Diocese of Bath and Wells Events

the spaces between - Exhibition in Bath Abbey

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

September 10 to 29 2010, with specially composed music at the evening service on Sunday September 26. A exploration of what it means to be living in the spaces between earth and heaven. Living, that is, in the world of time and space, engaging fully in the present moment, while holding a spiritual vision of heaven, and an awareness that in every part of the material world the Spirit of God is with us. As a full time priest in the Church of England, artist Judith Roberts frequently speak the words, ‘The Lord is here'. In making these pictures she wanted to explore visually, freed of verbal constraints and dogmas, what it might mean in colour and shape to speak of the presence of the Spirit of God in various aspects of human experience. She hopes that the pictures will be accessible for anybody, of Christian faith or not, as we all live within the spaces between the known, the now, the not-yet and the unknown. The pictures are constructed from torn paper collage and acrylic paint applied in a number of ways. They are colourful, sizeable (max 6’ x4’) and expressive of the surprising movement and energy of the Spirit at work. They also express some of the struggle to hold a position of faith, and they refer to some of the key moments of the life of Jesus as he entered into what it means to be human. The Exhibition includes a service, with music composed for the occasion by Charles West, on Sunday September 26 at 6.30pm. Charles’s music is a striking interpretation of six of the pictures, full of its own rich energy and colour. It will be performed by the Beare Trio (piano, clarinet and cello), all professional Devon musicians. The exhibition will be open from 9 am to 6pm every day, although sometimes closed for services. To check opening times, please phone 01225 422462. For further details of the work please consult the website: www.judithsart.com or email: judith754@btinternet.com Judith Roberts

the spaces between - Exhibition in Bath Abbey

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Authority in the Church

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

On the eve of the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to England a public dialogue followed by questions between Dom Richard Yeo OSB, Abbot President of the English Benedictine Congregation, and The Very Reverend John Clarke, Dean of Wells.

Admission Free - Retiring Collection

The Carnival Band in concert

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

The Carnival Band will perform 'Around the World In 80 Tunes'. Tickets cost £10 and can be purchased from GC Music in College St, Burnham-on-Sea. Tel: 01278 794414. For more information visit www.standrewsbos.org or contact Revd. G. Witts 01278 782991 or Chris Norman 01278 785673.

Wells Cathedral Children's Festival - Attend 2010

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

An event at Wells Cathedral on the theme of ten for families and church groups.

Programme: Activity Stations 10:30-12:00 noon and 2-3.30pm. Family worship 12.15-12.45pm.

Come and go as you please, it's free to join in, though donations are always welcome!

Wells Cathedral Children's Festival - Attend 2010

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

An event at Wells Cathedral on the theme of ten for families and church groups.

Programme: Activity Stations 10:30-12:00 noon and 2-3.30pm. Family worship 12.15-12.45pm.

Come and go as you please, it's free to join in, though donations are always welcome!

Celebrate the centenary of the modern ecumenical movement - conference

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

A half Day Conference to celebrate the centenary of the modern ecumenical movement.

Guest Speaker is The Revd Dr Keith Clements on the subject: "Edinburgh 1910, Bath 2010: Challenges of Mission and Unity".

The event is hosted by Bath and District Reader Fellowship, in association with Batheaston Churches in Partnership.

Event to include workshops, shared picnic lunch and worship. Cost: £2. All most welcome. For full details, booking form and conference timetable please contact Sarah Sheppard, ph: 01225 421580 email: bernina@givemail.co.uk. Exact times to be confirmed.

Wells Cathedral Autumn Lecture Series - The Evolution of Prosperity

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Presented by Matt Ridley, science writer.

Human living standards are rising gradually all across the globe and have been for several centuries. Since 1955 globally life expectancy has risen by one third and child mortality has fallen by two-thirds. Economic improvement was triggered by the invention of exchange. The more people work for each other, the more prosperous they will become in future and there is good reason to expect that the twenty first century will see growing wealth, falling population, environmental improvements and less misery.

Lectures are followed by a question and answer session. Admission free, retiring donations welcome.

Life to the Max 2010

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Life to the Max is a residential event for children of clergy, jointly hosted by Bath and Wells and Bristol Dioceses. Participants get a chance to take part in a host of activities and share experiences with other clergy children. Life to the Max 2010 will take place 17-19 September. If you are a member of clergy and you have children aged between 11 and 19 please phone Tony Cook on 01749 658134.

