This section includes any events, regional or national, regular or one-off, which have been put on to increase UK supporter awareness of World Mission. (If you are organising an event, why not post it here?)
Events
AZLAN, Azerbaijan Local Area Network (formerly UKAZ)
AZLAN is a network of organisations & individuals focusing on the needs of Azerbaijan. Occassional events are organised to stimulate interest in this country and encourage prayer.Email:
Being the Best
This is a continuous professional development programme for those representing mission in churches. Running in four locations across the UK.Website: www.globalconnections.co.uk/getinvolved/reps/Being+the+Best.htm
Birmingham China Day
A Birmingham China Day is a day for Christians in contact with Chinese or interested in China ...* to worship, pray for China, and hear from God;
* to be informed and equipped for ministry to Chinese;
* to meet others with a similar heart, be encouraged & inspired.
Website: www.birminghamchinaday.co.uk
Email:
British & Irish Association for Mission Studies (BIAMS) Annual Conference
An annual conference held in various locations on themes related to world mission.Website: www.biams.org.uk
Caring for your missionary, The Wycliffe Centre, High Wycombe
An annual one-day workshop for church leaders about how to care for your missionary. Usually in March.Website: www.wycliffe.org.uk/training_missionarycaring.html
Global Connections (formerly the UK Evangelical Missionary Alliance)
Global Connections host regular events to raise awareness of issues relating to world mission. Events are usually open to members and non-members but there is a special members rate for individuals from member agencies, churches and colleges.Website: www.globalconnections.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 020 7207 2156 or 0870 774 3806
International School of Dance
All Nations Christian College in partnership with the Christian Dance Fellowship of Great Britain are again offering an inspiring weekend of dance from India to the Caribbean with the opportunity to discover the relevance of these dance forms as a means of engaging with other cultures. For more information, please see our website or contact Katharine Shaw.Website: www.allnations.ac.uk
Email: dance@allnations.ac.uk
Tel: 01920 443500
Keswick Convention, Keswick, Cumbria
Keswick has a pan-agency Missionary Exhibition to raise awareness of mission work around the globe and challenge attendees to get involved.Website: www.keswickministries.org
Email: info@keswickministries.org
Tel: 01768 780075
'Methodists for World Mission' Annual Conference, Swanwick
Methodists for World Mission is an organisation which aims to ‘celebrate diversity and promote mutual partnership’ between Christian people of widely differing cultures from all parts of the world. The annual conference usually takes place at Swanwick in June.Website: www.mwm.org.uk
Email: meg@baileymm.fsnet.co.uk
Tel: 0161 432 3854
Mission Enquirer Days (Go Global/To Boldly Go)
These one day conferences for students, professionals, senders and supporters are designed to help those who want to work overseas or creatively support mission workers. The day includes speakers, seminars, exhibition displays, video, bookstall and interviews. Cost is usually adult £5, student & unwaged £3. Email for details of events.Email: west@omf.org.uk
Tel: 0117 9737490
Mission-Net
Mission-net is a new network formed by the European Evangelical Alliance and the European Evangelical Missionary Alliance. Our purpose is simple, we want to:Mission-Net 2009
When: April 8th-13th 2009
Where: Weser Ems Halle, Oldenburg near Bremen, Germany
Who: Anyone that has a passion to find out God's place for them in this world
Website: www.mission-net.org
Email:
Tel: ++49 6261 9470 (GERMANY)
Mission Reps Meetings
For those that represent world mission in the UK through their organisation or church, there are various meetings around the country to discuss joint initiatives and events.Website: www.globalconnections.co.uk/getinvolved/reps
Moira Worldwide Missionary Convention, Northern Ireland
Begun in 1979, this convention hosts a number of mission speakers and representatives. Usually in June.Website: http://moiraworld.2hearts.co.uk
New Wine 'Re:Source', Newark & Shepton Mallet
If you attend the New Wine Festival, there is an area in the 'Marketplace' called 'Re:Source' where you can ask questions about getting involved in mission, speak to mission organisations and representatives, and explore opportunities overseas.Website: www.new-wine.org
Email: info@new-wine.org
Tel: 020 8567 6717
Operation Mobilisation Ships
The OM ships visit port cities throughout the world, supplying vital literature resources, encouraging cross-cultural understanding, training young people for more effective life and service, providing needed relief and sharing a message of hope in God wherever there is opportunity. Since 1970, OM's ships have visited over 435 different ports in more than 140 nations around the globe including the UK. On average, 1 million visitors are welcomed on board every year. Schedules of the different ships' locations are posted on their website.Website: www.ships.de
E-mail: recruiting@shipsoffice.org
Tel: 01691 773388
Opening the Door on Islam
A day conference to help Christians love our local and global Muslim neighbours. Start at 10.00am with registration and coffee. Finishes 4.15. Costs £5 (students and unwaged £3.00). Seminars include What do Muslims believe?, Answering questions from Muslims, Friends for life - bridges across barriers. Events in Bristol, Cardiff, Loughborough & Wolverhampton. Email OSCAR for further details.Email:
