SHIFT

Doing church differently!

Song: Praise (feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore) | Elevation Worship

Who?

Shift is a project of the church, a way to make spirituality accessible to everyone. We value inclusivity and diversity. It is child-friendly and welcoming to people at every stage of faith (or none). At Shift you are among friends.

Where?

We meet at Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church

What?

We meet for Breakfast and a talk on a relevant topic. After the talk you can choose whether to grab a cuppa or join in as the band plays Christian worship songs. Music and drama are an important part of Shift. They allow us to express ourselves and connect with the friends who join us.

When?

On the first and third Sunday of every month. Breakfast from 9:00am

Service from 9:20am

Current Theme:

Be An Everyday Revolutionary

Join us as we start our new series. How to be an everyday revolutionary. In this series we are taking a look what it looks like to be a true ambassador of God's Kingdom.

Breakfast will be served at 9:00 at Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church.

Here are the titles of the sessions for this series,

along with the dates:

There will be 7 Sundays in the series as follows:-

06th September - Made to make a difference. To live as a true ambassador of God’s kingdom.God has called you to be present in the world without being absorbed by the world.

20th September - Why we are here. To live as a visible reflection of Jesus and point others to his kingdom in every aspect of your life.To faithfully represent Jesus to the world through truth and grace.

04th October - Harvest festival. Joint service Shift and 10.45, starting worship at 9.45

18th October - Citizens of another kingdom. To inspire you to approach politics with humility, compassion, and a deep commitment to honoring Jesus above any personal or partisan agendas

01st November - Live quietly: Creation - Fulfilling and Excellence Pursuing. God desires for you to live quietly, remarkably, and beautifully in your workplace and community by pursuing excellence and fulfilling your God-given purpose.

15th November - Live Quietly: Holiness-Reflecting, Redemption-Displaying, and Mission-Advancing. To develop a sense of purpose and joy in whatever form of work or activities you do, knowing that it can beautifully reflect God’s grace to others.

06th December - Testify loudly. You are called to not only live quietly but also testify loudly about God’s kingdom.To embrace a lifestyle in which you are willing to boldly stand for God’s truth.

20th December - Nativity - possible joint celebration with the 10.45 service.

Previous Themes:

How To Be (Un)Successful

Join us as we start our new series. How to be (un)successful. In this series we are taking a look what success looks like as a Christian.

Breakfast will be served at 9:00 at Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church.

Here are the titles of the sessions for this series,

along with the dates:

There will be 7 Sundays in the series as follows:-

19th April - Following God’s Calling over Good Ideas: Following God is the path to ultimate success.

3rd May - Pursuing Relationships over Relevance: Life-giving friendship trumps fame

17th May - Growing in Depth over Volume: Jesus is more interested in your inner motivation than your outward behaviour

7th June - Transforming over Transferring: Willingness to deal with emotional pain is the mark of a successful follower of Jesus.

21st June - Being a Faithful Presence in the Culture Wars: A successful follower of Jesus leverages a tough mind and a tender heart to actively work toward a more just world.

5th July - Power and Participation: A successful life embraces Jesus’ resurrection power and shares in His redemptive suffering.

19th July - End of Term Celebration

Grace Across The World

Join us as we start our new series. What is the world really like? In this series we are taking a look at a variety of countries and what it's like to live there as a Christian.

Breakfast will be served at 9:00 at Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church.

Here are the titles of the sessions for this series,

along with the dates:

There will be 7 Sundays in the series as follows:-

4th January - Introduction to the theme - our freedom to worship.

18th January - So you think you know Turkey?

1st February - Egypt - pharaohs, pyramids and....?

15th February - India - what is it really like to live there?

1st March - Cuba - a Caribbean paradise?

15th March - Morocco - the land of souks, kasbahs and .....?

5th April - Easter Day - our day of celebration

Escape The Pace

Join us as we start our new series based on the book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world by John Mark Comer

Breakfast will be served at 9:00 at Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church.

Here are the titles of the sessions for this series,

along with the dates:

There will be 7 Sundays in the series as follows:-

Sept 7 - welcome back, review of the summer and an update on Slice of Life

Sept 21 - Escape the pace - intro to the theme and an exploration of the different types of rest.

Oct 5 - The Case for an Unhurried Life:We must re-assess the way we spend our time so that we can find a healthier, holier lifestyle.

Oct 19 - Silence and solitude: Practicing silence and solitude—especially when we are busy—is essential to experiencing a healthy spiritual life

Nov 2 - Sabbath: Honoring the sabbath is a decree from God that allows us to rest and recharge without guilt.

Nov 16 - Simplicity: Cultivating simplicity will give us the margin to receive the love of God and, in turn, give that love to the people around us

Dec 7 - Slowing: Physically slowing down trains our souls to resist hurry and increases our capacity to be present with God and others

How Can We Help?

Join us this Sunday as we start our new series and look at how we can create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people feel genuinely cared for and belong.

Breakfast will be served at 9:00 at Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church.

Here are the titles of the sessions for this series,

along with the dates:

There will be 6 Sundays in the series as follows:-

May 4th Radical Hospitality: creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where people feel genuinely cared for and belong, inviting them to find a spiritual home and discover the richness of life in Christ.

May 18th Passionate Worship: seeking to honor God with excellence and a clear purpose, where people are eager to attend and reorder their lives to participate in worship

June 1st Intentional Faith Development: providing high-quality learning experiences that help people understand Scripture, faith, and life, fostering growth in a supportive community.

June 15th Risk-Taking Mission and Service: engaging in work that stretches people, causing them to serve others and make a difference in the world, driven by their relationship with Christ

July 6th Extravagant Generosity: speaking confidently and faithfully about money, giving, and generosity, demonstrating the impact of giving for the purposes of Christ and in the lives of givers