Life to the Max 2010

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Lift your spirits for FREE with Sing Sankey

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Why not join The Rotary Club of Sedgemoor, belting out together our favourite tunes, immortalised by Ira D Sankey? His fame peaked around 1873 during a tour of England and rapidly spread around the world. It is said he introduced a peculiar style of popular songs which are calculated to "awaken the careless, melt the hardened, and to guide inquiring souls." His songbook, which includes locally connected favourites 'Rock of Ages,' and 'All things bright and beautiful' sold over 80 million copies in fifty years and it remains in print to this day - an astonishing achievement.

We will be joined by the renowned Burnham and Highbridge Town Band plus the New Horizon Singers from Taunton.

Admission is FREE and there will be a collection in support of local charities, including SURE - Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment, the charity that provides funding for the purchase of equipment for the local Cancer Centre at Musgrove Hospital.

Lift your spirits for FREE with Sing Sankey

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

We will be joined by the renowned Burnham and Highbridge Town Band plus the New Horizon Singers from Taunton.

William Sweetland, Organ Builder - festival and exhibition

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

William Sweetland died 100 years ago this year. The Bath-based organ builder, who was described in 1869 as "probably the greatest natural genius in Bath", built more than 300 instruments, and, in addition, was an accomplished artist and inventor.

Sweetland’s great-granddaughter is marking the anniversary with a festival and exhibition in the centre of Bath from 18-25 September.

All proceeds going to the RUH Forever Friends Appeal and Dorothy House Hospice Care. Tickets available from Bath Festivals Box Office Ph: 01225 463362 website: www.bathcelebrities.co.uk"

William Sweetland, Organ Builder - festival and exhibition

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Sweetland’s great-granddaughter is marking the anniversary with a festival and exhibition in the centre of Bath from 18-25 September.

All proceeds going to the RUH Forever Friends Appeal and Dorothy House Hospice Care. Tickets available from Bath Festivals Box Office Ph: 01225 463362 website: www.bathcelebrities.co.uk"

William Sweetland, Organ Builder - festival and exhibition

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Sweetland’s great-granddaughter is marking the anniversary with a festival and exhibition in the centre of Bath from 18-25 September.

All proceeds going to the RUH Forever Friends Appeal and Dorothy House Hospice Care. Tickets available from Bath Festivals Box Office Ph: 01225 463362 website: www.bathcelebrities.co.uk"

Fresh Expressions series - Fresh Expressions, a beginner's guide

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

You may have heard the label, but what's in the tin - what are Fresh Expressions of Church? What do they look like? Why are they happening and do we need them? An exploration of this response of the Church to cultural change led by Annie Naish, Mission Enabler for the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

The session is one of a series of six on Fresh Expressions, behind held on Monday evenings from 20 September to 25 October.

Cost: £4.50 per session or £20 for all six if booked before 13th September.

Cheques to be made payable to Cleeve and Claverham PCC and sent to Revd C Horder, 1 Millier Road, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL

Fresh Expressions course

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

A six week course to help Churches find new ways of presenting the Christian Gospel in a fast changing world.

The speakers will be: Annie Naish, Ecumenical Mission Enabler for the Diocese of Bath and Wells and her subject on 20 September will be Fresh Expressions: a beginners Guide.

Steve Tilley, associate vicar in the Nailsea Local Ministry Group and blogger. 27 September. Friends online.

Simon Hill, newly appointed Bath and Wells Director of Clergy Development and former Rector of Backwell, Chelvey and Brockley. 4 October. Fresh Expressions and the Sacraments. Keith Brindle, ordination student at Trinity College, Bristol and former seconary school physics teacher. 11 October. Nothing new under the Son.

Roger Medley, Bath and Wells Diocesan Missioner and former missionary in South America. 18 October. Baby or bathwater – you choose.

Francis Miles, retreat leader, teacher, spiritual director and retired parish priest. 25 October. A Freshness deep-down things.

The sessions will last from 7.30pm to 9.00pm and the cost will be £20 (if booked before 13 September) or £4.50 per session. Cheques should be made payable to Cleeve and Claverham PCC and set to Revd Cathy Horder, 1 Millier Road, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL.

Further details

Wells Cathedral Autumn Lecture Series - Moderate Secularism and Respect for Religion

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Presented by Professor Tariq Modood, Director, Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship, University of Bristol.

The attitudes of both some 'religionists' and some 'secularists' are obstacles to the accommodation of Muslims in Europe. Luckily, they are out of line with the pragmatic and religion-friendly character of political secularism in Britain and with the respect that many religious people have for religions other than their own.

