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February, 2012

17-19 February - National GEAR Conference The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire More details here

We’d be most grateful if you might help by passing on details about this new course – in your newsletters, e-mailings and via your website (perhaps with a link to www.yorkcourses.co.uk) And if you’re willing and able to display copies of our printed leaflet for your visitors to browse/take away, please do let us know.

Attached is a JPEG of the Handing on the Torch course materials plus a pdf of our leaflet – feel free to use these as you see best, even for advertising.

At www.yorkcourses.co.uk you can listen to soundclips from each of the contributors and read sample pages from the booklets.

York Courses have been producing study courses for ecumenical use for 15 years. Our easy-to-use courses bring the voices and opinions of prominent Christian thinkers into discussion groups in more than twenty countries worldwide.


Course details below:

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.

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.


York Courses, PO Box 343,York YO19 5YB, UK
Tel: 01904 466516 www.yorkcourses.co.uk

For further information, please contact Carrie Geddes : 07792 272010 / 01904 466516

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New Materials for Ascension and Pentecost

These materials are now on the site with a few more items due to appear to help you plan ahead for Ascension and Pentecost. Keep looking out for some new and interesting ideas. New materials for summer use should also be there during May. All the resources can be accessed by going to the Vision4Life website at www.vision4life.org.uk

With every blessing
The Vision4Life Steering Group

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and here for latest TLS Financial Arrangements information

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Would you like to promote your church by means of video and by video clips on your local church websites? Click below to see how you might achieve your goals

"They say a picture paints a thousand words ... thanks to the friendly experts at Community Productions our new video paints a million!" - St James's Church 2009

The media we create can be used in a variety of ways: DVDs as gifts to members and prospective members of your community Promotional media to encourage new members Websites (your film can play as soon as someone logs onto your homepage) Filmed attachments on emails In-Venue Plasma screens To convey your message of the essential work that you do in the community to your existing and potential congregation. Donation appeals and legacies. To promote Venue hire youth group initiatives, outreach projects and regular events.

Check out the Multi Cultural Minitries Toolkit details here Page 1 and Page 2

Synod Guidelines for Lay Preachers' Fees here

EM3 Forms

Where possible EM3 forms should be emailed to Sue Russell, Moderator's and Synod Clerk's PA and only Assembly accredited Lay Preachers may claim - District accredited or "informal" Lay Preachers may be able to claim through the Lay Development Fund   The R1 is supposed to be completed by all ministers following any EM3 study event.

Form1. Form A4 The United Reformed Church Education and Learning Committee Application for approval and reimbursement of the costs of continuing education for Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers

Form 2. Form G1 THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COSTS OF CONTINUING MINISTERIAL EDUCATION

Form 3. Form R1 THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CONTINUING MINISTERIAL EDUCATION REPORT

Form 4. Lay Development Fund Application Form

FORMS FOR MOVEMENT OF MINISTERS

The forms below are in stipulated formats and should not be altered in any way. should you have any enquiries with regards to the forms, please, contact Mrs Sue Russell, Moderator's and Synod Clerk's PA (tel: 020 7799 5000)

Form 1. Movement of Ministers (Instructions)

Form 2. Minister's Personal Profile Summary

Form 3. Pastorate Profile Summary

Commitment for Life - Climate Change - Stories for Change Click here

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Click here for Powerpoint presentation of "Trustee Training - a training module for Ministers and Elders."

Click here for accompanying Trustee Handouts The Handouts were for Synod Exec and are more by way of "further reading" material more relevant to Board-driven Trust bodies so may be of interest more to, say, separate registered charities running community centres within church premises and for those who would like to explore Trusteeship more deeply:

• Easy self assessment for Boards to get you started

•  Checklists for future action/discussion

•  Trustee sample person specifications and officer job descriptions

•  Board Leadership

•  The Board in control

•  “Governance Hub ”  Publications

•  Prime site/Publication Recommendations for further reading and research.

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MA in Christian Spirituality Click here for further details

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Procedures for accessing Synod Funds

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Russian quartet available for performances in local churches and halls More information here

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