June 2003 Events

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5 - 6 June: Alpha Conference, York
Organised locally by the Church Office of St Michael-le-Belfrey. Covering the Principles of Alpha, Practicalities, Seminars, Meals, and a model Alpha Evening, integrating Alpha into the church, Pastoral care and small groups, Ministry and opportunity for Questions. The meeting was held at St Cuthbert's Centre, Peasholme Green, York Map; 01904 624190. Speakers included Sandy Millar and Nicky Gumble. Cost: £49 per person.
Sunday 8 June, 6:30pm: Churches Together, Induction of President
St Mark's, Leeds Road, Harrogate. The Local Area ecumenical service, which included the induction of Rev Paul Hooper as the new President and Humph Baker as secretary; Rev Shaun Swithenbank preached: "Getting our hands dirty".

Sunday 8 June, 3pm: Pentecost at Fountains Abbey
This 45 minute service draws many from across the region - despite the rain! Music from Highside Singers and St Aidan's school Concert Band. Fountains Abbey have their own website. Map

Sunday 8 June, 7:30pm: Ablaze at HYPeR
Ablaze at HYPeR: opportunity for fun, worship and teaching for 11-18 year olds. This month's guest speaker is the the director of Wearside YfC; worship led by Andy Wilson of Harrogate Youth for Christ.

Monday 9 June, New Wine Networks
John Coles of New Wine Networks led a meeting of Leaders from Harrogate, Knaresborough and across West Yorkshire, outlining the place and vision of New Wine Networks and exploring the expansion of the New Wine summer conferences into the North of England. A resume of the meeting is available.

Wednesday 4 & 11 June: Dialogue In Action
Churches Together further afield in Yorkshire are organising this special course on "Working alongside Muslims and other faith communities for the common good" at Hinsley Hall, Leeds (Map). Those involved are the Diocesan Inter-Vicariate Team together with Muslims from the Bradford communities and organised ecumenically with local Churches Together groups.

Other local events

30 May - 1 June, 3pm: Christian Ecology Link Spring Weekend
Celebrate God's creation! June 1st is Conservation Sunday and June 5th is World Environment Day. To mark these events Christian Ecology Link, which since 1981 has been leading the debate on Christian responses to environmental concerns, is holding a Spring Houseparty in the Yorkshire Dales

The aim of the weekend is to celebrate God's Creation in Spring through informal discussions, music, walks in the local area, sharing environmentally friendly food, and participating in worship at a local church. There will also be presentations on the work of Christian Ecology Link aimed at supporting the work of individuals in spreading the green message in their own parishes and communities. The weekend is open to everyone, members and non-members alike, for all the time, or for just one day or session. All activities will be optional.

The venue - Ragged Hall, Rathmell, near Settle, North Yorkshire (but on the border with Lancashire) - is served by two railway stations (Giggleswick and Settle), both four miles away. Lifts can be arranged from either of the stations. Extra activities are being offered for people who would like to come a day early: a) a visit with an expert botanist to see some of the special limestone flora of the area, or b) the chance to visit Gaping Gill cave while the Bradford Potholing Club Winch is set up.

For more details about Christian Ecology Link contact Laura Deacon, Information Officer, 3 Bond Street, Lancaster, LA1 3ER, telephone 01524 33858

Saturday 7 June: State of Grace dance in worship and ministry
State of Grace Dance Company are offering a one day workshop on dance within worship, ministry and outreach from 9am until 4pm on Saturday 7 June at AVA Dance Academy, Chatsworth Studios, Unit 3, Chatsworth Road, Harrogate Map. An opportunity for all levels to explore how dance can bring God's love into many situations - not just in worship, but in outreach, reconciliation and community links. This tour included dance at New Life Church, Grove Road, Harrogate on June 2 as well as a performance at Menwith Hill on May 31 and "Allied Remembrances" - A Dance Tribute honouring the Coalition Forces on June 8 at the Yorkshire Air Museum.

Wednesday 11 June: Fidelis Mhashu, Shadow Minister of Education in Zimbabwe
At the H.O.P.E. Centre, Map from 7.15pm - 9.00pm; No charge. Tea and coffee served. Further info from Albert Weidemann who writes:
"Songs in The Night: prayers for peace in Zimbabwe.
"On 27th February 2003, church leaders from Zimbabwe and South Africa gathered in the Bulawayo Catholic Cathedral along with a congregation of over 1000 to bear witness to the tortured. Zimbabweans from five provinces came forward and testified relating personal ordeals of torture and loss. As the democratic space in Zimbabwe narrows, the church plays an ever more crucial role in providing sanctuary to the oppressed and a platform for the truth. As the Zimbabwe crises continues to escalate, with millions facing acute starvation, persecution and torture.
"We encourage and welcome all to listen to the testimony of faith, hope and compassion of Fidelis Mhashu prior to his return to Zimbabwe. As Christians of Faith we request your intercession and intervention in Zimbabwe's time of need. We shall stand our ground in victory with thanksgiving, praise and worship.
"This would also be an opportunity for Christians In Business Harrogate (CIB) to join us and expand on their business plans."

Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June: Rev Keith Skelton
Rev Keith Skelton, previously ministering in Leeds, now ministers in a Baptist church in Pennsylvania. USA. On Friday 20 June at 7:30pm he spoke at Starbeck Mission, Forest Avenue, Starbeck (Map) on the subject of The Sovereignty of God in the rule of the Anti-Christ.

Rev Skelton also spoke at a breakfast on the Saturday morning on the "Judgement seat of Christ" highlighting the commendation for the good and faithful servant, using an analogy of the ancient Grecian games with the umpire observing every competitor and then evaluating performances, announcing results and granting rewards. This event was sponsored by Harrogate Christian Outreach. More info available about similar events. .

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