District News – 3 February 2026

District News

District Gathering

Join us at our District Gathering on Saturday 18th April at Greenhill Methodist Church as we take a look at and discuss Courageous Conversations: Listening to and working with your community.
Everyone is welcome to attend to learn, share and enjoy fellowship with one another.
Book your place here

WhatsApp Channel

The District has started a WhatsApp channel as another means of sending out information. This will not replace the weekly newsletter, but will work alongside our other communications channels such as Facebook and the District Website.
WhatsApp Channels can be found on the Updates section of the app menu. A direct link to the Sheffield District channel can be found here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb749dVG8l5KDbwNPT2P; or you can scan in the QR code.

Mini Broomhill now open

A creative play space where imagination comes to life has opened at Broomhill Methodist Centre in Sheffield.
Mini Broomhill is a play town designed for children to have little adventures with their grown-ups and is part of the centre’s plan to create more space for families to play, and connect with others in a vibrant community hub.
Read more here

District Youth Day @ Hesley Woods

Join us on Saturday 28 March at Hesley Woods for a fun day of workshops, worship and onsite activities. This event is for anyone aged 8 -18, but they must attend with a Youth Leader/Minister.
The theme this year is Our Story, Our Song
LEADERS
The day is aimed at 8 – 18 year olds, and we ask you to bring 1 leader for every 7 young people as you will be responsible for looking after them for the day.

Closing date: 24 March, but don't leave it to the last minute!!!
Find out more

This Week's News

Urban Theology Union

Come to our open event on Saturday 7 February 2026 that celebrates the UTU and John Vincent's contribution in a volume of essays. Come and get your copy of the book, Radical Disciple and interact with the editors and contributors
Venue – United Reformed Church, Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JB
If you can't make it in person join via our Zoom link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87968102928?pwd=zNYmXWhzJ3LoddkcR7nfHQ469cklE4.1
Help support the ongoing work of the UTU by making a donation via Zeffy
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/small-donations-for-utu-events

Urban Gospel Coffee Time

Monday 9 February 2026 11:00 – 12:00
You are warmly invited to UTU's next Urban Gospel Coffee Time.
Make yourself a drink, pull up a chair and get comfortable.
Hosted by Andrew Crowley (RC Deacon, Chair of Sheffield Interfaith)
This group will meet monthly online, 11.00am to 12.00am 2nd Monday of the month, where the conversations will be on the coming Sunday's Common Lectionary First and Gospel reading.
Zoom link – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89996529028?pwd=JGtwiNxPIwb654pCVkENUJHZ0RSmy9.1

For more information please contact the UTU office at office@utusheffield.org.uk

SCCC

If you feel it’s been a long January, we hear you! To combat the lack of joy we have two fantastic events for you to enjoy.

Wizardy Quiz

The first is our Wizardy Quiz on Friday 27th Feb. Held at The Steel Cauldron, this event will definitely cast away those winter blues. A general knowledge quiz with a touch of magic. Tickets are just £5. Teams of 4 recommended.
Buy your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/scccc/1878447

Murder Mystery Evening

The second event is our Murder Mystery Evening, held on Friday 17th April. The third in this sell out series, this event is performed by professional actors, with a drink’s reception, delicious food and a murder thrown in.
Buy your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/scccc/2026259

Events

Peak Wesley Way Open Day

Sunday 8 February 1:00 pm

The Peak Wesley Way Team are hosting their first Open Day of 2026 at Castleton Methodist Church, the Peveril Centre.
You are warmly invited to come and meet the team and learn more about this local pilgrimage, now entering its third year of operation.
The Peveril Centre is the last overnight stay of the 45 mile hike through the Peak District and you will have the opportunity to see the accommodation provided to the pilgrims, and meet the volunteers who prepare their way and make them feel welcome as they pass through our communities.
Drop in anytime between 1 and 4pm on Sunday 8th February 2026. A Q&A session will take place at 2pm. Refreshments will be provided, the event is free of charge, bring a friend, no booking required.
www.peakwesleyway.com

Ash Wednesday Walk.

18 February

Once again there will be a walk, following the Walking Men Memorial – which commemorates the loss of 106 lives in disasters in the Markham Colliery. The memorial consists of numerous 'walking figures walking to and from the pit ... all with identity tags. -
This year they are starting at 11am, walking from Robertson Drive, Duckmanton to the Environmental centre by the pithead in Markham Vale.
You might want to bring a thermos

A Sacred Space – A Contemplative Service for the Soul

7.30 pm on Thursday 26 February at St Andrew’s Psalter Lane Church

For those seeking meaning, nurture, and spiritual sustenance amidst the demands and challenges of life, A Sacred Space offers you a gentle nudge to come along.
Held on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm, this hour-long contemplative service weaves together music, poetry, readings, silence, and reflection.
It’s a space for stillness, depth, and presence—open to anyone longing for connection beyond the noise.
Whether you’re a church goer or not, you are warmly welcome to come as you are, and simply rest and restore yourself in this grounding space.

Vacancies

Missional Property Enabler – Sheffield District

Why we need a Missional Property Enabler:

The Sheffield District has created this role to support our circuits, and their new and existing churches, to be bold in exploring creative possibilities for how premises can support growing and become even more inclusive, evangelistic and justice seeking.
“The post will support circuits and their churches to put dreams into action – through advice, practical support, and connecting them with relevant experts.”

As a justice seeking district our Missional Property Enabler will also support churches to take significant steps towards Net Zero, and lead development of new income streams from property assets, to fund our work in communities facing economic marginalisation.
Find out more here

Pioneer Chaplain – Broomhill

We are seeking a pioneer chaplain to be present as a non-judgemental listening ear for people of all faiths and none throughout the centre.
The Pioneer Chaplain will facilitate inclusive occasions where community is gathered. From this they will establish contextual fresh expressions of church where new people can explore faith and grow as disciples.
More details here

Vacancies on the Cliff College Committee

An opportunity to support the mission and work of Cliff College

The Cliff College Committee is the governing body of the College. We are seeking to appoint new members and warmly invite applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting the ministry, impact and strategic development of Cliff College.
The Committee benefits from a wide range of backgrounds and skills. At this time, we particularly welcome applicants with professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Financial Oversight
• Property & Estates Management
• Technology
• Legal
• Higher / Theological Education

A commitment to the vision and values of Cliff College, and an understanding of governance within a charity or educational context, will be important.
Full details can be found here: Cliff College Trustee – Cliff College

And finally...

A Prayer for Rest

Loving God,
thank you for the gift of rest,
for days off, holidays, and Sabbath pauses
that remind us we are more than our work.

Give us wisdom to know
what is ours to do
and what we can release into other hands.

Free us from the need to carry everything,
and teach us the grace of letting go.

Be close to those who are weary,
and help us play our part
in making rest possible for others too.
May our stopping be an act of trust in you.
Amen.