
Thursday 29th Septembe 2018: The Revd Liz Carrington, one of the Chaplains at York Racecourse, tried out this alternative to an exercise bike at one of the summer 2018 meetings, provided by ‘New Beginnings’
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What’s happening with the Churches in Teesside through Teesside Together (similar to One Voice York). – exciting times in the UK: (can only be viewed via Facebook).
https://www.facebook.com/transformingteessidetogether/videos/565446070535877/
Thursday 29th Septembe 2018: The Revd Liz Carrington, one of the Chaplains at York Racecourse, tried out this alternative to an exercise bike at one of the summer 2018 meetings, provided by ‘New Beginnings’
‘New Beginnings’ is a charity providing a safe supportive environment for former racehorses to adapt and learn new skills after they have finished their first career in racing. They are offered a “Life past the Post”.
Liz explains, “Their exercise ‘rocking horse’ allows users to have the experience of riding short as the jockeys do with your knees almost up to your chin – or that’s how it feels!”
York Racecourse Chaplaincy is a well-established ecumenical venture currently run by One Voice York.
Liz is one of a team of chaplains at York racecourse who attend all the race meetings from Spring to Autumn, with crowds from 16,000 to 35,000. Some of the chaplains work at other racecourses and at North Yorkshire stables and yards, and contribute to the daily life of the racing community.
At the end of the 2016 season, the CEO of the security company employing up to 180 on any one of York’s big race days, said of the Chaplaincy, “The work you do goes beyond God and religion”.
See Diocese of York website:
http://dioceseofyork.org.uk/news-events/news/a-last-glimpse-of-summer/
The WORLD CUP starts on 14th June and runs for a month…
‘Thy Kingdom Come’ 10th -20 May 2018
Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement, which invites Christians around the world to pray between Ascension and Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus Christ. What started out as an invitation from the Archbishops’ of Canterbury and York in 2016 to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.
Email sent Sept 2017: One Voice York – Christian Leaders Prayer Meeting.
Each Wednesday* the One Voice prayer meeting is from 9:30am to 10:30am at ‘The House of Prayer’ – St Cuthberts, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW. However people gather from about 9:00am for hot drinks to network, chat and for mutual encouragement.Church leaders and leaders of Christian ministries in the City are obviously most welcome. Here we celebrate a unity that transcends denomination and for many years we’ve experienced much of God’s blessing described in Psalm 133. Many ministries have been born out of the prayer – and we know there is more!
You may like to watch the Youtube at this link here. It is the story of a unity movement similar to ours. We hope you find it inspiring.
Obviously in York there are many different churches – but also essentially, there is only one Church in York. We have recently been challenged by the words of Isaiah 61:4 about rebuilding the ancient ruins, and how in Nehemiah, different groups took responsibility for rebuilding their part of the wall – working for the same goal – the transformation of the City.
One Voice York – Chaplaincy
One Voice York is encouraging and releasing more chaplaincy opportunities.
At present we have responsibility for chaplaincy cover for Street Angels, York Racecourse, City of York council, YOYO, and are exploring other possibilities in the arts etc.
Because these are all voluntary positions there is room for more people to join in. (We are particularly looking for more people to join Street Angels and the York Racecourse.) There is training and guidance available – and we will also have to ensure that you comply with safeguarding clearances.
If you are interested please contact us for more details. admin@onevoiceyork.org.uk
Thanks.
Movement Day 2017 and beyond…
A One Voice delegation of 14 people went to Movement Day – 6th & 7th Oct in London. It was an inspiring and challenging gathering of ‘Unity Groups’ from across GB and further afield.
In York, Christian leaders have been praying together weekly for 18yrs at the One Voice Leaders prayer meetings on Wednesdays. We have seen such blessings from this – but we know that there is more God requires of us – and encourages us to do. Unity is a major factor, and we have work to do on this. But God wants the church to be a player in the transformation of the City. This video here is a useful hint.
We’re encouraging leaders of churches and Christian organisations to commit to the prayer, (Wed 9am for 9.30am-10.30am at the “House of Prayer – St Cuthberts, Peasholme Green).
We’ll be exploring the insights from Movement Day and responding with vision and strategy. Be part of this!
‘YES Below Zero is a new project in York to partner with the City of York Council, and the Salvation Army, to resource emergency accommodation for those sleeping rough during the winter season. The provision runs from 1st November - 28th February of the next year. The commitment is to either serve on an evening shift from 6pm- 12am, or on a morning shift from 7am- 9am. The evening shift involves arriving at about 5:45pm at the venue for emergency accommodation, receiving information about the guests to be hosted that night, and then attending to the necessary paperwork with each guest as required. Then a meal is provided to the guests (at about 7pm). The remainder of the time is to provide company, and any assistance. There is then a handover at 12am. The morning shift will require making sure the guests wake up, providing breakfast (toast and cereal), signposting the guests to the next step, and then cleaning up the venue. Volunteering is very straightforward. If you would like to get involved, please contact us via our contact page.’
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