Special Needs Special Ministry

Saturday 13 November 2010

All Saints’ Marple, Stockport

This one-day conference is for parents, carers, workers, church volunteers and leaders; for all who have a heart for children and young adults with special needs.

We believe that the gospel is for everyone, and we want everyone to find a place where they can grow in faith and worship as full members of their church family.

Many people who have special needs find it difficult to participate in the life of their churches for a variety of reasons. Many churches find it difficult to know how to facilitate this participation in reality. Knowing where to start and finding the resources and expertise can seem daunting...

This conference is for members of ordinary churches who want to make an extraordinary difference through helping children, teenagers and adults with special needs and their families meet Jesus and grow in faith through participation in the life of their church.

Arising out of the special needs ministry at the New Wine summer conferences based in ‘Our Place’, as well as the experience of people working in their local churches and communities, this conference aims to provide you with encouragement and practical ideas that you can implement in your home church.

The day will include:

• Worship

• Teaching and seminars

• A variety of workshops covering topics suitable for parents, workers and leaders

• A range of resouces to inspire you

• Opportunities to pray with others and receive prayer

Programme:

09.30 Registration and coffee

10.00 Worship

10.30 Teaching session 1

11.30 Coffee

12.00 Workshops

13.00 Lunch (provided)

13.45 Workshops

14.45 Teaching session 2

16.00 End

Cost

£18 per person* (online booking only), which includes refreshments and lunch.

*£20 if booked after 12 August 2010.

Directions

All Saints’ Marple, Church Lane, Marple, Stockport SK6 7LD 

By road: Exit the M60 at junction 25 and at the roundabout follow signs to A560 Bredbury. Pass McDonald’s on your left then at next set of traffic lights turn left onto the A560 (signposted Barnsley, Sheffield). At the second set of traffic lights turn right onto Lower Bents Lane A6017 (signposted Hazel Grove). At the Cow and Calf pub turn right onto Stockport Road A626 (signposted Marple). At the traffic lights turn left onto Stockport Road A626 (signposted Marple). At Somerfield bear right onto Church Lane (signposted All Saints’ Church). Continue over a mini roundabout. All Saints Church is about half a mile from the roundabout on the left-hand side.

Public transport: Take the Marple train from Manchester Piccadilly (also calling at Reddish North, Brinnington, Bredbury and Romiley). Turn right out of Marple station up the hill until you reach the junction with Hollins Lane. Turn left down Hollins Lane. At the traffic lights continue walking to the end of the pedestrian precinct. Turn left up Church Lane. Continue walking for half a mile and the church is on your left.

Terms and Conditions

1) All cancellations incur a £5 per person administration charge.

2) All cancellations must be received in writing by 13 October 2010, otherwise full fees will be forfeited.

3) Bookings are transferable if requested in writing.

For further information email specialkids@new-wine.org or phone 0845 437 8656 (local rate) or 020 8567 6717.

Listen to a selection of the talks from the 2008 event in the 'Conference Talks' folder here