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Here are stories and news items from and for the Circuit, feel free to send in any articles you feel may be of interest to other readers.  A quarterly Circuit newsletter full of both interesting and useful information is produced and distributed amongst the churches.

View or download latest Circuit newsletter here Summer 2008

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Join the Journey to Justice in Birmingham on Sunday May 18
In May 1998 70,000 people formed a human chain in Birmingham to demand that the G8 countries drop the debt owed by the world's poorest countries. Ten years on its time to celebrate achievements, discover the impact of debt cancellation and demand a lasting solution to the debt crisis.
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Seven days in May
Which is Britain's biggest house-to-house collection, involving more than a quarter of a million people annually?  The answer is Christian Aid Week which this year takes place from 11-17 May.
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The Global Day of Prayer - London
You are invited to what might be the world's biggest prayer meeting on Pentecost Sunday, May 11, as up to 30,000 people gather at Millwall Stadium, London, where the Methodist Church is supporting the national call to prayer.
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Name that campaign - your opinion is needed
The Church is for everyone - whatever age, race, size, shape, colour, ability, state of health, gender, sexual orientation, personality - you name it. Everyone is different but equal, as far as God is concerned.
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Momentum - the one-stop shop for good Methodist news
Evangelistic bikers, a high-flying granny and a quest to understand youth violence all feature in the latest online edition of Momentum, Methodism’s magazine of good news and partnership.
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Publicise your news and events
There is now a 'Connexional noticeboard' on www.methodist.org.uk, where you can publicise your own news or events.
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Listen to the latest Methodist podcast
In the latest Methodist podcast Anna Drew speaks to Amanda Norman from MRDF and the Revd Dr Martyn Atkins, President of the Methodist Conference, about their recent visit to Uganda.
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Free training course for volunteers looking after historic chapels
Are you one of those unsung heroes who help care for our historic chapels and churches?  Does dealing with damp, a leaky roof, blocked drains or broken gutters concern you? If so, then help is at hand.
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Three encouraging news items from Methodist Council
At its recent meeting, the Council approved plans to use some money from a designated Training Assessment Fund. This Fund was originally raised by circuits and districts over a five year period to support ministerial training.
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'Breakout - beyond' 11-13 July 2008 The big event this year for young people and leaders
Breakout takes place every two years and is rooted in the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs 'London Weekend' events but in recent years has taken place outside London.  In 2008 'Breakout - beyond' will be held at Cliff College in the heart of Derbyshire.
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www.theinterface.org.uk: where Christianity meets Culture
Successful evangelists know what physical and psychological conditions produce most converts. Is it acceptable to employ "by whatever means necessary" to try to convert people to Christianity?
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'Reconstructing Mission' - World Mission Conference, 6-8 June 2008
When wars end, disasters recede and oppressive governments overthrown, reconstruction is an essential process through which people can rebuild relationships, communities and new ways of life.
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Methodist Church urges the Government to reconsider alcohol licensing laws
Whilst many people enjoyed Christmas and New Year with a celebratory drink or two, there was a significant problem with binge drinking which resulted in a rise in crime and high numbers of casualty treatments in hospitals across the country.
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Hope 2008 - uniting churches nationwide
Hope 2008 is a nationwide Christian initiative aiming to 'unite the whole Church for the whole nation, for a whole year; to do more, do it together and do it in word and action'.  
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