Together in Action:
West Somerset Church and Community Forum
Saturday 7 November 2015, 9.30am – 3.30pm West Somerset College, Bircham Road, Minehead
An opportunity for those living in West Somerset to meet togetherand look at some of the issues facing people in our community today and the responses needed. Speakers and stalls from a range of local organisations.
No charge – donations for refreshments and expenses.
PROGRAMME:
9.30am: Coffee/Informal Worship
10.00am: Overview of the West Somerset context (Cllr Christine Lawrence) and a Christian response (Rt Rev Peter Hancock, Bishop of Bath and Wells), with opportunity for questions
11.00am: Comfort Break
11.15am: Workshops
12.00: Workshops
12.45pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Workshops
2.15pm: Plenary Session: Where now for Church and community?
3.00: Worship Celebration
3.30pm: Close/Tea
WORKSHOPS
Morning Workshops: (Led by people with knowledge of the local situation)
Environmental Issues
Child Poverty
Care for the Elderly
Employment/Debt
Afternoon Workshops:
Chaplaincy: Rev Steven Reed (Taunton Town Centre Chaplaincy)
Community Mission: Rev Carl Smethurst (Watchet Baptist Church)
Christians in Education: West Somerset Ecumenical Youth Forum and School Pastors
To download the information leaflet and application form please click on the link below:
