Wednesday, 30 May 2012

[FbRN update] May 29th 2012

 

May 29th 2012

FbRN: the leading national multi faith network for community development, regeneration and social action, is a company limited by guarantee no. 5028047 and a registered charity, no. 1107076

Dear Friends and colleagues 

Here is the latest news from FbRN. As usual, not everything on the website is included here so don't forget to check there for more and please send your items to admin@fbrn.org.uk for inclusion.

FbRN, in conjunction with The Centre for Islamic Studies and the Woolf Institute are planning a research, policy and practice workshop in Cambridge in September see details here

FBRN Communications Officer (a part time post) details here
 and see Jane's latest blogs: reciprocity of listening and extravagant expectations

Demos research faith based social action
- update on the info I gave you a couple of weeks ago. 
The think tank demos are undertaking a three part research project on issues of faith. The first part is on their website and well worth reading. http://www.demos.co.uk/files/Faithful_citizens_-_web.pdf?1333839181 
The second looks at the impact of faith based social action under four important headings: Youth, Welfare to work, Integration, drugs and alcohol. Jane has met with Jonathan Birdwell from Demos to talk about the research. Jane has ideas of FbRN members who may be willing to contribute, but don't wait for her to be in touch with you, if you address any of these areas in your project work Demos would love to hear from you.
Please contact jonathan.birdwell@demos.co.uk

Have you participated in a Year of Service event yet, if so we would love to hear from you, email your news to valr@fbrn.org.uk If you haven't joined in yet, then have a look at the website and see if you can work with other people of faith in your community to celebrate one of the festivals through your social action. Here's the web address www.ayearofservice.org.uk

A Year of Service celebrates Pentecost: the theme is welcoming the stranger. The Black Majority Churches are taking the lead and you can find out more here: http://ayearofservice.org.uk/days-of-volunteering/pentecost-christian

Best wishes

Val Rushton

 Faith Based Regeneration Network, Voluntary Sector Centre, Suite F2, First Floor, 76 Shoe Lane, LondonEC4A 3JB 
Tel: 0207 842 8517 Email: admin@fbrn.org.uk Web: www.fbrn.org.uk  

news

Social Action in an age of Austerity: a research, policy and practice workshop

 a research, policy and practice workshop September 2012, Cambridge 


JOIN THE BIG LUNCH ON SUNDAY 3rd JUNE

The Big Lunch 2012

Share your story  Let FbRN know if you are taking part


£1000 Youth Faith and Hope Prize

As a sign of their commitment to the youth of the capital, the  Faiths Forum for London  launch the Youth Faith & Hope Prize


Jubilee Hour

"The largest mobilisation of volunteering since World War 2"


Jubilee Time Capsule

 wonderful opportunity to contribute the local faith story to the time capsule


Leaders Together – Mentoring from TimeBank

For small organisations based in London


Developing a new model of supporting community action

 Urban forum asks members for opinions on the way forward


Durham University inviting applications for a Bursary Scheme

  for applicants to their postgraduate Community and Youth Work Programmes


upcoming events

Housing Justice Annual Conference: Sheffield

Wednesday, 13 June 2012 9:30am - 4:30pm

 Busting the Myths


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The Trustee's Role in Sustainable Funding: London

Thursday, 14 June 2012 3:15pm - 6:45pm

This half day session is aimed at trustees who want to be strategic about their organisation's financial sustainability. 


Urban Forum free Social Finance events: various towns and cities - see details

Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Wednesday, 27 June 2012

 

GETTING TO GRIPS WITH SOCIAL FINANCE 


ESRC/TSRC Policy Seminar in collaboration with Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations (GMCVO)

Thursday, 28 June 2012 10:00am - 3:00pm

'Working with the Grassroots: Learning from Community Organisers, Community Development & Community Engagement' 


"Stories that heal, stories that harm": Centre for Reconciliation and Peace London

Friday, 29 June 2012 9:00am

A multi-disciplinary day of dialogue and discussion 


The Unity of Faiths Festival: Southall Park, London

Sunday, 8 July 2012

 the largest open air interfaith festival in London


Treasures Revealed: Kirklees

Friday, 13 July 2012 - Sunday, 15 July 2012

 A three day festival celebrating Kirklees' hidden multi-faith treasures


Investing in Volunteers: Accessing Funds & Developing Infrastructure: Westminster

Thursday, 19 July 2012 11:00am - 3:30pm

Participants at this Westminster Briefing will examine what is being done to promote volunteering; identify the best ways to access government funding; create investment opportunities and stimulate volunteer activity


Overcoming Islamophobia Training Workshop: Derby

Wednesday, 23 May 2012 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday, 20 June 2012 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday, 26 July 2012 9:30am - 4:30pm

 FREE Training Workshop for Community, Public and Voluntary Sector Organisation members!


