CARE NOT KILLING Wednesday 27th January 2010

For further information: www.cma-bristol.org or www.chnwest.org.uk

A different sort of radical politics? Tues 26th Jan

In the wake of the expenses scandal and other issues, the next election will be a time when some people will not vote or will look beyond the main parties to see what other groups have to offer. The strongest of them are seeking to be part of the democratic process and being given appearances on “BBC Question Time”.

They are not about more of the same, they are radical in the way we say our Gospel is radical. Should we engage with groups who, like the BNP, say they are “the Christian Party”? Or should we help our churches make a clear witness against them and develop a dialogue as the Christian conscience of the mainstream?

This will be our first in a BCAN series for the election year. We are delighted that our main speaker will be Revd Dr Andrew Davey, the Urban Affairs specialist for the Archbishop’s Council of the Church of England. He has been leading in the preparation of a report concerning working within communities where radical parties are gaining support.

Andrew has wide experience of the church and urban mission and was a parish priest in Peckham prior to his current appointment. He is editor of http://urblog.typepad.com and author of Urban Christianity and Global Order. Theological Resources for an Urban Future, SPCK

Times: Arrivals 12.15 Start 12.30 Finish 2pm
Venue: Woodlands Church Crypt, Belgrave Road, Bristol BS8 2AA
Details: No Charge. Drinks provided – Please bring your own lunch

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All About Me: A Critical Look at the Self-Esteem Movement Sat 23rd Jan

This event will explore the concepts of identity and self esteem, as well as how they are understood and taught in contemporary society: Glynn will critically analyse the modern approaches to understanding and promoting self-esteem. He will then present some biblically- based alternatives, considering how self esteem fits into the broader framework of Christian values. Lizzie will talk from her experiences of delivering the Hope's Place programmes on identity and self esteem to young people at risk of exclusion from school. She will discuss our pedagogical ideology and technique, sharing our story and stories from the lives of course participants.

Glynn Harrison works for the Academic Unit of Psychiatry at Bristol University, where he has the position of Norah Cooke Hurle Professor of Mental Health. Alongside his extensive research into mental disorders, including his most recent book‚ Recovery from Schizophrenia, Glynn is a lay minister at Christ Church, Clifton and lectures frequently on issues of psychiatry and faith.

Lizzie Thomas has been working for Hope's Place as an education programme facilitator since graduating over a year ago. She has a degree from the University of Bristol in Early Childhood Studies and is involved in the children's ministry at Christ Church Clifton. She is also currently training to be a counsellor with Network.


Cost: £25
Venue: Christchurch, 16 Mortimer Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4EY

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HOPES PLACE and BCAN PASTORAL CARE FORUM TRAINING

HOPES PLACE and BCAN PASTORAL CARE FORUM TRAINING

Rosa Hubbard Ford (please see her web site http://www.rosahubbardford.com/) will be doing 2 days of training on sexual abuse in January (30th) and February (20th). I anticipate these might book up very quickly and Rosa has asked for a relatively small number of particpants. The days follow on from each other.

The charge is £25 each day (£50 in all)

We will give a cpd certificate on completion of the course.

If anyone wishes to come please could they book (and pay) asap to reserve a place. We will email further details.


Hope's Place
21 Stoke Hill, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1JN
Tel: 0117 968 6303
www.hopesplace.org.uk

Handel’s Messiah A charity concert to benefit Hope’s Place 3 January 2010, 7.00pm

Handel’s Messiah

A charity concert to benefit Hope’s Place

3 January 2010, 7.00pm

Clifton College Chapel
Clifton, Bristol Tickets may be bought online (see below), at the door, by calling 0117 968 6303 Tickets 12, 7 concessions

Led by exciting new conductor, Nicholas Bromilow, a talented group of young musicians will perform Handel’s Messiah. Bromilow recently finished school at Clifton College where he received the worshipful company of musicians’ prize. Both Bromilow and the Clifton Harmonic Ensemble will make their debut with this production. This Ensemble consists of musicians from London music colleges and the Bristol schools’ Philharmonia Orchestra, while the choir is made up of singers from Clifton College and the Royal Welsh College of music. They will be joined by up and coming soloists, Stephanie Sprag, James Eager, Josef Werker, and Christopher Preston Bell. All proceeds are going to Hope’s Place. Attend an excellent concert and support a wonderful cause.

http://www.hopesplace.org.uk/events/

The Apprentice Tour: Cancelled

All dates for The Apprentice tour with Steve Chalke have been canceled. For more information please check press.

Putting faith to work – supporting ex prisoners in Bristol. 28th Nov

Putting faith to work – supporting ex prisoners in Bristol.
Come and find out more about an opportunity to make a real difference.

When: Saturday 28th November 2009 10.00am – 1.30pm
Where? ISR - 162 Pennywell Rd, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0TX Tel: 0117 955 7430

We are looking for people motivated by their Christian faith to work with us to support prisoners being released from prison in Bristol. Could this be you, or your church?

“Basic Caring Communities” in Bristol is a new initiative which will provide genuine support to prisoners trying to settle back into the community. The intention is to offer regular supportive contact from a group of concerned volunteers committed to helping the ex prisoner resettle effectively in the community and not re-offend. Coming out of prison can be a frightening and lonely experience. The wish to “go straight” can be very strong, but often the support and help is simply not there. Many prisoners walk out of the prison gate with no one to welcome them back into the community. No wonder then that 3 in 5 prisoners are re-convicted within two years of leaving prison.

What can we do? The “Basic Caring Communities” initiative is a partnership between ISR, PACT (Prison Advice & care Trust) and the Prison Service and we will provide training support and encouragement to volunteers. The role of the volunteers is to work as part of a co-ordinated group to provide a warm human experience of community and practical support.

This is a real opportunity for people motivated by their Christian faith to make a difference to the lives of others and we would like to invite you to become involved in the scheme.

To find out more and consider whether this is for you we are holding a taster session” on Saturday 28th November from 10.00am to 1.30pm when you can come without commitment to find out whether this is for you or your church.

All are welcome to attend but it would help if you could let us know you are coming for catering purposes.