"O for a Thousand Tongues" is a conference exploring the fertile ground opened up by convergent worship. Worship that is enriched by weaving together new and old traditions, but is also fresh and rooted in the present and the local.

Through the day we will be looking at models for fusing musical and non-musical styles, examining different types of engagement with worship, and addressing some of practical considerations in developing expressions of worship in our churches that are inclusive, creative and heartfelt.

The day will combine times of creative worship with a range of talks and workshops from practical, musical and theological perspectives, including a keynote lecture from Jeremy Begbie, a world-renowned writer and lecturer on interplay between theology, music and aesthetics.

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£25. Earlybird and Student discounts available.

St Peter’s Church is located on Kensington Park Road, a five-minute walk from Notting Hill Gate tube, and on the bus routes 452 and 52.

Chamber Music concert.

Villiers Quartet is performing a beautiful chamber music masterworks, Schubert Quintet in C with renowned cellist Jamie Walton. Also we are back to the winning composition of VQ New Works Competition "Sanctus"by Riho Maimets. Friendly yet informative talk by Roderick Swanston.

www.villiersquartet.com

Cancelled: Unfortunately this lecture has been cancelled due to personal circumstances.

Lecture by Dr Jane Shaw, Dean of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco.

This free event is presented by Unity Arts in partnership with St John the Evangelist, Brownswood Park - as part of the Hackney based project "A Restoration Wyfe – A Saucy London Life", supported by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Dr Jane Shaw is the author of Miracles in Enlightenment England (Yale 2006), Octavia, Daughter of God: the Story of a Female Messiah (Yale 2011), which won the San Francisco Book Festival History Prize, and Practical Christianity (Morehouse 2012).

Before leaving for the US Dr Shaw taught history at Oxford for sixteen years.

Book tickets at www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6475613735.

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Talk by the Revd Ian Mobsby

The Trinity is one of the most difficult ideas in Christianity to get to grips with - everyone from St Augustine onwards wrestles with it. But the paradox that God is three and God is one is the heart of the Christian faith, and engaging with it can draw us towards a new sense of God as fluid, vibrant and above all a dynamic loving presence in our lives. In this talk the Revd Ian Mobsby, Priest Missioner at the Moot Community and author of God Unknown: the Trinity in contemporary Spirituality and Mission, will explore the mystery of the Trinity as filled with hope for humanity.

www.stpauls.co.uk/Learning-Education/St-Pauls-Forum/Sunday-Forum

Music from the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Enjoy the wonderful music sung at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 60 years ago. From the glorious large pieces like Walton's Te Deum, Parry's I was Glad, Handel's Zadok the Priest to the quiet unaccompanied I will not leave you Comfortless by Byrd you will be in for a magnificent evening of music.

All clergy are warmly invited to a PowerPoint presentation entitled "What is Cursillo?"

An opportunity to find out how Cursillo can contribute to supporting even more clergy in London, where it operates with the support of Bishop Richard and under his authority.

Cursillo is a movement of the Church providing a method by which Christians are empowered to grow through prayer, study and action and enabled to share God’s love with everyone.

www.londoncursillo.org.uk.

God 'sets the lonely in families' and encourages us to 'welcome strangers'. How do we do this with wisdom and sustainability to effect change and reduce the numbers of homeless teenagers on our streets and children in the care system?

An evening of challenge, inspiration and enabling, with input from professional organisations and personal stories, how through adoption, fostering and crisis lodging, the church can welcome the stranger. One bed for one night in one home makes a difference. One child or teenager given a home in each church community could solve the problem.

www.williamwilberforcetrust.org/hospitality

Ben Quash, Professor of Christianity and the Arts at KCL will speak on how art is a means of expressing religious and social ideas.

Ben Quash will explore how art is a means of expressing and developing religious and social ideas. He is fascinated by how the arts play a part in renewing and refreshing theological engagement with the Bible, and how Christian themes, as encountered in London’s art galleries, churches, theatres, cinemas and streets, have helped to shape our city. In this lecture, he will ask how far London’s art and architecture shape our social interactions, values and the way we engage with each other every day.

www.justshare.org.uk

New family friendly musical adaptation of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.

Music and lyrics by Pete James and directed by Simon Rawlings. Featuring jazz group Kairos Ensemble, guest musicians, Christ Church School Choir plus full cast.

Three promenade performances:

• Friday 7th June, 7.45pm
• Saturday 8th June, 2.30pm & 7.45pm

In aid of www.opendoorappeal.co.uk.

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All Christians, whether they work in a business office, drive lorries, or serve in public office, are in 'full-time Christian ministry'.

Some are entrepreneurs and start or own businesses; others are senior managers responsible for many staff and large budgets; some are workers on the factory floor; all have a daily ministry and mission wherever God has called them to work.

Do you have a passion for living out your values and calling by building the Kingdom through business?

This involves wisely using the abilities God has given us to create good things, love our neighbours and make God known among all people. You can be a very positive influence in the workplace - probably more than you can imagine.

This conference will envision and equip you to build the Kingdom through your work.

A free personal finance course.

Sharper Living’: a free personal finance course at All Souls Clubhouse on 9 June, 3-5pm. Essential tools and tips for maximising your money. Go to www.clubhousw1.org/moneyed for more information.

A talk with curry.

A talk by Jennifer Broadley from www.healthychat.co.uk.

Chaired by Mike Palmer Fry, trained Counsellor and therapist.

The awareness of the world's population is expanding. We can travel around the world and be back this time tomorrow. We can share ideas and inspirations with millions in seconds.

Privilege lives next door to poverty, girls are educated alongside boys, women lead multi-nationals, men home-make, successful corporates embrace a diverse workforce - age, ethnicity, sexuality, ability and faith. Change is certainly a constant and the challenge is to keep up and to keep calm.

How do you keep the best of the past while planning in the present for a vision of the future?

How can you live on purpose whilst allowing others to do the same?

How are you equipped to 'be respect' in the face of great newness and extraordinary opportunity?

Tickets £10.00. Please call or e mail for catering purposes.

A one day workshop to help secure the funds for major projects.

Capital Fundraising Campaigns raise large sums of money for building maintenance and/or large projects. Campaigns can last up to three years and each Capital Campaign requires clear planning, preparation and good project management. Eleanor Gill will facilitate a lively and informative workshop providing a detailed plan for implementing your campaign.

This stewardship workshop will be facilitated by Eleanor Gill from Church House in London. Eleanor heads up the national legacy and funding initiative, helping to support and resource the Church of England. She is currently encouraging churches across the country to apply for additional funding to maintain the fabric of the building, and further their mission and ministry.

This workshop will:

• Are you prepared? Health check, Feasibility Study and Budgets
• How will you succeed? Campaign Management and Planning
• Do you have the tools for success? Project Management and Case for Support
• How will you raise the funds? Researching Potential Donors and Volunteer Leadership

There will be two one day workshops held on Thursday 13 June 2013 and Friday 21 June 2013 in Church House, Great Smith Street, London.

To find out more please contact Sue Graham by email or phone the National Stewardship Team on 020 7898 1564 to speak with Eleanor Gill or Sue Graham on 020 7898 1563.

If you would like information on fundraising in your parish, there are a number of funding guides on the Parish Resources website www.parishresources.org.uk/funding.

Booking

Lunch is included in the cost as well as teas and coffees which will be provided throughout the course of the day, please indicate if you have any dietary requirements when you book.

To book your place please complete the Booking Form (pdf) and return to Sue Graham, Stewardship, Church House, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3AZ

Alternatively, please email Sue Graham or call to speak to the National Stewardship Team on 020 7898 1000.

About Eleanor Gill

Eleanor Gill is the National Legacy and Funding Officer for the Archbishops’ Council in London. Although based at Church House, Eleanor is also out and about around the dioceses.

Having worked in the charity sector for a number of years, Eleanor joined the National Stewardship Team in November 2012, from an environmental charity. Prior to this Eleanor worked in grant fundraising for a public art gallery, and donor development for a direct marketing company. Eleanor also has a degree in Theology.

Eleanor is the first point of contact for issues relating to Grant and Capital Funding projects and encouraging Legacy Giving.

If you would like to contact Eleanor directly, please email eleanor.gill@churchofengland.org.

This seminar is particularly aimed at those who are new to post to help them reflect on the interfaith context of London.

London, as a world city, has one of the most diverse populations in the world and therefore clergy in both parish and sector ministry will be ministering in a multi-faith context. This seminar, part of the Clergy Induction Programme introduces some of the issues and will offer the opportunity for participants to:

• reflect together on the multi-faith context of London
• listen to those who have been closely involved in exploring interfaith issues
• hear about some of the resources and training available.

