 As our nation - along with the rest of the world - continues to wrestle with the effects and uncertainties caused by Covid19, we are calling all to prayer on Epiphany, 6th January 2022. Please will you join us in setting aside some time on 6th January 2022 - alone or with others - to pray for all those who:
And so much more! Please will you also use the Day of Prayer to ask what you/we are being called to do and be as God’s Church is reshaped in these uncertain days? What might you do to pray for our world and everyone in it?
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 My friend and colleague, Rev Darren Middleton recently appeared on national television because he has taken up hair dressing. Darren’s passion is to use his craft to connect to people, to give them a safe space to talk, and a moment in time where they feel pampered and cared for.
A Methodist Minister plying a secular trade in a salon was something that caught the attention and imagination of the media. It has me wondering. Why is the idea of a minister connecting to people outside of church in a meaningful way so remarkable – so unusual – that it has made national tv?  Going with the flow
I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but I cannot cope without my diary. I like to have everything planned ahead, in writing – set in stone if possible! I don’t do spontaneity! So, of course, this pandemic season has been stressful – as I’m sure it has for many. One of the things I’ve felt God say to me during this time is that He wants me to be more flexible to receive all the new things that He is revealing to me. In a way, I’ve had no choice but to be flexible – otherwise I would have done nothing for the last year and a half.  Rev. Darren Middleton was featured on BBC Spotlight on Friday 8th October - repeated on the BBC Breakfast News the following day! Here is the press release from GHQ: Darren Middleton has recently begun training with GHQ Training to become a hairdresser and is already making an impact on his trainers and learner colleagues. His infectious personality lights up the room. “Clients love him!” One of his tutors, Lisa Vercoe said. Darren has work experience in her St Austell Salon to broaden his training experience at GHQ. Co tutor James Jasper, had this to say, “ Darren is incredibly ambitious, has natural flair and endless potential. He is a dream to teach” Darren is the first Minister that GHQ Training has trained in the 30 years since it was set up to provide high quality vocational training in Plymouth City Centre. Darren said, “ I have had various experiences in my life from being a professional dancer in West End productions and film to being a Commando Trained Chaplain within the British Army. Training at GHQ has equalled all these experiences. Being in the salon is just like being back on stage again - I love it. GHQ has afforded me an opportunity to bring the culture of hair into my ministry. People need to feel worth and value now more than ever. The positive professional skills I am learning from my experienced and talented tutors at GHQ is life and ministry changing. How we do Church has to change and GHQ, my tutors Lisa & James, along with my awesome co-learners are helping this to happen.” He has already progressed to styling and cutting hair!” Darren’s vision is to use the qualifications he’ll gain to help those less well off in his congregation. He plans to set up mini salons within the church, where he can offer a new style of ‘service’! For Further information, and an opportunity to follow Darren’s amazing story, please contact Jean Rogers Managing Director GHQ Training Ltd on 07990528870, e mail glenbeighjean@live.com  ‘Passion’, is the first live community production by Performing Arts Mission. The one act play, written by the Performing Arts Mission Enabler, Anne Middleton, and devised and directed with her husband, the Reverend Darren Middleton, will be taking place during Holy Week 2022 (having been postponed from 2020 due to COVID).
We urgently need an experienced actor to play the role of Jesus – could this be you or someone you know? If you are interested in finding out more and attending the casting workshop on Monday 29th November at 7pm, Click Here  A caring and active church community at the centre of Woodford in Plympton. We provide services and activities for all ages as we seek to worship God together and show His love to our community. Our Services: Every Sunday at 10:30am - Sunday morning worship with a mix of modern and traditional worship, and activities for the children. Second and fourth Sunday of the month at 4pm – Overflow informal praise and worship Service. We have a range of activities throughout the week for all ages including House Groups, Youth Bible study, Youth Club, and other outreach events and projects. Regular activities:
Contact: Church administrator – Monica 01752 348178 Youth and Families Worker – Dave 07562 376224 Facebook Page: Woodford Methodist Community Church | Facebook Website: Woodford Methodist Community Church (woodford-methodist.org)
 The Bacon Butties event is back at Pomphlett Methodist Church from 11th September 2021 - and will become a regular event again on the second Saturday of each month. The September event profits, instead of going to church funds, will be donated to the fund set up for the Families and Friends embroiled in the sad and tragic recent events in Keyham We will be offering Bacon Butties, Sausage butties with an option of a cheese topping. We would encourage you to come along and buy a butty or three and help us help our Friends and Families in Keyham   The Plymouth and Devonport Methodist Circuit Preaching Plan is now available. It covers September, October and November 2021. Please click here to view the plan
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SAFEGUARDING EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
Please contact Terry Millam on 07727266979 or email safeguarding@pdmcircuit.org.uk
Please contact Terry Millam on 07727266979 or email safeguarding@pdmcircuit.org.uk
