Ecumenical Partners

Freedom to Serve Seminars
Mastering Stress - 7 and 8 February
Claybury International, Kingsfield, Hadrian Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6AN
“Mastering Stress” is a two day practical seminar for mission and church leaders and their spouses. Led by Colin Buckland, this seminar is based on Colin’s experience as a minister, original research and years spent alongside those in ministry and mission worldwide.
How can you flourish in the face of the stresses of ministry? This seminar will address:

The seminar will cost £110 per person which includes lunch, refreshments and seminar materials. You will need to arrange for your own accommodation and suppers. For more information or to register please contact 01462 600143 or info@claybury.com.

HANDING ON THE TORCH – Sacred words for a secular world

Archbishop Sentamu (97th Archbishop of York), Clifford Longley JP (Roman Catholic writer and broadcaster) and Rachel Lampard (Methodist Adviser on political and social issues) are among the distinguished contributors to the new Lent course CD from York Courses. Dr David Hope introduces the course and Bishop Graham Cray provides the thoughtful closing reflections on the CD.
 
Canon John Young has written the course booklet for Handing on the Torch – Sacred words for a secular world. Each of the 5 sessions offers a good selection of stimulating questions aimed at engaging every group member.
 
Course synopsis:
Christianity is the largest movement our world has ever seen. It continues to grow at an immense pace – especially in Asia (including China), Africa and Latin America. At the same time, Christianity in the West struggles to grow and – perhaps – even to survive. In this course we consider some of the reasons for this and what it might mean for individual Christians, for churches and for Western culture, in a world where alternative beliefs are increasingly on offer.
For more information visit  www.yorkcourses.co.uk  where you can also listen to soundclips from each of the contributors and read sample pages from the booklets.
Prices:
CD Taster Pack (comprising 1 CD, 1 booklet, 1 transcript) @ £17.50 each  (a saving of £2.23 over buying these 3 items separately)
Booklet @ £3.75 or £3.25 each for 5 or more
CD @ £10.99 or £8.99 each for 2 or more
Audiotape @ £8.99 or £6.99 each for 5 or more
Transcript @ £4.99 or £2.99 each for 2 or more

Save online at www.yorkcourses.co.uk      Free packing and 2nd class postage within UK.  Subsidised postage overseas.
  
For further information, please contact Carrie Geddes : 07792 272010 / 01904 466516.  Download the flyer here

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Cuts to Housing Benefits
There are several major changes occurring to housing benefit which are either already in place or will be brought into effect over the next few years.  These will affect anyone who claims Government support with their housing costs.  Please download the letter and guide for all Church Leaders. 

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