UPPERMILL METHODIST CHURCH

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“In order to unite with one another, we must love one another; in order to love one another, we must know one another; in order to know one another, we must go and meet one another” wrote the Belgian RC scholar Cardinal Desire Mercier in 1920.

 

He was something of a lone voice in the early 20th century. For centuries the Christian church had been torn apart by divisions which were the result of the Reformation.

 

Nevertheless, after World War 2, relations between the denominations began to improve and Churches Together in England was founded in 1990. It is a visible sign of the Christian Churches’ commitment to proclaiming the gospel by witnessing and working together to the glory of God.

 

“Churches Together in Saddleworth (CTIS)” was set up in the same year as the national organisation. The different Christian denominations (14 churches representing 5 denominations) in our area are committed to acting and worshipping together. As worshipping communities, we have not lost our distinctiveness, but we believe that unity is strength and that our common purpose is to make Christ known in the Saddleworth area.

CTIS churches and people are committed:

· to seek a deepening of their relationship with Christ, and with one another, in the Church which is his body, and

· to fulfil their mission to proclaim the Gospel by common witness and service in the world to the glory of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Every church in the Saddleworth area is invited to be represented at our meetings, which take place every 3 months, where we plan and prepare for local joint activities.

Examples of joint local activities include:

 

· Joint services 

· The Lent course

· Bible studies

· Prayer breakfasts

· Street Pastors 

 

Everyone is warmly invited to take part in these activities.

 

CTIS is not just concerned with the local, but has a concern for the needs of people across the country and overseas, with support for:

Age UK

Dementia Awareness

Local food banks.

Christian Aid & CAFOD

 

Psalm 133 “Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters dwell in unity”

 

Events this Autumn

Prayer Breakfasts: Saturday 9th September - Uppermill Methodist Church, 8.30am-10.00am

                              Saturday 4th November - Christ Church Friezland, 8.30am-10.00am

All are welcome

 

            CTIS President Michael Hindson                    CTIS Secretary -  Dorothy Roberts