Local, regional, national, youth, mission & holiday orientated events, resources, and initiatives of possible interest to Christians in Farnham and beyond:
(List B) Vision Statement: Promoting joined up communication between Christians in an increasingly fragmented and spiritually challenged society
Introduction:
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Disclaimers: Events are listed due to their relevance to contemporary Christian culture, rather than because Network Farnham automatically endorses all associated religious and political perspectives. While we try our hardest to provide you with accurate information, we recommend that you re-confirm details in case of updates prior to travel. Network Farnham wishes to comment that while attendance at external events may often prove to be informative and worthwhile, there can and never should be, a substitute in one's spiritual life for fellowship with, and accountability to, a local body of believers, Thank you.
Index:
Section Seven-Charismatic Revivalist genre
(Please visit the separate special interest section on Global Revival? at www.networkfarnham.org.uk for information on these items in List C)
Section One-Local:
Priority Notices:
CTF AGM & Council Meeting
-Tues 14 Oct 7.30 for 7.45pm, in the Lantern at St Thomas'-on-the Bourne
One World Week 2008 'Growing Together' 19-26 Oct oneworldweek.org OWW 2008 is an opportunity for Growing Together Locally, with people of many faiths and cultures, to explore Growing Together Globally, via two means: firstly by acknowledging and understanding the impacts of climate change, trade practices and the progress, or lack of it, towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals; and secondly, by considering what we can all do individually and together to address the needs and rights of all the members of our human family wherever they may be in our world.
-Sun 19 Oct, event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at St Andrew's. Info will be supplied on human rights abuses and the work of HR organisations. Occasion will be particularly suitable for young adults and interested teenagers, as well as members of congregations seeking a contemporary outlook. Exhibition from 2pm featuring work of HR organisations and artwork (from All Hallows' school students). Programme of events from 3pm featuring speaker (Natalie Samarasinghe from the United Nations Association's Head Office in Whitehall), music, drama, poetry and readings. Guests will include the Mayor. Bring and share tea.
Arts & Music:
Farnham & Bourne Choral Society farnham-choral.org.uk
Farnham Maltings farnhammaltings.com
Tilford Bach Society tilford-bach.org.uk
Miscellaneous
Host Churches:
Badshot Lea:
St George's (CofE) Badshot Lea Rd, GU9 4LD halewithbadshotlea.org.uk
-Sat 27 Sept, see comeandexplorelife.org.uk
Crondall:
All Saints (CofE) Croft Ln, GU10 5QF crondallandewshot.org.uk
Dockenfield:
Church of the Good Shepherd (CofE) The Street, GU10 4HU frenshamchurches.org.uk
cofeguildford.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=places.content&cmid=190
Ewshot:
St Mary's (CofE) Church Ln, GU10 5BD crondallandewshot.org.uk
Farnham:
St Andrews (CofE) Upper Church Ln, GU9 7PW standrewsfarnham.org
-Sat 13 Sept, St Andrew's Parish Fayre Please contact parish office if you can run a stall, help with catering, assist with tower tours, or donate a prize for the raffle
Farnham Baptist The Hart, GU9 7HA farnhambaptist.org
Brambleton Hall (CofE) Talbot Rd, GU9 8RR thebourne.org.uk
St Francis (CofE) Three Stiles Rd, GU9 7BS standrewsfarnham.org
St Joan of Arc (RC) 19 Tilford Rd, GU9 8DJ stjoanofarcfarnham.co.u
