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<title>Thursday, 12 August 2010: Seen and Heard</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>A day of voice coaching for all who preach, read or speak in Church, led by Rita Ashman.  This event takes place at Stoke Methodist Church, Plymouth.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news166.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 12 August 2010: God and Man and Woman</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This day, led by John L Bell, takes place at the Mint Methodist Church in Exeter on Saturday 23 October 2010.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news165.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 12 August 2010: Mission Shaped Intro</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This six week course is being run in Buckland Monachorum from 6 October to 17 November 2010.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news164.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 12 August 2010: Racial Justice Sunday</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>12th September 2010 Racial Justice Sunday resources are now on the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland website.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news163.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 12 August 2010: 2010 Bible in One Year</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This special edition of this popular arrangement sets the entire Bible into easily-digestible readings for every day of the year.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news162.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 27 July 2010: Part Time Rural Worker</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District is looking to appoint a part-time rural worker to work across five circuits.  For full details please see the Job Opportunities page.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news161.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 27 July 2010: ECG South West</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This event takes place from Friday 8-Sunday 10 October 2010, at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall and various local venues.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news160.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 27 July 2010: MET Prayer Conference 2010</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This conference takes place from Friday 5-Sunday 7 November 2010 at Willersley Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire.  Entitled "Filled with the Fullness of God", the conference will focus on the letter to the Ephesians..</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news159.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 23 July 2010: A Crown and Cross</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Rise, Development, and Decline of the Methodist Class Meeting in Eighteenth-Century England; by Andrew Goodhead.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news158.php</link>
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<title>Saturday, 17 July 2010: Cosy Devon</title>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Diocese of Exeter has joined with Energy Action Devon to promote CosyDevon as a way of helping local people avoid fuel poverty next winter.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news157.php</link>
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<title>Saturday, 17 July 2010: Spiritual Companions Network Conference 2010</title>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Spiritual Companions Network in Devon is holding its annual conference at South Street Baptist Church, Exeter on Saturday 13th November 2010.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news156.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 2 July 2010: Conference Video Archive</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Videos from the 2010 Methodist Conference are now available online to enable people to view the debates and speeches.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news155.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 17 June 2010: Ecumenical Officers' Consultation 2010</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This Conference, from 11-13 October 2010, will incorporate a Public Conference, from lunch on 11 October to lunch on 12 October.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news154.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 16 June 2010: Riding Lights Theatre Company</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>One of Riding Lights Theatre Company's latest productions will be touring to this area throughout autumn and Christmas this year.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news153.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 16 June 2010: Bristol Festival of Preaching</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The College of Preachers is now pleased to announce details of its autumn Festival of Preaching in Bristol.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news152.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 10 June 2010: New Job Advertisment</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>An advertisment for a Children's and Families' Work in the Torbay Circuit is now available on the site.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news151.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 4 June 2010: Stationing Information</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Various information files regarding the stationing process are now available to download on the website.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news150.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 25 May 2010: District Safeguarding Officer</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>We are looking to appoint a safeguarding officer with responsibility for issues relating to Safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults within the district.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news149.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 19 May 2010: Inspire Conference 2010</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The "Inspire" Conference for 2010 takes place on Saturday 3 July at the Riverside Centre, Derby.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news148.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 11 May 2010: Evangelism News</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>A new course of "Pioneer Disciple" will be starting in Plymouth in September 2010.  A course leaflet and a registration form are available.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news147.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 7 May 2010: Evangelism News</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2010 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Evangelism Network Development Officer Derrick Norton sends the following information, ideas and resources for May 2010...</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news146.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 7 May 2010: Young Methodists Geared to Get Generous</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2010 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>A website for young people run by young people has been launched by the Methodist Children and Youth Team.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news145.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 7 May 2010: May 2010 Edition of "Team E-Mail"</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2010 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The May 2010 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news144.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 23 April 2010: A Message from the Chair of District</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>A message from Chair of District Revd Pete Pillinger, regarding the upcoming General Election.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news143.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 23 April 2010: Offer of a Multimedia Day</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The following letter has come from Mike Bossingham regarding the possibility of churches hosting a multimedia day:</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news142.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 20 April 2010: Gospel Music Concert</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This is a joint concert between two of the largest award winning Gospel Choirs in the South West, Callington Community Gospel Choir and St Thomas Gospel Choir.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news141.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 24 March 2010: 'mob4thecross'</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Friday 2 and Saturday 3 April: Plymouth City Centre.  The plan is to create a massive cross of praying people in just a few seconds.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news140.php</link>
