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History of Pilots |
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John Williams was a missionary, and with his wife Mary, they went out to the islands in the South Pacific to take the Christian message. They had a very interesting time and their mission was fraught with danger. Sadly, John was eventually murdered.
In 1936, the London Missionary Society invited children all over the country to save their 'ship halfpennies' and contribute to buying a ship in John's memory so that his work could continue. Several ships were bought in this way and PILOTS came into being.
A few facts: + Pilots is a Christian Organisation for children and young people from the age of 5, it is based in churches but every child is welcome. + Pilots is ecumenical, sponsored by the United Reformed Church and the Congregational Federation. + Pilots is non-uniformed. Pilots wear a badge and work for year badgesthrough a programme of exciting activities and projects called crests and seals. + Pilots was born out of a great historical 'story' which is so exciting every child wants to hear about it. It's because of this story that Pilots has sucha great tradition of affiliation with the world church. This is one of the aspects that make it unique. + Pilots is supported by the Pilots Development Officer, a Management Group and a Publications Group who are constantly working on new material. Each Province has a Provincial Pilots Officer. + All Pilots leaders and provincial Pilots Officers have the opportunity for regular training, self-assessment and support. To find out more, contact the Pilots Desk on 020 7916 8683 or email pilots@urc.org.uk Pilots Development Officer: Karen Bulley PA: Sylvia Paine |