The seminar will be led by the Revd Mark Poulson and will involve a number of speakers.

Exploring church links and relationships with non-church primary schools.

Led by Lesley Prior of the London Diocesan Board for Schools and Neil Evans, Director of Ministry, with input from headteachers and experienced clergy.

Almost every parish in London has at least one, and often several community primary schools – and every parish has children going to them!

As clergy we accept participation in the life of Church of England Primary Schools as the norm, but building relationships and making connections with community schools can be more complex and sometimes challenging. Yet, as Church of England parish clergy we regard them as part of our 'cure of souls'.

The aim of this consultation is to look at practical ways of developing links between head teachers, students and staff of community primary schools and clergy and church communities, which goes beyond (though may include) assemblies and governing bodies. There will be examples of good practice and an opportunity to share experience.

Speakers will include both head teachers and experienced clergy.

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The first inclusive church lecture with Martyn Percy.

The first annual Inclusive Church lecture will be given by The Rev'd Canon Professor Martyn Percy, Principal of Ripon College, Cuddeson.

Entitled: ‘On Being Together: The Possibility of Church’ - this lecture is being held in conjunction with Southwark Cathedral.

There will be refreshments available before the lecture - please come and join us from 6.30 p.m.

Inclusive Church is committed to finding ways to articulate a coherent theology of inclusion, inaugurating the ‘Inclusive Church Lecture’ is part of this work.

A one day workshop to help secure the funds for major projects.

Capital Fundraising Campaigns raise large sums of money for building maintenance and/or large projects. Campaigns can last up to three years and each Capital Campaign requires clear planning, preparation and good project management. Eleanor Gill will facilitate a lively and informative workshop providing a detailed plan for implementing your campaign.

This stewardship workshop will be facilitated by Eleanor Gill from Church House in London. Eleanor heads up the national legacy and funding initiative, helping to support and resource the Church of England. She is currently encouraging churches across the country to apply for additional funding to maintain the fabric of the building, and further their mission and ministry.

This workshop will:

• Are you prepared? Health check, Feasibility Study and Budgets
• How will you succeed? Campaign Management and Planning
• Do you have the tools for success? Project Management and Case for Support
• How will you raise the funds? Researching Potential Donors and Volunteer Leadership

There will be two one day workshops held on Thursday 13 June 2013 and Friday 21 June 2013 in Church House, Great Smith Street, London.

To find out more please contact Sue Graham by email or phone the National Stewardship Team on 020 7898 1564 to speak with Eleanor Gill or Sue Graham on 020 7898 1563.

If you would like information on fundraising in your parish, there are a number of funding guides on the Parish Resources website www.parishresources.org.uk/funding.

Booking

Lunch is included in the cost as well as teas and coffees which will be provided throughout the course of the day, please indicate if you have any dietary requirements when you book.

To book your place please complete the Booking Form (pdf) and return to Sue Graham, Stewardship, Church House, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3AZ

Alternatively, please email Sue Graham or call to speak to the National Stewardship Team on 020 7898 1000.

About Eleanor Gill

Eleanor Gill is the National Legacy and Funding Officer for the Archbishops’ Council in London. Although based at Church House, Eleanor is also out and about around the dioceses.

Having worked in the charity sector for a number of years, Eleanor joined the National Stewardship Team in November 2012, from an environmental charity. Prior to this Eleanor worked in grant fundraising for a public art gallery, and donor development for a direct marketing company. Eleanor also has a degree in Theology.

Eleanor is the first point of contact for issues relating to Grant and Capital Funding projects and encouraging Legacy Giving.

If you would like to contact Eleanor directly, please email eleanor.gill@churchofengland.org.

National Gathering at St Martin-in-the-Fields of people drawn to the practice of contemplative, creative and intercessory prayer in their own homes: Hidden Houses of Prayer

On Saturday 22nd June 2013, Revd Philip Roderick and team will share the vision for Hidden Houses of Prayer and explore ways of praying in connected solitude, including: household spirituality, prayer in the wee hours, contemplative intercession and the gift of tears.

"But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you." Matthew 6:6

Suggested donation £20

A traditional preached retreat and most of the week will be spent in silence.

