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- Event 1: Transforming Lives — Explore Teaching
- "Transforming Lives" is running three major events in November, one in Birmingham, one in Leeds and one in London, for young Christians who might be interested in teaching. The aim is to promote the idea of a career in teaching as whole-life Christian discipleship. We are partnering with Footprints Theatre Trust on this to produce an interactive, fun and challenging day. The events are sponsored by several Christian trusts so we are able to offer them free to participants; and that includes a proper hot buffet lunch!
- Ticket only, no charge
Saturday events for Christians thinking about teaching
Birmingham 8th November
Transforming Lives - book online
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- Event 2: QUAKER QUEST in Birmingham
- Quaker Quest is a spiritual path offered to those who are seeking for something simple and radical that can speak to our time. In a series of informal presentations and discussions we shall explore the Quaker way, and offer the experience of Quaker worship. We shall meet on Thursday evenings in November at:
- Bull Street Quaker Meeting at the Priory Rooms
40 Bull Street
B4 6AF - We shall meet at 6.00pm for supper and start at 6.30pm:
November 6th – Quakers and Worship
November 13th – Quaker Faith in Action
November 20th – Quakers and their Christian Roots
November 27th – Quakers and Equality
We will finish at 8.30pm with tea and coffee. - Everyone is welcome –; there is no cost except participants’; time and effort.
For further information, visit Quaker Quest West Midlands or telephone: 07964 066 823
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- Event 3: Treading Lightly Together — An Eco Advice Day for Faith Communities
- Over the next year 'Faith & Climate Change' are going to be looking more practically at ways in which we, and the buildings we worship in can monitor our energy use and reduce it. Taking the messages of sustainability and putting our faith into action.
- To kick start our year we have organised an event at the Banqueting Suite - Birmingham Council House, Victoria Square. On Sunday 5th October, 1pm-5pm. The afternoon will consist of practical workshops on 'energy audits' as well as a chance for you or a group of interested people from your place of worship to work through an action plan with a trained facilitator.
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If you are interested in calculating your carbon footprint over the year - please bring along past bills for the last year and we'll help you calculate your losses over the forthcoming year.
Please, bear in mind people you think might be interested, and do forward it on. Any questions? don't hesitate to contact Maud Grainger on 0121 632 6909
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- Event 4: Jars of Clay Theatre Co presents ...‘The Pearl’
- Looking for a ‘cringe free’, fun-packed evangelistic show from a tried and tested Christian theatre Co. for your Church’s Christmas events? Then look no further
- Written around Matthew 13 v 15-16 Captain Cutlass’ search for a pearl of enormous worth has become legendary. But is this pearl really what it seems? Miss Rosebud pines for her long lost love. Against better advice will she find him with Captain Cutlass, press-ganged aboard the ‘Petulant Pig’? Can Nanny Nonetta stop Goose Fat Gertrude’s wicked intent and save the day? Find out all this and more in this ripping family tale of swashbuckling fun on the high seas!
- Approx. 1 hour in length, filled with laughs, songs, audience participation and traditional slapstick humour this pantomime – a gentle but clear introduction to the Christian message – is ideal as a festive evangelistic aid to your Church services. Panto you can trust!
- We travel to and perform in your Church building.‘It’s no secret that Jars of Clay Theatre Co. have consistently presented the clear Gospel message through their performances for many years.’ Rev Alan Pike – George Road Baptist Church.
- For bookings and further information please contact us on
0121 351 1461
Email – joclay@blueyonder.co.uk
Cost - £350 (Plus travel exps outside of Birmingham.)
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- Event 5: Rights and Justice Event
- 2 course traditional Zimbabwean meal alongside 3 inspiring speakers
Tabitha who lived under Mugabe for 24 years; John Fullerton, a critically acclaimed author; Sarah Filbey, communications manager for Christian Aid. They each have a number of oinformative and moving stories to share. - 10 October 2008—evening
Christ Church Centre
Yardley
Birmingham - Cost — £8.00 from Christian Aid office
- Contact — Jonny Mason 07912 325880
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- Event 6: Chaplaincy Plus
- Regular Monthly Resources
Alternate Monday Meditations
1.10pm -1.40pm
'Breathe'
Fifth Floor
3 Temple Row West
Birmingham
A chance to slow down, relax and be still before God at the beginning of the week.
