Releasing the Energy of the Whole People of God - following on

"Bishop Mike started by telling about a conversation he had on a bus recently, where a person explained why she no longer goes to church. He spoke especially about her rejection of the authority of the church.But God loves the world and calls us to reflect that love by the way we act. The energy of the people of God needs to be released to impact the world around, rather than just benefit the church."

"We need to be more connected to the world in which we find themselves. We need to move outside the Christian community and to get involved in the world."

"Yet there are huge pressures to run churches successfully, which leave people with little energy to be outward looking."

- An extract from an article by Roger Allen. For the full story, read it at the we:network site.

You can also still access the MP3s from the Lunchtime Seminar from the BCAN Blog.

PDF Flyer for Marvin Rees / Church's Response to the recession

Download the PDF Flyer (2.7MB)

Inter-religion camp for kids in Palestine

Human Supporters Organisation based in Palestine is running an inter-religion camp this summer for Christian, Muslim and Samaritan children to learn about each others' faiths and have fun together. This is a crucial part of uniting Palestine both now and in the future, to see the end to violence.

They need volunteers and any level of sponsorship from supporter groups to be able to run the camp.

For more information contact Anne-Claire : acyaeesh@gmail.com
http://www.humansupporters.org/

BCAN: Church's Response to the Recession 13/6/2009

SPEAKER: Marvin Rees

VENUE: St Stephen’s Church,Bristol City Centre

COST: FREE

From 9.30am till 1.30pm

Churches response to the Recession: a spiritual and practical guide: This morning will seek to look at wider issues around the Bristol churches response to the current financial crisis. There will be an opportunity to consider fully whether enough action is being taken and what more might be done as a corporate body

Marvin Rees is a Programme Manager for the NHS Delivering Race Equality in Mental Healthcare programme.

He is a longtime Christian with interest in understanding the call of church in the world. He has worked with Sojourners, a US campaign group magazine looking at intersection of Faith, culture, politics and their editor in Chief Jim Wallis, author of God's Politics as well as working and studing under Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo.

Marvin has also worked for Tearfund and spent 5 years as a BBC journalist; he has completed Masters degrees in Politics of Black America and another in Global Economic Development.

RENOVARE DAY @ Trinity College 30/5/2009

On the Renovare Day, 30th May, 10am-4.30, at Trinity College, Bristol, James Catford, Chief Executive Officer of the Bible Society, and Joe Davies a church pastor, will help us explore 6 different traditions, based on Richard Foster's 'Stream of Living Waters': Contemplative, Holiness, Charismatic, Social Justice, Evangelical, Sacramental - and some of the spiritual disciplines connected with them - along with how we might integrate them into our own spiritual lives, with the support and accountability found in a small Spiritual Formation group.

Many have found Renovare has given fresh impetus to their spiritual lives and deeply enriched their relationship with Jesus.

The day will cost £9. Lunch can also be provided for an additional £6. For further enquiries or to book a place, contact Cathy Brodie: cathy@christchurchclifton.org.uk. Tel 0117 973 5189

Hope's Place Eating Disorder Workshops 19th & 20th June

Speakers: Jane Smith & Caroline Virgo

For more information contact katevirgo@hopesplace.org.uk or 0117 9686303.

Bluebell Breakfast at Bordeaux Quay

Bluebell Breakfast at Bordeaux Quay
June 12th from 9am onwards

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast, purchase products from local artists & designers and support a fantastic local charity (10% of sale price will go to Hope's Place)

'Come ready to shop'

Hope's Place supports mothers affected by post-natal depression through home visits & supports groups and relies on volunteers & fundraising to continue this vital work in the Bristol Area.

Tickets are £10 which includes a breakfast coffee, tea, fresh juices, pastries & croissants by Bordeaux Quay with all the profits donated to Hope's Place.

A raffle will also be held offering luxurious treats!! For more information and to purchase tickets contact Ruth Jackson on 07767324003 or email her at ruthjac@mac.com

Download the flyer at http://www.bcan.org.uk/downloads/BluebellBreakfast_BordeauxQuay.pdf

Single Parents Fair

Were you part of The Noise?

Check out the photos from this year's Bristol Noise at their blog!!

http://northbristolnoise.org.uk/blog/

Hope's Place: Post-Natal Depression Support Group

"A safe, confidential and welcoming space for mothers to come and talk, ask questions and share with others in a similar situation."