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West Australian
05-08-2025
- General
- West Australian
IN PICTURES: Centrepoint Church in Narrogin open day for newly restored 120-year-old Uniting Church building
Centrepoint Church celebrated its official Narrogin campus opening on Saturday, with the more than century-old heritage building's restorations on display for the community. About 130 people from the southern Wheatbelt gathered at the 120-year-old church on Doney Street, which underwent a six-week restoration including new carpet, resizing the stage, sanding, sealing and painting. The final stage of refurbishment will focus on the gym building that will require reinforcement of the entire infrastructure with new brick walls, ceiling, floors, lighting and a kitchen. Erected as Methodist Church in 1904 and chosen as Uniting Church in the late 1970s, the three buildings — chapel, gym and kids church — have served as a major religious centre for the region. Centrepoint Church Narrogin Campus pastor Janice Hall, who moved from Byford with her family including husband and pastor Boyd, said the official opening was celebrating the legacy of the religious centre. 'We were using the Narrogin Senior High School performing arts centre when (Centrepoint) came across the building and it was vacant and they saw an opportunity to continue the legacy,' she said. 'The baton has been passed on after 120 years and we want to serve our community. 'We've got a plaque made up and we'd like to place it alongside the original plaque put in in 1904.' Pastor Hall said they were dedicated to supporting the community by providing free food at large events, aiding in Easter and Christmas services and have ideas to accommodate before and after school care.
The Sun
05-08-2025
- The Sun
Woman ‘sexually assaulted near church' as cops launch urgent probe and urge any witnesses to come forward
COPS have launched an urgent probe after a woman was sexually assaulted near a church as they urge any witnesses to come forward. The shocking attack happened in Liftondown, Devon, at the weekend sparking a police investigation. 1 The woman was sexually assaulted by a man at around 1am on Saturday, August 2, Devon and Cornwall Police say. The attack allegedly happened near the Methodist church on the A388 in Liftondown. Officers, who said the woman is being supported by specially trained staff, are appealing for dashcam footage from anyone driving in the area at the time. Detective Inspector Neil Lloyd said: 'The female victim is being supported by specially trained officers as our enquiries are continuing. 'We are currently appealing for dashcam footage from anyone who was driving in that area between midnight and 2am on Saturday 2 August. 'Incidents of this nature understandably cause great concern in the local community, and we urge anyone with any information to contact us.'
BBC News
04-08-2025
- BBC News
Woman sexually assaulted near Devon church
A woman has been sexually assaulted near a church, Devon and Cornwall Police has are investigating after the serious attack by a man at about 01:00 BST on Saturday, close to a Methodist church on the A388 in Liftondown, near Launceston, who said the woman is being supported by specially trained staff, are appealing for dashcam footage from anyone who was driving in the area between midnight and 02: Insp Neil Lloyd said: "Incidents of this nature understandably cause great concern in the local community, and we urge anyone with any information to contact us."
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Government's cost of living aid a major financial commitment
KUALA LUMPUR: Various initiatives announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday to ease the people's burden of the rising cost of living represent a major financial commitment by the MADANI Government, said Bishop Dr T. Jeyakumar. The Bishop of the Methodist Church in Malaysia said while certain quarters may downplay the significance of the benefits announced, and even if the amount each individual receives isn't large, it represents a major financial commitment by the government. 'I am especially grateful that the assistance offered was extended to all Malaysians, regardless of race or religion. That inclusiveness matters. 'The amount may not be much, but at least the government is stepping in to help, rather than telling us to stay home and dip into our own EPF (Employees Provident Fund) savings,' he said in a statement. Yesterday, Anwar announced several key initiatives as a gesture of appreciation from the MADANI Government to the people, including a one-off RM100 aid via MyKad under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme, a freeze on toll hikes for 10 highways, and a targeted subsidy bringing the RON95 fuel price down to RM1.99 per litre. The Prime Minister also declared an additional public holiday on Sept 15 this year, in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrations on the following day. - Bernama
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.