A guided meditation will last for 30 minutes.
Visit B1 Breath or email b1breathe@gmail.com or 07506 445392 - Lunchtime Tuesday Talks:
1.10pm -1.40pm Birmingham Cathedral
Contact: Peter Howell Jones (0121 262 1854) - Every Wednesday:
'Breathe' 1- 2pm
Fifth Floor
3 Temple Row West
Birmingham - 'The Living Space' and The 'Sanctuary Space' are open for people to 'drop in' at lunchtime. Outside of Wednesday the 'Living Space' can be booked for group/work meetings
ontact: www.b1breathe.net or email:b1breathe@gmail.net or 07506 445392 - Thursday Prayer and Worship meetings:
1.00 - 2.00pm Council House, Council Chamber.
A small group of Christians pray regularly for Birmingham
Contact: Helen Nixon (0121 464 2526) prior to the meeting as access will need to be arranged or Stella Nash (625 1435)
For All the above contact Chris Dinsdale - Chaplaincy Plus is based at:
23 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 2BS - Contact — 0121 236 9742 Chaplaincy Plus
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- Event 7: OPEN DAY at CARRS LANE CHURCH CENTRE
- An opportunity to see the results of major refurbishments this year. The Main Foyer and Reception Office are dramatically improved, and meeting rooms on the upper floor have been brightened up - less brick and concrete, better lighting. The new Lounge provides a very different relaxed environment for worship and meetings.
- On Wednesday 8th October, The Lord Mayor will arrive at 1.00 pm to formally re-open the refurbished premises, and there will then be a short act of rededication.
- A light buffet will be offered to visitors from 1.45 to 3.00 - if you will be coming for that, please email us via ‘general enquiries’ or ‘Contact’ at the top of www.carrslane.co.uk, or phone the Centre on (0121) 643 6151.
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- Event 8: Faith and Finance Forum
- Description of event —
Questions facing people today about the relationship between their faith and finance.
Speakers: Revd. Patrick Gerard, formerly at British Gas, interested in executive pay, author of 'Performance and Reward'Simon Lee, Anthony Collins solicitors, with special interest in social enterprise and community regeneration
Canon John Nightingale, committee member of Birmingham Jubilee Debt Campaign Group
Muhammad Imran, Development Education Manager at Islamic Relief
Date —
Chair: Archdeacon Hayward Osborne
Weds 8th October
Time —
7.30 - 9.30 p.m.
Place —
St. Faith and St.Laurence church, Croftdown Road, Harborne - Cost —
Admission free, retiring collection for Christian Aid - Contact — Further information from Revd. Priscilla White
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- Event 9: ‘Approaching Apocalypse’
- Description of event —
Birmingham to host premiere performance Dramatic images set to music and voice. Birmingham will premiere a unique one hour show which brings the Book of Revelation alive to the 21st Century audience.
Described as ‘. . .an awe-inspiring glimpse into one of the most enigmatic texts in history’, Approaching Apocalypse is an event which invites anyone who wishes, to have a unique encounter with the Book of Revelation.
The audience will be surrounded by a soundtrack of readings and music devised by contemporary composer, Simon Hall, and award winning documentary producer, Rosie Boulton. They will see images from the Book of Revelation created by specialist in digital visualization, David Miles. The edited text is a new translation by Margaret Barker and is read by some of the UK's leading actors - Joss Ackland, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Burt Caesar and Mojisola Adebayo.
The images for Approaching Apocalypse are the result of more than ten years’ work by David Miles, who by meticulously researching the original Greek text, has used digital illustration techniques to generate pictures which bring the ancient words accurately and dramatically to life. It is believed that this is the first time anyone has ever undertaken such a task.
No prescribed interpretation is offered, but rather, the audience is invited to absorb the images, words and music, as a stimulus to look at the Book of Revelation anew.
Performance duration approximately one hour. Producers: David Miles and Rosie Boulton.
Date —
Monday 10th — Fri 14th November at 8pm
Time —
Saturday 15th November at 6pm.
