Carys’ sabbatical: inspired by nature 1/3 Trees

By webmasterPosted on 29th May 201929th May 2019Cat Magazine

While I have been away I have been inspired by nature, everyday it seems to deepen the longer I spend outside. With no 'to-do' list, with no needing to get back by... I have valued spending time with nature and valueing it. I have been building on the sessions we spent with Forest Church or… Read More »

Carys’ sabbatical: suprised and moved by Christs presence

By webmasterPosted on 18th May 201918th May 2019Cat Sabbatical

Christian presence from a church perspective. As I take a slow journey through the countryside I am able to stop at churches, and want to go in. Hopefully a space to sit, reflect and pray. Hopefully a warm welcome. Nearly all the churches I have come across have been shut. However the ones that are… Read More »

Carys: sabbatical, a continuing journey

By webmasterPosted on 15th May 201918th May 2019Cat Sabbatical

You may as well know at the start of this post that my plans have changed. I am no longer walking from one end of country to the other. I am however travelling by car to different areas, camping and walking from there. I am still looking for signs of Christ's presence and being suprised… Read More »

Sabbatical: Surprised by Christ?

By webmasterPosted on 28th April 201918th May 2019Cat Sabbatical

Surprised by Christ? Surprised by the birds singing, and the gift of time. I have been staying with family for a week to be able to relax after working hard. A chance to unwind and be looked after before I begin walk. I recognised that when in the busyness of ministry I am unable to… Read More »

Carys: sabbatical preparation

By webmasterPosted on 23rd April 201918th May 2019Cat Sabbatical

What to take for a possible 3 month period? How to travel light if going to be carrying everything? These are just some of the questions that I have been considering as I get ready for my sabbatical. My plan is to walk from Cornwall to the top of Wales. Along the way I am going… Read More »