RECRUITING NOW YOUTH WORKER RAMSGATE CORPS, KENT

Ramsgate Corps is looking for a committed Christian to join them to develop and lead their youth and young adult’s ministry. You will have the support of the corps officers and church leadership to implement the vision of nurturing and encouraging young people in the Christian faith.

Key responsibilities:

Youth programme and activities for young people (11–18) and young adults (18–30)

Pastoral care of young people linked with the corps Recruit, inspire and lead a team of volunteers

Provide an environment and activities that nurture and encourage young people in the Christian faith

Pioneer and implement new youth ventures and ministries resulting from community consultation

Network with agencies, schools, colleges and other churches to deliver detached youth work provision in response to community needs

You will be able to demonstrate:

A Christian faith with a passion for working with young people

A qualification in youth work or willingness to study towards it, or evidence of transferable qualifications

Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with young people in different settings

Previous experience of organising and leading a wide range of youth activities

This role has an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian.

Salary £19,893 per annum

– £22,599 per annum

Working hours

35 hours per week, including Sundays and some evenings

Contract

Fixed Term: 3 years

Details

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Closing date

30 April

Interview date

To be confirmed

For further details and to apply please visit: salvationarmy.org.uk/jobs

Disclosure. CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace.

SALTCOATS, 12 MANSE STREET KA21 5AA

Sunday 30 April, 3pm

Valedictory Service

Messages of appreciation by email to westscotland@ salvationarmy.org.uk , by mail to West Scotland DHQ, 4 Buchanan Court, Stepps G33 6HZ

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OAKENGATES, LION STREET TF2 6AQ RETIREMENT OF MAJOR CAROLE LOVERIDGE

Saturday 29 April, 7pm

CELEBRATION OF MINISTRY

Featuring music from Uttoxeter Town Band associated with areas in which Majors Mike and Carole served with greetings from friends in those appointments

Sunday 30 April, 10am

RETIREMENT CEREMONY

Led by Majors Stephen and Jenny Forman (DHQ)

Followed by a buffet lunch

All enquiries and letters of greeting can be sent to janetalmacharlotte@hotmail.com or 07714 551495

COEDPOETH, PARK ROAD LL11 3SE

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May

Centenary

Coedpoeth Corps in the Wales Division will be celebrating 100 years of ministry in the local area.

We would love to hear any stories that readers, their friends or relatives may have of their involvement with the corps at any point in our history.

Please contact Corps Sergeant-Major Vernon Smallwood at vernon.smallwood@sky.com with any information, or alternatively call the corps office on 01978 757509

GOVAN CORPS, 44 GOLSPIE STREET G51 3EW

Sunday 25 June, 4.30pm

Preliminary announcement

Valedictory Service For The West Scotland Division

Incorporating the retirement from active service of Majors Pat and Ray Brown and Major Dean Logan

Conducted by Commissioner Keith Banks and featuring the Divisional Youth Band and Youth Chorus

Messages of appreciation by email to westscotland@salvationarmy.org.uk or by mail to West Scotland DHQ, 4 Buchanan Court, Stepps G33 6HZ