Place —
St Martin-in the-Bull Ring Church in Birmingham - Cost —
Tickets available from: birmingham box office
Adults £7 concessions £5 - Contact —
TEL: 0121 303 2323 ask@approachingapocalypse.com
Website: www.approachingapocalypse.com Tel: 07792 759405
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- Event 10: Modern Day Slavery?
- Description of event —
Birmingham Speak Group presents.... An evening exploring the problem of slavery in the 21st century, and what can be done about it.
- A short film from Anti Slavery International
- Speaker from Churches Against Sex Trafficking in Europe (CHASTE)
- Campaign resources
At least 12.3 million people are victims of forced labour worldwide. 2.4 million as a result of human trafficking. (International Labour Organisation, 2005 )
Between 600 and 800 thousand men, women and children are trafficked across international borders each year. Approximately 80 per cent are women and girls and up to 50% are minors. (US Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report 2005 )
SPEAK is a network connecting together young adults and students to campaign and pray about issues of global injustice. Through bringing change to situations of injustice, we aim to share our faith in our all-loving, all-powerful creator: God.
Date —
6pm 11th October
Time —
7.30 - 9.30 p.m.
Place —
Birmingham Christian College, Hamilton Drive, Selly Oak (opposite the OLRC St. Faith and St.Laurence church, Croftdown Road, Harborne 
- Cost —
- Contact — www.speak.org.uk
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- Event 11: RADICAL EVENT — "THE KITE RUNNER”
- Description of event —
Certificate 12. Set in Afghanistan, this film tells “a profoundly emotional tale of friendship, family, devastating mistakes and redeeming love.”
After the film has been shown, there will be refreshments and an opportunity for discussion.
Date —
Time —
Sunday, 26th October 2008
6 pm
Place —
Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham City Centre - Contact —
More details: Contact Rev. Johnson, 0121 233 1915, centralmission@btconnect.com
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- Event 12: ChaplaincyPlus 5th Anniversary
- Description of event —
Please join us to celebrate ChaplaincyPlus 5th Anniversary
Pall Singh will speak on ‘Jesus, the bridge between East and West or How to relate to other faiths in the Workplace'
Pall Singh: Pall Singh is team leader of Sanctuary in the City which meets in St Martin's in the Bullring on the first Wednesday lunchtime of every month. A CMS mission partner working with East West Trust, Pall is from a Sikh background and became a disciple of Jesus in his late teens having been impacted by Youthquake which was held in Birmingham Cathedral. Refreshments.
Date —
Monday 20 October
Time —
5.30 — 7.30pm
Place —
Pinsent Masons, 3 Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6BH - Contact —
RSVP chris.dinsdale@chaplaincyplus.org.uk
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- Event 13: ‘Next Stop’
- Description of event —
Exhibition at Saint Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham by artist Jose Luis Puche.
‘Next Stop’ is the first solo exhibition in Britain by the internationally renowned Spanish artist, Jose Luis Puche. The artist’s work, displayed in twelve large-scale figurative paintings in white and blue colors, explores the concept of materialism and how society is enslaved by possessions.
Through his work Jose Luis Puche shows that modern-day society is no longer built on politics and morality but is driven by a need to consume. Jose Luis Puche states, “the people (in my paintings) are victims of their own ambitions and they depend on them, it is a vicious circle without an end.”
‘Next Stop’ has been organised by Spanish curator, Maria Regla Garcia-Bernal. This is her final project of studying MA Contemporary Curatorial Practice at UCE Birmingham. She is interested in curating site-specific exhibitions by emerging artists in the public realm.
Date —
Opening event on Wednesday 25 September from 3pm — 5pm
26 September — 16 October 2008
Time —
Monday to Saturday 10am — 5pm
Sunday 9am — 7pm
Place —
Pinsent Masons, 3 Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6BH - Contact —
For further information contact Maria de Regla Garcia-Bernal, curator, 07794283375
Email: mrgarciabernal@gmail.com
Saint Martin's Arts
St Martin in the Bull Ring
B5 5BB.
If you prefer not to receive messages from Saint Martin’s Arts please contact arts@bullring.org
Cheryl Homer
Arts Coordinator
Saint Martin's Arts
Directline: 0121 600 6532
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