The focus of the addresses will be "Jeremy Taylor. The retreat is open to all, starting with afternoon tea at 4pm on 24 June and ends after breakfast on 28 June.

www.ivyhouse.org.

Drama highlighting issues of mental health.

As part of Inclusive Church's tenth anniversary, and as part of its continuing commitment to dealing with issues around mental health - Inclusive Church in partnership with Southwark Cathedral and Green Blade Theatre Presents 'Mind your Head' A comedy with soul.

The show, which lasts an hour and is followed by a Question and Answer session, follows the journeys of five people as they encounter the truth about God, love and life and it isn’t anything like the story they’ve been taught in Sunday School! Oh – and then there’s the 6th character, God, who isn’t at all what they expect!

Eva’s play has been touring the UK since October 2012 and moving audiences to laughter and tears across a diverse range of audiences.

A celebration service to mark 15th Anniversary of our diocesan companion link.

Bishop Andre Soares, Bishop of Angola, will be with us to mark 15 years of our link with the Anglican church in Angola and Mozambique. Hear some of the stories, share the challenges and future plans, and pray for all ALMA partners.

www.almalink.org.

Neil Evans and Alan Gyle will lead this seminar exploring a variety of themes and practical issues in managing change in parishes and pastoral situations.

Residential Retreat. Tutor: Philip Mann Chaplain The Revd Fran Battin

People from all traditions are welcome. Communal worshuip forms the framework of each day, beginning with an act of worship before breadfast and ending with Night Prayer. Silence is an important part of the retreatand is kept from Night Prayer until the Chaplain's address following breakfast. Each day's short address will be based on the theme. After creative activity there will be opportunity for group recreation in the evening.

www.ivyhouse.org.

Residential Retreat 31 July - 7 August 2013

People from all traditions are welcome. Communal worship forms the framework of each day, beginning with an act of worship before breakfast and ending with Night Prayer. Silence is an important part of the retreat and is kept from Night Prayer until the Chaplain's address following breakfast. Each day's short address will be based on the theme. After creative activity, there will be opportunity for group recration in the evening.

www.ivyhouse.org.

Creative Retreat 19 - 21 August Led by Kate Austin

Kate Austin is a Christian artist with the ability to gently lead others into the Presence of God. She has been leading contemplative prayer groups and pray and paint workshops for many years. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be "good" or "experienced" in using paint as full support will be available.

www.ivyhouse.org.

Time is of the essence . . . This seminar is aimed at clergy in early to mid ministry, who will probably be aged under 45 years. It provides an opportunity to refelct on the complex area of personal finance.

It is clearly important to consider issues around financial planning at all stages of life, and this will be particularly true in considering major life events (inclduing planning for children's future needs), personal long-term housing needs and of course retirement, even though this may seem a long way off.

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group are presenting this seminar to help clergy in exploring issues around personal finance and housing. EIG are one of many providers in the field, they do have considerable experience in working with clergy and, further, their staff do not work on a commission basis; however, this advance notice is in no way intended to recommend their products and services. EIG will be available following the seminar to offer individual consultations to those who wish.

A seminar for stipendiary clergy considering their next move. This will be particularly useful for curates approaching their final year.

A Workshop for those considering a move in the Church of England, including:

Preparing a CV Database

Presentation skills

Researching posts and churches

Preparing for interviews

Advertising and recruitment in the Church of England

The Workshop will be led by:

• Judy Barrett, Human Resources professional with extensive experience of the C of E
• Neil Evans, Director of Ministry, Diocese of London

with practical contributions from clergy who have recently moved.

This vital seminar is open to all clergy and it is expected that all newly licensed clergy will attend one of these seminars in their first year in post.

A day exploring the theology of environment with biblical theologian Paula Gooder

As before, open to all clergy, these seminars are particularly aimed at those who are new to post to help them reflect on the interfaith context of London.

London, as a world city, has one of the most diverse populations in the world and therefore clergy in both parish and sector ministry will be ministering in a multi-faith context. This seminar, part of the Clergy Induction Programme introduces some of the issues and will offer the opportunity for participants to:

• reflect together on the multi-faith context of London
• listen to those who have been closely involved in exploring interfaith issues
• hear about some of the resources and training available.

The seminar will be led by the Revd Mark Poulson and will involve a number of speakers.

A day looking at various aspects of preaching.

Details to be confirmed.