The Multi-Faith Centre Annual Lecture 2012

Monday, 12 November 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  'Reconciling religious and non-religious worldviews' - Jay Lakhani


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Monday, 28 May 2012

Youth work post vacancies at Groundwork

Groundwork Lancashire West and Wigan works with partners to create better neighbourhoods, build local skills & job prospects and to live and work in a greener way. 

Development Officer and Development Assistant

(Employment & Skills)

Officer - Salary £15,202 – 20,049 pa

Assistant - Salary £11,232 - £14,496 pa

(All posts are subject to continuous funding)


Do you enjoy working with young people aged 14 – 25 years old?


We are looking for a person who is confident in their own abilities and able to provide good role models to young people. Must be non-judgemental and respectful, being able to relate to young people yet have the ability to set boundaries in a clear and non-patronising way. You will be involved in the marketing, recruitment, planning and delivery of programmes.


Helping to identify barriers and enhancing skills you will be assisting young people to become more employable or return to education. Some young people have specific complex issues, you must be able to demonstrate you are able to deal with these issues relating to the young people of today.


As an Assistant you will be expected deputise in the absence of the Development Officer so you must have the confidence and ability to be able work with a group of young people without direct supervision.


Proven experience in delivering youth activities and a full driving license (D1 or commitment to achieving PSV within 6 months) is essential and you must be prepared to undertake occasional out of hours work, including evenings and weekends.


Previous experience of leadership, delivery of youth activities and working with young people is desirable.


If you would like to have an informal discussion about any of the above then please contact Viv Horrocks or Hugh Shields on 01942 821444.


All positions will be subject to an enhanced CRB check



Previous applicants need not apply.

Full details of the post and an application pack are available on www.groundwork.org.uk/lancashirewestwigan or by contacting Catherine Birch on 01942 821444 or catherine.birch@groundwork.org.uk.

Sunday, 27 May 2012

Various Job Vacancies at methodist Action NW

 
 Methodist Action North West Ltd is currently recruiting to the post of Outreach Worker – 6 positions.

 Methodist Action North West Ltd is currently recruiting to the post of Outreach Team Manager.

 Methodist Action North West Ltd is currently recruiting to the post of Operations Manager.

 Methodist Action North West Ltd is currently recruiting to the post of Business Support Officer. Application is by application form and supporting letter against the Job Description and Person Specification. For an application pack and all details please contact Ruth Morris at ruth.morris@methodistaction.co.uk or on 01772 751000.


Completed documents should be emailed to ruth.morris@methodistaction.co.uk. They should arrive no later than noon on Thursday 31 May 2012.


Fw: East Preston outreach opportunities


Dear Church / Youth Leaders

 

In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee we're working in partnership with Heritage Church to put on a 3 day festival on Ribbleton (Waverly) Park 6,7 & 8th June.

We'll be building team and doing training 10-2pm on the 5th June in Longsands at Norman Jepson Beefeater, Bluebell Way, Fulwood, Preston PR2 5RU.

 

Heritage Church is sponsoring this first community event (they will have a team over from the USA to help) as a way to begin a fresh expression of church for north east Preston which complements the work of the existing body of Christ. Heritage and Fusion welcomes other church partnership in this endeavour. All participants will be invited to follow up events hosted by Heritage.

 

This is a great opportunity for your church folk to volunteer at this event or failing that, just bring the kids and come and see how it works!

 

Then on the 31st July – 2nd August we're repeating the event and this time we will have a team of 10 mission hearted, well trained volunteers with us as part of Fusion's British Pilgrimage and it will be in celebration of the Olympics. In 17 countries around the world, Fusion has seen how big sporting events can be a great excuse for churches to reach out to their communities.

 

Consequently we're really keen to see this as a multi-church event as an investment into the poorest community in Preston.

