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Could you join our volunteer editorial team?

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:34:16 +0000

We are currently seeking one or two people with photographic and/or image research skills and one or two to train to become lead editors. We seek enthusiastic people who are in sympathy with our ethos and who are willing to learn to work collaboratively. Contact Lynne on 0845 250 0509 or email her on lynne@ourmagnet.co.uk for an informal conversation or for further information. Apply through the volunteer section of the website.

Spring issue due for publication on 11 February

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:27:03 +0000

The Spring issue is entitled ‘Called’ and will cover vocation in its widest sense. Many of our contributors have felt a clear sense of calling: to step into the unknown like a Bible translator; to the lifetime’s dedication of a stonemason; to campaign for social justice; to live ‘set apart’ in community or to offer time, energy and commitment as a volunteer. For others, life’s circumstances intervene to derail plans that seemed on the right track.Don’t miss out - order or renew your subscription now.

New trustees sought

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:14:24 +0000

We are seeking a new Finance Director and one other trustee to join our Board with effect from the Annual General Meeting in November. Please contact Lynne for further information (lynne@ourmagnet.co.uk)

Survival issue very well received

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:41:54 +0000

The Autumn issue is now available, and has received very positive initial feedback. Mary Jefferson says: ‘CONGRATULATIONS! How brave you were to tackle such a theme and how skillfully you did it! THANK YOU!’ and Stuart Veitch: ‘One of the most challenging issues, with a great variety of perspectives on the topic and each article giving a sense of expertise in its field, all with very sensitive and liberal approaches.’

Autumn issue to be published this week

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:08:34 +0000

The Autumn issue of Magnet, Survival, is due for publication at the end of this week. With valuable input from Barbara Glasson, the issue is one of the most challenging topics we have covered. Articles include the work of doctors in Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake, an account of life in a refugee camp on the border of Burma and Thailand and the opportunity to come to Sheffield, City of Sanctuary, together with stories of survivors of child sexual abuse, ritual abuse and homelessness. There is worship for Harvest, an imaginative Bible study and prayer focus highlighting the work of Combat Stress amongst ex-services men and women.Subscribe now - don’t miss this interesting and challenging issue.

Advent worship resource

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:02:53 +0000

We are receiving very enthusiastic comments about the Advent worship resource and poster set. It comprises four A2 full colour glossy posters by the acclaimed Chinese artist He Qi and a 16 page A4 booklet with material written by Stella Bristow for use in worship and house groups for the four weeks of Advent. The material is based on the UN Millennium Development Goals.

The set can be ordered on the website. The posters are also available as downloadable pdf files for projection or printing.

We are looking for people to promote and sell the sets at local events such as Synods, local preachers’ meetings, training events. Please get in touch with Lynne or Felicity if you can help with this.

Summer issue God Talk now available

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:37:27 +0000

The Summer issue of Magnet is now available with worship for Pentecost, articles including storytelling, ‘yoof’ work, the language of art and much much more. Get your copy now!

Report on Women’s Network conference

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:55:03 +0000

Lynne and Alison were at the Moving and Travelling On conference organised jointly by Women’s Network and the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women held at Swanwick in Derbyshire from 16-18 April. It was an excellent, well-attended, well-organised event. The keynote speaker, Rev Nicola Vidamour, led 5 Bible studies and there were opportunities to join creative workshops and informative seminars around the theme.

There was a Magnet stall and a great deal of interest in the Magnet story of moving to independence. Delegates took away back copies of the magazine to spread the word further to people who may not be aware of it. Books supplied by Conversare and poster sets by Posters for Change sold well.

Two new trustees needed

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:18:02 +0000

We are advertising for two new trustees to join the board to oversee and develop our work. We are particularly interested in people with design, PR, fundraising or volunteer management skills and experience. There is background information and an application form in the volunteer > trustee section of the website. The closing date is 5pm on Wednesday 5 May with interviews to be held on Wednesday 19 May. Do contact Lynne on 01279 658768 or email lynne@ourmagnet.co.uk for an informal conversation or further information about the role. This is an exciting time to join us and we welcome applications from people with the skills and enthusiasm to help us reach out into other ecumenical markets and forge relationships with others whose aims and ethos are compatible.

Magnet at Women’s Network conference

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:07:19 +0000

Lynne and Alison will be at the Women’s Network ‘Moving and Travelling On’ conference at Swanwick from 16 to 18 April with a Magnet stand and also selling resources on behalf of Conversare and Posters for Change. The continuing connection with Women’s Network is very important to us and we support them as they move on to become Methodist Women in Britain in collaboration with the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women.