Lectures are following by a question and answer session. Admission free, retiring donation welcome.

Festival of Preaching

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

A day of seminars, workshops and teaching; an opportunity to refresh your preaching ministry. The event is jointly sponsored by the College of Preachers, the Methodist Church and the Diocese of Bristol. It takes place on Saturday 25 September at Bristol City Academy and involves a number of national specialist speakers. Training curates and lay ministers in particular are being encouraged to attend, but there is a more general invitation to anyone who wishes to develop their preaching ministry. For full information and to book visit www.collegeofpreachers.org.uk

Fresh Expressions series - Friends Online

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

New Social Media; are Facebook and Twitter a help in evangelism? An evening for all, whether computer-literate or not, on how people connect with one another in 2010, led by Steve Tilley.

Steve is Associate Vicar in the Nailsea Local Ministry Group with specific responsibility for Trendlewood Church. He has been a professional, and now occasional, freelance writer for many years and has a large online presence through various social networking sites. The popular blog Mustard Seed Shavings has been going for seven years. He is part of the Diocesan Communications and editorial team.

The session is one of a series of six on Fresh Expressions, behind held on Monday evenings from 20 September to 25 October.

Cost: £4.50 per session or £20 for all six if booked before 13th September.

Cheques to be made payable to Cleeve and Claverham PCC and sent to Revd C Horder, 1 Millier Road, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL

2010 Awesome Conference - Prepare: Realising our God-given potential

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Awesome is a network for ordained evangelical women. This year's conference runs from 27-29 September and looks at how we can make the most of the gifts and skills which God has given us an dhow to be prepared for the future He has in store.

Keynote speaker: Revd Jackie Searle, Vicar of St Peter's, Littleover, Derby Diocese.

The conference also includes workshops alongside the main sessions of biblical teaching to ensure that everything is applied practically.

Further details on the Awesome website.

South Somerset Peace Group Public Meeting

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

At this public meeting, hosted by South Somerset Peace Group, Kapil Komireddi, an Indian freelance writer who writes principally on foreign affairs, will talk about terrorism and related conflicts on the sub-continent.

All welcome - entry £2 including tea/coffee.

South Somerset Peace Group Public Meeting

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

All welcome - entry £2 including tea/coffee.

Wells Cathedral Autumn Lecture Series - Hope in the Universe

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Presented by Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Visiting Professor in Astrophysics, University of Oxford.

What hope is there in the Universe? A universe that is hostile to life and one day (according to our best understanding) will destroy life. What is God playing at? This talk reviews the current astrophysical understanding of the future evolution of the universe and considers what hope might mean in that context.

Lectures are followed by a question and answer session. Admission free, retiring donation welcome.

West Gallery Choir

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

This talented group of instrumentalists and singers will present an evening of lively and medieval music together with readings and the history of some of the tunes. Details and tickets: ring 01761 471017.

Fresh Expressions series - Fresh Expressions and the Sacraments

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

A look at how the sacraments relate to fresh expressions with particular reference to Holy Communion. Is it really church if there is no communion? How might communion be part of Fresh Expressions? The evening will look at a few examples of Fresh Expressions in different parts of the country and explore what part communion has in them. When it comes to the sacraments are there things more traditional church can learn from Fresh Expressions and vice versa? Led by Simon Hill.

Simon has recently taken on the role of Bath and Wells Director of Clergy Development and was previously Rector of Backwell, Chelvey and Brockley. He spent a month last year visiting different Fresh Expressions around the country looking at whether or not Holy Communion played any real role in them.

The session is one of a series of six on Fresh Expressions, behind held on Monday evenings from 20 September to 25 October.

Cost: £4.50 per session or £20 for all six if booked before 13th September.

Cheques to be made payable to Cleeve and Claverham PCC and sent to Revd C Horder, 1 Millier Road, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL

Enneagram - Subtypes & Essence

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Enneagram – Subtypes & Essence Led by Karen Webb. For people who have completed a part one and are familiar with their type. Understanding your personality’s most unconscious triggers to spiritual awareness. Feedback. 4th – 6th Oct. £270 resident, £210 non-res. 20% ministry discount. Special offer - £50 off places confirmed before end of August. For more information see www.sheldon.uk.com

Wells Cathedral Autumn Lecture Series - The Plundered Planet

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Presented by Professor Paul Collier, Professor of Economics, Oxford University.

This lecture will argue that it is possible to reconcile the demands of economic prosperity with environmental interests.

