Events

The Lambeth Talk

Starts: Wednesday 09 Jul 2008, 10:00AM - Ends: Monday 14 Jul 2008, 09:30PM
Event Starts In: 1 month, 3 weeks

The Lambeth Talk - a gathering of young people from all around the world, sharing their hopes and fears with the Bishops from around the world who are coming to Lambeth for the conference with Archbishop Rowan :)

At various venues around Leicester including Launde Abbey.

For more 'deets' contact Bobz.

Trip to Taize in the summer!

Starts: Friday 30 May 2008, 10:18AM - Ends: Monday 04 Aug 2008, 10:23AM
Event Starts In: 2 weeks, 2 days

Hi,

Every year the Diocese of Leicester runs a trip to Taize in France. It's a great time away for those who prefer a quieter and more reflective way to meet with God, combined with a noisy and diverse social life!!!!

Check out the postcards HERE for more details, or get in touch direct with Jonnie Parkin on 01858 469 109

Thanks

Magnify

Starts: Saturday 26 Apr 2008, 02:36PM - Ends: Saturday 26 Apr 2008, 09:30PM

Exciting news about one of the world's most exciting youth events!!

The event takes place on Saturday 26th April at 7.30pm in St Luke's
School Hall, Thurnby.

Magnify is a youth worship event organised and led by St Luke's Youth
Band.

There will be a live worship band, talks, video, drama and much more,

Entry is free, refreshments will be available and all young people are
welcome.

For further information contact St Luke's Youth Worker, Ali Goodman on
07967 562922 or email youth@thurnbychurch.com

Click HERE to view the flyer for the event.

Critical Mass

Starts: Sunday 06 Apr 2008, 07:00PM - Ends: Sunday 06 Apr 2008, 09:00PM

Critical Mass is a dynamic and postmodern approach to the service of Holy Communion. Devised by two clergy from the Leicester Diocese, this is a highly youth friendly and accessible service. For more details contact Rev. Rowan Williams by clicking here

The event is this Sunday - April 6th!!

Click HERE to view the flyer!

Drugs comments on Premier Radio.

Starts: Thursday 03 Apr 2008, 11:48AM - Ends: Tuesday 08 Apr 2008, 11:49AM

I read in the press this morning that the advisory council are suggesting that Cannabis should remain as a Class C drug, and not be upgraded to a Class B drug, which some are suggesting. It's a debate that has been raging for some time.

Cannabis was re-classified from Class B to Class C in January 2004, meaning that the penalties changed (I've put them below for you to have a look at).

MAXIMUM DRUG PENALTIES

Class A: Seven years for possession, life for supplying

Class B: Five years for possession, 14 for supplying

Class C: Two years for possession, 14 for supplying

So what do I think about this? Well Cannabis is harmful, there's no doubt about that at all. Every study, every report seems to confirm that using Cannabis is bad for you. It's more likely to lead to Cancerous diseases, burns at a higher temperature than Tobacco, and is full of mroe toxins - but sadly the worst of its effects perhaps is that it is linked to various conditions of mental illness.

Strangely enough this week I've had conversations with 2 friends, both of whom are struggling with their friends who are serious Cannabis users - they're using Skunk a strong and more dangerous form of the drug.........and for both of the actual users, there are some developing issues of mental illness.

Now I could never give medical advice and neither could this website or the Diocese, but the facts are plain for all to see.

But there's another angle too isn't there? Why (in a world where if we ever needed to stand up and be counted.......now is the time), do we want to use a drug which essentially relaxes us, and messes with our heads?? It takes away our ability to fight against wrong, to battle with everyday life decisions, to make good choices. Why would we want to do that then I wonder?

If it were down to me I guess I would want to ask some questions about what it says to the world if we keep Cannabis as a class C drug - don't we then say that actually it's safe when it's plainly not??

The Diocese of Leicester would like to make it clear that Cannabis use is illegal.

For specialist help on the issue, please visit www.talktofrank.com

YP4L Youth worker vacancy Lutterworth

Starts: Monday 25 Feb 2008, 10:04AM - Ends: Tuesday 15 Apr 2008, 05:00PM

Enclosed is the youth worker advert sent to us by St. Mary's Lutterworth, and you can also watch the video at youtube by clicking here or pasting the link below into your browser.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49IfFAym5dU

St Mary’s Lutterworth –an Evangelical Anglican church AWESOME YOUTH WORKER

Wanted from Sept 2008!

Young people from all over south Leicestershire travel to school in Lutterworth

We want to see God meeting with these young people Jbut we need help to build up existing youth workand to develop outreach into the schools!

We have renovated a building as a base for ministry Are you the one God wants here?

Salary package up to £25,000 dependent on qualifications

Full support given by existing personnel and by theDiocese of Leicester – go to yp4l.com to learn more.

Details, job specification & application downloadable from

www.stmaryslutterworth.org or tel. 01455-558797 Find out what our young people say about this job at: YouTube.co.uk (type in Awesome Youth)

Closing date for applications – April 15th 2008

Teamwork club association

Starts: Monday 18 Feb 2008, 11:02AM - Ends: Monday 31 Mar 2008, 11:37AM

Hi,

Here are some details on an excellent organisation run by some friends out in the Diocese, have a look and maybe make contact!

Rob.

A NEW BOBZY'S BLOG!!

Starts: Friday 25 Jan 2008, 04:30PM - Ends: Sunday 27 Jan 2008, 04:30PM

CHECK OUT THE BLOGS GUYS UP ABOVE!

YP4L_Fund_Form.

Starts: Tuesday 22 Jan 2008, 05:27PM - Ends: Tuesday 22 Jan 2008, 05:27PM

Here you can download the application form to the YP4L fund for full-time youth workers in the Diocese of Leicester.

YP4L_Strategy

Starts: Tuesday 22 Jan 2008, 05:21PM - Ends: Sunday 23 Nov 2008, 05:21PM

Here's where you can download the forms to apply for funding towards a full time youth worker. Just click anywhere on this sentence!

YP4L Youth worker vacancy in Kibworth!!

Starts: Tuesday 15 Jan 2008, 09:04AM - Ends: Monday 31 Mar 2008, 05:00PM

We're very please to announce the first vacancy in the Diocese of Leicester, connected to our Young People for Life strategy!!

Youth Work Vacancy.

Needed - Youth worker.
Enthusiastic and flexible??
Previous experience in youth work?

How would you like to develop a youth work programme with talented 11-19 year olds...and get PAID for it?

Package up to £25,000 per year. Based in Kibworth, Leicestershire.
Closing Date Monday March 31st 2008.

Enhanced CRB dsclosure required. Interviews week commencing April 12th.

For further info check out www.stwilfs.freeserve.co.uk
Or Call Jo on 0116 279 2803

To find out how this fits in with the strategy and what other amazing things are going on, call
Rob on 07908 508 882.

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