Regional and national events
Fri 12 Sep
- Sun 14 Sep |
Exploring Christian Spirituality through movement and music. Leader: Liz Brewe |
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Do you ever feel that God is calling you, but you are not sure to what? This exploration of vocation is for anyone who feels that God is calling him or her – to something. The weekend will help you to explore what that something is, and how to go about fulfilling it. |
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Sat 20 Sep |
‘Seriously influenced by the train!’. Richard Bower organ. Coffee from 11am. |
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British Food Fortnight coincides with Harvest Festivals. Lists of events can be found on the website www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk
Ideas and resources for Harvest celebrations can be found at
www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk/publicationsand resources/ruralworshipresources/ |
Mon 22 Sep
- Fri 26 Sep |
Join us as we take time for spiritual and physical refreshment exploring the Waveney Valley and beyond. Moderate walking ability required. Residential with full board. |
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Tue 23 Sep |
with Tom Sine. Treasure is a new resource initiative hosted by Midlands Centre for Youth Ministry and Frontier Youth Trust. We are pleased to invite you to the first gathering where we will listen, discuss and question our guest who will be the inspirational futurist, dream catcher, writer and thinker Tom Sine. |
Thu 25 Sep
- Sat 27 Sep |
Paintings by local artists hung in the Church, photographic display.
Craft stall in the church hall - Refreshments available all day. |
Fri 26 Sep
- Sun 28 Sep |
Reflection, fellowship and some silence for Associates of the Community of All Hallows. Leader: Bishop James Langstaff |
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Mark Rothko at Tate Modern |
Tue 30 Sep
- Thu 2 Oct |
Leading in mission and ministry in your first incumbency. The Buck Stops Here is a unique opportunity for learning and fellowship for anyone who is near to the start of a first post of responsibility. |
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Wed 1 Oct |
This day is for teachers, youth workers an those interested in spirituality in education. The speaker is Marian de Souza from Australia. The sessions cover - Nurturing our spirituality, The spiritual dimension in learning,The dual role of non-conscious learning follwed by a question and answer time. |
Thu 2 Oct
- Mon 6 Oct |
A Victorian Experience Flower Festival in Fakenham Parish Church. Also visit the Victorian Market with lots of gifts. |
Fri 3 Oct
- Sat 4 Oct |
The Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit is presented by Videocast over two full days at the King's Centre in Norwich. |
Tue 7 Oct
- Thu 9 Oct |
Run by Eastern Region CME, this conference is designed for clergy within the Eastern Region who have recently assumed their first post of responsibility or entered a new post of ministerial responsibility. |
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Wed 8 Oct |
Light of the World, Taize music, meditation and prayer. Join us for the evening meal with staff and guests at 6pm. This is followed at 7.30pm by a time of Taize worship, meditation and prayer. The evening will end with refreshments |
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Thu 9 Oct |
The Cathedrals Tour. Springs Dance Company presents their new and uplifting piece 'Living the Eucharist' - on tour at various awe-inspiring venues throughout the UK this autumn. |
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Sun 12 Oct |
An evening of John Wesley |
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Thu 16 Oct |
Organised in partnership with the diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich and in association with the Ecclesiastical Insurance Group and the Pensions Board, this conference is aimed at stipendiary clergy who are within fifteen years of retirement age. |
Fri 17 Oct
- Sun 19 Oct |
The 11th National Deaneries Conference will once again be addressing key issues that are high on Deanery aendas across the country. |
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Sat 18 Oct |
A day of silent reflection, sharing and creative exploration, finding parts of our faith journey that share the transforming, surrendering qualities of this season. Leader: Sue McCoulough |
Mon 20 Oct
- Fri 24 Oct |
Enjoy a relaxing few days of Christian based activities includes Journaling and Creative Writing, with Devotional Input. Led by Janet Harris and Angela Kidd, Team Members at Quiet Waters. |
Sat 25 Oct
- Sat 1 Nov |
Christian Sailing Holiday for Young People. Cormorants is a sailing holiday for young people aged 11-16. Cruise the Northern Broads,eating and sleeping on board; during the evening informally explore the Christian faith together, and share fun activities in local halls. Previous sailing experience is not necessary. |
Tue 28 Oct
- Wed 29 Oct |
Multi-Church Ministry Workshop |
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A different way of experiencing life's journey. Leader: Sr Pamela CAH |
Mon 3 Nov
- Thu 6 Nov |
A four day course for Lay and Ordained Church Leaders who are looking for help and encouragement in leading their churches into growth. |
Tue 4 Nov
- Thu 6 Nov |
Three day residential course designed for lay and ordained ministers entering a rural appointment for the first time. |
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Thu 6 Nov |
Organised by the St Albans Diocese at a venue near Luton, this day course is open to clergy from all dioceses in the Eastern Region. It addresses the practical issues of retirement: finance, pensions and housing. |
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Sat 8 Nov |
Exploring Theological Perspectives. A conference organised by Norfolk Theological Society with keynote presentations by Jo Ind, journalist, and Timothy Gorringe, Professor of Theological Studies, University of Exeter followed by group discussion and plenary panel. |
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Wed 12 Nov |
An informal association of people from East Anglia who are interested in discussing theological and religious matters and appreciate the chance to listen to invited speakers and hold a discussion with them. |
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Thu 20 Nov |
Organised jointly by the Methodist Church East Anglia and the Dioceses of Ely and Norwich, this event is led by Dr Denis R Alexander, Director of the Faraday Institute. |
Fri 21 Nov
- Sun 23 Nov |
A retreat for those who have completed Light out of Darkness or similar retreats, involving silence and sharing in groups. Leaders, Mother Elizabeth CAH and others. |
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A retreat for those who have completed Light out of Darkness or similar retreats, involving silence and sharing in groups. Leaders, Mother Elizabeth CAH and others. |
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A personal reflection on the life and work of Thomas Merton. James Finley spent 6 years with Thomas Merton who acted as his Spiritual Director, giving him a unique insight into the life of the man who has defined the practice of Meditation and Contemplation for many people today.
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A 2 day intensive looking at the spiritual contribution made by Thomas Merton. The spiritual life for Merton is a journey in which we discover ourselves in discovering God, and discover God in discovering our true hidden self in God. |
Tue 25 Nov
- Thu 27 Nov |
This event is for rural and area deans in the Eastern Region who have been appointed in the previous twelve months. |
Fri 28 Nov
- Sun 30 Nov |
This is a popular preached retreat. Please book early to avoid disappointment. |
Thu 4 Dec
- Thu 11 Dec |
8th Christmas Tree Festival with 75 decorated trees which last year attracted over 20,000 people raising money for 70 charities. Refreshments, avenue of Christmas stalls, disabled access, free entry. |
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Dec 4th Advent Reflection Day + Evening Meal
Led by Quiet Waters Team. Cost £34 for the day with evening meal and Celtic worship or £25 for day only. Materials included.
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Fri 5 Dec
- Sun 7 Dec |
over 24 6' Decorated Christmas Trees displayed in the Church over the month of December. Stalls and refreshments in the Church Hall. |
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Sat 7 Feb |
A conference organised by Churches Together on the Broads to bring together church people with others concerned for the future of the Broads. |
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A MA module (part of the MA in Pastoral Theology) which can be taken as a stand alone unit for anyone who is qualified to work at Masters level. |
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Professional, cost-effective training from the Church of England on a variety of subjects such as 'Getting started with PowerPoint', 'How to get your church noticed' and 'Well presented: how to give an effective talk'. |