-Thursday Evening Prayers (open to all); please see Section Five
St Martin by the Green (CofE) Dene Ln, Lower Bourne, GU10 3PN thebourne.org.uk
St Mary's (CofE) Old Compton Ln, GU9 8EG standrewsfarnham.org
Farnham Methodist South St, GU9 7RN faralt.org
St Thomas'-on-the Bourne (CofE) A287 Frensham Rd, GU9 8HA 01252 715505 thebourne.org.uk
Pentecostal Full Gospel Church (Assemblies of God) Red Lion Lane, GU9 farnhamaog.org
Farnham United Reformed Church South Street, GU9 7RP farnhamurc.org.uk
Farnham Vineyard Church meets at All Hallows School, Weybourne Rd, GU9 9HF; Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Rd, Farnham, GU9 7PT farnhamvineyard.org.uk
-Suns 28 Sept, 14 Dec 7.30-10pm, There must be 'More' to Life than this. Live music, testimonies, and bar at Farnham Maltings. Ideal informal environment through which to introduce friends to the Gospel Message. Over 16s
Directions: farnhammaltings.com/news/contact/82/162/46/directions.aspx
Frensham:
Frensham Baptist Fellowship meets at Marindin Hall, Wire Cut, Millbridge GU10 3DG (off A287 Frensham Rd) fbf.org.uk
St Mary the Virgin (CofE) The Street, GU10 3EA frenshamchurches.org.uk
cofeguildford.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=places.content&cmid=190
achurchnearyou.com/8211/
Hale:
St John's (CofE) Hale Rd, GU9 9RP halewithbadshotlea.org.uk/
cofeguildford.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=places.content&cmid=192
Hale Methodist A3016 Upper Hale Rd, GU9 0PA faralt.org
Heath End:
Church of the Holy Family (RC) Alma Ln, GU9 0LH holyfamilyfarnham.org.uk
St Mark's Church (CofE) Alma Ln, GU9 0LT halewithbadshotlea.org.uk
Weybourne Baptist Church meets at Weybourne Infants' School, Knight's Rd, Heath End, GU9 9DA weybournebaptistchurch.org.uk (web address currently non-functional)
Rowledge:
St James' (CofE) Church Ln, GU10 4EN
achurchnearyou.com/8210/ cofeguildford.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=places.content&cmid=195
Rowledge Methodist junction of Chapel Rd & Manley Bridge Rd, GU10 4AP faralt.org
Tilford:
All Saints' Church Tilford Rd, GU10 2DA 01252 715505 thebourne.org.uk achurchnearyou.com/venue.php?V=8087 cofeguildford.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=places.content&cmid=196
Weybourne -see Farnham Vineyard Church
Wrecclesham:
St Peter's (CofE) School Hill, GU10 4PY 01252 793888 cofewrecclesham.org.uk
Local anglican church websites and events can also be accessed at: achurchnearyou.com
Ministries & NGOs:
Amnesty International Farnham Group amnesty.org.uk/farnham
-Thurs 25 Sept, UCCA Amnesty Stall at Freshers' Fayre in Farnham; support invited
-Sat 4 Oct 9.30am-4pm, Book Sale at the Maltings, books requested by 1 Sept; support invited
-Sat 4 Oct, Secret Policeman's Ball at Royal Albert Hall. Tickets for Amnesty members available now (0845 401 5026 9am-9pm). General sales from 21 Aug
-Sat 11 Oct, Street Collection
-Mon 3 Nov, Talk from Medical Foundation
-Sat 29 Nov 7.30pm-11pm, End of Year Celebration, Hop Blossom
Christian Aid Sadie Blankley, 01252 795046 sadie.blankley@dsl.pipex.com
CWR, Waverley Ln, GU9 8EP, 01252 784700 cwr.org.uk .../waverley/calendar2/
-22-25 Sept, Introduction to Spiritual Direction -helping others to know God more deeply and experience His presence in their everyday lives. Led by Diana priest and CWR team
-29-30 Sept, Introduction to Biblical Coaching -using coaching tools to ask the right questions. You'll learn how to enable people to mature in Christ and discover their God-given potential
Ellel Pierrepont, Frensham, GU10 3DL, 01252 794060 ellelministries.org
Explore comeandexplorelife.org.uk (supported by FCCT and The Moor Park Trust)
