There is a commonly held belief that worship in a school setting is something quite different and distinct from what happens in church. This day conference, organised by Praxis,seeks to show the inherent connection between the two, and how to enliven and inspire worship with children whatever the resources and received tradition.
20/06/11
Lessons from history in London and the City of God
King’s College London is pleased to announce a one-day conference to celebrate the landmark work of Professor Andrew Walker, who recently retired after a distinguished career at King’s. There is no charge for this conference, which is open to all.
A day for clergy on building practical relationships and making mutually beneficial connections.
A day for clergy on building practical relationships and making mutually beneficial connections.
11/05/11
A talk by Dr Andrew Davison on his new book
Reaffirming the Parish
'For the Parish: A Critique of Fresh Expressions'
Starting 25/03/11
The Gospel has as mnuch to say about transorming places and communities as it does about personal renewal. Come and hear the story of The Salvation Army Eden project in Fitton Hill who are working in partnership with other service providers and community groups to bring regneration to the area.
Starting 04/02/11
This weekend to explore the diversity found across new forms of church. Starting a church with a team of thirty can be a very different experience to starting from scratch with one or two others.
As Christians around Britain gather regularly to join together for times of fellowship, learning and worship, we are aware that there is a huge variety of ways in which these churches are growing and developing. With three experienced leaders, John Root, Malcolm Steer and Clive Thorne, we will spend the day learning and sharing together, in the hope that we can take away new ideas and concepts for the churches with whom we have contact.
The day will include worship together, hearing our three guest contributors, lunch together at a local restaurant (included in the fee), a choice of Workshops and a Discussion Panel.
Starting 26/11/10
St Laurence's, a city centre church in Reading had shrunk in size to half a dozen people. Several years later it now has a thriving young congregation with a sole focus on sharing Jesus and creating Christian community with young people in the city. It's been quite a journey
A seminar to explore the issues and themes raised in Crossover City with contributors and respondents. Chaired by The Rt Revd Christopher Chessun, Bishop for Urban Life and Faith
A CPAS Training the trainers event.
Starting 08/10/10
What does it mean to be a Christina in a multi-cultural context and how does creation care fit with our theology of mission?
16/09/10
Over half the world's population now live in cities - yet patterns of ministry and mission are often dominated by rural or monastic models. This conference will explore how Christians can minister faithfully and effectively in this changing environment. It brings together leading theologians and prophetic, imaginative examples of urban discipleship, placing transformative practice at the heart of the event.
One of the main challenges today for all forms of the church is how to engage with mission and evangelism in the 21st century.
Starting 17/04/10
If you are looking for a course to equip you to start a fresh expression of church or to lead a church in effective mission, then this is the course for you.
This Praxis event, which takes place at Guildford Cathedral, offers an opportunity to consider afresh the liturgical ingredients at the heart of the Christian proclamation of Christ's death and resurrection. The sessions will draw on the tradition of the Church as it has evolved and suggest new and imaginative ways of telling the story, celebrating the Pash and bringing the Triduum alive for all ages. The day will be a practical implementation of liturgical principles and music used in the celebration will be available.
Starting 27/07/09
Think about how to live our your Christian faith through your'secular' occupation (paid employment, homemaking or voluntary work). Led by Rev Alison Maddocks, City Centre Chaplain.
A Praxis South day with two skilled exponents in the art of liturgical creativity to explore worship on the threshold.
The Children's Society has developed a new course which will take you through the whole process, from working out what it is you want and drafting a job description through to planning an induction programme for your new youth worker. You will also receive a copy of 'Leaps and Bounds' - our new youth work toolkit which contains all the recruitment forms you will need.
The Conference is organised jointly by St Stephen's House and the Centre of Theology and Philosophy at Nottingham University. Speakers include John Milbank, Alister McGrath, Graham Ward, Michael Northcott, Jeremy Morris and Simon Oliver.
