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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Warrington churches to host holiday club for children this summer
THE Methodist churches in Padgate and Woolston are hosting another holiday club for children. The club welcomes children aged four to 11 years old. Sessions will run from open from August 4 to 7 from 9.45am to 12.15pm each day. The sessions will be held at St Martin's Methodist Church, Gig Lane, Woolston. The club will include games, crafts, snacks, singing, bible stories and activities. Children will be charged £4 per session. Parents and guardians must register children by July 24 by emailing stmartins4summerfun@ with more information available via this method too.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Amarillo United Methodist Church welcomes new senior pastor
Amarillo United Methodist Church welcomes new senior pastor Amarillo UMC welcomes new senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Chad Johnson Rev. Chad Johnson brings his first message to Amarillo UMC on July 13 The Amarillo United Methodist Church is welcoming its new senior pastor, Reverend Dr. Chad Johnson, to the pulpit on Sunday, July 13. He comes to Amarillo UMC from the First United Methodist Church of Jacksboro, Texas, according to a news release. 'I love The United Methodist Church and work to live by our mantra every day as a pastor, and a person, of Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors. I believe this is who we are called to be by Christ and who we have been for so long as the Wesleyan people called Methodists," Johnson said in the release. "I am excited about all the ways we can live into this identity more and more, each and every day. Like the old hymn says, 'God has work for us to do, work for us to do' and I am truly looking forward to ministry in Amarillo, Texas.' Johnson holds a Doctor of Ministry and a Master of Divinity and from Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology; a Master of Native American Leadership from Southeastern Oklahoma State University; and a bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University in Business/Sociology. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in mental health and clinical counseling from the University of Oklahoma. Johnson brings many talents to Amarillo UMC, including music, which is an integral part of his life. While in Jacksboro, he taught percussion for three years with the high school and middle school bands. When a devastating tornado hit Jacksboro in 2022, he played a key role in the town's recovery and is a minister devoted to missions and outreach. In addition, he is a full citizen of the Chickasaw Tribe of Oklahoma. Merging his heritage as a Chickasaw and his Christian theology as a pastor has led to the publication of his first book, "Finding God on the Indian Road: Exploring the Intersectionality Between Native American and Christian Spiritual Living." Originally, from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Johnson loves to golf, spend time outside, be with family, study, read and cook. 'Anytime I can light up my firepit out back and put some meat on the smoker I am a happy camper. I call myself a foodie, although I'm not sure how good of one I am, but I love to try new foods and restaurants and enjoy live music immensely,' he said. Amarillo United Methodist Church is located at 3001 Bell St., sharing a facility with St. Luke Presbyterian Church. Services are Sundays at 9 a.m. and streamed online at For more information, contact Gary Pitner via email at gwpitner@ or by phone at 806-341-1417. This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Rev. Chad Johnson brings his first message to Amarillo UMC on July 13
News24
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Controversial pastor's wife, Queen Nandi, forcefully evicted from her mansion
She's known as the pastor's wife that stirs up debate and doesn't conform to the typical 'Mam'fundisi' image. Her latest predicament has sparked public sympathy and scrutiny, with many questioning her lifestyle. Many believe that the way she lives does not align with her role as a pastor's wife and Christian values. Read more | EXCLUSIVE | Rev. Mlombi finally speaks: 'I love her dearly' Nandipha Mlombi affectionately known as Queen Nandi is a reality TV personality and wife to Reverend Mawuzole Mlombi whom she shares 7 children with. The couple gained attention after making a debut on 'Pastors' Wives,' and have been embroiled in a lot of drama since then. Queen Nandi has always been vocal about her experiences and struggles within the Bedfordview Methodist Chruch. Her most controversial scandals involved her claims that her disqualification from the Mrs. Southern Africa beauty pageant was influenced by a church member, as well as the circumstances surrounding her short lived separation from her husband. Read more | Christopher Jaftha denies being father of Pabi Moloi's child To add to her many controversial incidents in 2024 Queen Nandi and her family were instructed to vacate the church mission house following her husband, Rev. Mlombi being dethroned from his position, but she did not comply with the order which ultimately resulted in them being forcefully removed with their belongings thrown outside as she revealed on a live video on Facebook. It seems as though history has repeated itself as Queen Nandi once again took to Facebook Sunday 29 June to share that she was being forcefully evicted from a Bedfordview mansion house she claims she bought through a 'real estate agent' last year named Vuyiseka Mpeqeka. It turns out that the house did not belong to her but to someone else who claims the property is theirs and Queen Nandi is an illegal tenant. She went live on Facebook showing her belongings being thrown out yet again as the supposed owner of the property told her family to evict his premises. Queen Nandi said on the live video she only found out about this recently as they were preparing to use the house for a shoot. Social media users have since weighed in on the matter with many scrutinising her while some show sympathy for her kids.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Apartments plan for former Slaithwaite Methodist church
