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We have a thriving Junior Church at Quinton Methodist Church, in which our young people are encouraged to grow in faith and maturity. Once a year each department in the Junior Church takes responsibility, with the minister, for leading our monthly Family Worship. At other times, the members of Junior Church share in the liturgy at the beginning of worship, before they go to their own activities. JAMS (Just Another Manic Sunday) for 13+ meet on the second and fourth Sundays of the month in the Parlour. Time is 7.00 pm to around 8.30 pm for fun, food and friendship. Further details are available via email from chaynes52@hotmail.com. We are fortunate in the music we have at our church. As well as the organ, our music group brings variety and contemporary music to our worship. Any new talent is warmly welcomed. Aims to enable girls and young women to become followers of Jesus Christ. Ages range from 5 to 18 years and we meet on Monday evenings. Our programme provides challenge and fun, through which our members develop skills and confidence. Birmingham Girls' Brigades Website Provides a Christian environment in which boys and young men can come to know Jesus. We provide a challenging programme of adventure, interests and physical activities where each is encouraged to develop his own potential. Boys' Brigade meets on Wednesdays:
Anchor Boys and Juniors are having a Fun Night on Wednesday, 28th November 2007. Parents are welcome as it is an oppportunity to meet staff. Birmingham Boys' Brigades Website Is a club run on Friday nights for 6 to 11 year olds. We run activities such as games, arts and crafts, theme nights and we occasionally have a guest speaker. There is a tuck shop as well. Is a club for 11 to 15 year olds. We meet on Friday nights to meet with friends, chat, listen to music and to play games. We have quizzes, theme nights and go out for bowling, swimming and sports evenings. We are a group of parents and carers who meet with our children on Thursday each week at 1.30 pm for a coffee and chat while our children play. Is a number of men, mainly retired who meet together for friendship. We have speakers and we visit local places of interest. Click here for our programme for this year. We play on Thursday nights and we always welcome new members. There is a ladies' section which plays on Wednesday afternoons and a junior section which plays on Thursday evening. We meet on Monday mornings between 10.00 and 12.00 and we share in friendship and chat and at the same time, we sew and knit. We produce all sorts of things for charities and special appeals and we also make the hangings that are used in church. We invite all ladies to our meetings for a friendly evening together. We meet on alternate Tuesdays at 8.00 pm and usually have a guest speaker. We also arrange an annual dinner and we share in a special service twice a year. Click here to see our Programme for 2006 and 2007. Walks are organised to take place monthly From February to October, normally on the third Saturday of the month. Two social events are also arranged. Most of the walks are of the order of five to six not too strenuous miles. We meet every Wednesday afternoon for a time of friendship and interest. We have guest speakers and also organise our own entertainment. Click here for current programme. There are a number of house groups where the members meet for friendship and study. Is a group activity that encourages its members to continue their Christian pilgrimage. There are a number of meetings going on at different times at different levels. Contact the minister for more information. Is an informal group that aims to explore and deepen understanding of all aspects of worship. The group occasionally prepares and leads worship. Is held weekly and provides a meal and friendship for its members, at a very modest cost. Is a social group of men and ladies who meet fortnightly for fellowship, with guest speakers, and social activities throughout the year. The love of Christ is expressed through our care for each other and the wider community. The pastoral visiting system provides practical love and care where needed. A number of talented ladies ensure that the church is never without flowers. After the Sunday services, the flowers are distributed to those who need them as a sign that they are remembered. MHA is supported at our church by having an offering on the appropriate Sunday each year and my members of the Birthday Scheme, who make a contribution each year on their birthday. Is an ecumenical group that provides friendship and care to the community. Each year it puts on social events and meals, mainly for the elderly. Each year our Church raises money for a nominated charity, chosen by Church Council. Throughout the year most of our fundraising goes to this project. Our Church actively supports NCH in its work for children through its 150 family centres and in its counselling and mediation services. The aim of NCH is to bring a better quality of life to Britain's most vulnerable children. Our Church takes part in the activities of Christian Aid, especially during Christian Aid Week. Stands for Junior Mission for All and involves our young people by raising their awareness of the wider church and encouraging them to raise money for the Fund for Overseas Mission and the Fund for Home Mission. We support Traidcraft in its endeavours to establish the case for fair trading with developing countries. We have a Traidcraft stall after Family Services. |
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