-Sat 27 Sept, Exploring Interfaith Issues, hosted by Sr Maureen Henderson at St George's, Badshot Lea
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC
stjoanofarcfarnham.co.uk/church_links.htm spuc.org.uk
Local Christian Business Events:
The Bridge at Pierrepont -hotel, cafe and bistro at Frensham.Cafe: Tues-Sat 8.30am-9pm; Mon,Sun 8.30am-5pm. Bistro: Thurs, Fri, Sat 6pm onwards (last orders 9pm). 20 en-suite rooms thebridgepp.com
-Coming soon! Pierrepont Coffee and Cake Club
Just Cards Direct
(50%+ of profits to widows and orphans in Developing World); 'a new Kingdom busines elling cards from Africa and printed cards; based in Frensham justcardsdirect.com
Smith & Causey Ltd
(fresh and quality produce with cafe) Farnham Pottery, Pottery Ln, Wrecclesham, GU10 4QJ smithandcausey.co.uk
The WellCafe at Crondall New Life Church in Well Rd
-Tuesdays 8.30am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
Miscellaneous:
Educational Farnham Adult Learning Centre, 25 West Street, Farnham, GU9 7DR 01483 518558
Section Two-Regional:
Regular Hosts & Venues -Miscellaneous Events:
Churches Together in Surrey ctsurrey.org.uk
Epworth Choir epworthchoir.org
Fox's Barn, Binscombe Lane, Binscombe, Godalming, GU7 3QL, 01483 454028
Host Churches in Guildford:
Chertsey Street Baptist Church GU1 4HL
01483 300238 chertseystreet.org.uk
Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead Centre, Bury Fields, GU2 4AZ
01483 575008 guildfordbaptist.org
Guildford Cathedral -Miscellaneous guildford-cathedral.org
-Fri 26 Sept 8pm, 24 hour Organothon in aid of the Music Development Foundation; finishing with an hour long concert at 8pm on 27 Sept. Options: come along and listen, sponsor a piece of music, sponsor an organist, or buy a ticket to the concert
St Nicolas's Church, 1 Bury St, GU2 4AW stnicolas-guildford.org.uk
-Thurs 16 Oct, School of Prayer Evening 'Lord Teach us to pray' including panel guest Fr Victor Stock, Dean of Guildford Cathedral
St Saviours Church, Woodbridge Rd, GU1 4QD,
01483 455333 st-saviours.org.uk
Guildford Diocese cofeguildford.org.uk
Kingdom Faith Ministries, (founded by Colin Urquhart) Foundry Ln, Horsham, RH12 4JB 01293 851883 kingdomfaith.com
Roffey Place,Old Crawley Rd, Nr Horsham,W Sussex, RH12 4RW
01293 851543 thewayofthespirit.com/events/default.aspx
Mothers' Union & Women's Institute
Musical Miscellaneous
Surrey University
Wessex Christian Fellowship, Wessex Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3NP
01256 329988 wessexonline.org.uk.co.uk
Winchester Cathedral Cathedral Office: 1 The Close, SO23 9LS
01962 857200 Booking Line: 01962 857225 winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Wintershall Estate nr Bramley, GU5 0LR 01483 892167 wintershall-estate.com
Retreat Centres:
Acorn Christian Healing Foundation, Whitehill Chase, Bordon, GU35 0AP (left off A325 after Tescos) 01420 478121 acornchristian.org.uk
-Fri 26-28 Sept (A silent) Ignatian Retreat led by members of the Ignatian Team. Focus: How can one listen to and hear God speak in our everyday lives? £150
-Thurs 9 Oct 19am-4pm, 'A safe place for healing' Quiet Day led by Revd Elizabeth Knifton, Chaplain. Includes opps for personal prayer, reflection & 3 Devotional Talks: The God who feeds my soul; The God of great grace; The God who knows your name £20
Catholic Days of Renewal ccr.org.uk/events
St Columba's House, Retreat and Conference Centre, (founded by the Anglican Community of St Peter in 1968) Maybury Hill, Woking, GU22 8AB
01483 766498 stcolumbashouse.org.uk
Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre nr Battle in East Sussex.