Lectures are usually followed by a questions and discussion session. Admission free, retiring donations welcome

Lecture by James MacMillan

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Lecture by James MacMillan Considered to be the greatest living British composer of his generation, James MacMillan has produced a wide range of work, both secular and religious, both instrumental and choral. His Roman Catholic faith, Scottish heritage and vivid social conscience all play a significant role in his musical composition, and his lecture will explore these themes. Truro Cathedral Choir will help to illustrate the lecture by performing a number of his works. The 2010 Benson Lecture takes place at Truro Cathedral on Saturday 9th October starting at 7.30pm. Entry is by ticket only. Free tickets can be obtained by sending a SAE to Truro Cathedral Office, 14 St Mary’s St, Truro, TR1 2AF. A pre-lecture supper will be served in the Cathedral restaurant from 6pm. Reservations must be made in advance on 01872 245011. A DVD of the lecture will be available later in the year by writing to the above address. A suggested donation of £5 + stamps to the value of £1 for the DVD would be gratefully appreciated. For more information see www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Lecture by James MacMillan

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Considered to be the greatest living British composer of his generation, James MacMillan has produced a wide range of work, both secular and religious, both instrumental and choral. His Roman Catholic faith, Scottish heritage and vivid social conscience all play a significant role in his musical composition, and his lecture will explore these themes. Truro Cathedral Choir will help to illustrate the lecture by performing a number of his works. Free tickets can be obtained by sending a SAE to Truro Cathedral Office, 14 St Mary’s St, Truro, TR1 2AF. A pre-lecture supper will be served in the Cathedral restaurant from 6pm. Reservations must be made in advance on 01872 245011. A DVD of the lecture will be available later in the year by writing to the above address. A suggested donation of £5 + stamps to the value of £1 for the DVD would be gratefully appreciated. For more information see www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Ken Wylie is coming to Wells

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Ken will be exploring the spiritual development of children in a morning of mystery and mime. It's free, but numbers are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from Rosemary Tullet on 01749 685131, or email mu@bathwells.anglican.org

Ken Wylie is coming to Wells

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

12,000 mile Service Weeks at Sheldon

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

12,000-mile Service weeks Time to service yourself as well as you do your car! Our speciality weeks are exclusively for people in ministry and/or spouses. £400 fully inclusive. Feedback. 10th – 15th October or 21st – 26th November. See www.sheldon.uk.com for more details.

Fresh Expressions series - Nothing new under the sun

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

There is nothing new under the Son, nor under the sun, and that includes Fresh Expressions of church. Though we are called to preach the gospel 'afresh to each new generation', some things, arguably the most important things, remain unchanged. This evening Keith Brindle will compare how the old (the early church) and the new (today's church) witnessed to those around them. This will lead to a discussion about what should remain sacrosanct and what can be meddled with in the name of being elevant.

Keith is currently undergoing ordination training at Trinity College, Bristol, having previously been a secondary school Physics teacher, youth church leader, a process engineer, a long-term student, a supermarket trolley pusher, a research scientist, a fundraiser for WaterAid and other things beside. As a person who became a Christian in his late teens Keith is interested in working out how the church of today makes 'the case for Christ' to ordinary people.

The session is one of a series of six on Fresh Expressions, behind held on Monday evenings from 20 September to 25 October.

Cost: £4.50 per session or £20 for all six if booked before 13th September.

Cheques to be made payable to Cleeve and Claverham PCC and sent to Revd C Horder, 1 Millier Road, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL

World music comes to Taunton to benefit the Ukraine

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Musicians from around the world are appearing in Taunton to help promote the work of the Christian charity 'Hope Now' which provides education, child care and prison ministry in the Ukraine.

Local Churches are promoting the event in celebration of 25 years the charity which has enjoyed strong support by Taunton Christians since its inception by its founder British Baptist Minister, the Revd Vic Jackopson MBE, who will be compèring the evening.

Local church leader and former Mayor of Taunton Deane Adrian Prior-Sankey says, "We're delighted to welcome these gifted musicians in support of Hope Now. The Reverend Vic Jackopson’s pioneering work among children and prisoners has seen many lives transformed and it is vital that this work continues."

Tickets £10 (concessions £7.50) from The Box Office, The Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, School Road, Taunton, TA2 8PD ph:01823 414141 or on-line at www.tacchi-morris.com

World music comes to Taunton to benefit the Ukraine

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Musicians from around the world are appearing in Taunton to help promote the work of the Christian charity 'Hope Now' which provides education, child care and prison ministry in the Ukraine.

