Positive Working Together establishes ‘shared commitments’ to how we behave together, as Methodists, in the lives of our churches.
Positive Working Together means we commit to:
- treating every person fairly, equally and with dignity and respect
- listening carefully to each other
- speaking and acting respectfully at all times
- being courteous in all communication
- encouraging openness and honesty
- never using verbal or physical intimidation
- relating positively with one another even when we disagree
Positive Working Together Shared Commitments Poster
One of the ways that we are encouraging churches to demonstrate their commitment to Positive Working together is to make use of the The Positive Working Together Shared Commitments poster. The poster is available to download and print to display in your local church setting.
Positive Working Together Shared Commitments card
The Positive Working Together Shared Commitments card is also available to download, add your own church details, print and distribute to every church member. Click here to download the editable Pdf.
Instructions for local printing of the Shared Commitments card
We have supplied a print-ready version of the Positive Working Together Shared Commitments card.
You can add details of local contacts into the editable box on the PDF and then print copies via a local or online print company.
Some examples of companies who can do this for you are as follows. Please note, these are not recommendations and there are plenty of other options out there. If you have a local print shop you may prefer to go there.
Vistaprint https://www.vistaprint.co.uk/business-cards/standard
Solopress https://www.solopress.com/business-cards/economy/
Printed.com https://www.printed.com/products/flat-business-cards/
Firstly, add your desired copy to the PDF and then save it to your computer.
If ordering via an online printer, the process varies slightly from company to company, but the key things are as follows.
- Select size 85x55mm business card
- Select double sided
- Choose your desired thickness and quality. Standard business cards would tend to be on 400gsm silk, but other options are available, including gloss or matte lamination
- Select to upload your own artwork
- Choose your quantity
- Order your cards
If you have any questions or issues, please contact publishing@methodistchurch.org.uk.
Resource for churches and circuits to explore 'Shared Commitments'
We would encourage churches to make use of the 'Shared Commitments' material that has been made available for churches to explore together as they seek to commit to 'Shared Commitments'. Click on the link below to download a PDF of material that is intended to be run in circuits and churches to explore good working relationships and effective ways of managing conflict in the Church.
Positive Working together training
For more information on what is on offer click here.