01424 830033 crowhursthealing.org.uk
St Cuthman's Retreat House (run by Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton), Cowfold Rd, Coolham, Nr Horsham, RH13 8QL 01403 741220
Section Three-National:
Arts & Musical:
Institute of Contemporary Arts ica.org
laceytheatrecompany.com
Saltmine Theatre Company saltmine.org/ stc/crossandswitchblade.htm
Regular Event Venues:
All Souls, Langham Place, W1B 3DA 0207 580 3522 allsouls.org
Christian Resources Exhibition creonline.co.uk
Heythrop College specialist College of Philosophy and Theology in the University of London; located at the Maria Assumpta centre in Kensington Sq, W8 5HQ 0207 795 6600
-1 Oct 08-4 April 09 Faiths Together Conference, a great opportunity for inter-religious learning; Weds 6pm-8pm, at Heythrop College; Sats 11am-4pm DeNobili House, 6 Osterley Pk Rd, Southall, UB2 4BL. Tuition costs borne by college; participants asked to contribute £25 per term towards costs
Holy Trinity Brompton htb.org.uk/conferences
-Fri 7 Nov 9am, Prison Ministry Conference
London Centre for Spirituality,
Church of St Edmund the King, Lombard St, 0207 6265031 spiritualitycentre.org
London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC),
St Peter's, Vere St, W1G 0DQ
Methodist Central Hall, SW1H 9NH, 0207 222 8010 methodist-central-hall.org.uk
Mulberry House, Essex, mulberry-house.com
O2 Arena theindigo2.com
Royal Albert Hall, 189 Queens Gate, SW7 5EX, royalalberthall.com
Southwark Cathedral southwark.anglican.org/cathedral
Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BW walsingham.org.uk
Westminster Cathedral westminstercathedral.org.uk/events
Politics, Campaigning & Social Action:
Campaign for Truth in Medicine credence.org. Award winning alternative health author and lecturer Phillip Day lifts the lid on medical research, healthy living, and what works.
Christian Broadcasting Council christianbroadcastingcouncil.co.uk
-Fri 21 Nov, CBC Annual Conference at the location of the new Media City, close to BBC Manchester (Religious Dept)
Christian Concern for Our Nation ccfon.org
Christian People's Alliance cpalliance.net
Christian Socialist Movement (Labour) thecsm.org.uk
Christian Solidarity Worldwide csw.org.uk
Church of England lambethconference.org
Churches' Media Council churchesmediacouncil.org.uk , /passion , /conference/
Conservative Christian Fellowship, CCHQ, 30 Millbank, SW1P 4DP; 0207 984 8305 ccfwebsite.com
Crisis Volunteering crisis.org.uk
-Weds 1 Oct , Applications Process opens for prospective 2008 Christmas volunteers (7,500 volunteers in 2007)
-23-30 Dec, Crisis Centres open, supplying vital companionship, hot meals, warmth and essential services for the homeless
Evangelical Alliance eauk.org
Jubilee Debt Campaign jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk Options: /materials /newsletter /signup (your group, school or congregation) Join JDC on Facebook: facebook.com/group.php?gid=2219421440
Lawyers' Christian Fellowship Events hosted at LCF Offices, 6-8 Marshalsea Rd, London, SE1, unless indicated otherwise. (LCF seminars are open to all) Nearest tube: Borough lawcf.org
Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement lgcm.org.uk
Liberal Democrat Christian Forum ldcf.net
MediaWatch UK mediawatch.org.uk
-Join current campaign drive for new members by visiting website
Passion for Life Campaign P4L (a collective Christian Response to ethical issues raised in the Human Fertilization and Embryology Bill) passionforlife.org.uk
Pax Christi paxchristi.org.uk
Perspectives on Islam
Share Jesus International sharejesusinternational.com
The United Nations Association, is a UN recognised bridge between the work of the UN and the public, focusing on peace and security, the Millennium Development Goals and sustainable development, Human Rights, and UN Reform. UNA-UK's youth arms are listed in Section 4. una-uk.org
-UDHR 60th, miscellaneous events; humanrights2008.org.uk
United NationsHuman Rights Council Report on religious freedom in the UK, compiled by Ms Asma Jahangir, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief; presented to the 7th Session of the Human Rights Council in March 2008. Associated interactive dialogue at the HRC -as yet unscheduled. Subjects raised include the roles and privileges of The Church of England in light of the growth of other denominations; advice to Her Majesty's Government that under international law, there should be no hierarchy of human rights in which Christians have a lower ranking; and an alternative for the blasphemy offence, which would not discriminate against other faiths.
