Christmas Fair at Sydenham Methodist. It's not too late to book a table to sell handmade crafts, etc. People are also welcome to donate items such as tray bakes or jewellery or unwanted, unused gifts. For details, contact Carol on the number above. And of course, go out to shop that day. Proceeds go to JMA and Sydenham church fund.

Pastoral Care Workshop, Saturday 14th November, 9:30am-4pm, at Edgehill or online, led by Grace McGurk. If interested, talk to Pam or send a message on here for more details.

You're invited to a celebration service marking 200 years of Methodism on the Newtownards Road on Sunday 22nd November at 11.00 am in EBM. Please RSVP to Brian.Anderson@ebm.org.uk before 16th November so they can assess numbers.

A Warm Place": Warm Space, Warm Hearts, Warm Soup. Tuesdays, 1-3pm. This will be replacing the Hub. Helpers are needed - talk to Barbara or Wilma. Tins of soup are also needed. Bring them in addition to your usual Storehouse items and put them in the trolly.

This month's supply request is for: Handwash However, please continue to provide any other staple items you can to ensure we continue to support this important endeavour.

Shoebox Sunday will be 1st November - leaflets now available in church, along with some empty shoeboxes if required. Please remember that if you are Gift Aiding make sure to put your address on the form. More leaflets available here - https://blythswood.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SBA-2026-Leaflet.pdf . If you can't get to church to leave a box in or otherwise would prefer to support the appeal online, head to https://blythswood.org/ and click the link for online gifting.

The NorthEastern District Gathering will take place in Glengormley Methodist Church on Sunday, 18th October, from 2:30 to 7:00pm: This will take the place of our usual monthly District Prayer & Praise service. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather as a district to worship, to pray, to learn together, and to be inspired as we consider our call as churches to serve God’s mission today. Everyone from across the district is welcome to attend. Our theme will be "Jesus-Centre

Starting 7th October 10:30 am -- "Living Letters" Circuit Bible Study, here at Bloomfield, led by Rev. Brian Anderson & Rev. Paul Maxwell.

Coming soon: "A Warm Place": Warm Space, Warm Hearts, Warm Soup. Tuesdays, 1-3pm beginning 20th October. This will be replacing the Hub. Helpers are needed - talk to Barbara or Wilma. Tins of soup are also needed. Bring them in addition to your usual Storehouse items and put them in the trolly.