Tickets £10 (concessions £7.50) from The Box Office, The Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, School Road, Taunton, TA2 8PD ph:01823 414141 or on-line at www.tacchi-morris.com

A Rocha - Partners in Caring for God's World

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Join us to learn about A Rocha's Partner Churches Programme, what your church can do to meet and make friends, and to hear news from around the A Rocha world. Come to listen, ask and share. Speakers include Steve Hughes (A Rocha UK CEO, Dave Bookless (Director for Theology, Churches and Sustainable Communities, Simon Brown (Partner Churches Co-ordinator)and others involved in local church-based projects. Email elaine.brown@arocha.org for more infomation and to book. Cost £5 - bring your own lunch

A Rocha - Partners in Caring for God's World

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

A Rocha - Partners in Caring for God's World

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Fresh Expressions series - Baby or bathwater? You choose.

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Does Fresh Expressions mean that all church must become new and novel? The emphasis promoted by Archbishop Rowan Williams is for a ‘Mixed Economy Church’ and Bishop Graham Cray recently told General Synod that ‘fresh need not be new’ no more than ‘old needs to be stale’! So what is mixed economy church and what is the place of fresh expressions in it? Led by Roger Medley.

Roger is the Diocesan Missioner for Bath & Wells, which includes leading the ‘Fresh Expressions’ courses in Somerset . Roger has a background in farming and teaching which included: five years as missionary in South America, six years Senior Lecturer in an Agricultural College in Devon, 17 years in parish ministry which included some time as Associate Church Growth Consultant for the Bible Society and occasional speaker on Evangelism and Renewal at conferences such as New Wine. Roger’s passion is to see churches of all types and none attract ordinary folk to faith and life in Christ.

The session is one of a series of six on Fresh Expressions, behind held on Monday evenings from 20 September to 25 October.

Cost: £4.50 per session or £20 for all six if booked before 13th September.

Cheques to be made payable to Cleeve and Claverham PCC and sent to Revd C Horder, 1 Millier Road, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL

South West Fairtrade Procurement Conference

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

A unique opportunity to obtain all the tools and information you need to make Fairtrade a key part of your sustainable procurement, satisfying customers and ensuring farmers in developing countries get a fair deal. Speakers from the Fairtrade Foundation, Bristol City Council, People and Planet and more covering topics such as textiles including uniforms and work wear, schools and catering, all in the fabulous surroundings of the Eden Project. £30 per delegate or two delegates for £50. Includes refreshments, lunch and access to the Eden Project site. Further details and booking forms available at www.swspn.org.uk

South West Fairtrade Procurement Conference

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Christian Aid Supporter Day

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

This is your chance to put your faith into action. Our supporter day is a great opportunity to join forces with fellow Christian Aid supporters who share your passion for an end to global poverty, to celebrate our accomplishments - and make your voice heard by the MPs in the new Parliament. What we’ll be saying to our MPs: Thank you for not cutting the aid budget Let's work towards an ambitious global climate deal Let's tackle tax dodging by companies in developing countries Together we are stronger Prior to the afternoon's campaign action there will be a supporter event at Methodist Central Hall. Speakers will include Christian Aid's director, Loretta Minghella, and the head of Christian Aid Scotland, Kathy Galloway. And you will also hear about the day-to-day reality of the fight against poverty and injustice from partner staff and community members from India, Zambia and Haiti. You will also meet together with other local campaigners from the West of England. Register now! Book your free places online now, and watch the Christian Aid website and the Christian Aid West Facebook page for more info as we get it. Please also let us know in the West office that you are coming. We suggest booking early for best prices on public transport on First Great Western (from beginning of August), National Express (available now) or Megabus (from late August). Thanks for joining us!

Fresh Expressions series - A freshness deep-down thing

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

God at work in the world promises to make all things new. How might new forms of Church make visible the life of the Eternal Trinity? During the previous five evenings questions will have arisen about God’s purposes for the world and for the Church. Francis will facilitate further discussion and encourage linking practical outcomes to our profoundest understanding of God. Led by Francis Miles.

Francis has retired from parish ministry. She has long experience in leading retreats and in other forms of teaching and is also a spiritual director. She is still engaged in the preparation of ordinands and readers for their ministry.

The session is one of a series of six on Fresh Expressions, behind held on Monday evenings from 20 September to 25 October.

Cost: £4.50 per session or £20 for all six if booked before 13th September.

