Palm Sunday Witness
Around 40 members of Anglican and Methodist churches in Upper Teesdale came together in Eggleston for this year's Pam Sunday Walk of Witness service, led by the Rev Alison Wallbank.
Blessed with glorious sunshine, the first part of the service took place on the village green - accompanied by real donkeys! - followed by the walk up to the village hall for the remainder of the service and refreshments.Thanks to all who contributed in any way.
Blessed with glorious sunshine, the first part of the service took place on the village green - accompanied by real donkeys! - followed by the walk up to the village hall for the remainder of the service and refreshments.Thanks to all who contributed in any way.
A Prayer for Ukraine
The Methodist Church has issued this prayer in response to the developing situation in Ukraine:
Holy and Gracious God, we pray for the people of the Ukraine and the people of Russia; for their countries and their leaders.
We pray for all those who are afraid; that your everlasting arms hold them in this time of great fear.
We pray for all those who have the power over life and death; that they will choose for all people life, and life in all its fullness.
We pray for those who choose war; that they will remember that you direct your people to turn our swords into ploughshares and seek for peace.
We pray for leaders on the world stage; that they are inspired by the wisdom and courage of Christ. Above all, Lord, today we pray for peace for Ukraine.
And we ask this in the name of your blessed Son. Lord have mercy. Amen.
To download a copy, and the letter from the Rev Graham Cutler which accompanies it, click here.
Holy and Gracious God, we pray for the people of the Ukraine and the people of Russia; for their countries and their leaders.
We pray for all those who are afraid; that your everlasting arms hold them in this time of great fear.
We pray for all those who have the power over life and death; that they will choose for all people life, and life in all its fullness.
We pray for those who choose war; that they will remember that you direct your people to turn our swords into ploughshares and seek for peace.
We pray for leaders on the world stage; that they are inspired by the wisdom and courage of Christ. Above all, Lord, today we pray for peace for Ukraine.
And we ask this in the name of your blessed Son. Lord have mercy. Amen.
To download a copy, and the letter from the Rev Graham Cutler which accompanies it, click here.
Our Vigil: Over the course of the three hours more than 25 people took part and the vigil ended with some of those standing in silence at the war memorial. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
Below left: The Communion Table at the end of the Vigil.
Below left: The Communion Table at the end of the Vigil.
Toy Service
Our Annual Toy Service took place a week later than planned - thanks to the power outage caused by Storm Arwen!
But in spite of the delay, there was still a wonderful selection of toys and around £200 in donations to go to our friends in the Salvation Army, in Stockton, for their magnificent work among needy families on Teeside.
So a big 'thank you' to everyone who contributed in any way - and that includes you too, Judith Tarn!
But in spite of the delay, there was still a wonderful selection of toys and around £200 in donations to go to our friends in the Salvation Army, in Stockton, for their magnificent work among needy families on Teeside.
So a big 'thank you' to everyone who contributed in any way - and that includes you too, Judith Tarn!
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Our Pathway Pumpkin Party has been another huge success for our outreach in the community programme.
More than 20 excited children, together with their just-as-excited mums, dads, grandmas and carers, enjoyed an afternoon of fun craft activities and games all based on the ‘Pumpkin Heroes’ theme from World Vision.
And because no party would be complete without food, the afternoon was rounded off with a super tea of fish fingers, beans, pumpkin toast, jelly and cake! and a chance to watch the ‘Pumpkin Heroes’ video.
Our development worker, Debbie Andrew, who organised the party with the help of other church members, said: “It was great to see so many young people in our church enjoying themselves - but it was hard to say who had more fun, the children or the adults who came with them!”
Well done, Debbie and the team. Watch out for details of our next community events.
(All photographs used with permission)
More than 20 excited children, together with their just-as-excited mums, dads, grandmas and carers, enjoyed an afternoon of fun craft activities and games all based on the ‘Pumpkin Heroes’ theme from World Vision.
And because no party would be complete without food, the afternoon was rounded off with a super tea of fish fingers, beans, pumpkin toast, jelly and cake! and a chance to watch the ‘Pumpkin Heroes’ video.
Our development worker, Debbie Andrew, who organised the party with the help of other church members, said: “It was great to see so many young people in our church enjoying themselves - but it was hard to say who had more fun, the children or the adults who came with them!”
Well done, Debbie and the team. Watch out for details of our next community events.
(All photographs used with permission)
Harvest Festival
We celebrated our Harvest Festival on Sunday19th September. All the produce plus cash donations totalling £225 has gone to our local food bank at The Well, West Auckland. Thank you to all who contributed.
Success for Summer Holiday
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The Pathway has once again hosted a hugely successful “Holiday At Home” Club over the six-week summer holiday - and this one was bigger than ever.
Advertised on social media and the village school app, the club drew applications from 22 families in and around Middleton-in-Teesdale with 36 children taking part. In total, 92 family members were involved. The theme this time was ‘parables’ and each week the team provided ideas and resources for craft activities, games and songs based on a parable, along with recipes and ingredients to make a simple, healthy meal for all the family. Debbie Andrew, the Pathway's development worker, said: “The families collected their packs from The Pathway, so we were able to connect with them for a short while each week. In addition many posted photos on our Facebook group. “The club went really well and we’re especially pleased that we’re still connecting with many of the families that have joined in with this and previous Holiday at Home Clubs.” Funding came from Durham County Council, The Stephen Mitchell Memorial Shoot, and Middleton Co-op, plus donations from members of The Pathway. “We’re very grateful to everyone who helped in any way,” Debbie added. “Once again the club was really well received with lots of positive comments. When we asked what we could do better we were told: 'Do it for longer because I love it so much!’” |
Some of the things we did during the first lockdown...
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In August...
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Sunday. 3rd March 2019 Soup & Sweet Lunch to welcome to all, both members old and new and visitors.
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Christmas Day 2018 Set up & ready for 48 guests to enjoy a Christmas lunch together (click picture to enlarge)
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Village Christmas 2018
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Food bank 4th Dec 2018
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Pumpkin Party 2018
following the Patch the Pumpkin Storytime with thanks to and produced by World Vision. Enjoyed this year by 22 children plus adults, there's a message to us all Click on the World Vision clip below to view |
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Saturday 9th June 2018 |
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Christmas Day 2018 (click image to enlarge)
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Village Christmas
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Local support in preparations for Christmas Lunch, November 2017 (click image to enlarge)
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Pumpkin Party 2017
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Jester Jim & Hazy Daisy "Holy Fools" visit 15-21st May.
Circus training for children and Gala Performance - 20th May 2017
Womens World Day of Prayer Service - 3rd March 2017 (click on image to enlarge)
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Christmas Eve at the Co-op
Middleton Co-op donating food
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Christmas Day at the The Pathway
Helped by local businesses, people from St Mary's Anglican Church and the Methodist Church together provided a festive Christmas Day lunch and afternoon teas.
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Village Christmas
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Christmas Craft Fair & Art Exhibition click on image to enlarge 3rd December 2016
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The celebration of Colin's 80th birthday.
16th October 2016 click on image to enlarge |
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Our first visitors who are from the Penrith area enjoy an afternoon tea as part of their day out "mystery tour". 18th May 2016. click on image to enlarge
Open Garden for 2016 will be on June 4th
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Sunday 10th April 2016 and our opening service.
Please "click here" for the press article reproduced and courtesy of the Northern Echo
Please "click here" for the press article reproduced and courtesy of the Northern Echo