 

To that end our European director Marty Woods is coming up to help us with a vision sharing and training event on Sunday 8th July, (3-6pm, St Mathews Mission, Acregate Lane PR1 5QQ).

This will be your chance to bring your congregations and to find out more. Marty is a great motivational speaker and will inspire and encourage your congregations to be enthusiastic in mission.

 

The beauty of a Fusion festival is that there is a role for everyone, whatever the age – if you can bake a cake, serve tea or be a friendly meeter-greater then there is a role for you!

 

I really believe six days of community festivals could be the start of some deeper connections into the East Preston community from which we will see new folk wanting to work alongside the churches locally and invest more into their own communities – we will explain more of how this can be achieved on the 5th June and the 8th July.

 

2012 is a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate as the world comes to our shores for the Olympics & Paralympics.

 

Both the police and the council are partnering with us and are very encouraged by what we're wanting to achieve.

 

Please consider what your church could contribute and come along to the training on the 5th June and also on the 8th July to see what it's all about.

 

Attached is a church bulletin notice. A verbal plug would also be GREAT!

 

Please pass this on to other local churches and leaders who might be interested.

 

Yours for the Kingdom!

 

Andy

 

 

 


Andy Prosser
Centre Coordinator

Fusion Youth & Community Preston
7 Hough Lane, Leyland PR25 2SB
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Skype: andyprosser
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www.fusion.org.au (International)


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Monday, 21 May 2012

NEXT FULL MEETING OF PRESTON CHRISTIAN ACTION NETWORK

 


 
Dear Friends,
 
You are invited to our next PCAN  meeting which will take place


on TUESDAY 12th JUNE 12-30 -2.30pm

AT ST JAMES CHURCH, AVENHAM LANE, PRESTON PR1 3SA

We will start with lunch at 12.30 .. begin business at 1pm and try to finish by 2.30pm.

Please note that we have discovered there can no longer be such a thing as a free lunch so will be asking for contributions of £3 per person (or more if you wish to give it) to cover costs.



Our main agenda items are



  1. Development of the new Together Lancashire initiative

  2. Serve our City week July 10th-14th


Catch up on other projects and activities


  • Work clubs

  • Food Bank

  • Listening skills group

  • Homelessness

  • East Preston


Anything else

Shalom

 
PCAN   / Greg Smith
34 Broadgate.
Preston PR1 8DU
Phone no. 01772 827987    Mobile 07726177044 
Please note This message is coming from a new email  account pcaninfo@gmail.com.
 

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Regional events: Transforming our Voluntary Sector

 
From: VCS Learning Solutions (Previously Lancashire Learning Consortium) <info@learningconsortium.co.uk>
Date: Wed, May 16, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Subject: Regional events: Transforming our Voluntary Sector
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Transforming our Voluntary Sector: Join us to hear the latest news, projects and funding
Don't Miss This Key Event on Transforming Our Voluntary Sector

As a key voluntary sector partner to VCS Learning Solutions (formerly Lancashire Learning Consortium), we wish to provide advance notification of an important event where you can hear the latest news, project and funding on transforming oir voluntary sector including:
  • New funding for management development activity
  • New support services around quality improvement
  • New funding for delivery of adult learning services
  • Consultation on learning & skill development gaps
This event is available on the following dates and venues:
  • Greater Manchester: 26th June 2012, VCS Learning Solutions, Manchster Office, Piccadilly House, Manchester City. Click here to book

Places are limited, therefore it may be necessary to limit places to one representative per organisation.
 
This is a free funded event, however we reserve the right to charge a £50 non-attendance fee. Replacement delegates can be advised up to 24 hours before the event.
 
Lancashire Event 2 July 2012
Greater Manchester Event 26 June 2012


VCS Learning Solutions

Lancashire Office:
Lodge House, Cow Lane, Burnley,
Lancashire BB11 1NN
Telephone: 01282 428 009

Manchester Office:
Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly,
Manchester M1 2AP
Telephone: 0161 212 1789



Tuesday, 15 May 2012

The Cinnamon Network Fund

The Cinnamon Network – a community of 100 CEOs of charities and church denominations – has grants to be made available to local churches:

1) 150 seed funding grants of £2,000 available to local churches who would like to request assistance is setting up an established Community Franchise project.

