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Welcome
I hope you find the latest blogs below of interest, please pass on to colleagues and/or use the material in your bulletins. This newsletter is stored here for ease of linking if you want people to access all the information.
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Grace,
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Holding a sacred assembly in your community
A sacred assembly is a gathering of Jesus followers in a community for a public event of worship and prayer - specifically prayers of repentance and proclamation - often combined with fasting.
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Estates Evangelism
More than bread, more than words. We must not be content to see those living on estates as anything less than family who deserve the dignity of food and the astounding truth of the gospel.
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Social Renewal |
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Building a community wellbeing data hub in Widnes
What is wellbeing? Research with residents - emotional, physical, spiritual health, human connection, getting to places, community spirit, support, respect, kindness, values, public spaces and services..
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Could exploitation be taking place in your local hand car wash?
The Safe Car Wash App helps us all know what to look for and how to report concerns. It asks users questions related to indicators of modern slavery, assesses answers and lets users report.
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Life Chances |
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The Compass of Shame
The first wince of shame is physical. The feeling is so noxious that we generally move quickly to get out of this moment through one or two of four scripted responses - referred to as the four points on a "Compass of Shame"
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Catalysing a movement for resilience in a community
“One thing that resonated with everybody was the discussion about trauma.” Trauma was THE common thread linking child welfare and student behaviour issues, adult addictions, domestic + sexual violence.
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Events |
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Online - Business As Mission Global Connect - 1pm 13 Nov
Join a free online networking event for the business as mission community. Hear encouraging reports from the world of BAM, ask leaders your BAM questions, network with others with like-interests.
You’ll connect with:
-Reports and testimonies of what God is doing through business around the world
-New resources and opportunities to get engaged
-Ask Me Anything Sessions to answer questions relevant to different stages/roles in BAM
-Networking Roundtables for BAM issues, industries and regions
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In-Person - The John Stott London Lecture 2024: Authentic Relationships in an Artificial World - 7pm 14 Nov - London
Professor John Wyatt on growing and protecting authentic relationships in an AI-saturated world.
In 2024, AI-simulated relationships are increasingly being promoted for therapy, care, education, amusement, and even romance. A growing tide of loneliness and isolation and a pervasive sense of relational deficiency provide a context in which simulated companionship can appear a compelling solution. Frictionless, unfailingly positive, and consistent, the AI companion seems increasingly preferable to the messy and unpredictable reality of human interactions and bonds.
What kind of world are we creating for the future, and what will it mean for those of us who wish to be faithful to our Christian calling? How do we respond to our call to make disciples in an AI-saturated world, and what opportunities and challenges does AI open up when it comes to helping people follow the way of Jesus in the 21st Century?
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Online - Trauma & the brain/body. The impact of ACEs & toxic stress - 7pm 14 Nov
Come join a fascinating event where we will delve into the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress on the brain and body. Learn about the science behind trauma and how it can impact our mental and physical health.
Our speaker will share insights and strategies for coping with trauma and building resilience. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, or simply interested in the topic, this event is for you!
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In-Person - Beyond the Familiar: Exploring evangelism in the unknown - 12pm 27 Nov - 28 Nov - Hoddeston
The conference particularly focuses on the theme of Beyond the Familiar: Exploring evangelism in the unknown asking what we can learn from parts of the church with which we may be unfamiliar and the gift and challenge that they bring. Also TED type talks on; Evangelism amongst 20s-30s – sharing the good news with digital natives, Evangelism as storytelling, Trauma-informed evangelism – sharing the good news with those hurt by the church, ‘Spiritual but not religious’ – good news for the nones.
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The Events calendar, with more events, is here. |
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