-Read the UN's religious freedom report on the UK at the FCCT sponsored website: freedomwithoutfrontiers.com
Section Four -Youth and Young Adult:
Arts and Music:
crossbeam.co.uk
delirious.co.uk
'You Must be Stoking' Comedy Nights featuring Paul Kerensa, a comedian writing for the BBC, at the Stoke Pub, 103 Stoke Rd, Guildford, GU1 4JN. Organised by St Saviour's GAP (20-40s) Tickets: £7 in advance, £9 on the door. paulkerensa.com isaacproject.co.uk
Children & Infants:
Storytime for pre-schools and babies in the Pavilions, St Andrews. Ring office for details. 01252 715412 -Alternate Thursdays, 2pm (check dates)
farnhamparenting.org.uk (co-sponsored by FCCT)
Conferences & Events:
youthwork.co.uk/conference
Hillsong Church London, at the Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court Rd (Junction with Oxford St). Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Rd hillsong.co.uk/london/home.asp hillsongmychurchlondon.co.uk
Hillsong Church Leatherhead, at The Theatre, 24 the High St, KT22 8AN
-Weds 8-11 Oct, Hillsong Conference Europe at ExCel. Booking essential
-30 April-1 May 2009, Colour Your World Women's Conference at The Royal Albert Hall
The GAP, St Saviour's Church, Guildford Woodbridge Rd, GU1 4QD guildfordgap.com
Walsingham Anglican Shrine: Walsingham Village NR22 6BW. RC Shrine: Houghton-St-Giles NR22 6AL walsingham.org.uk
World Youth Day (Catholic), to be attended by Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney, Australia. worldyouthday.org.uk , wyd2008.org , vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/laity/documents/
United Nations Associationsee section 3 for description
Holidays:
oakhall.co.uk
mastersun.co.uk
Taize Community taize.fr/en Meet thousands of young people from across Europe and beyond as they join 100 Catholic and Protestant Brothers from 25 countries, for prayer 3x a day, and share in small group discussion, meals, and with practical tasks. The Community is located off the A6 between Charlon-sur-Saone and Macon (a 2 hr drive from Geneva). Nearest station: Macon Loche (1hr 35mins by TGV from Paris) +33 3 85 50 30 02 (Mon-Fri 10-12,6-7;Sat 11-12)
Social Networking:
Christian Connection eventsforchristians.co.uk
Christian Encounter christianencounter.co.uk
Connect Social Group based in mid-Surrey connectsocials.org.uk
Harvesters harvesterstogether.org.uk
The Network singleandchristian.co.uk networkforchristians.com
Northern Lights northern-lights-singles.co.uk
South Coast Events southcoastevents.org.uk
South East Single Christians sesinglechristians.org
The GAP (20-40s), part of St Saviour's Guildford -pub & socials, guildfordgap.com
Twenties, Thirties, Forties 01784 462219 ttfonline.co.uk info@ttfonline.org.uk
Youth 2000 (Catholic 16-30)meeting every Wednesday evening at Corpus Christi Church, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and praise. Opportunity to get to know others over a drink afterwards. youth2000.org
YouUS youuschristians.com
Volunteering:
Besom is a cross-church initiative started in 2002 involving churches from Guildford, Godalming, Farnham, Ash and the villages around Guildford. The aim is to serve those who are vulnerable and in need due to isolation, poverty, ill-health, homelessness, and domestic violence. This is generally through practical help with for example gardening, decorating, DIY, and quality donations of furniture, white goods, clothes, kitchen equipment and household items. besom.com/guildford/index.htm
Section Five -Prayer & Mission:
Local:
