May 2003 Events

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Saturday 3 May and Friday 9 May: Jubilee Debt Campaign
The campaign continued on Saturday 3 May with symbolic Red Chain making (or bring your own) at 2pm, St Peter's Church in Harrogate Map.
On Friday 9 May, 7:15pm at St Robert's Centre, Tower Street, Harrogate Map: 'Cancel the Debt s'il vous plait' buffet supper with a French flavour, followed by guest speaker Kwesi Owusu, Ghanaian and co-leader of the global justice organisation Southern Links. Kwesi was responsible for the Jubilee 2000 campaign in Africa. A chance to hear the latest on the issue of debt cancellation, from a speaker in close contact with the people who are most affected by it.
Why S'il vous plait? The impetus for this special evening came from the G8 meeting in Evian, France, in June: and the current Jubilee Debt Campaign focus is on this forthcoming 'French Connection' and our chance to press the case for full debt cancellation with the world leaders meeting there. Advance tickets were £4.50 including a glass of wine or juice. Further details from Colin Pepper (01423 569282) or Beryl Tierney (01423 508460).
Details below on the Prayer Vigil, 30 May.

Thursday 15 May: Youth for Christ AGM
From 7:30pm at Bilton Grange URC, Skipton Road, Harrogate. Harrogate Youth for Christ website up and running from June 2003.

Saturday 17 May: Steve Chalke and Faithworks
Steve Chalke, director of Faithworks, is speaking on "the Church at the Heart of the Community". Faithworks is an umbrella group, which seeks to enable the gospel to be seen practically at work both within the community and the nation as a whole. A key event sponsored by Churches Together in Harrogate at St John's, Bilton. Map. More details and summary of Steve's talk available.

Tuesday 20 May: Churches Together AGM Map
St Mark's, Leeds Road, Harrogate at 7:30pm.
Please note that the date for the induction of the new President and secretary is on Sunday 8th June 2003, 6.30pm, again at St Mark's. All are most welcome. Agenda and Reports now available.

Saturday 24 May: Christian Ecology Link Riverside Walk
From Pateley Bridge to Wath and back, 4½ miles easy walk suitable for all ages. All welcome; meet at the bridge over the river at 2pm. Map

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 May: John Wesley Tercentenary
The Harrogate Methodist Circuit celebrate the brithday of John Wesley with a walk around the eleven chapels in the circuit, pausing to pray for the local community. It started at 9am from Trinity Methodist Map., stopping for packed lunches at Harlow Hill. The weekend was completed with a circuit service at Wesley chapel - including extracts from John Wesley's journals and sermons - on Sunday 25th at 6:30pm Map.

Wednesday 28 May: Christian Ecology Link AGM with talk: Green Theology
Christian Ecology Link are welcoming all to their AGM in St. Peter's Church, Harrogate town centre Map, at 7:30pm. Following the talk and dsicussion led by Rev Pete Askew (Curate in Bilton and CEL representative on the Harrogate Council Environmental Forum), the AGM will break for refreshment before reconvening for those wishing to stay for the Business meeting. Further details available.

Friday 30 May: Jubille Debt Campaign Prayer Vigil
Timed to start immediately before the G8 Forum 2003 in Evian-les-Bains, France at Wesley Chapel, Harrogate. Map. Come at any time between 7:30pm and 9pm to join in prayer.

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 leaflets about the Houseparty and/or details about Christian Ecology Link contact Laura Deacon, Information Officer, 3 Bond Street, Lancaster, LA1 3ER, telephone 01524 33858.

Other local events

Thursday/Friday 29/30 May, 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 on Saturday 7 June at AVA Dance Academy, Chatsworth Studios, Unit 3, Chatsworth Road, Harrogate Map. (Telephone on Saturday 7 June: 522322). 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 includes dance at New Life Church, Grove Road, Harrogate Map 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.

Two lunchtime introductory sessions are being planned for 29/30 May for church/worship leaders to explore the place and application of this ministry. Lunch will be provided at the Hope Centre, (Map) followed by excerpts from concerts on video and opportunity to ask questions. More details available.

Wednesdays: 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.

Dates: Wednesdays from 30 April until 11 June, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, with tea & coffee from 7:00 pm. £2 for each session. Further details from: Linda Pennington or David Jackson.

Knaresborough, Starbeck and Harrogate Prayer Initiative
Organised locally by Caroline Hurren (St Mary's church), Wynn James (Knaresborough Community Church), Tina Milne (St Andrew's), John Waterman ('Plantation') and Lyn Whitehead (also KCC).

The local Prayer initiative (across Knaresborough, Starbeck and Harrogate) was one of four hundred known prayer initiatives across the country. It was linked into a regional group based on the M62 corridor, the next gathering of which would be on Tuesday 18 March at Ossett. Part of the original vision had been to soak the area in prayer as a preparation for evangelism.

May Prayer Week: Day of Prayer from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm on Friday 16 May, and 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on Saturday 17, in St Andrew's, Starbeck. Map

Saturday 10 May, Gilbert and Sullivan evening
A lighter event: selections from many of the shows including HMS Pinafore and The Mikado, with soloists and chorus made up of members of various churches in Harrogate: Saturday 10 May, 7:30pm at Christ Church parish centre. Tickets, including wine and nibbles went for just £5 on the door.
It turned out to be a splendiferous evening, with superb characterisations, perfect scenery and even the latest props kept the audience rolling in the aisles.
Note May 1, 2004 in your diary: 'Trial by Jury' and further selections....

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