Lichfield Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship Autumn Meeting Monday, 09 November 2009 at 10:30  Main speaker : Revd Canon George I Kovoor, Principal, Trinity College, Bristol Other Information: Clergy and laity from all traditions warmly welcomed. Bring packed lunch; tea/coffee provided. Event Type: Seminar / Training Venue: Castle Church Barn alongside Church Hall Newport Road/Castle Bank Stafford Date: 09 November 2009 Time: 10:30 End Time: 03:00

Big Science - Big God Monday, 09 November 2009 at 19:30  Reflections around the guest speaker, Sir John Houghton, formerly co-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, who has credentials to speak on both the science and the faith. Although there will be a strong Christian element to the evening, we are sure that it will prove of interest to people of all faiths and none. Light refreshments. Just turn up. All welcome. Other Information: Organised by the Shropshire Network for Action against Poverty - a coordinating Committee of CAFOD, Christian Aid Churches Together in Shropshire and other similar organisations. Event Type: Talk Venue: Shrewsbury URC English Bridge, Shrewsbury Date: 09 November 2009 Time: 19:30 End Time: 21:00 Click here for more information

National Estate Churches Network - National Conference 2009 Thursday, 12 November 2009 at 10:00  “Who Cares About Estates?” Discover: How you can make a positive impact on the Estate you serve…. Effective estate projects – examples and stories… The Struggles and Challenges (and the solutions we use…) Speakers: Lynsey Hanley, writes for the Observer and author of the outstanding book “Estates: An Intimate History”. Sister Margaret Walsh, pioneered groundbreaking programmes in the tough estates of Wolverhampton. Workshops: “People, Places and Conversations” Attend two dynamic workshops in the afternoon choosing from: Listening to People, Places and Conversations Mapping People, Places and Conversations Working with People, Places and Conversations Politics, People, Places and Conversations Supporting People, Places and Conversations Imagery of People, Places and Conversations Creative Writing, People, Places and Conversations Community Gardening, People, Places &^ Conversations Music, People, Places and Conversations Hospitality, People, Places and Conversations Plus: Funding, Policy News & Skills Exchange New ideas & theological reflection Time for networking Host: Bishop Laurie Green, renowned author and Chairman of NECN Other Information: Cost: £15 per person (includes buffet lunch) For further information and a booking form visit: http://www.nationalestatechurches.org/conference_2009.html Or email David Greenfield at david.greenfield@nationalestatechurches.org Event Type: Conference Venue: Carrs Lane ConferenceCentre, Birmingham Carrs Lane Church Centre, Carrs Lane, Birmingham B4 7SX Date: 12 November 2009 Time: 10:00 End Time: 15:30

An evening with Nonny James Saturday, 14 November 2009 at 19:30  An evening with Nonny James, singer, songwriter and broadcaster. Tickets, £5 available on the door. Event in aid of the New Start Fresh Beginnings charity based at HMP Shrewsbury Other Information: Contact Trinity Churches office for more details Event Type: Music - Other Venue: Trinity Centre Meole Brace Shrewsbury Trinity Centre Meole Brace Shrewsbury SY3 9HF Date: 14 November 2009 Time: 19:30 End Time: 21:30 Click here for more information

Celebrating Darwin's Baptism Sunday, 15 November 2009 at 18:00  This is a special Civic Service to celebrate the bicentenary of Charles Darwin's baptism on Nov 15th 1809. The preacher will be the Revd Professor Frances Young. The Service will be held jointly with St John's Hill Methodist Church. Other Information: Parking is available. Ring 01743 365478 for details. Event Type: Service Venue: St Chad's, Shrewsbury Town Walls, Shrewsbury Date: 15 November 2009 Time: 18:00 End Time: 19:00 Click here for more information

The Choristers of Lichfield Cathedral Tuesday, 17 November 2009 at 19:00  Performance from the Choristers, including works by Handel, Mendelssohn, Poston and Hadley Other Information: Tickets available from 01335 310125 or on the door - £10 adults, £3 children, £20 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children under 16). Ticket includes glass of wine or soft drink, cheese & mince pie after the performance. Event Type: Music - Choral Venue: St Peter's Church, Alstonefield Alstonefield, Near Ashbourne, DE6 2FX Date: 17 November 2009 Time: 19:00 End Time: 21:00

Trinity Churches Children's Work Training Tuesday, 17 November 2009 at 19:30  Fun with puppets and storytelling. part of the Children's work training programme. Other Information: Cost £5. Call the church office on 01743 362399 for more details Event Type: Seminar / Training Venue: Trinity Centre, Shrewsbury Meole Brace Shrewsbury SY3 9HF Date: 17 November 2009 Time: 19:30 End Time: 21:30

Stand Together Saturday, 21 November 2009 at 10:30  Your Church, Its Mission and the Credit Crunch. What is your church doing to help people – in your own community, in our region and beyond it – affected by the recession? Other Information: Every local church has a key part to play in the present challenging situation. This is a mission opportunity we must not miss. Come for ideas and inspiration. Speakers include experts on mental health, family finance, rural and urban economics and world issues, with a Bible study led by Bishop Gordon Mursell. Tickets are free – but you must register, as places are limited to 100. Fuller details and a flier are available from the Bishop of Stafford's web page. Event Type: Seminar / Training Venue: St George's Hospital, Stafford Corporation Street Stafford Date: 21 November 2009 Time: 10:30 End Time: 15:45

Climate Change..a matter of faith? Saturday, 21 November 2009 at 17:00  This is the closing event to Inter Faith Week. The guest speaker is Mark Dowd from Operation Noah and theme of his talk will be ' The Climate Crisis: is God trying to tell us something? Other speakers will be Yasus Afari-atriste, author, philosopher and Ambassador for the Council of Parliament of the World's Reliigion and Maud Grainger from the 'Faith and Climate Change' project in Birmingham. Other Information: Full details on our web site Tel: 01902 399918 or 0121 678 8840 to book your place. Enterance is free. Supported by the WMFF. Event Type: Conference Venue: The Workspace, Wolverhampton All Saint's Road Wolverhampton WV2 1EL Date: 21 November 2009 Time: 17:00 End Time: 20:00

Advent Retreat day Saturday, 28 November 2009 at 10:00  Not yet, the ache of waiting, the refining of desire. A day of quiet, worship, prayer and reflection for Advent Other Information: Creche and work for children available if booked in advance. More details and to reserve your place, call 01743 362399 Event Type: Service Venue: Trinity Centre Meole Brace Shrewsbury Trinity Centre Meole Brace Shrewsbury SY3 9HF Date: 28 November 2009 Time: 10:00 End Time: 16:00 Click here for more information

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