keynote speakers

CLOSE THE GAP

Loretta Minghella, Dir ector of Christian Aid

partnerships of hope and transformation

This event is just part of our birthday celebrations. Were inviting our supporters around the UK to join in by running your own celebration services, raising funds for our future work, and building strong partnerships with us. To Kindle a Flame in your own church or community, just visit www.church-poverty.org.uk/kindleaflame or use this booking form to request a resource pack.

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we can make a difference

The Christian
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Cross Street Chapel, Mancheste r Saturday 10 November 2012, 10:00am 7:30pm

annual conference and 30th anniversary celebration service

profoundly

on Giles Fraser, former Can edral Chancellor of St Pauls Cath

committed to the needs

30 years of Church Action on Poverty

of the poor and

the dispossessed

30 years of Church Action on Poverty

kindle a flame!
Join other Church Action on Poverty supporters and be inspired! Hear stories of hope and transformation from our grassroots supporters. Debate how to build a movement for change with our national partners Learn all about our new partnership with Christian Aid, with a keynote address from their director, Loretta Minghella. Learn how you can partner with us, at a range of training workshops. Help launch our new vision for the next 10 years. Celebrate our 30th anniversary with a special service, a keynote address by Revd Giles Fraser, and a birthday cake.

programme

10:00am Tea and coffee

booking form

10:30am Welcome and opening reflection 10:40am Stories of hope and transformation 11:40am Break

Please send one form per person. If you are able, we ask that you make a donation towards the costs of the conference (suggested amount 10, or 3 if unwaged). Enclose a cheque, payable to Church Action on Poverty.

Name: _____________________________ Address: ___________________________ ____________________________________ __________________ Postcode: ________ Organisation (if you are representing one): _______________________________ Telephone: _________________________ Email: _____________________________ o Please send me a Kindle a Flame in your church resource pack. o would like to be considered for a I travel bursary.

12:00pm Panel: building a movement for change and transformation 1:00pm 1:45pm Lunch Keynote address: Loretta Minghella, Christian Aid

2:30pm 3:30pm 3:50pm

Workshops: Partnerships for hope and transformation Break Building a movement for change and transformation: the next 10 years Prayers and reflection Break

4:15pm

partner with us for the future!

At this conference, we mark our 30th anniversary. We want to celebrate all weve achieved, but also look forward and build strong partnerships for the future. This movement for change. is your chance to be part of our growing

4:35pm

Church Action on Poverty AGM

o Please send details of accommodation.

4:45pm

6:00pm

7:30pm

Celebration service with keynote address by Revd Dr Giles Fraser Close

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venue

Cross Street Unitarian Chapel (Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL) is easily accessible by bus, tram and train.

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