Awake Arise

TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES

EQUIPPING THE CHURCH TO ENGAGE IN SOCIETY

SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY | COVENTRY CATHEDRAL
Awake Arise

OVERVIEW

Historically, Jesus Christ has had a hugely significant and beneficial effect on our nation, providing a foundation for our life together. In recent years, however, that framework has been questioned and our society has undergone enormous change. Many are now asking what the future holds. All this brings both new opportunities and new challenges for Christians and Churches as we seek to hold out the hope of Jesus Christ and to serve our communities.

Join us for this special day conference during which we will consider a Christian response to some of the underlying trends in our society and identify practical ways in which churches and Christians can bring the life-transforming love, goodness and truth of Jesus Christ to our communities and nation.

‘Awake Arise’ comes to Coventry at the invitation of the Dean:
- Coventry Cathedral
And is a joint initiative of:
- Christian Concern
- Christian Life Ministries Asian Church
and other local churches in Coventry.

SPEAKERS

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali was 106th Bishop of Rochester. He remains a popular speaker and media commentator both in the UK and overseas, particularly with regard to the role of the Church in society, the place of the Christian foundation of our nation and the implications of aggressive secularism and Islam.

Andrea Minichiello Williams is director of Christian Concern and the Christian Legal Centre. For more than a decade Andrea has been at the forefront of speaking of Jesus Christ and the values that flow from Him in public life – especially in the media, the courts and politics.

Alan Craig is leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance. He was a local councillor in Newham for eight years and stood as a candidate for London Mayor in 2008. He has been active as a local campaigner for many years.

Rob Joy is a former drug dealer who became a Christian six years ago. He is now involved in evangelism, compassion ministries and local community issues in the UK and overseas.

PROGRAMME

9.30am Coffee and Registration
10.00am Welcome
(The Dean)
10.10am Prayer and praise
10.30am The State of the Nation
(Andrea Williams)
11.15am Coffee
11.45am The Church and the Community
(Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali)
12.30pm Questions
12.45pm Lunch
1.30pm Principles and Patterns for Church Engagement
with the Community
2.30pm Questions and Closing Comments
3pm Close

DETAILS

Date & Time

10am - 3pm, Saturday 28th January 2012.

Venue

Coventry Cathedral (by kind invitation of the Dean).

Parking and Transport

For car parking we suggest Pool Meadow public car park, just 200 metres away. We are a 10-15 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride from the railway station, and about 100 metres from the main Bus Station.

Cost

There is no charge for the event but there will be an opportunity to give on the day for those who wish to do so.

Catering

Light refreshments will be available during the day. Lunch will also be available for those who book in advance.

Booking

Please book in advance – click here to do so.

Organisers

‘Awake Arise’ comes to Coventry at the invitation of the Dean of Coventry Cathedral, and is a joint initiative of Christian Concern, Christian Life Ministries Asian Church and other churches in Coventry.

BOOK NOW

Thank you for your interest. To book your place, please click here. Once you have booked, you should receive a confirmation email.

There is no charge for the event but there will be an opportunity to give on the day for those who wish to do so.

A light lunch will be available to those who book.

In case of query, please contact us, using the link at the top right of this page or call us – 020 3327 1122.