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<title>Saturday, 20 March 2010: Fresh Expressions Newsletter</title>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Fresh Expressions newsletter "e-xpressions" is available to read online.  Currently the March 2010 edition is available on the Fresh Expressions website.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news139.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 12 March 2010: Workshop with Revd Dr Leslie Griffiths</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This event takes place on Sunday 18 April with a lunch at 12.30 pm followed at 2.00 pm by an afternoon workshop entitled 'Preaching and Public Life'.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news138.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 12 March 2010: Vocations Day</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This is the first of what we see as an annual day where folks at some form of crossroads in their life can come together and spend a day looking at possible routes forward.</description>
<category>Training</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news137.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 12 March 2010: Youth Work South West Conference 2010</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This event on Saturday 20 March is a partnership between Urban Saints, YouthWork magazine, Scripture Union, SWYM and many denominations and we believe it will the best training day ever held in the SW.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news136.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 3 March 2010: District Prayer Diary, March-May 2010</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District Prayer Diary is now published every three months. The diary for March-May 2010 is now available.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news135.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 3 March 2010: Spring 2010 Momentum</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Spring 2010 edition of "Momentum" is now available online.  To view the new edition, please visit the Momentum Update page on the Methodist Church website.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news134.php</link>
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<title>Monday, 22 February 2010: World Methodist Council</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Methodist Church is inviting nominations from Districts for the World Methodist Council 2011-2016.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news133.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 17 February 2010: MWM World Mission Conference</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The 2010 World Mission Conference takes place in Swanwick, Derbyshire, from Friday 4-Sunday 6 June.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news132.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 16 February 2010: The Avenue Pantomime</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Avenue Methodist Church in Newton Abbot is presenting its annual pantomime "The Princess and the Pea" from Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 February 2010.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news131.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 12 February 2010: An Evening with Dana</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This event takes place at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 12 May 2010, at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.  The evening is being co-ordinated by Palace Avenue Methodist Church on behalf of the Torbay Circuit.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news130.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 12 February 2010: Fishnets with Tearfund</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This event takes place on Monday 15 March 2010 at the Chapter House, Exeter Cathedral, from 10.00 am until 3.30 pm.</description>
<category>Training</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news129.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 12 February 2010: Let Loose: Creativity and Impairment</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This weekend at Sarum College, Salisbury will be an opportunity for creative discovery for people with impairment and their carers.</description>
<category>Training</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news128.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 12 February 2010: Elevate Young Leaders Weekend</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This event takes place at Beacon Youth Centre, Lee Abbey, from 7.00 pm on Friday 26 February until 2.00 pm on Sunday 28 February, and costs a suggested donation of £30 from the church.</description>
<category>Training</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news127.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 4 February 2010: Haiti - More Than £270,000 Raised</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Appeals for Haiti launched by the Methodist Church and MRDF have raised more than £270,000.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news126.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 3 February 2010: District Mailing List</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District now has a mailing list for anyone who wishes to be kept up to date with the latest news, events and announcements.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news125.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 3 February 2010: February 2010 Edition of "Team E-Mail"</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The February 2010 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news124.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 15 January 2010: Prayer for the People of Haiti</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Personal reflection and a prayer for the people of Haiti at this time of crisis, from Reverend Geoff Hays (World Church and Other Relationships Team Co-ordinator).</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news123.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 14 January 2010: 2010 "Healed for a Purpose" Course</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This is a short course looking at how to become the people God intended us to be and to find our destiny and calling in Jesus, taking place at Plymouth Central Hall.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news122.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 14 January 2010: 2010 "Encouter" Schedule</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Schedule for 2010: meetings take place on the second Friday of each month at 7.30 pm, at Plymouth Central Hall.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news121.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 14 January 2010: Haiti Earthquake Appeal</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Methodist Church in Britain has launched an emergency appeal and granted £20,000 in immediate aid to Haiti after a catastrophic earthquake rocked the Caribbean nation yesterday.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news120.php</link>
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<title>Monday, 21 December 2009: Job Vacancy in Saltash</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Saltash Wesley Methodist Church (in the Cornwall District) is looking for a full-time Children's and Families' Worker.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news119.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 15 December 2009: District Prayer Diary</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District Prayer Diary is now published every three months.  The diary for December 2009-February 2010 is now available.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news118.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 24 November 2009: November 2009 Edition of "Team E-Mail"</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The November 2009 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news116.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 24 November 2009: New Job Vacancy</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>One new job vacancy, for a part-time community worker in the Taunton Deane and South Sedgemoor Circuit, is now listed on the Job Opportunities page.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news115.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 17 November 2009: Sing Christmas 2009</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Sing Christmas is an interactive community carol service organised by Churches Together with BBC Southwest which will be broadcast live on Tuesday 22 December 2009 at 8pm.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news114.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 17 November 2009: Autumn Momentum</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Autumn 2009 edition of "Momentum" has been produced and is now available on the Methodist Church website.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news113.php</link>
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<title>Saturday, 31 October 2009: New Job Vacancies</title>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Two new job vacancies in the Newton Abbot circuit are now listed on the Job Opportunities page.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news112.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 16 October 2009: District Welcome Pack</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District Welcome Pack for 2009-10 is now available to download in PDF format.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news111.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 25 September 2009: District Training Calendar</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District Training Calendar for 2009-10 is now available, both to read on the website or to download in PDF format.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news110.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 23 September 2009: District Prayer Diary</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District Prayer Diary has taken on a new format for 2009-10, with new diaries being published every three months.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news109.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 23 September 2009: "Christianity and the Arts"</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This Conference is organised by the Spiritual Companions Network for Devon, an ecumenical Network, providing information and contacts for those who support others on their spiritual journey.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news108.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 22 September 2009: "Origins and Lemons"</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Part of a national tour by Riding Lights Theatre Company, this show promises a highly entertaining plunge into issues that have aroused our curiosity since the dawn of time.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news107.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 18 September 2009: "Sowing, Reaping, Keeping"</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This training day in people-sensitive evangelism is taking place on Saturday 10 October at The Lantern Church, Merley near Wimborne in Dorset.</description>
<category>Training</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news106.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 3 September 2009: "Carols Down the Line"</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2009 20:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>We are pleased to be able to give early notification of the 2009 "Carols Down the Line" - an evening of carols and steam nostalgia on the South Devon Railway.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news105.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 28 August 2009: A Course on Gifts and Calling</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The course takes place over one Monday evening and three Saturday morning sessions in the Discovery Cafe at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news104.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 28 August 2009: Autumn "Encouter" Meetings</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Schedule for Autumn 2009: meetings take place on the second Friday of each month at 7.30 pm, at Plymouth Central Hall.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news103.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 27 August 2009: Circuit Changes for 2009-10</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Changes have now been made to many of the church and circuit pages on the website to reflect new appointments and structures for the 2009-10 church year.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news102.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 25 August 2009: District Diary 2009-10</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District Diary for the new church year 2009-10 is now available on the website.  Please note that some details are provisional and are subject to change.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news101.php</link>
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<title>Monday, 24 August 2009: August 2009 Edition of "Team E-Mail"</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The August 2009 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news100.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 21 August 2009: New Job Vacancy</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>One new job vacancy, for a youth worker in the South Molton Circuit, is now listed on the Job Opportunities page.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news99.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 13 August 2009: Heroes of the Faith</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2009 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>New Life Publishing is delighted to offer the opportunity to be the first to obtain copies of "Heroes of the Faith"; the brilliant new publication from the producers of New Life Newspaper.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news98.php</link>
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<title>Monday, 3 August 2009: Cellebrate: Cell Conference 2010</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This conference will take place at King's Park Conference Centre, Northampton, from 12 noon on Tuesday 9 February 2010 until 2.00 pm on Wednesday 10 February.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news97.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 31 July 2009: Music Day at Exeter Cathedral</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The June 2009 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news96.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 31 July 2009: Shebbear Study Day</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The June 2009 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news95.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 16 June 2009: Youth Assembly 2009</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Youth Assembly 2009 will take place in Ushaw College Durham on 13th to 15th of November 2009.  Each District is asked to send two official delegates as representatives.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news94.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 2 June 2009: June 2009 Edition of "Team E-Mail"</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The June 2009 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news93.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 28 May 2009: Scripture Union South West Tour</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This is a series of eight training events to equip and refresh those working with children and young people, taking place across the south west during June 2009.</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news92.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 28 May 2009: Cafe Culture Day</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>A fascinating day exploring Cafe Church at Martin's Bistro, Okehampton on Saturday 17 October; what it is, who it's for and how it works.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news91.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 28 May 2009: Mission Project in Germany</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Irish Conference are looking for up to 4 young Methodists from Europe (18-26 yrs) to go and work in Germany for a year.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news90.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 28 May 2009: New Job Vacancy</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>One new job vacancy, for a community worker in the Taunton Deane and South Sedgemoor Circuit, is now listed on the Job Opportunities page.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news89.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 28 May 2009: Appeal for Sri Lankan Churches</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Methodist Church's Fund for World Mission is working with local churches in Sri Lanka to deliver immediate aid and relief.  The Church is appealing for people to help alleviate the suffering caused by the conflict by donating to the Fund.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news88.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 28 May 2009: "Twelve Baskets" Resources Site</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Twelvebaskets is a resource sharing site, whose initial setup was funded by the Methodist church.  The site is aimed at web designers, leaders of worship and preachers.</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news87.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 6 May 2009: Digital TV Switchover</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 23:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>A press release has been produced on behalf of Churches Together in Devon on the digital switchover which is happening this year in the south-west of England.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news86.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 23 April 2009: "The Witness"</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>For Pentecost, the Bude Methodist Circuit is presenting a special event called "The Witness" on 29, 30 and 31 May.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news85.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 23 April 2009: New Job Vacancies</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Two new job vacancies, in the South Molton and South Petherton &amp; Crewkerne Circuits, are now listed on the Job Opportunities page.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news84.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 14 April 2009: Visit of Tony Anthony to Plymouth</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Arrangements for Tony Anthony's visit to Plymouth are now being finalised.  Tony will be in Plymouth from Friday 8-Sunday 10 May.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news83.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 3 April 2009: Latest Edition of "Team E-Mail"</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The latest edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news82.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 24 March 2009: Spring 2009 "Momentum"</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Spring 2009 edition of "Momentum" is now available online.  To view the new edition, please visit the Momentum Update page on the Methodist Church website.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news81.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 24 March 2009: "Redemption Song"</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>In addition to the previously advertised performance in Newton Abbot, there will also be a performance of "Redemption Song" at Sidwell Street Methodist Church in Exeter on Saturday, 28 March at 7.30 pm.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news80.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 10 March 2009: Pioneer Disciple 2009-10</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Following on from courses in Plymouth and Barnstaple in 2008-09, Pioneer Disciple is being offered in Torquay and Ottery St Mary in 2009/10.</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news79.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 12 February 2009: 2009 Lent Course</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Responding to God's World is a Lent course designed as a follow-up to the 2008 course Listening to God's World, and will help our churches to respond to God's world in the kind of way that Christ himself does.</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news78.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 12 February 2009: Methodist Church welcomes celebration of Darwin Day</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Methodist Church has welcomed a day of celebration dedicated to the achievements of scientist Charles Darwin during the year marking his 200th birthday and 150-year-old theory of evolution.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news77.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 12 February 2009: Healed for a Purpose</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This is a short course looking at how to become the people God intended us to be and to find our destiny and calling in Jesus, taking place at Plymouth Central Hall.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news76.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 12 February 2009: "Encouter" Meetings for 2009</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Schedule for 2009: meetings take place on the second Friday of each month at 7.30 pm, at Plymouth Central Hall.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news75.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 12 February 2009: No Limits</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>NO LIMITS is pleased to be working alongside Plymstock United Church for this event.  The course will be led by Miranda Lewis who is an experienced Intercessor.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news74.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 20 January 2009: "Redemption Song"</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Riding Lights Theatre Company is visiting The Avenue Church, Newton Abbot on Thursday 26 March 2009, to present "Redemption Song".</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news73.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 20 January 2009: "Momentum" Update Online</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The first "Momentum" monthly update is now available online.  This is the first time material has been added to Momentum in between main editions.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news72.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 14 January 2009: Methodist Response to Atheist Bus Campaign Launch</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Atheist Bus Campaign has hit London this month with ads that read "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life".</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news71.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 14 January 2009: Further Job Vacancy</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Another new job vacancy, for a Children and Families Worker in the South Petherton and Crewkerne Circuit, is now listed on the Job Opportunities page.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news70.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 8 January 2009: New Job Vacancy</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Another new job vacancy, for a Circuit Assistant in the Teignmouth Circuit, is now listed on the Job Opportunities page.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news69.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 7 January 2009: Avenue Pantomime 2009</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 Jan 2009 22:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Avenue Methodist Church, Newton Abbot is presenting its 18th annual pantomime, "Hansel and Gretel", during February 2009.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news68.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 31 December 2008: An Evening with Jimmy Cricket</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Palace Avenue Methodist Church, Paignton is co-ordinating this special event to take place at 7.30 pm on Thursday, 14 May 2009 at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news67.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 31 December 2008: "Carols Down The Line"</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>We are pleased to be able to report that this special event was a great success, with more than 3,000 pounds raised for various charities.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news66.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 23 December 2008: January-July 2009 Training Calendar</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District Training Calendar for the first half of 2009 has now been produced by our District Training Office Steve Jones.</description>
<category>Training</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news65.php</link>
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<title>Monday, 22 December 2008: December 2008 "Team E-Mail"</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The December 2008 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news64.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 16 December 2008: New Job Vacancies</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Two new job vacancies in the South Molton and Taunton Deane &amp; South Sedgemoor circuits are now listed on the Job Opportunities page.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news63.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 25 November 2008: Autumn Momentum</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The full autumn edition of "Momentum" has been produced and is now available on the Methodist Church website.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news62.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 19 November 2008: Old Website Address</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Please note that the old website address, www.plyexetmethdist.org.uk, is shortly to be retired from use.
</description>
<category>Website Admin</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news61.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 6 November 2008: Methodist Youth Activities Website</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2008 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The new website for Methodist Youth Activites (MYA) is now up and running.  The site can be found at www.myaltd.org.uk.
</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news60.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 29 October 2008: Independent Schools in Bideford to Merge</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Charities owning two independent schools in Bideford, Devon are planning to merge their education establishments to create a new school.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news59.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 29 October 2008: New Job Opportunities</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Three new job opportunites are now listed on the site, in the South Petherton &amp; Crewkerne, Plymouth &amp; Devonport and Bideford circuits.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news58.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 16 October 2008: Pioneer Disciple in Torbay 2009-10</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Pioneer Disciple course will be offered in Torbay in 2009-10.  Application forms are now available to be  downloaded.</description>
<category>Training</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news57.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 16 October 2008: "Carols Down The Line"</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>A special Christmas event is being held on the South Devon Railway, and is being co-ordinated by Palace Avenue Methodist Church, Paignton.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news56.php</link>
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<title>Sunday, 12 October 2008: Latest Edition of "Team E-Mail"</title>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The latest edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news55.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 24 September 2008: Review of "Breakout 2008"</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>"Breakout 2008" took place at Cliff College in Derbyshire in July.  This review was written by Revd Mark Gilborson of the Exeter circuit.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news54.php</link>
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<title>Monday, 22 September 2008: Children and Families Worker Vacancy</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>South Petherton and Crewkerne Methodist Circuit require a Children and Families Worker to develop new and established work with children and families.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news53.php</link>
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<title>Monday, 15 September 2008: October\'s "Encounter" is a Special District Event</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>For the October "Encounter" meeting, a special invitation is given to the whole Plymouth and Exeter District to come and see what God is doing in Plymouth.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news31.php</link>
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<title>Monday, 15 September 2008: Free Churches Call On Churches To Pray, Governments To Act For Peace</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church are calling for churches and governments to mark the International Day of Peace (21 September) by praying and working for peace in the Indian State of Orissa and Georgia.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news51.php</link>
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<title>Monday, 8 September 2008: District Diary Added to Site</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District Diary for 2008-09 is now available on the website.  The diary, as printed in the new edition of the District Directory, includes dates of district meetings and events throughout the current church year.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news48.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 29 August 2008: Churches Challenged to Tackle Discrimination and Inequality</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2008 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The 'Equally Different?' Campaign is designed to support churches and Christian communities as they seek to be more open and inclusive.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news49.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 28 August 2008: Job Opportunities in the District</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>From time to time job opportunities will arise within the District.  Details of these are now carried on a new Job Opportunities page on the site.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news48.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 27 August 2008: Changes to Information for 2008-09</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Changes have now been made to many of the contact details and church and circuit pages on the website to reflect new appointments and roles for the 2008-09 church year.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news47.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 26 August 2008: Autumn 2008 District Training Calendar</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The new District Training Calendar for the Autumn of 2008 has been produced and is now available on the website.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news46.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 19 August 2008: 2008-09 District Welcome Pack and Resource Pack</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The new District Welcome and Resource Packs for the 2008-09 church year have been produced and are now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news45.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 19 August 2008: Family Friendly Churches</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for August 2008 has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news44.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 19 August 2008: Child Protection Policy Update</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District's child protection policy has been slightly amended.  Anyone who has downloaded a copy of the policy may now wish to replace that copy with the new version.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news43.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 19 August 2008: 2008-09 District Prayer Diary</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The new District Prayer Diary for the 2008-09 church year has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news42.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 19 August 2008: Storylines</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>"Following the Threads That Run Through the Bible": This book, written by Andy Croft and Mike Pilavachi, is available now.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news41.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 29 July 2008: Methodist Children Newsletter</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The July 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news40.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 29 July 2008: Family Friendly Churches</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for July 2008 has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news39.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 29 July 2008: Methodist Conference 2008</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The 2008 Methodist Conference took place in early July in Scarborough.  The Conference made a number of decisions and resolutions which are available to download in PDF format.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news38.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 29 July 2008: Team E-Mail July 2008</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The latest edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news37.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 11 July 2008: Methodist Conference elects new President and Vice President Designate</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 July 2008 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Revd David Gamble has been elected President Designate of the Methodist Conference for 2009-2010, and Dr Richard Vautrey has been elected Vice President Designate.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news36.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 18 June 2008: Methodist Children Newsletter</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The June 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news35.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 18 June 2008: Family Friendly Churches</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 June 2008 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for June 2008 has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news34.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 18 June 2008: Importing the Outpouring</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>We have invited Sandy Zondervan from Revival Fires, Dudley, West Midlands to be at St. Matthias Church, Plymouth on Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22 June 2008.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news33.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 13 June 2008: On the Edge of Pentecost</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Tom Stuckey, former President of the Methodist Church in Britain, visiting Scholar at Sarum College and Ecumenical Canon of Salisbury Cathedral is coming to Exeter.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news32.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 3 June 2008: Encounter - the new name for Healing Through Worship</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Healing through Worship has been running now for three years.  We have decided to acknowledge what God is doing by renaming this service Encounter.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news31.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 3 June 2008: Current and future employment of Lay People</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>There has been some confusion about the recent decision of Conference relating to the employment of lay people.  Presented is a brief outline of how the decisions may affect churches and circuits.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news30.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 15 May 2008: Team E-Mail May 2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The latest edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news29.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 15 May 2008: Methodist Children Newsletter</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The May 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news28.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 15 May 2008: Family Friendly Churches</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for May 2008 has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news27.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 2 May 2008: Launching "The Source"</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2008 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>May 2008 sees the launch of UK Youth's new publication 'the Source' - a new monthly online resource packed with information, features updates and more.</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news26.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 2 May 2008: Youth Work After Christendom</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2008 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This new book will be published in June 2008.  It is introduced as a "challenging and inspirational book bringing attention grabbing insights concerning youth work in the 21st century".</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news25.php</link>
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<title>Sunday, 20 April 2008: Seeing the Bigger Picture</title>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The story of our faith is told in just 176 pages in Tim Dowley's book The Christians: an Illustrated History (Lion, 2007; 16.99).</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news24.php</link>
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<title>Sunday, 20 April 2008: MRDF responds to crisis in Zimbabwe</title>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>In the face of growing political instability and desperate food shortages in Zimbabwe, MRDF is supporting an appeal that will distribute emergency food supplies to vulnerable households.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news23.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 15 April 2008: Survivors of Abuse Prayer Card</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Church of England and the Methodist Church are publishing a special resource designed to help churches support people who have suffered from the trauma of abuse.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news22.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 10 April 2008: "CARGO" at Plymouth Central Hall</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>"CARGO" is taking place at Plymouth Central Hall on Saturday, 31 May 2008 at 7.30pm.  Tickets for the evening cost five pounds per person.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news21.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 9 April 2008: Methodist Children Newsletter</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The April 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news20.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 4 April 2008: Family Friendly Churches</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for April 2008 has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news19.php</link>
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<title>Wednesday, 2 April 2008: Pioneer Disciple and Hope 2008 Pages</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Further information about the Pioneer Disciple course and Hope 2008 is now available in the Resources section.</description>
<category>Website Admin</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news18.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 25 March 2008: Voluntary and Charity Sector Studies</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The University of Wales, Lampeter is providing a free distance learning training course for the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors.</description>
<category>Training</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news17.php</link>
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<title>Tuesday, 25 March 2008: Council Prayers</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Devon Church Leaders have discussed the issue of councils in Devon giving consideration to abandoning the practice of beginning Council meetings with prayers.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news16.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 20 March 2008: Healing Through Worship</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Healing Through Worship evenings are taking place on the second Friday in every month at Central Hall in Plymouth, starting at 7.30pm.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news15.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 20 March 2008: Listening to God</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Three evenings on Listening to God and Prophecy are taking place at The Discovery Cafe at Central Hall in Plymouth.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news14.php</link>
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<title>Saturday, 15 March 2008: Methodist Children Newsletter</title>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The March 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news13.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 14 March 2008: Pioneer Disciple completes first course</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Pioneer Disciple course has completed its first pilot course, based in Exeter. This cooperative project with the Exeter Diocese attracted nearly 60 students, and nearly 50 of these completed the one-year course.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news12.php</link>
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<title>Friday, 14 March 2008: Worship Workshop at Tavistock</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Tavistock Methodist Church will be holding a Worship Workshop led by Geraldine Latty on 17 May 2008.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news11.php</link>
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<title>Thursday, 13 March 2008: New Life at Goodrington Methodist Church</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>As part of Hope 2008, Goodrington Methodist Church is running a photographic exhibition entitled New Life on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April, from 2pm to 5pm on each day.</description>
<category>Church Event</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news10.php</link>
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<title>Monday 10 March 2008: Team E-Mail March 2008</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The latest edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news9.php</link>
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<title>Monday 10 March 2008: Glimpses</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Frontier Youth Trust is delighted to announce a new, exciting and ground breaking spirituality resource for youth workers - Glimpses!</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news8.php</link>
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<title>Monday 10 March 2008: Pray Without Ceasing</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The District's prayer co-ordinator Phil Walsh has produced a "Pray Without Ceasing" newsletter which is available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news7.php</link>
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<title>Monday 10 March 2008: Family Friendly Churches</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for March 2008 has been produced and is now available for download.</description>
<category>Newsletter</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news6.php</link>
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<title>Monday 10 March 2008: The Passion on the BBC</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The BBC has confirmed the scheduling for <i>The Passion</i> to be shown in the run-up to Easter, together with a brief guide to each episode.</description>
<category>Information</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news5.php</link>
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<title>Monday 10 March 2008: Step by Step 2</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>"Step by Step 2" is a follow up guide to the original Step by Step.  "Step by Step 2 Fact Cards" are also available.</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news4.php</link>
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<title>Monday 10 March 2008: MAYC Breakout 2008</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Breakout 2008 - an event for young people - will be taking place from 11-13 July 2008 at Cliff College, Derbyshire.</description>
<category>Methodist Church</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news3.php</link>
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<title>Monday 10 March 2008: Joy in Your Pocket</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Methodist Church has launched Joy In Your Pocket, the third in the popular series of easy to read booklets.</description>
<category>Resources</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news2.php</link>
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<title>Monday 10 March 2008: District Website Relaunched</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Plymouth and Exeter District website has been redesigned and relaunched. Welcome to the new site - please feel free to look around.</description>
<category>Website Admin</category>
<link>http://www.pemd.org.uk/news1.php</link>
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