Learning to Listen

30, July. 2008

A Learning to Listen course is due to start in Great Baddow

Starting Monday 8th September and continuing on 15th, 22nd and 29th September.

For further details please contact Maggie Curtis.

Tel: 01634 400104
Email: mcurtis@acornchristian.org

A regional celebration at St. Paul’s Church, Chester Green, Derby.

28, July. 2008

A time to celebrate and give thanks to God,
A time to reflect on our journey, and look forward;
A time to listen, speak, share our stories,
A time for inspiration and vision;
A time to heal.

Saturday 17 January 2009 11am – 3.30pm

Speakers:
Revd Dr Russ Parker, Director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation
Revd Michael Mitton, Former National Coordinator for Acorn Christian Listeners. Currently Mission & Ministry Development Advisor for Derby Diocese, and Minister responsible for St.Paul’s Church, Chester Green.
Revd Andrew Bradley, Current National Coordinator for Acorn Christian Listeners.
The day will include worship, talks, sharing of stories, concluding with a healing service.
Come and join us, whether you are an old or brand new friend of Acorn, a Christian Listener or tutor, or simply someone who is wanting to find out how the ministries of Healing, Listening and Reconciliation can make a difference in our world. All are welcome. Bring a friend!

The cost of the day is £10. Prior booking strongly recommended, as space in the church is limited. Hot drinks provided, please bring packed lunch.

For further details please contact Marie Calvert
Tel: 01926 881591 Email: marie.calvert@tinyworld.co.uk

Acorn is looking for a new Business Manager

17, July. 2008

To start early 2009
Part-Time, Flexi-Time Post at Whitehill Chase, Bordon, Hampshire

For further details please contact the office
Tel: 01420 478121

Conference by The Guild of Health

17, July. 2008

–The Courage to Change – are we Responsive Pilgrims?
Speakers: Dr Rupert Sheldrake
Dave Hampton MA (Cantab)
Dr Terry Cooke-Davies

This is the title of a Residential Conference running from lunch on Tuesday 30 September to lunch on Thursday 2 October inclusive.
It is offered by The Guild of Health, a non-denominational Christian charity committed to a broad spectrum of wholeness.
The conference addresses the need for - and how to make - individual, responsible and responsive change that will impact from the personal to the universal, for the good of all.
The venue is High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon, Herts.

For further details please visit: www.gohealth.org.uk

25th ANNIVERSARY REGIONAL EVENTS

27, June. 2008

Acorn Regional Staff Members are holding Anniversary Celebration Events in the following areas over the next few months:

7th July
Acorn’s 25th Birthday: A Celebration for Northwest England and North & West Wales, 3.30pm - 8.30pm at King’s Church, Chester Road, Frodsham.
With Canon Anne Long, Revd Margaret Jones and Revd Andrew Bradley. This birthday celebration is for everyone. Do pass on these details to anyone you know who might be interested. There will be a charge of £5.00 for the event, plus £7.00 if you would like to have a buffet supper.
Please contact Tricia Munn for further details.
Tel: 0161 439 3583 Email: tmunn@acornchristian.org

6th September
Acorn’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Service & Birthday Tea
At Ripon Cathedral, 2pm – 5pm.
Speakers: Revd Andrew Bradley & Sharon Stinson.
The afternoon will include a time of worship, with prayers for healing. This is for everyone including those who are not yet involved in Acorn’s ministry. Cost: £5 (includes tea)
For further details please contact Pat Dale.
Tel: 01780 751184
Email: pdale@acornchristian.org

20th September
South West Region 25th Anniversary Celebration at South Street Baptist Church, Exeter.
Speakers: Canon Anne Long & Revd Andrew Bradley
10am – 3.30pm Cost: £10.00
For further details please contact: Diana Wright.
Tel: 01179774805
Email: pdwright@blueyonder.co.uk

Request for Volunteers to join our Team

23, June. 2008

If you have a heart for the Healing Ministry and would like to become involved in the work of Acorn please contact our chaplain Rev Elizabeth Knifton - Tel: 01420 478121

We also urgently need someone to play the piano for Tuesday morning services who is familiar with contempory worship.
Please contact our chaplain Rev Elizabeth Knifton - Tel: 01420 478121

Acorn's 25th Anniversary

22, May. 2008

Held on 17th May

The conference was held at Central Hall, Westminster and about 250 people attended.

Acorn wishes to thank all of those who took part and especially those who supported the event by giving their time and financial support.

New Bookshop

27, September. 2007

New Acorn Bookshop launched

The online bookshop has recently been upgraded and is now a full e-commerce system which replaces the old web page based system.
Payments are still handled through PayPal however, there is now the facility to pay by credit card without having to sign up to PayPal.