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"Dare,
once again and with the humility of the small grain, to leave up to God
the when and how it will grow."
Cardinal
Joseph Ratzinger, speaking at a Conference during the Jubilee of Catechists,
10th December 2000.

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This section aims to provide an
overview of some of the evangelisation activities taking place across England
and Wales.
If your event or initiative is not
listed please do contact us. We are especially interested to hear about
events taking place outside of London and in Wales.
Please email us at: info@caseresources.org.uk
MAY 2008
- 1st May, The Cardinal's Lectures, Rabbi Julia Neuberger, 'Faith,morality, giving time to others', Westminster Cathedral at 7pm. For tickets please tel: 020 7931 6028. E-mail: lectures2008@rcdow.org.uk
1st - 4th May, Cursillo Event, Liverpool at Loyola Hall
Vist their website: www.cursillo.org.uk or
write to 18 Pinfold Close, Holymoorside,
Chesterfield, Derbys S42 7DY
- 3rd - 4th May, Celebrate Weekend, Princethorpe College, Warwickshire. This is a Christian Conference for all ages organised by Catholic Charismatic Renewal. E-mail: celebratemidlands@yahoo.co.uk
- 3rd - 4th May, Celebrate Weekend, St Mary's College, Southampton. This is a Christian Conference for all ages organised by Catholic Charismatic Renewal. E-mail: peterszymanski@hotmail.co.uk
- 8th May, The Cardinal's Lectures, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, 'Faith in Britain: a personal perspective', Westminster Cathedral at 7pm. For tickets please tel: 020 7931 6028. E-mail: lectures2008@rcdow.org.uk
- 9th - 11th May, The Pentecost Festival, which is an ecumenical, evangelistic event, taking place over Pentecost weekend in the heart of London. See: www.pentecostfestival.co.uk
- 9th May, DISCERNMENT GROUP MEETING. www.free2become.org
offers events in London for young adults making important choices in life. This month's talk is titled, 'Vocation at the Heart of Evangelisation'
and will be given by Grace from the Sion Community. Time: 7.30pm - 9pm (preceded by light refreshments at 7pm and evening prayer at 7.15pm). Venue: HINSLEY ROOM, half way down MORPETH TERRACE on the left
by WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL. No need to book, just turn up! Invite your friends!
For more details please visit www.free2become.org Tel: 01277 373848 (Home)
07931795769 (Mobile)
Email: info@free2become.org
- 10th May, Annual General Meeting, National Justice And Peace Network. 10.30am - 4pm. Venue: CAFOD, 2 Romero Close, Stockwell Road, London. SW9 9TY. Speaker (11am): Charles Wookey, Assistant General Secretary, Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. Subject: "Engaging with the secular in choppy waters."
- 11th May, article in The Universe newspaper. CASE Team Member, Emily Davis, provides inspiration for Pentecost.
- 14th - 18th May Cursillo Event, Shrewsbury at Wistanton Hall.
Vist their website: www.cursillo.org.uk or
write to 18 Pinfold Close, Holymoorside,
Chesterfield, Derbys S42 7DY.
- 14th May, Theology Of The Body In A Glasgow Secondary School, Tommy Hughes. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
- 17th May, Christian Artists Life Drawing Day. 9.15am - 4pm, £12 for the day, £6 for a half day. Venue: Old St Patrick's School, Dundee St, Wapping, E1W 2PH. For more info contact: alicerobertson@hotmail.com.
- 17th - 18th May, Celebrate Weekend, Nicholas Breakspear School, St Albans. This is a Christian Conference for all ages organised by Catholic Charismatic Renewal. E-mail: lamontempsvs@btopenworld.com
- 19th-20th May, Alpha Conference 2008.For details of all Alpha events tel 020 7052 0440.
WEB: www.htb.org.uk/conferences
- 21st May, Truths About Homosexuality And Contraception, James Parker. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
- 23rd May, Alpha in the workplace.For details of all Alpha events tel 020 7052 0440
WEB: www.htb.org.uk/conferences
- 23rd- 26th May, Cursillo Event, Nottingham at Morley Retreat.