2) 10 concept development grants of £6,000 available to local churches who would like to request help in developing a new Community Franchise model.

You can find out more and apply for these grants at www.communityfranchising.net

 

 

Sunday, 13 May 2012

Fw: from Church Action On poverty -Help us mark our 30th birthday with the summer issue of SPARK

 

It's time to Close the Gap between rich and poorHelp us mark our 30th birthday with the summer issue of SPARK

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Dear Greg

You can now read the summer issue of our SPARK newsletter online!

SPARK summer 2012SPARK is our print newsletter, circulated to all of our supporters three times a year. The summer 2012 issue is now on its way out to all our supporters. It includes information about how you can help 'Kindle a Flame' to celebrate Church Action on Poverty's 30th anniversary this autumn, as well as all kinds of news updates, worship materials and other articles.

  •  You can  read SPARK online , free. We hope this will be useful, even for those of you who already receive the printed version.
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      Wednesday, 9 May 2012

      Funding, Marketing & Networking Event

       

      'Reaching Up, Aiming HIGReaching HIGH'

      Funding, Marketing and Networking Event

      Event Timetable

      'Reaching Up, Aiming HIGH' is a FREE funding, marketing and networking event hosted by Community Futures and being held at

      Preston North End on 12th June 2012. It is aimed at individuals and groups looking to develop themselves and their groups so that

      they can make informed decisions about essential funding and marketing opportunities currently available to them.

      Networking will provide the opportunity of developing mutually beneficial relationships with other groups/individuals and potential

      clients and/or customers. The links you will make will have long lasting and positive effects.

      For those wishing to reserve space for an information stand to promote their organisation/group please indicate on the booking

      form in the space provided.

      Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

       

      To book a place on the event, please complete the form below and email it to admin@communityfutures.org.uk with 'PNE Event' in the subject box, or post to Community Futures, Brentwood House, 15 Victoria Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 8PS.

      Monday, 7 May 2012

      Fw: Poverty news and events

      Tackling poverty together - Church Urban Fund - Together e-news
      Families worker, Hull

      Celebrations in May and June

      This year marks 25 year since Church Urban Fund was established. To mark the occasion we are inviting you to two special services:

      Saturday, 19 May - Bradford Cathedral with the Archbishop of York, giving thanks for our ongoing work in the Diocese of Bradford. Refreshments are available from 2 pm before the service at 3 pm - sign up to attend the service in Bradford.

      Monday 18 June at 5 pm - Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral with the Archbishop of Canterbury, rededicating ourselves to tackling poverty with churches in England - sign up to attend the service at St Paul's.
      Archbishop of York speaking at Tackling Poverty conference

      Tackling Poverty conference

      Church Urban Fund's Tackling Poverty conference took place in Leeds on 18 April. Around 300 people gathered to share ideas, learn new approaches to tackling poverty, find inspiration and hear from speakers including the Archbishop of York, community workers Jude Smith, Anna Hembury and Helen Gatenby, and Revd John Bell of the Iona Community. You can watch videos of the keynote speakers online and read a summary of the day.

      Andy Barrett

      Sponsor a hero today

      In the very poorest communities in England, Christian workers like Andy Barrett and Julie-Anne Wanless are struggling to transform lives. They are true community heroes, but often forgotten and short of resources, they urgently need your help to carry on. £5 a month - less than 17 pence a day - can help a community hero like Andy or Julie-Anne to rebuild lives and give hope. Please sponsor a community hero today.
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      Tackling Youth Unemployment workshop - 16 May

      Youth unemployment now exceeds one million and is a major and growing problem affecting local communities. To help churches to respond, we are organising a free one-day workshop in London on Wednesday 16 May. It is an opportunity to find out about what other churches and faith-based groups are already doing to tackle youth unemployment and to share experiences and learning. Full details and booking are online - please share this event with others who may be interested in attending.

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      God Talk - 24 May, St Martin's House, Leicester

      God Talk is a one-day conference for people involved in communicating theology and faith to a wider public, exploring how people's understanding of the word 'God' is shaped by their context and environment - urban, rural, deprived or affected by conflict - and how leaders can use this understanding. Speakers include Canon Paul Hackwood, Church Urban Fund's Chairman. Venue details are available online along with contact details to book a place.

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