Welcome
"May they all be one... so that the world may believe" John 17:21
The aims of Shire & Soke are to seek and promote Christian Unity and to encourage and support ecumenical activity in Northamptonshire and Peterborough.
The members of Shire & Soke are The church leaders and their representatives from the mainstream denominations.
Shire and Soke is the Intermediate Body between the national Churches Together in England and local Churches Together groups.
The name of Shire and Soke comes from: the Shire of Northampton and the Soke of Peterborough.
Latest news
Job Opportunities in the Hamptons
- by Jill Johnson
Romsey Mill a charity with a Christian ethos,working with young people and families, particularly with those experiencing disadvantage,welcomes applications for two positions.
Full details here:
A Pastoral Message from the Presidents
- by Jill Johnson
JUNE 8th
A pastoral message from the Presidents to all engaged in the work of Churches Together, locally, at Intermediate level and nationally
As the feast of Pentecost dawned, we learnt of another appalling terrorist attack in London, the third attack within weeks. It is therefore important that we say clearly alongside our fellow faith leaders that such horrific acts are abhorrent to God and to all people of faith. Life is precious, the gift of God, and it is to be prized.
Vacancy: Peterborough Circuit of the Northampton District: Pioneer Team Leader
- by Jill Johnson
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Peterborough Methodist Circuit, where we require a Pioneer Team Leader for a fixed three year contract on a part-time basis. This will ideally suit a person who is able to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of evening work and the occasional Saturday and / or Sunday. The salary being offered is £20k pro-rata’d, which will include pro-rata’d entitlement to 28 days holiday.
Applicants need to have empathy with and a preparedness to work with the ethos of the Methodist Church and its partners involved in this appointment.
Full details here
Tackling Modern Day Slavery-new website
- by Jill Johnson
The Clewer Initiative
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. It's chock full of incredible resources to help churches engage with modern slavery and take action against it.