Cheques to be made payable to Cleeve and Claverham PCC and sent to Revd C Horder, 1 Millier Road, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL

Song Cycle concert at Martock Church

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

SongCycle - the all singing all cycling male voice quartet - was formed in 1996 in Essex to raise money for charity by cycling from church to church. The performers are professional musicians – some being schoolmasters - so they tour various parts of Britain each half-term - the West Country every Michaelmas. We are delighted that this time they are coming to Martock – we are assured of a sparkling performance. In their last fourteen Rides they cycled 487 miles, visited 450 churches, sang 217 four-part motets and raised over £22,000, which demonstrates how good they are. Their style is “King’s Singers”, not barbershop. Their repertoire was originally sacred motets and anthems but now covers from Bach to popular music such as the Beatles & Billy Joel. Their renditions of “Postman Pat” and “Bob the Builder” are not to be missed. Each October for the past seven years they have sung Matins or Evensong many times at Bath Abbey and Exeter, Wells & Truro Cathedrals. Over the years they have been on local radio and in 2007 they were on BBC “Songs of Praise” with Aled Jones. Tickets are £6 at the door of the church, or £5 in advance from Martock News and Martock Gallery or by phoning Kathleen Lewis on 822706.

Song Cycle concert at Martock Church

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM BST

Healing Conference

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

The Diocesan Healing Advisory Group would like to invite you to a Healing Conference entitled ‘If Only Things Could Be Different’.

There will be workshops run by several national organisations involved in physical and emotional healing, sharing their work together with looking at how we, as Christians, can best fulfil our role of emotional and spiritual support within the wider community.

More details from The Diocesan Healing Advisor, The Revd Matthew Thomson email:revmattthomson@hotmail.com or ph:01934 833126.

Reading Weeks at Sheldon

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Reading Weeks at Sheldon provide an ideal space for retreat, study or relaxing. Time and space to use as you wish with sociable mealtimes. £240 for 5 nights or £50/night for shorter stays. 20% ministry discount. 7th – 12th November and 28th November – 3rd December.

Salisbury's Diocesan Music in Worship Day

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

A day of workshops including: World music repertoire, using instruments in worship, drumming and rhythm, choral direction, organ playing, music at Evensong and in the Eucharist. Stalls and resources from RSCM and Sarum College Bookshop. Refreshments and soup’n’roll available. Plenary sessions and closing worship. Workshop Leaders: David Ogden, Ven. Paul Taylor, David Bruce-Payne, Rev. Stephen Ball & Rev. Chris Moorsom, Glyn Bush & Ralph Cree, Robert Fielding, Trevor Jarvis. Tickets: £12 per person, under 18s £6 Ph: 01305 263757 or email: salmusic@hotmail.co.uk web: www.salisbury.anglican.org

Autumn Mission Open Forum

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Autumn's Mission Open Forum is a Saturday morning workshop entitled: “Releasing the Body of Christ for Mission”.

Everyone is welcome to join us as we explore how the God-given roles of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher (Eph 4:11) can be used in the local church to inspire and equip all God's people for mission in their church and community.

Led by the Diocesan Renewal Group and the Renewal Advisor, Revd Keith Powell, the morning will include teaching, group work, and prayer. It will be interactive and dynamic as we go deeper in discovering God's strategy for releasing the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ in Mission.

For further details contact Helen Hickman email:cfm@bathwells.anglican.org

Blessed are the Poor? - SW Churches Regional Forum event

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

How do we 'do God' where we are in the face of growing inequality and poverty? Is the Church still capable of responding to deprivation in the South West in 2010? By working together can our churches make a difference?

Join us for a day organised by the South West Churches Regional Forum, as an exercise in practical and contextual theology in the South West with key speakers from local, regional and national levels.

£15 including refreshments and lunch - bursaries on request.

For more information, or to book a place contact Vena Prater at vena@ccisr.org.uk

Event sponsored by the Church Urban Fund - tackling poverty together.

Ecumenical Study Fellowship: Aspects of Creation

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Emeritus Professor Frances Young of Birmingham University will consider aspects of creation, including the idea of creation out of nothing and where it came from, creation in the Bible and creation and evolution. Her books include academic and more popular theological writing, drawing on her work on the New Testament and on Christianity in its formative years. The course is FREE but places and lunch must be booked in advance. Contact: John Woods ph: 01225 863 298 or June Brailsford ph: 01275 848042.

Ecumenical Study Fellowship: Aspects of Creation

webmaster@bathwells.anglican.org (Bath and Wells) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT