The course provides an opportunity to explore the practice of pastoral care within the local church, developing some practical skills necessary as compassionate and sensitive pastoral carers. It is for people interested in thinking more theologically and practically about this area of ministry.

25th September	General Introduction To Pastoral Care
2nd October	The Gift Of Attention
9th October	Handling Other Peoples Stories
23rd October	Working With Feelings
30th October	Caring In Good And Bad Times
6th November	Family And Community Influences In Caring
13th November	Caring For The Carer
27th November	God As The Carer Of All

To book a place contact: Rev. Samy

For further details on the course contact: Gale Richards

Gifts to cover costs would be welcomed

In today’s increasingly multi-faith Britain, the church faces great challenges to remain effective in being Good News to their neighbours. Multi-ethnic and ethnic-minority churches often face especially great challenges with rapidly changing communities. Striking a balance between promoting a strong, positive self-identity and remaining relevant beyond the church congregation is difficult.

In his highly insightful way, Steve Bell, author of Friendship First (2001), Grace for Muslims (2007) and Gospel for Muslims (2011) addresses the subject of Being Good News To Muslim Neighbours.

The conference aims to challenge us church members and leaders to love our neighbours by looking beyond our walls to see how we can bless the neighbours God has blessed us with. To provide practical training on understanding our neighbours of different faiths and cultures and to share encouraging good practice stories from similar communities around the UK.