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Tuesday, 2 June, 2009
Start: 2 Jun 2009 - 11:00
End: 5 Jun 2009 - 14:00
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Richard Blackburn

This course in Church Leadership and Family Systems at the London Mennonite Centre is designed to enhance the ability of participants to function as mature leaders within their churches. It will provide a safe forum for processing challenging situations in ministry, while also facilitating reflection on a way of thinking about the human condition which has implications for all aspects of life. Following successful courses since 2005, Bridge Builders is pleased to continue to offer the course in 2009.


Monday, 22 June, 2009
Start: 22 Jun 2009 - 10:00
End: 26 Jun 2009 - 16:30
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Bridge Builders Team

What can you do when a relationship between fellow Christians is strained? While you can pray for them, you may also be in a position to bring them together to try to overcome the tensions. If your training with Bridge Builders has given you an appetite for practical peace-making, and you want to be equipped to mediate between individuals, then the Mediating Interpersonal Conflicts course is for you.


Saturday, 4 July, 2009
Start: 4 Jul 2009 - 10:30
End: 5 Jul 2009 - 16:00
Location: International Mission Centre, 24 Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6QX
Crucible Team

Christians in Britain (and across western culture) are facing profound challenges and fresh opportunities. The long era of Christendom is coming to an end. We now live in a plural society, with multiple religious options alongside secular assumptions, in which Christianity has largely lost its position of dominance and privilege. Although we seem to be declining in numbers and influence, this new environment offers many new possibilities - if we have the courage and imagination to grasp them.

Crucible is a training programme for Christians with courage and imagination. It assumes:


Thursday, 10 September, 2009
Start: 10 Sep 2009 - 11:00
End: 11 Sep 2009 - 16:00
Location: Guy Chester Centre, Muswell Hill, London
Ted Grimsrud, Simon Barrow, Anne-Marie Visser, James Jakob Fehr and Vic Thiessen

Ted GrimsrudThe Anabaptist vision of the Kingdom is a vision whose time has come.” (Gregory Boyd, mega-church pastor, 2008)

We need a form of Christian faith that is holistic, integral and balanced…We so desperately need, as we move into this emerging culture, to learn to live a life of Christ instead of just going to church. Anabaptists know more about this than the rest of us.” (Brian McLaren, emerging church leader, 2007)


Saturday, 12 September, 2009
Start: 12 Sep 2009 - 09:30
End: 12 Sep 2009 - 16:00
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Ted Grimsrud

Ted GrimsrudWestern culture often seems awash in vengeance. And many Christians lead the way. Numerous surveys in the United States indicate that the more people go to church, the more likely they are to support the death penalty and torture. Does it have to be this way? Since the addiction to vengeance seems in part to be theologically grounded, perhaps a fresh reading of the Bible will provide an antidote.


Monday, 21 September, 2009
Start: 21 Sep 2009 - 09:00
End: 25 Sep 2009 - 16:00
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Alastair McKay and Colin Patterson

This week of advanced training is for those wanting to extend their foundation training with Bridge Builders. The course provides follow-on training to equip people to work with church groups facing conflict.


Thursday, 1 October, 2009
Start: 1 Oct 2009 - 12:00
End: 30 Oct 2009 - 12:00
Location: LMC
CPT Trainers

CPT provides training for Peacemaker Corps applicants to give skilled, courageous support to peacemakers working locally in situations of violent conflict. An intensive, integrated, 4 week training course involves participants in action, reflection, and practice of a variety of peacemaking skills:

• Biblical Basis for Nonviolence
• Spirituality and Faith for Peacemaking
• Public Witness and Nonviolent Direct Action
• Negotiation & Conflict Transformation Skills
• Ministry of Presence -- Listening, Observation, Documentation


Sunday, 18 October, 2009
Start: 18 Oct 2009 - 17:00
End: 23 Oct 2009 - 16:30
Location: Bawtry Hall, Bawtry, South Yorkshire
Bridge Builders

Conflict is normal and inevitable – but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. Transforming Church Conflict: A Foundation Course for Leaders is a new training course intended for those in leadership positions in the church, and also for other Christians who want to deal better with conflict.