Vist their website: www.cursillo.org.uk or
write to 18 Pinfold Close, Holymoorside,
Chesterfield, Derbys S42 7DY.
- 23rd - 26th May, Cursillo Event, A&B at Worth Abbey
Vist their website: www.cursillo.org.uk or
write to 18 Pinfold Close, Holymoorside,
Chesterfield, Derbys S42 7DY.
- 25th-31st May 2008 RETREAT IN BRITTANY
AT THE FOYER DE CHARITE,
TRESSAINT, FRANCE. Led by Mgr Keith
Barltrop and Fr David Hartley. Cost as you can
afford but 39 euros a day recommended. See
UK website for booking form etc.
www.foyers.org.uk or phone 01865 715571
for details and travel advice. Community will
collect retreatants from Rennes or Dinard (air)
or St Malo (sea).
- 28th May, The Reproductive Revolution, Dr Jacqueline Laing. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
- 30th May - 1st June, @theGathering,
Incorporating the Nottingham Ecumenical Conference. A weekend for sharing stories, expressions, hopes and experiences
at
The Hayes Conference Centre,
Swanwick, Alfreton,
Derbyshire DE55 1AA. … if you enjoy meeting others
… if you want to swap stories and experiences
… if you want to hear about national and local developments in spirituality
… if you want to have a say in how spirituality within the Church could be shaped for the future
… if you are looking for ideas and resources
… if you value worshipping in new ways and with Christians from other traditions … if you have memories and hopes to pass on to the next generation
… if you’re wondering where spirituality could be going next in your ‘neck of the woods’
… if your enthusiasm and excitement could use a tonic
… if you believe the Church is an agent of Christ’s reconciliation in the world
… if you want the Churches together to make a difference in your town
… then … Engaging Spirituality @theGathering is for you. For more information: 27, Tavistock Square, LONDON. WC1H 9HH.
Tel. 020 7 529 8133 Fax: 020 7 529 8134
E-mail: office@cte.org.uk
Website: www.churches-together.org.uk
- 30th May, "Honouring the Differences between Men and Women" at 7:00pm presented by Fr William Jarema from Colorado Springs, USA.
Sr. Camilla says, "Join us for this workshop or pass it on to those who'd be interested. Further details available on www.free2become.org See you soon. Until then all the best for a grace-filled Holy Week and a Happy Easter". Host: Abbotswick House of Prayer.
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=12298817065
- 30th May - 1st June, ENGAGING SPIRITUALITY @theGathering, Swanwick. This conference aims to help us: engage with our own spirituality, eEngage with the spiritual journey of our Christian brothers and sisters, engage with the spiritual interest of people outside the Churches. The weekend will cost £160 full board but the ‘early-bird’ discount offer - £140 – has now been extended until 15 February. Full details and a booking form can be found on the Churches Together in England website at http://www.churches-together.net/Group/Group.aspx?id=64527 or ring Carole Golden on 020 7529 8133 for a brochure and booking form.
JUNE 2008
- 4th June, A Practical Response: Natural Family Planning, Nicole Parker. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
- 6th - 8th June 2008, Catholic Experience Weekend, North Wales. A donation only tailor-made event for people enquiring or interested in Catholic spirituality is being offered in one of the most picturesque parts of North Wales. The Franciscan Friary at Pantasaph, Flintshire, is opening wide its doors to offer a unique experience. For more information please see: www.life4seekers.co.uk or phone the Friary on 01352 - 711 053. Everyone is welcome. For a booking form please click here (Word doc.) This event ideally suits pre-RCIA candidates.
- 7th June, Sense. This is an event for young people and yout leaders to share a creative worship experience. It is being offered by the Diocese of Northampton's (NYMO) Youth Office. E-mail: stephanie@nymo.org
- 11th June, The Gift Of Life As A Woman And A Mother, Anne Hill. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
- 18th June, Humanae Vitae And Contraception: Irreconciable Concepts Of The Human Person, William Newton. This is part of a series of high profile talks have been organised at St Patrick's to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. These talks will present a life changing message for a lifestyle of chastity that brings freedom, respect, peace and romance without regret. The talks will seek to unpack and explain the Church's teaching on the truth and meaning of human sexuality in a way that is challenging, entertaining, encouraging and healing. The speakers will cover an abundance of compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtues of chastity. The talks will be at St Patrick's Church on Wednesdays at 7pm. Our speakers include Bishop Alan Hopes, Nicole Parker and Rev Tim Finigan. St Patrick's, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR. Tel: 020 7437 2010. E-mail: info@stpatricksoho.org www.stpatricksoho.org
- 20th - 22nd June, Youth 2000 Event. healing@ealing (Archdiocese of Westminster).
