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All sorts of organisations and theological colleges hold vocations events to help you explore ordination or other forms of service. Some are annual and some are fairly frequent. This page mentions some of them, but please bookmark this page and check back regularly as new events will appear once dates are published. THE YOUNG VOCATIONS CONFERENCE
Every year, the Ministry Division of the Church of England organises a Young Vocations Conference for 16-19 year olds who are wondering whether they might be being called to ordained ministry THE VOCATIONS CONFERENCE
Every year, the Ministry Division of the Church of England organises a weekend Vocations Conference for men and women who want to explore the idea of ordained ministry.STEP FORWARD
'Step Forward is day for Christians aged 18 to 30 to explore whether God is calling them to ordained ministry.
It is organised by a group of DDO's ('Diocesan Directors of Ordinands' - HR for the Church of England) and members of Cranmer Hall, Durham, who long to see young Christians exercising their gifts in mission and ministry.
The next event is detailed below:
When? Saturday 2 March 2012, 11:00 to 16:00
Where? Bishopthorpe Palace, York - home of Sentamu, Archbishop of York, who will be preaching at the conference and praying with those who attend
For more details, and to book a place at Step Forward, visit their website or contact Esther Kisby GOD, THE FUTURE AND ME
God, The Future and Me is an ecumenical event (C of E, Baptist, URC, Methodist) for young people aged 16-25 who want to think about their calling.
On: Saturday 17th March, 10.30am-5.00pm with brunch served from 10.30am.
At: St. Peter's House Chaplaincy, Manchester University, Oxford Road.
Cost: £4
Book: via St. Peter's House www.stpeters.org.uk/
Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/330597783622559
Topics Include:
How is God calling you?
Finding fresh ways to follow
Exploring Christian Lifestyles and Leadership
Ministry means...?
VOCATIONS WEEKEND IN MANCHESTER 27TH-29TH APRIL 2012
There will be a vocations weekend in Manchester for anyone considering ordained ministry. It will include prayer, fellowship, talks on Ministry and resources including books, films and poetry to help you consider your vocation. A main feature of the weekend is visiting four different parishes in the city of Manchester.More details can be found at http://scpvocations.wordpress.com/COMMITTEE FOR MINORITY AND ETHNIC ANGLICAN CONCERNS
CMEAC organises vocations events, including a weekend vocations conference, for men and women from minority ethnic backgrounds. For information abut upcoming events, please contact CMEAC, Church House, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3AZ. Call 020 7898 1443 or email.CPAS (CHURCH PASTORAL AID SOCIETY)
CPAS holds You and Ministry weekends for men and women exploring the possibility of ordained or other authorised ministries, and their partners. They also run lifecall young vocations days. This is a relaxed one-day event helping those aged 16-25 explore God’s call and work out the ‘next step’.
Further info & booking: visit their website AFFIRMING CATHOLICISM & SOCIETY OF CATHOLIC PRIESTS
These two organisations jointly organise a conference for women and men of all ages who are considering the possibility of ordination. For more information, call James Randle on 0191 334 3344 or email him.ANGLICAN RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES
Several religious communities run vocations events each year for those considering a call to the religious life. If you would like to receive details of events please contact Anglican Religious Communities, Church House, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3AZ or email them. Thewebsite has general information, including addresses, for individual communities. See also their new site: www.thekingdomisyours.org.ukTHEOLOGICAL COLLEGES
Trinity College Bristol
Visit their website
St. Stephen's House, Oxford
Contact the admissions secretary, Sue Keeling enquiries@ssho.ox.ac or visit the website www.ssho.ox.ac.uk for more information.
St. Stephen's House is always happy to see candidates for ordination, wherever they are in the vocations process, in order to aid discernment.
Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
Offers a range of courses for those training for Christian ministry. To find out more visit on one of their open days.These normally last from 10am to 4 pm.
Come and see the campus, meet staff and students. Find out about the courses we offer in theology and ministry training, both full and part time, including trainiing in Pioneer ministry.
Booking is essential. Please book online at www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk .
For queries, contact John Michaux at the admissions office at 01865 274205.
Oak Hill College, London
Contact Clare Osborne on 020 8449 0467 (ext 207), visit the website or email her.
Ripon College Cuddesdon
Ripon College Cuddesdon, near Oxford, holds an annual open day. Contact Sophie Farrant on 01865 877422, visit the website or email Sophie.
St John's, Nottingham
St John’s holds informal visitors’ days each term, including lunch and a short service in the chapel.
Contact the Admissions Department on 0115 968 3203, visit the website or email them.
Contact St John’s Extension Studies on 0115 925 1117, visit the website or email them.
Cranmer Hall, Durham
Open Evening, Thursday 1st December 2011, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
This is an opportunity learn about training in Durham for ordained ministry, included pioneer ministry and context-based training. You will meet staff (including Cranmer's new warden, Mark Tanner), chat with existing students, learn about courses and community life and close the evening in prayer in the college chapel, situated in a World Heritage Site.
To book a place, please contact: Val Strickland on v.e.strickland@durham.ac.uk
Further info: visit their website
The Forward in Faith Vocations Initiative
Full details on the group's website
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