Responding to Violent DisorderA Statement from the Bishop of Sheffield and the Bishop of Doncaster: 
We are appalled at the utterly abhorrent scenes of violence seen in the Dearne Valley over the weekend. These actions in no way reflect the communities we are blessed to serve in the Diocese of Sheffield. Our communities are richer for the diversity they reflect. The Diocese of Sheffield stands against every form of racism, it has no place in our communities. We are working hard to ensure this is a core priority over the coming years.
We pray for all those who are fearful and have been affected by the riots. These attacks have been targeting some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Through these troubling times it has been uplifting to see the bravery of emergency services, volunteers and the public in coming together to help each other and to assist with clean-up operations. We believe it is that spirit of togetherness and fellowship which represents who we are – not the violent actions of the individuals involved in the riots.

The President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Helen Cameron, and Vice-
President, Carolyn Godfrey, have released the following statement and prayer as a response to the violent disorder that has taken place over recent days:
The Methodist Church celebrates diversity as a gift from God. Every day we work through churches, schools and community projects to build relationships of respect, care and love in communities across Britain. Watching the news from towns and cities across our nations, where people motivated by hate have caused harm and fear, has been shocking and distressing. 

The Methodist Church deplores the use of violence and intimidation against displaced, marginalised and vulnerable people. We are appalled that the tragic killing of three young children and the injuring of others has been used as an
excuse for riots and disturbances.

Honesty and trust are at the heart of the Christian life and the abuse of social media in spreading lies to stir up anger and hate is despicable.
Those with hate in their hearts will never have the last word. As communities reel from unrest and disorder, Methodists will continue to work with our ecumenical and interfaith partners, as we join in clearing up, restoring trust and building communities of love, in which people can live in peace. We have used their prayer instead of the Collect this week:

God of love,
We pray for your Spirit of peace to move in our communities,
that those who are targets of hate might be safe
and that people of good will might work together in love and respect.
We pray for your Spirit of healing,
that those who grieve, might be comforted
and those who are injured might be made well.
We pray for your Spirit of hope,
that those who despair might see a way ahead
and those who live in fear might find sanctuary and freedom.
Soften the hearts of those motivated by hate
and help us all to love our neighbours as those made in your image.
In Christ's name. Amen

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In the last month they have raised over £20,000 and distributed it discreetly via 100 micro grants through local ATMs to women in desperate circumstances.
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Friends of The Holy Land Our Christian brothers and sisters in the holy land are really suffering. They desperately need our prayers and support. To read the launch edition of their new magazine Giving Hope, please see here.
This is a new-look update with lots of information about what is happening in the UK and in the Holy Land.

City of Sanctuary Appeal  City of Sanctuary Sheffield's vision is for our city to be a place of safety and welcome for people seeking sanctuary.
The Sanctuary is a utopia in the heart of Sheffield that we are working to build as an alternative to the system. It is a beacon of light in a storm and the soil from which so much good work grows.

This summer City of Sanctuary Sheffield are moving out of The Sanctuary to make way for exciting building works on Chapel Walk. We are taking this opportunity to do some building of our own - vastly improving The Sanctuary for the approximately 1500 people who come through the doors each month. The redesign plans will make The Sanctuary: 

• More welcoming and safe for those seeking sanctuary.
• More useful for all the groups who use the centre.
• More beautiful, becoming a beacon of hope in difficult times.
• More tailored to the requirements of people seeking sanctuary and those working in solidarity with them. 

In order to make these crucial improvements, we need to raise an additional £15,000 and need your help to reach our target. Your support will help us continue to offer a welcoming, safe, and beautiful environment for those seeking sanctuary in Sheffield.

Please click here and consider donating to our GoFundMe appeal and share it with your network to help us reach more people who believe in our mission. 

Bents Green Sunday Evening Service Every Sunday evening at Bents Green Church we meet for informal fellowship and worship, which might include teaching, discussion, activities, Holy Communion and refreshments. It's from 6.30 to about 8.00 pm.
Several people already attend from different churches, and we would like to invite anyone who would like to, to come and join us.
More information from Graham Wassell, Tel: 01142350393 or Mob: 07532054968

Postage stamp collection for the Bone Cancer Research Trust  If you receive post with stamps, would you like to save them to help raise funds for the Bone Cancer Research Trust? There will be a box at church to place them or people can give them to Pat Rogers and they will then be sent off.  Apparently modern stamps are much more valuable than older ones! (Older stamps are pre 2008) Stamps need a border of a finger width (1 cm). Foreign stamps are accepted but please keep these separate. (Channel Islands and Isle of Man count as foreign.)
They will be helping a good cause and be a little bit of recycling.

SAPLC Church of Sanctuary project Following the launch by Rev Inderjit Bhogal on 17th September of the SAPLC Church of Sanctuary project, we acquired copies of his book Sanctuary: the hospitality of host, guest and stranger. Copies of the book are available in the narthex, costing £3.00 . Please buy a copy and read it to support our Church of Sanctuary project.

All We Can Loose Change Appeal

 Thank you so much for all your donations to All We Can. The collection bowl will be out during Sunday service so please bring along any small change. Thank you again.

Clifford All Saints School

Community monthly prayer group If you are unable to attend but would like to share a prayer request for the group please click here. 

The Psalter Lane building is now closed, and the whole school is at the Ringinglow Road site. The Morris School window - originally one of the pair in old St Andrew’s, of which the one in the narthex is the other - has now been installed in the Ringinglow Road building and looks wonderful. There is a photograph of it on the board in the narthex. 

The Tuesday Café The café is open every Tuesday from 2.00 - 4.00 pm in Shirley House.  The café is for those living at home with memory loss or dementia and their carers.  Hot drinks and cakes, music, memories, singing, stories and more.  For further information ring the church office (0114 2678289) or email office@standrewspsalterlane.org.uk.

SAPLC Jigsaw Library  Do you love doing jigsaws? Do you have a collection of completed jigsaws that you'll never use again? why not donate them to our Jigsaw Library and borrow a new one at the same time! - No charge but donations towards church funds are welcome!

Regular Giving to St Andrew's Psalter Lane Church  If you do not give to the church through the envelope scheme or by bank standing order, please have a word with Rodney Godber (tel 0114 266 3893) who will explain how this makes your giving to the church easier and more beneficial. If you would like to join the envelope scheme, please contact Janet Loughridge (tel 0114 258 4164)

Car Parking  If you are parking at church, please take care not to park directly opposite the yellow lines marking the path towards Shirley House and Southcroft, as this blocks pedestrian access for people coming to church from Southcroft

Calling all potential climate activists!

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National Marine Week - Help marine wildlife at home
You can make a splash for our marine world without even getting your toes sandy! With simple actions from home, you can help make a difference for marine wildlife from the tiniest seahorse to the largest whale.
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# Learn to conserve water - If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
# Use less plastic - Plastic is choking our seas and natural world.

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