TaB Learning
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| TaB Learning |
| Pastoral Care |
| Sunday Morning Extra (SMX) |
| Women's Fellowship |
| Bible Group Fellowship |
| The Wesley's Guild |
| Enfield Caribbean Association |
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Welcome to the Learning section
Church life offers many opportunities for learning more about Christianity and your own faith journey. Look at the article index in the right hand column to consider ways in which you can get involved. If what you want isn't there, tell us what opportunities you would like to see by emailing the minister, Rev Mark Davenport, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
There are also opportunities for developing your skills through the community centre, TaB Centre Plus. For more information about the Volunteering Programme, click on the "Get Involved" tab above and scroll down to "Volunteering".
Pastoral Care
Why We Care:
A healthy Christian community is one in which people know that they are loved, visitors are welcome and young and old alike are valued and feel safe. The care that we offer, both at times of crisis and in everyday life is an active proclamation of God’s love in Christ and for all the world.
Safeguarding:
TaB is very keen on ensuring everyone is properly cared for. It makes efforts meeting the physical and spiritual needs of everyone whithin its reach. In doing so, it recognises that adults, children and young people have specific needs. The Church strcitly adhers to highest standards Safeguarding - which is about preventing the abuse of children and young people and promoting their welfare. To read more about Safeguarding, click here.
How do we best care for one another and for the communities we live in? These Pastoral Care pages offer articles, links and resources for those involved in caring in all sorts of ways in the life of our churches and neighbourhoods.
A training resource for pastoral visitors and all who offer care in the church and community is available. For details and how to obtain information on pastoral care training resources, please go to: Pastoral Care Training
For information on courses, retreats and events focusing on pastoral care and spirituality, view an up-to-date list here.
Contact person:
Name: Revd Mark Davenport
Tel: +44(0)20 8888 2797
Email:
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Sunday Morning Extra (SMX)
About SMX:
Sunday Morning Extra is a session where young people delve into individual reflection and Bible Study, fresh expressions of worship and discussions relating to social justice and general wellbeing.
SMX is a part of the youth ministry of Trinity-at-Bowes Methodist Church in London. We are a group of young people age 13 – 19 reaching out to our world enabling other young people to enjoy life to the full - making it more meaningful to live as a young person. Young people are presented with opportunities to study the Bible, have engaging discussions, pray, encourage and support each other. In addition, the network, build meaningful relationships, develop vital skills for life and above all, HAVE FUN.
What We Do?:
- Exploring the real meaning to life
- Bible study and personal reflection
- Inspiring young people to dream and believe
Inspire...Believe...Challenge...Faith..Achieve
For more information on other youth activities that takes place at TaB Church and TaB Centre Plus Youth and Community Centre, visit the Youth Section.
Contact person:
Name: Araba Hagan
Tel: +44(0)20 8888 2797
Email:
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TaB Women’s Fellowship
We are a group of ladies who meet in a friendly and informal manner on Monday afternoons for an hour of fellowship, worship and mutual support.
We begin with refreshments and continue with a short devotional service of hymns, prayers and readings. Some afternoons a visiting speaker gives a short talk on a subject of interest. This might be an exposition of a Bible passage or a sharing of their Christian experience or they may even represent a charity or talk about their hobby.
The Women's Fellowship is part of the Women's Network of the Methodist Church and is open to all, whether or not they have any other links with our church. It aims to encourage, enable and equip women to participate fully in the life of the church and in society.
Mondays: 2:15pm – 3:30pm (Unless otherwise stated)
Contact: Secretary - Mrs Barbara Biggs
Tel: 020 8888 2154
Email:
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TaB Bible Group Fellowship
Meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm for the enjoyment of reading the Bible together and seeking its meaning for our lives today.
Meetings usually commence with worship songs and end in a time of prayer. The TaB Bible Group Fellowship is suitable for all those who wish to engage in faith development and discipleship.
