Up and coming events and activities across Wakefield Diocese.
The Big Night Out
Saturday 19 May 2012, 5.45pm - 10.00pm at Lightwater Valley. An amazing evening of exclusive use of rides, top class Christian bands and entertainment for young people of secondary school and college age. More information at www.thebignightout.org.uk
Archdeacon’s Visitation Service
Thursday 24 May 2012, 7.30pm at St Botolph's Church, Knottingley. Archdeacon's Visitation Service where Churchwardens are sworn in. All welcome.
Evening Gig with Stuart Townend
Thursday 24 May 2012, 7.00pm at Halifax Minister. Tickets: £10 (£6 concessions). All proceeds to the St. Augustine’s Centre Halifax. Download a poster. For tickets email info@staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk or phone 07939 869514.
Beyond the Lunch Club
Thursday 24 May 2012, 9.45am - 3.30pm at the Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James Street, Sheffield S1 2EW. A training day run by Livability to understand and engage with local older people. Download more information.
Saving Money for Mission
Saturday 26 May 2012, 10.00am - 1.00pm at St Thomas Bradley, HD2 1SL.20 ways to save your parish money from the National Procurement Team, also Common Fund from the Finance Team and a preview of new Parish MOT resources. Download a flyer. To book - contact Jo Beacroft-Mitchell on 01924 371802.
Archdeacon’s Visitation Service
Wednesday 30 May 2012, 7.30pm at St Peter's Church, Gildersome. Archdeacon's Visitation Service where Churchwardens are sworn in. All welcome.
National Prayer Day for Parent and Toddler Groups
Sunday 10 June 2012. An opportunity to pray for local toddler groups - leaders, children, parents and carers and the communities they are part of. Download a poster. Download a prayer card. www.1277.org.uk.
The Healing Journey
Monday 11 June 2012, 10.00am - 4.00pm at the North Light, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield HD4 7NR. A day of teaching, workshops, worship and healing prayer to help on a journey to wholeness. Speakers: Revd Dr Russ Parker and Adrian Plass. Workshop Leaders: Russ Parker, Peter Gunstone, Revd Susan Brooks and Dr Maria Read. Cost £12. Download a poster. Download a Booking Form with more information. Contact: Canon Martyn Crompton.
Talking with Jews: Enriching our Christian calling
Saturday 16 June 2012, 10.00 - 3.30pm at the Mirfield Centre. A day to explore how new perspectives on the Jewishness of Jesus and consideration of the Holocaust might inform our practice of forgiveness and prayer. Led by Revd Dr Marcus Braybrooke. Download a poster. Download a booking form or contact Rachael Salmon.
Ordination of Deacons and Priests
Ordination of Deacons, Saturday 30 June, 3.30pm at Halifax Minster.
Ordination of Priests, Saturday 30 June, 11.00am at St Mary’s Barnsley.
Ordination of John Flood as priest, Sunday 31 June, 11.00am, Todmorden.
Click here for a list of those being ordained. Please pray for them.
Child Protection Training
Monday 2 July 2012, 10.00am - 12.00pm at Church House, Wakefield WF1 1LP. An opportunity to think about what child protection means in your parish and for individuals led by Jenny Price. Places limited so book early. Download more information and a booking form or contact Gill Knowles.
Julian Noted
Tuesday 3 July 2012, 10.00am - 3.30pm at the Mirfield Centre. A quiet day to reflect on the witness of Julian of Norwich with the music of Bach led by Sr Sheila Day, CAH. Cost £16. Download a poster and booking form with more information or contact Rachael Salmon on 01924 481920.
Clergy Conference: Equipping the Saints – clergy identity for mission and ministry
Tuesday 4 - Friday 7 September 2012 at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick. Wakefield Clergy Conference. Speakers include Salley Vickers and Revd Dr Sam Wells. Click here for more details.
A Celebration of the Book of Common Prayer
Saturday 22 September 2012 at St Aidan's church, Skelmanthorpe. Festival celebration of 350th Anniversary of 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Includes heats for Cranmer Award for 11-19 year olds reading BCP or King James Bible. Contact: Revd Philip Reynolds.
Vulnerable Adult Training
Tuesday 25 September 2012, 10.00am - 12.00pm at Church House, Wakefield WF1 1LP. Led by Jenny Price. Download more information and book. Contact: Gill Knowles on 01924 371802.
Child Protection Training
Wednesday 3 October 2012, 7.00pm - 9.00pm at Church House, Wakefield WF1 1LP. Download more information and a booking form or contact Gill Knowles.
Triennial Reauthorisation Service for Lay Pastoral Ministers
Saturday 6 October 2012, 11.00am at Dewsbury Minster. The Triennial Reauthorisation Service for all Lay Pastoral Ministers who have completed the BCPM Course. Bishop Tony will be presiding.
Vulnerable Adult Training
Wednesday 21 November 2012, 7.00pm - 9.00pm at Church House, Wakefield WF1 1LP. Led by Jenny Price. Download more information and book. Contact: Gill Knowles on 01924 371802.