Operation Mobilisation 'Member Care Courses'
These courses are aimed at training leaders and those involved in Pastoral / Member Care and in Personnel, in the theory and practice of Member care within a rapidly changing global missions context. The Member Care course uses a combination of formal and experiential training methods, including didactic teaching, seminars, case studies, role play, personal study. Email for next course.Email: gill.trainor@ict.om.org
Tel: 01228 615120
Oxford World Mission Briefings
Each year the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies hosts a series of lectures on world mission related topics. Email for next event.Website: www.ocms.ac.uk
Email: OCMS@ocms.ac.uk
Tel: 01865 556071
'Partnership for World Mission' Annual Conference, Swanwick
Partnership for World Mission (PWM) is part of the Church of England's Board of Mission. It was founded to strengthen the Church of England's involvement in world mission. This conference is a unique opportunity to meet with others, in positions of leadership, who hold responsibility for the global mission links of the Church. Participants will represent mission agencies, diocesan links, parish mission interests, ordinands in training and representatives from other Anglican Provinces and Churches. Usually held in November. Email for details.Website: www.pwm-web.org.uk
Email: pwm@c-of-e.org.uk
Tel: 020 7313 3929
Redcliffe College, Gloucester
Each year (usually in May) Redcliffe host a short series of evening lectures in World Christianity. Email for further details. more ...Website: www.redcliffe.org
Email:
Tel: 01452 308097
St. John's College, Nottingham
St. John's offer some distance learning courses through their extension studies programme including: 'The World Christian' - exploring the new issues surrounding world mission.Website: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Email: college@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Tel: 0115 925 1114
Travel Health on the Move, London
This day conference organised by Interhealth will be exploring the various issues and challenges surrounding the health and welfare of staff working overseas and drawing on the People In Aid guidelines for Staff Health & Welfare. Email for next event.Website: www.interhealth.org.uk/travelhealth.htm
UK Christian Perspectives on China
These China Days are independent events but supported by major evangelical Christian agencies with a concern for China and her people wherever they reside in the world. The events are open to Christians of any denomination and take place throughout the year in London, Manchester, Chester and Nottingham.Website: www.ukchinadays.org.uk
'Wales to the World' Missions Congress, Newtown, Powys
A day congress with mission-hearted people from agencies and churches in Wales. Usually held in April.Website: www.walestotheworld.org
Email:
Tel: 029 2033 6764
What is Islam? Course, London
A three-day course run by Arab World Ministries and All Souls Church, Langham Place, which is designed for Christians who want to learn more about Islam and speak to Muslims about Jesus.Website: http://awm.gospelcom.net/int/article.php?pageid=232
Email:
Tel: 01509 239 525
May Day at Bulstrode, Gerrards Cross
Bulstrode May Day is a great day for all ages with a full programme of meetings and seminars, child-care facility, youth activities, a global village, bookstall, and exhibitions. You don’t need to book and there is no admission charge.Website: http://www.wec-int.org.uk/cms/engage/may-day-2008
Window on the World
Annual holiday conference organised by the Council for World Mission Europe. For Christians of all ages who would like to meet people from the world church, learn about God's mission and grow in faith. Usually held in August.Website: www.cwmeurope.org/newWoW2.htm
Email:
Tel: 020 7278 9655
World Missions Conference UK, Rotherham
This is an annual event held each October and hosted jointly by Rotherham New Life andVictory Family Centre Singapore. Through a programme of seminars and workshops, 17 international speakers of the highest calibre, including Rick Seaward and Ray Belfield, will explore a range of topics that will challenge you to do more to reach the nations for Jesus than ever before.
Website: www.aog.org.uk/resources_events_world_missions.asp or www.i-missions.com
Tel: 01709 379499
Worldwide (formerly Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention), Bangor, N. Ireland
This is an annual event held each summer. The aims of the convention are: To provide Bible teaching on mission, to present information from a wide range of missionary societies, and to challenge Christians to a greater involvement in world mission in terms of praying, giving and, perhaps, going.Website: www.worldwidemission.org
Email:
Tel: 028 9181 7845
Wycliffe Experience
This day will give you a glimpse of what it's like to live in some of the countries where Wycliffe are working. You'll have an opportunity to experience what it's like to buy your daily food, create a written language from scratch, translating, and teaching people to read for the first time so they can use their Bibles. Email for details of next events.Website: www.wycliffe.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01494 682351
For other mission events across the UK, try the following websites:
www.christianevent.info
www.inspiremagazine.org.uk
www.spiraluniverse.org
www.watson.cymru247.net/missions.htm
For other UK Bible Weeks and Festivals, see OSCAR - Service zone - Logistics - Coming to the UK - Holidays