Prayer at St Joan's Centre next to St Joan of Arc Church, Tilford Rd. All welcome from any church background. Weekly time of praise and intercessory prayer, except on first Thursday of the month, when there is meditative prayer and adoration in the Church
-Every Thursday evening at 8pm
Prayer for Farnham and the nation at The Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Rd, Farnham. Prayers for revival, timed around the working/student day 01252 737586
-Every Wednesday 6.15am-7.15am and 1pm-2pm
Schools Prayer at Weydon Christian Centre, Upper Way. A group of people from various denominations meet regularly to pray for the youth in Farnham and specifically for the work going into our local schools. Information: Juliet Greene 01252 725392
-Every Monday 9-9.45am
Regional:
Mens' Prayer Breakfast on the second Saturday of the month at the Church on the Heath, -a partnership of the Anglican, Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Church in Elvetham Heath, next to Morrisons Supermarket.
-29 Sept, 20 Oct, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
National:
Global Day of Prayer globaldayofprayer.com gdoplondon.com
-National Canopy of Prayer, 365 Days of intercession. Register your church at gdoplondon.com
youthalpha.org htb.org.uk/conferences 0207 052 0440
International:
International Association of Healing Rooms, a worldwide network of more than 600 prayer healing rooms healingrooms.org
Testimonies on Tour:
Ian McCormack,-near death experience after box jellyfish stings, aglimpseofethernity.org
Pastor Craig Marsh received a new stomach in 1999 after prayer by 400 Methodist Ministers, turningpointministries.info
Short Mission Trips:
sharejesusinternational.com/main.php?page_id=18 0208 7811739
matrixtrust.com/group/group.aspx?id=2981 01483 574900
ambassadorsforallnations.org/ 0208 992 2414
Section Six -Christian Holiday and Retreat Opportunities:
Celebrate Conference
Celebrate has been based at John Fowler Holiday Camp in Ilfracombe since 1994, and tends to be fully booked, so early application is strongly advised. Please be aware Christians from other streams are very welcome at Mass, but at this time are asked to receive a blessing rather than communion, thank you.
Easter Sun 10/4-Sat 16/4/09
Detling Summer Conference-Kent County Showground, off A249, ME14 3JF
Theme: 'After God's Own Heart' with RT Kendall and John Paul Jackson
Info: 0870 901 7777
Faith Camp-East of England Showground (next to A1), PE2 6XE
Greenbelt-Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH. Europe's largest Christian arts festival www.greenbelt.org.uk
Keswick Convention-Skiddaw St, Cumbria, CA12 4BY
New Dawn(Catholic -open to all Christians) -cornfields opposite the Slipper Chapel, Houghton St Giles, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6AL www.newdawn.org.uk Notes: Please be aware Christians from other streams are very welcome at Mass, but at this time are asked to receive a blessing rather than communion, thank you.
New Wine -(north & east) at Newark & Notts County Showground(London & SE) and (central & SW) both at Royal Bath and Wells Showground, BA4 6QN www.new-wine.org
Taize Community(France). Meet thousands of young people from across Europe and beyond as they join 100 Catholic and Protestant Brothers from 25 countries, for prayer 3x a day, and share in small group discussion, meals, and with practical tasks. The Community is located off the A6 between Charlon-sur-Saone and Macon (a 2 hr drive from Geneva). Nearest station: Macon Loche (1hr 35mins by TGV from Paris) +33 3 85 50 30 02 (Mon-Fri 10-12,6-7;Sat 11-12) www.taize.fr/en
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