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From
Street to Home – how churches can help: a conference on housing and homelessness.
At the Quaker meeting house in Sheffield, Wednesday 29th June 2011,
10.30-3.45, £15. Lunch is provided.
This
is a joint conference between CRC, Housing Justice, Churches Together in South
Yorkshire, and Livability, which aims to raise awareness in churches of issues
around housing and homelessness, inspire them to get engaged and equip them to
act. It will feature speakers involved in these issues such as Alistair Murray
of Housing Justice, and Joe Kent of Homeless Link, and inspiring walk from
Christian homelessness projects in the Yorkshire and Humber region in Hull,
Sheffield, Huddersfield and Bradford. To Book contact janet.bryer@crc-online.org.uk.
Here
I am Lord: responding to God's call to meet neighbours of other faiths.
At the Methodist Mission, Huddersfield; Saturday October 2nd, 2010. 10.30-4.00 This
conference arranged by CRC's Inter-faith task group was in partnership with
Churches Together in England, Bradford Churches for Dialogue and Diversity,
Livability and Kirklees Faith Forum, featuring Celia Blackden (CTE) on
"friendship and exchange", Helen Reid (BCDD) on "can a good neighbour be an
evangelist", and will include a visit and lunch in a local gurdwara, temple or
mosque. The aim - to resource churches in their interfaith work, aimed at lay
people and clergy.
CRC Annual Conference 2010 'Can we survive the perfect storm? - feeding
the world in 2030.
Wednesday 16th June at Pavilions of Harrogate (Yorkshire Show
Ground).
This will be on the theme
‘Can we survive the perfect storm? – feeding the world in 2030.’
A Day Conference looking at responses to this question and developing Key Action
Points for Policy Makers; the Church; & Individual Consumers.
‘The growing global population coming out of poverty will create
an increased demand for food which will need to be produced on not much more
land, using less water, fertilizer and pesticides than we have historically
done. Through the 21st century this is achievable, but must be tackled
coherently with other global challenges of climate change and energy, food and
water security. It is predicted that by 2030 the world will need to produce
around 50 per cent more food and energy, together with 30 per cent more fresh
water, whilst mitigating and adapting to climate change. This threatens to
create a ‘perfect storm’ of global events.’
John Beddington Chief Scientific. Advisor to HM Government.
The conference will be at The Pavilions of Harrogate (Yorkshire
Show Ground) on Wednesday 16th June, starting at 10am with coffee and finishing
at 3:30pm Speakers include Dr David Barling (Senior Lecturer in Food
Policy City University London), Prof Tim Gorringe (St Luke’s Professor of
Theological Studies, University of Exeter) & Mr Howard Petch CBE (Commission for
Rural Communities).
Affordable Warmth in Rural Communities?
Friday May 21st, Northallerton Methodist Church. Rural
people are struggling to heat their own homes, confirms a study. Rural fuel
poverty levels are increasing. Levels of fuel poverty in the countryside are now
more than three times the rate of five years ago, it found. Some 1.1m rural
homes are believed to be in fuel poverty – defined as a household which spends
more than 10% of its income on keeping warm. The research was conducted by the
Rural Services Network,
undertaking the study for the
Commission for Rural
Communities. Findings can be downloaded
here (Word
document). Current measures to tackle fuel poverty are inadequate given the
nature of rural housing stock across wide geographical areas, the network said.
CRC is holding this free event on affordable warmth to look at the
causes, the effects and some solutions. It is especially aimed at awareness -
raising for churches and others in rural communities, so that action can be
taken locally, as well as helping to raise the issue regionally and nationally.
The event will feature Peter Bridgstock of Hambleton District council, and Kath
McDaid, Regional Co-Ordinator for National Energy Action (who campaign on fuel
poverty nationally), as well as Bob Baker, who assists farmers, as one of the
rural development officers employed by CRC, and some of those affected by the
issues. This event was part of the European Year to Combat Poverty and Social
Exclusion, with events across Yorkshire & Humber coordinated by Church Action on
Poverty, and is part of CRC’s Faith To Engage project.
Download the presentations here
Kath McDaid National Energy Action
Nick Marshall North Yorkshire Credit Union
Peter Bridgstock
First presentation
Second presentation
CRC Annual Conference on 8th July 2009 in St
Mary's Bramall Lane Sheffield.
Effective Christian Presence: Stories of
Transformation
Speakers include:
The Revd Nick Holtam: Vicar of St Martin in the
Fields London and
Jon Kuhrt: Director of Community Mission at
Livability.
Following up the findings of
CRC's three year research and active-learning programme on Effective Christian
Presence and Enterprise, with Faithworks, this conference will feature the Revd.
Nick Holtam Vicar of St Martin's in the Fields, who have just had a £36 million
makeover and Jon Kuhrt of the charity Livability.
Have we got the right leaders in the churches? How
do we sustain our work and our Christian ethos in community engagement? How can
we be more effective?
The costs is £30 (or £10 unwaged) which includes lunch. To download a
booking form with further details see here
or contract:
janet.bryer@crc-online.org.uk
or phone CRC.
To download the
report.
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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