Attend this training course if you want to:
• Develop new skills for handling conflict
• Give time to personal growth as part of a worshipping community
• Be part of a movement that is changing the culture of the church


Friday, 23 October, 2009
Start: 23 Oct 2009 - 18:00
End: 25 Oct 2009 - 16:00
Location: The Chellington Centre in Bedfordshire
Peace School

See Peace School website for further details:
www.peaceschool.org.uk


Saturday, 24 October, 2009
Start: 24 Oct 2009 - 10:30
End: 25 Oct 2009 - 16:00
Location: International Mission Centre, Birmingham
Andrew Grinnell, Juliet Kilpin, Stuart Murray Williams

Christians across western culture are facing profound challenges and fresh opportunities. The long era of ‘Christendom’ is coming to an end. We now live in a plural society, with multiple religious options alongside the prevailing secular assumptions, in which Christianity has lost its position of dominance and privilege and churches are on the margins of society. Although we seem to be declining in numbers and influence, this context offers many new possibilities – if we have the courage and imagination to grasp them..


Saturday, 7 November, 2009
Start: 7 Nov 2009 - 09:30
End: 7 Nov 2009 - 16:30
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Andrew Francis

Andrew FrancisQuestions about life-style and ‘green’ issues abound in our media. The Bible encourages sustainable living as we are called to be stewards of creation. The Mennonite Church has encouraged congregations and individuals towards living this out as well as funding exemplar projects and ministries to demonstrate this practically. How do we make this more fully our story – and then share it with others.


Tuesday, 17 November, 2009
Start: 17 Nov 2009 - 09:00
End: 19 Nov 2009 - 16:00
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Bridge Builders

Do you want to be able to share with others some of the new insights about conflict that you have encountered through your training with Bridge Builders? If so, then this is the course you have been waiting for!


Saturday, 5 December, 2009
Start: 5 Dec 2009 - 14:00
End: 5 Dec 2009 - 19:00
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Staff and residents of the LMC

Postcard of LMCWe warmly invite you to our leaf raking and open house at the LMC.




Thursday, 28 January, 2010
Start: 28 Jan 2010 - 09:30
End: 28 Jan 2010 - 16:15
Location: St. Nic’s Church, Durham
Colin Patterson
Colin Patterson photo

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where did that come from?” in meetings, then don’t miss this chance to explore the power of feelings in a group. This event is run as part of the regular programme of the Bridge Builders Network, but is open to anyone interested in transforming the way churches respond to conflict. (Download flier here)


Saturday, 30 January, 2010
Start: 30 Jan 2010 - 10:30
End: 30 Jan 2010 - 16:30
Location: LMC
Lloyd Pietersen, Nigel Pimlott, Stuart Murray Williams

!!!Event postponed due to publication delays. Please check this site for a new date!!!
To celebrate the arrival of the fifth book in the After Christendom series, Worship and Mission after Christendom by Alan and Eleanor Kreider, the Anabaptist Network has organised two seminars – one in the north of England, one in the south.


Sunday, 7 February, 2010
Start: 7 Feb 2010 - 17:00
End: 12 Feb 2010 - 16:30
Location: Guy Chester Centre, Muswell Hill, London
Bridge Builders

Conflict is normal and inevitable – but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. Transforming Church Conflict: A Foundation Course for Leaders is a new training course intended for those in leadership positions in the church, and also for other Christians who want to deal better with conflict.

Attend this training course if you want to:

•Develop new skills for handling conflict
•Give time to personal growth as part of a worshipping community
•Be part of a movement that is changing the culture of the church


Sunday, 14 March, 2010
Start: 14 Mar 2010 - 18:30
End: 19 Mar 2010 - 14:00
Location: Whirlow Grange Conference Centre, Sheffield
Bridge Builders Team

Conflict is normal and inevitable – but Christian leaders often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. Transforming Church Conflict: A Foundation Course for Senior Church Leaders is a training course for those in positions of oversight in the church. The five-day course is focussed on conflict in church settings, and is run by the Bridge Builders team whose training work has been acclaimed by many church leaders. As a senior leader, you will want to attend this training course if you are looking to:

• Develop new skills for handling and transforming conflict


Saturday, 27 March, 2010
Start: 27 Mar 2010 - 09:00
End: 28 Mar 2010 - 17:00
Location: Falconbrook School, London SW11 2LX
Workshop team

This Body & Soul weekend explores and develops key themes:

Spirit and Freedom
- life in the Spirit as the source of ethical living
Truth and Life
- case studies, biblical interpretation and choices
Discovering Values
- values-based Christian ethics
Living Towards Believing
- seeking life choices that point towards truth
Sex, gender and difference
- the diversity of human gender identity
Sex, orientation and debate
- questions, experience and homosexuality
Sex, marriage and divorce
- exploring human sexual relationships


Friday, 16 April, 2010
Start: 16 Apr 2010 - 18:00
End: 18 Apr 2010 - 17:00
Location: Guy Chester Centre, Muswell Hill, London
Hazel Price, Jill Clark and Mark Janes

Following the success of several Cross-Currents film and spirituality weekends, several participants have got together to continue in 2010!