A former church could be turned into seven new homes under plans submitted to Kirklees Methodist church on Carr Lane in Slaithwaite closed down last year and developers have applied to demolish part of it to create six apartments and a chapel was built between 1870 and 1871, with an extension to create a Sunday school added in the to plans submitted by Noord Developments Ltd, the scheme would secure the future of "a significant heritage asset within Slaithwaite town centre". The building is not listed, but it does sit within the Slaithwaite Conservation Area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting the plans, the first floor of the main chapel would be lowered and an extra floor inserted rear extension, which was added to the building later, would be developer said there would be "minimal interventions", but existing windows would be replaced, stairs taken out and replaced, and pews, raised platforms and the organ removed from the first its application to be considered by Kirklees Council, the developer said: "The proposals to convert the church to residential use will secure the long-term future of the building."The proposed area of demolition to enable the scheme is considered to have a primarily neutral, or less than substantial, heritage impact and will allow for seven new homes to be located at the heart of Slaithwaite."The council is expected to make a decision on the planning application by 1 August. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Indian Express
‘We are partners for life': Gay couple, whose love blossomed on dance floor and during ice cream dates, let the world know
In 2014, Shyam Konnur first saw Sriram Sridharan on the dance floor at a post-pride party in Bengaluru. 'I had travelled to Bengaluru for the pride event, and when I saw that young man, I thought he was cute, so I walked up to him and said so,' he recalled. Although Sriram, commonly known as Ram among friends, was busy dancing, they ended up exchanging phone numbers by the end of the evening. On June 13, 2025, Shyam, 36, and Ram, 32, exchanged commitment vows, solidifying their lifelong relationship. To return to how everything unfolded after their meeting on the dance floor, the next chapter of this story took place in Bengaluru in 2015. By that time, Shyam had moved to Pune for work, but Ram was still in Bengaluru, working for an IT multinational corporation. 'My mother was admitted to the hospital, and I had to rush back. After spending nearly two sleepless nights there, I messaged Ram to see if he would like to meet for an ice cream date. However, while I was waiting outside the ice cream shop, a group of thugs attempted to snatch my phone. In the chaos that ensued, I was seriously injured,' Shyam said. So, when Ram came for what was supposed to be a plain ice cream date, he met with a bleeding Shyam, who required urgent hospitalisation. Adding another layer of complexity was the fact that Ram did not know Shyam's full name. 'I called another person who knew my full name (Samuel Konnur) to do the hospital paperwork. To date, Ram holds this against me- he says here I was rushing you to the hospital, and you did not have the courtesy to even reveal your real name,' he said. Shyam comes from a mixed-faith marriage; his mother follows the Hindu faith, while his father has ties to the Methodist Church. Ram is from the temple town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu and is the only child of his parents who ran a driving school. By 2015, both Shyam and Ram began to realise that their innocent banter over chats and phone calls was developing into something serious and beautiful. It was no surprise when, one day, during their conversations, they popped the question. 'I think Ram was the one who asked it first, but he believes it was me. In any case, we decided to enter into a long-distance relationship—he in Bengaluru and I in Pune,' Shyam said. This decision was built on numerous discussions in which the two shared many secrets that solidified their relationship. For Shyam, working for the LGBTQIA+ community felt as natural as breathing. 'The community is like my extended family; we support each other in times of need. I spent my holidays travelling to Bengaluru to volunteer at queer events with Ram by my side. When I founded the Mist LGBTQ Foundation in Pune in 2009, Ram returned the favour and began volunteering at the events here,' he said. Through their travels, community involvement, and volunteer work, the young men began their lives together. Ram transferred to Pune, and they began living together. Things were not always easy, as both of their families initially opposed their relationship but eventually became more accepting. 'Last year, when we travelled to Europe to participate in an AIDS conference, we decided to get married. It was a simple affair, but it sealed the bond between us,' they said. Shyam admits that marriage was never a priority for him. However, he feels that, in a society where norms often outweigh personal beliefs, marriage serves as a symbol of acceptance. Gay couples like Shyam and Ram cannot marry in India, as same-sex marriage is still not legally recognised in the country, unlike in many European nations and other parts of the world. Earlier this week, the couple decided to solemnise their union according to Indian customs, surrounded by family and friends. Ram said, 'My mother always believed that my relationship with Shyam was deeper than that of friends. However, she struggled to accept that he was my life partner. So, when we chose to perform the rituals, it was primarily to demonstrate to her and others that we are, indeed, life partners.' Ram's mother, who travelled from Kumbhakonam, brought them the silk dresses they wore for the ceremonies. While she wholeheartedly participated in the events, she sometimes felt lost. 'Later, she admitted that she did not fully understand the significance of the whole event. She wanted some of the rituals to be done differently but did not know how to express that. However, she now realises that we are partners for life,' said Ram.
