From the Minister

We have introduced a whole new page on the SJR web site. "From the Minister" is an opportunity for our minister, Terry Hudson, to communicate with the wider congregation on important issues affecting our church life.

This second article looks at our Church finances and how we might respond to the financial and membership challenges which now face us.

SJR is situated on St James Road, in the heart of Shirley, Southampton. Whatever your age or background, you will find SJR to be warm and welcoming. Whether you are a lifelong member, or just thinking of visiting for the first time, we hope that you will come and join us, to find out what being part of the church community is all about.

Our Promises to You

• We will be family-friendly
• We will be practical and relevant
• We will help you explore answers to your deepest questions
• We will offer you time to stop and think in a busy life
• We will help you make sense of the Bible
• We will do all we can to introduce you to Jesus in a meaningful and life-transforming way
• We will help you discover for yourself God's love, acceptance and forgiveness
• We will offer you the chance to make a fresh start

easyfundraising

Thanks to Donna Hack for setting up an "easyfudraising" account for SJR.
What is it? Well, register at easyfundraising, login when you want to go shopping online, and a donation is made to the church when you buy stuff from over 2000 retailers.

You can register here. You can read more about this on the News page

Messy Chruch

Don't miss the first Messy Church service of 2012:
Sunday 8th January at 4.00 p.m.

Thinking of joining us?

For some people it can seem pretty daunting to walk into a church for the first time; even if you've been to a different church before.

All we can say is, "Don't worry!" It's our job and our purpose to make you welcome.

A Steward will meet you at the door with a smile and a hand-shake. Just say that you are here for the first time and we will take it from there.

So, don't be afraid - just take that first step and we will help you the rest of the way...

Advertise your event

My thanks to Jason Deabill for a great technology tip. Members who wish to advertise upcoming events in the "This Week at SJR" part of our website can now do so directly.

It's as simple as sending an email. Just write your notice in an email and send it to post@thisweekatsjr.posterous.com

That's it! Pretty simply, hey?

If you are interested, just contact nigelbailey@me.com to be registered as a user.

Christian Answers

In an effort to keep up-to-date with the world around us, we are trying out a regular article/news feed from www.christiananswers.net

Please note that the views expressed in this news feed are not necessarily those of the Methodist Church and we are not responsible for the content. However, if you have any concerns (or positive feedback) about any of the content please contact the webmaster using the contact link at the foot of the page. This will help us to decide whether this news feed is appropriate.

Olympic Games - More Than Gold

Spring Harvest

Spring Harvest 2011 was a wonderful and inspiring event for all of those who were fortunate enough to go this year.

We are already planning for Spring Harvest 2012, so watch this space for news. We are looking at making a block booking as soon as possible after booking lines open on 15th June.

The current intention is to go to the first week of Spring Harvest, before Easter, for the period 31st March to 5th April 2012. Contact Jacquey Newton at jacqueline.newton12@ntlworld.com if you are interested in booking. Click here to download the Spring Harvest Brochure.