Films: we will watch about 5 films together and have a quiz on the Saturday afternoon. There will also be some time for relaxation! There is also the possibility of going to see a sixth firm after lunch on the Sunday at a local cinema (either the Odeon at Muswell Hill or the Phoenix Cinema at east Finchley). This will depend on what's showing at the time.

Rooms available (including all meals and drinks):


Sunday, 18 April, 2010
Start: 18 Apr 2010 - 17:00
End: 23 Apr 2010 - 16:30
Location: St Chad's College, Durham
The Bridge Builders' Team

Conflict is normal and inevitable – but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. Transforming Church Conflict: A Foundation Course for Leaders is a new training course intended for those in leadership positions in the church, and also for other Christians who want to deal better with conflict. Attend this training course if you want to:

• Develop new skills for handling conflict
• Give time to personal growth as part of a worshipping community
• Be part of a movement that is changing the culture of the church


Tuesday, 8 June, 2010
Start: 8 Jun 2010 - 10:30
End: 11 Jun 2010 - 14:00
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Richard Blackburn

This course in Church Leadership and Family Systems at the London Mennonite Centre is designed to enhance the ability of participants to function as mature leaders within their churches. It provides a safe forum for processing challenging situations in ministry, while also facilitating reflection on a way of thinking about the human condition which has implications for all aspects of life. Following successful courses since 2005, Bridge Builders is pleased to continue to offer the course in 2010.


Monday, 5 July, 2010
Start: 5 Jul 2010 - 09:45
End: 9 Jul 2010 - 16:30
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Bridge Builders

What can you do when a relationship between fellow Christians is strained? While you can pray for them, you may also be in a position to bring them together to try to overcome the tensions. If your training with Bridge Builders has given you an appetite for practical peace-making, and you want to be equipped to mediate between individuals, then the Mediating Interpersonal Conflicts course is for you.


Sunday, 12 September, 2010
Start: 12 Sep 2010 - 17:00
End: 17 Sep 2010 - 16:30
Location: Guy Chester Centre, Muswell Hill, London
The Bridge Builders' Team

Conflict is normal and inevitable – but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. Transforming Church Conflict: A Foundation Course for Leaders is a new training course intended for those in leadership positions in the church, and also for other Christians who want to deal better with conflict. Attend this training course if you want to:
• Develop new skills for handling conflict
• Give time to personal growth as part of a worshipping community
• Be part of a movement that is changing the culture of the church


Saturday, 2 October, 2010
Start: 2 Oct 2010 - 10:00
End: 2 Oct 2010 - 19:30
Location: Cholmeley Church, London N6
Dennis and Connie Byler

This is the first opportunity to gather together representatives from the various groups that have joined the new Anabaptist network of communities and Anabaptist network of organisations. We hope that you will join us and that you will invite several others from your community or organisation to come too.

Below is the programme for the day, which includes two meals and plenty of time for conversation and making connections. There will be a bookstall and resource area, so please do bring along any resources or display material that others might find helpful.


Sunday, 31 October, 2010
Start: 31 Oct 2010 - 17:00
End: 5 Nov 2010 - 16:30
Location: Foxhill Conference Centre, Cheshire
The Bridge Builders' Team

Conflict is normal and inevitable – but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. Transforming Church Conflict: A Foundation Course for Leaders is a training course intended for those in leadership positions in the church, and also for other Christians who want to deal better with conflict. Attend this training course if you want to:
• Develop new skills for handling conflict
• Give time to personal growth as part of a worshipping community
• Be part of a movement that is changing the culture of the church


Tuesday, 16 November, 2010
Start: 16 Nov 2010 - 09:00
End: 18 Nov 2010 - 16:00
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Bridge Builders' Team

Do you want to be able to share with others some of the new insights about conflict that you have encountered through your training with Bridge Builders? If so, then this is the Training of Trainers course you have been waiting for!


