Conference on Rural Evangelism

Conference on Rural Evangelism – Wednesday 3^rd June, Selly Oak

at the International Mission Centre
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Evangelism in rural areas is not an easy task, though both history and contemporary experience prove that, with a little careful understanding, appropriate and effective ways of sharing the gospel can be found. A day conference on June 3^rd at Selly Oak, Birmingham will be exploring what works and why. It has been organised by the Rural Evangelism Network. This is an open event but it is important to book in advance.

The Network is a national and ecumenical forum of practitioners, teachers and others drawn from the Churches and specialist mission organisations. In addition to exploring general principles there will be focus groups on various segments of the rural population such as farmers, men, and children. Other focus groups will explore fresh expressions of church in rural areas and even church planting. The programme runs from 10.00 to 4.00 and costs £25 (including lunch). There is a limited amount of overnight accommodation available on the 2^nd June for an extra £20. The venue is the International Mission Centre in Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak. Further enquiries can be made to the Rev’d Barry Osborne at 4, Clarence Street, Market Harborough, on 01858-414 930 or email ren@ruralmissions.org.uk

Or visit website: http://www.ruralmissions.org.uk

Leicestershire Funding Toolkit – funding for local Community / Village Groups

Are you a local community group still in need of funding?
Why not re-visit, or have a look on the Leicestershire Funding Toolkit website where you can find advice and information on funding for voluntary and community groups in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Advice includes preparing for funding applications, developing your budget, defining your project outcomes, writing an application and what to do next. You can also search the database for over 4,000 potentially available funds, to find links to local documents and evidence to build up your grant application and find contact details of funding advisors who can help.
For all this and more please visit: http://www.fundingtoolkit.org/

From: Suzanne Kinder; Leicestershire County Council
Email: skinder@leics.gov.uk
(The toolkit is a one-stop website which provides FREE funding information and advice to Leicestershire’s voluntary and community organisations. It has been developed to help improve the ability of voluntary and community sector organisations to successfully bid for funding).