Website: www.youth2000.org
- 21st June, Christian Artists Life Drawing Day. 9.15am - 4pm, £12 for the day, £6 for a half day. Venue: Old St Patrick's School, Dundee St, Wapping, E1W 2PH. For more info contact: alicerobertson@hotmail.com.
- 21st June, Martyrs Walk organised by the Continuity Movement. Join others in gathering at Tower Hill in honour of the English Martyrs. Process through the streets of London to witness to your faith. Gather at 11am and the walk will finish with Mass at 5.30pm. For more information please see: www.mjcontinuity.com or e-mail: info@mjcontinuity.com
- 21st June,
Annual National Vocations Pilgrimage to Walsingham. The pilgrimage was started over 30 years ago by a Salesian brother and has faithfully been kept alive by three parishes. However in recent years the day has once more become a truly national event attended by priests, religious brothers and sisters, young people and not-so-young people from all over the country. We hope that many of you will come and support the pilgrimage. Once again, the National Office for Vocation will be taking a coach from Westminster Cathedral. We would appreciate any help with advertising this event and have attached a poster which can be printed and displayed. Pdf poster
- 24th - 29th June, The Life of Christ. This production is designed for all ages and brings to life the many remarkable events surrounding the life of Christ. For bookings and more information click here (pdf)
JULY 2008
- 12th - 13th July, Celebrate Weekend, Cardinal Newman School, Hove. This is a Christian Conference for all ages organised by Catholic Charismatic Renewal. E-mail: brightoncelebrate@fds.com
- 18th - 20th July, The National J and P Network Conference at Swanwick. The speakers include John Battle MP, Dr Patrick Riordan SJ, Sr Margaret Scott ACI and Fr Tom Cillinan. For more information contact: joansharples620@btinternet.com
- 17th - 21st July, John Paul II Walking Pilgrimage For The New Evangelisation, organised by the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph. “Church in Europe, the “new evangelization” is the task set before you! Rediscover the enthusiasm of proclamation… Let the proclamation of Jesus, which is the Gospel of hope, be your boast and your whole life. Carry on with renewed zeal in the same missionary spirit which, down these twenty centuries, beginning with the preaching of the Apostles Peter and Paul, has inspired so many holy men and women, the Saints who were authentic evangelizers of the European continent.” John Paul II, Ecclesia in Europa, 45 Pilgrimage cost: £45. Booking form Programme
- 18th - 21st July, LUMOS 2008: an event for young people in the Diocese of Northampton. For more information see: www.nymo.org/lumos
- 21st - 31st July, The New Evangelisation. A formation event for young people between the ages of 18 - 28yrs old. Venue: Franciscan Friary, Pantasaph. For more information please phone the Friary on tel: 01352 - 711 053.
AUGUST 2008
- 4th - 9th August, New Dawn Conference. Details to follow.
- 21st - 25th August, renaissance@walsingham (Diocese of East Anglia). Website: www.youth2000.org
SEPTEMBER 2008
- 26th September, The Marriage Conference, Holy Trinity Church, Brompton (home to Alpha). Book online at: www.themarriagecourse.org
OCTOBER 2008
NOVEMBER 2008
- 1st - 2nd November, Celebrate Weekend, St Bedes College, Avonmouth, Bristol. This is a Christian Conference for all ages organised by Catholic Charismatic Renewal. E-mail: tonywadley@contactme.co.uk
- 7th November, Prison Ministry Conference: 'Caring Inside and Outside the Prison Wall'. Do you wnt to see lives changed? Worskhops, training, talks, worship and prayer. See: www.ukalpha.org/prisons
DECEMBER 2008
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