Conferences
Coming Up...
CRC Annual Conference in February 2009 -
details later.
Previous Events...
Treasures Revealed_Discovering Partnerships
Thursday 17th July 2008, 10 - 3 at
Dewsbury Minster.
The annual conference from CRC's culture
programme, Treasures Revealed, held on Thursday 17 July 2008 at Dewsbury Minster
was very successful. It focussed on working forming effective
partnerships to support the work of local churches in cultural activities and
tourism. For information on speakers, programme, workshops and exhibition see
the leaflet which can be downloaded
here.
Faithful
Capital_Spiritual resources for social action
Faith, Hope and
Church Buildings
Annual Conference 2007: Let my people go_contemporary issues on
slavery and justice
Body and Soul:
Sport and Faith in Health and Wellbeing
Faithful
Capital_Spiritual resources for social action
Thursday 28th February, 2008 9 - 4 at St George's
Centre, Leeds
This year's CRC annual convention was designed to inspire and
encourage engagement with community projects and partnership with secular
organisations. Speakers included Malcolm Duncan of Faithworks, author Sue Hope and
Pastor Tony Parry of Barnardos and the West Yorkshire African
Caribbean Council of Churches. Download speaker and workshop notes (available
end of March 2008), the programme, event information and application form below.
Application and
programme
 Faith,
Hope and Church Buildings
Friday 20th July, 9.30 - 2.45 The Minster Church of St George, Doncaster
A practical programme on using church buildings
to engage and inspire. Speakers and seminars explored some of the ways in
which church buildings can transform and be transformed. Keynote speaker was The Rt Revd Graeme
Knowles, Bishop of Sodor and Man and Chair of the Council for the Care of
Churches. Some of the speaker and workshop notes are available to download below
as pdf files.
This event formed part of
the Treasures Revealed culture programme.
Conference downloads
(pdf documents)
Paul Ingram (Deputy Property
Secretary, Methodist Church)
Balancing heritage and mission
Roy Thompson (Council for the
Care of Churches)
New innovations:structures and services
programme / event
information
Let my people go_contemporary issues on
slavery and justice
Held Friday 23rd February 2007, , KC Stadium, Hull
This
conference aimed to provide information, inspiration and practical ideas from
major speakers and local grassroots action on the range of issues that still
remain 200 years after the landmark passing of the Abolition of Slave Trade Act. In
addition to an overview of black history and the legacy of the slave trade,
participants looked at new forms of slavery and injustice to
equip them to make local responses to issues in our local and global communities
today.
The outcome is to reinforce a new legacy of hope.
A brief
report of the conference is available in Issue 16 of
Spirit Level, CRC's newsletter.
Conference downloads
(pdf documents)
Richard Reddie set all free
Black History
and Current Challenges
Archbishop Sentamu
Making the Church a Model for
Justice and Inclusivity
David
Arscott Shaftesbury Society
Campaigning for change seminar
Fr Shay
Cullen PREDA
Fair trade seminar
Fr Shay Cullen PREDA
Using Faith to Make a Difference
conference
leaflet / application form
Costs
£60
public and private bodies; £30 church and voluntary organisations; £10 unwaged
(includes lunch).
Applications
Complete an
application form including workshop preferences and special requirements.
Book early to avoid disappointment as convention and workshop places are
limited. Post or fax the form to CRC or
email
required details as per form. Final deadline for applications is Wednesday 31st
January. If you have any queries, please also
contact CRC
Body and
Soul: Sport and Faith in Health and Wellbeing
Held Tuesday 20th March at The Megacentre, Sheffield
Sport England, CRC and the Yorkshire and Humber
Faiths Forum partnered for this landmark conference to promote the role of
sport amongst faith communities, identify what faith communities and groups need
from sport organisations, how we can work more closely and funding. Speakers
included Geoff Thompson of Youth Charter and Hanif Malik of Hamara Healthy Living
Centre, Leeds. Case studies included St Michael's Youth Project, Hull, St Wilfrid's Centre, Sheffield and Sitara Project, Kirklees. Strategic partners,
sport and faith projects presented information in a market place style forum. A
link to the full conference report is provided below.
This event forms the start of partnership work
with faith communities and further events and developments will follow. Keep
up-to-date by sending us your email or contact details: Contact CRC on 0113 244 3413
Fax 0113 243 2038 info@crc-online.org.uk.
conference report
download flier / form here
CRC
Annual Conference 2006
Creative Spaces, Vibrant Places:
The Role of Church-led Cultural Activity in Creating Dynamic Communities
Saturday March 25th 2006, 9.30 am – 2 pm, St. Catherine’s
Wakefield
This conference explored some of the ways
in which churches can use their buildings and resources creatively in order to
enhance cultural provision in their communities.
Keynote speakers
included Maggie Durran, Susan Wrathmell, Richard Stott and Malcolm Grundy.
Practical workshops provided a local case study and explored some of the
themes and ideas in more detail. Workshops includd:
1. The role of churches in heritage-led
regeneration
2. Developing a church tourism project
3. Using music to bridge cultural barriers
4. Using arts to engage new audiences
5. Embracing youth culture
Programme and information leaflet
available to
download or contact
Zoe Kemp, Culture Officer.
Annual Conference
2005
Changing World, Effective Church
Friday October 21st 2005 at St Catherine’s Conference Centre,
Wakefield
A practical conference reviewing research on what effective
Christian presence is in the region and beyond, exploring the shape of church
and its leadership, and identifying how we can fully engage with strategic
opportunities. Workshops included example expressions from across the region on
rural renaissance, street culture, estates, regeneration, multicultural
communities, buildings and justice and spirituality. Keynote Speakers: Ann Morisy, David Emison & Malcolm Grundy
conference 2005
brochure / application form (pdf)
Workshop Notes (Word doc)
Convention
Newsletter / Report (pdf) Press Release
(Word doc)
Annual
Conference 2004
Global and Local: Connecting
People to Big Issues and Practical Action
Friday July 2nd 2004, Northallerton
Global and Local provided participants with opportunities to hear the latest
thinking on social action in the light of world events and apply that to the
context of local action. A mixture of renowned, international speakers, expertise
in specialist areas of interest, and examples of good practice from across
the region provided a spring board for networking, knowledge development,
considered thought to equip delegates for concrete action to make an impact within
their own community. Keynote Speakers: Jim Wallis
and Joy Carroll
Convention newsletter now
available. Audio cassette of keynote speakers available from CRC priced
£2. Online video clips available here soon!
brochure
/ application form press releases
Annual Conference 2003
Challenge
and Integrity: The role of churches in partnership
Friday 16th May 2003, Magna, Rotherham
Focused
on how the church challenges inequality with integrity at a time when the
value of faith communities is increasingly recognised.
brochure
conference newsletter
full conference report
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