Contact: Revd Mark Davenport
Phone: 020 8888 2797
Email:
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The Wesley's Guild
About Us:
The Wesley Guild was initially established by the Methodist Church over 100 years ago. Its membership has now embraced a wide age group drawn from many denominations.
Today, the Wesley Guild is a mid-week fellowship for men and women of all ages, meeting at weekly, fortnightly or monthly intervals with a programme of diverse interests, devotional, cultural, Christian service and social.
Motto:
The Guild motto reminds us that the faith we have in our hearts must be translated into action in our lives. How hard we sometimes find that, as did St Paul. In his letter to the Romans, he describes the struggle between his good intentions and his failure to live up to them. He asked: 'Who will deliver me?' His answer: 'Jesus Christ'. How? If we accept him into our lives, he will equip us to truly be of one heart and one way. The Guild motto encapsulates what the Lord does for those who accept the Gospel.
I will bring them back and make then dwell in safety. I will give them one heart and one way (RSV: Jer 32 v 38)
The NIV translates that last sentence in this way:
I will give them singleness of heart and action.
Objectives:
The Wesley Guild is part of the social and caring life of the Church:
- to promote open and honest discussion of the meaning of the Christian faith in today’s world;
- to broaden the cultural horizons of its members for the enrichment of life;
- to be a caring fellowship for its members;
- to be a point of contact with Christianity for people to develop their own patterns of devotion to Christ
- to encourage an interest in the local community;
- to support care projects locally, nationally and overseas.
Contact person:
Name: Maureen Haydon
Tel: +44(0)20 8888 2797
Email:
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Enfield Caribbean Association - ECA
What Is ECA?
The Enfield Caribbean Association is an independent voluntary organisation operating in the London Borough of Enfield, since 1985. It is a registered charity. No 1064045/0.
Aims:
The association aims to advance the interests of Caribbean people in the areas of education, health, employment, social welfare and wellbeing by providing facilities and an environment that contributes to improving the life chances of people through promotion of events, activities and developing links with other like minded groups, individuals and organisations.
Objectives:
To develop an information and advice service and take practical measures that meet the needs of people of Caribbean culture in the London Borough of Enfield in the areas of education, health, employment and social welfare through direct and indirect action.
Services Provided By ECA:
The association aims to advance the interests of Caribbean people in the areas of education, heaServices provided include: General Advice and referral, Education Support and social and cultural activities. ECA’s office is open Monday and Tuesday – 10.00am to 5.00pm, Thursday and Friday – 9.30am to 5.30pm.
Address:
Enfield Caribbean Association
Community House
311 Fore Street
Edmonton Green
London N9 0HZ
Contact person:
Name: Ken Allen
Tel: +44 (0)20 8373 6352
Email:
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Meetings:
The Caribbean Lunch Club meets at TaB Centre Plus which is on the corner of Palmerston Road and the North Circular Road, Palmers Green, on Fridays from 1pm to 4pm. It provides a healthy lunch, exercise, table games and other social activities as well as personal advice.
Education Support:
We hold after school sessions during term time to help with Maths and English at Key Stages 1 to 4.
We run workshops for parents in Mathematics and English to inform them how children are taught in school, show suitable materials and make suggestions as to how to use them at home, explain how the school system works and how to get the best out of it for their children.
How can you help ECA to help you, your parents, friends and your family?
- Become an individual member, subscription £10 annually
- Join with your family (household) £20 annually
- Donate £10 per month through standing order with your bank.
- Become a sponsor
- Become a volunteer
- If you have a special skill, give 2 hours per month to ECA
- Keep yourself informed by attending ECA quarterly meetings
- Get involved in one of the sub committees
- Join the parents workshops
- Join the Executive
If you wish to help the ECA become stronger, well resourced and effective in delivering useful services to the Caribbean community then become a member today. Contact Ken Allen on for more information:
Tel: +44 (0)20 8373 6352
Email:
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