Saturday, 4 December, 2010
Start: 4 Dec 2010 - 11:00
End: 4 Dec 2010 - 17:00
Location: LMC
LMC Trustees and Staff

All welcome

11:00 Leaf Raking (bring gardening gloves and rakes)
13:00 Soup and Bread

14:30 Annual Christmas Party & Open House
Fun and Festive
The Future of the LMC (Jeremy Thomson, Chair of LMC Trust)
Christmas Carols
Tea and Christmas Cookies

RSVP by 1st December hosts at menno.org.uk
or phone 0845 4500 214 / 020 8340 8775

Download a pdf to print out


Sunday, 6 February, 2011
Start: 6 Feb 2011 - 17:00
End: 11 Feb 2011 - 16:30
Location: Guy Chester Centre, Muswell Hill, London
The Bridge Builders' Team

Course is now full (6/12/2010)
Waitlisting available upon request, please apply for alternative Transforming Church Conflict courses

Conflict is normal and inevitable – but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. Transforming Church Conflict: A Foundation Course for Leaders is a training course intended for those in leadership positions in the church who want to deal better with conflict. We encourage you to attend this training course if you want to:
• Develop new skills for handling conflict


Sunday, 13 March, 2011
Start: 13 Mar 2011 - 18:30
End: 18 Mar 2011 - 14:00
Location: Whirlow Grange Conference Centre, Sheffield
Bridge Builders' Team

Conflict is normal and inevitable – but Christian leaders often feel ill prepared to handle conflict in the church. Transforming Church Conflict: A Foundation Course for Senior Church Leaders is a training course for those in positions of oversight in the church. The five-day course is focussed on conflict in church settings, and is run by the Bridge Builders team whose training work has been acclaimed by many church leaders. As a senior leader,you will want to attend this training course if you are looking to:
· Develop new skills for handling and transforming conflict


Friday, 25 March, 2011
Start: 25 Mar 2011 - 17:00
End: 27 Mar 2011 - 13:30
Location: Menno-Heim, Promenadenstraße 15b, Berlin
Christian Peacemaker Teams

Friday, March 25 until Sunday, March 27, 2011, the very first semiofficial CPT Europe Regional Convergence will be held in Berlin. This will give the growing CPT presence in Europe a chance to (re)connect, conspire, (re)act, and reflect. You are invited.

This is a great chance to connect with the growing movement of Christian Peacemakers around Europe and hear stories from project work in Palestine, Colombia, Iraq and Canada (working with First Nations communities).


Saturday, 9 April, 2011
Start: 9 Apr 2011 - 14:00
End: 9 Apr 2011 - 16:30
Location: London Mennonite Centre
Alan Kreider, Eleanor Kreider, Lloyd Pietersen

TRAVEL NEWS: USE BANK BRANCH OF THE NORTHERN LINE. Charing Cross to Camden Town is closed this weekend!


Thursday, 21 April, 2011
Start: 21 Apr 2011 - 12:00
End: 27 Apr 2011 - 09:00
Location: LMC
Staff

The LMC will be closed from 13:00 Thursday 21 April until 09:00 Wednesday 27 April.

Apologies to anyone wanting to visit.

Messages can be left on our answerphone 0845 4500 214


Sunday, 15 May, 2011
Start: 15 May 2011 - 17:00
End: 20 May 2011 - 16:30
Location: Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria
The Bridge Builders' Team

Conflict is normal and inevitable – but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. Transforming Church Conflict: A Foundation Course for Leaders is a training course intended for those in leadership positions in the church, and also for other Christians who want to deal better with conflict. Attend this training course if you want to:
• Develop new skills for handling conflict
• Give time to personal growth as part of a worshipping community
• Be part of a movement that is changing the culture of the church


Friday, 27 May, 2011
Start: 27 May 2011 - 11:00
End: 27 May 2011 - 13:00
Location: Westbury Avenue Baptist Church
Wood Green Mennonite Church

Our dear friend Lesley Misrahi passed away early on Tuesday 17 May. We recently celebrated her 40 year connection with the LMC.

The funeral will be on

Friday 27th May at 11:00 a.m.

at Westbury Avenue Baptist Church in Wood Green.


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