Lifecall
What's God's plan for your life?
Is he calling you to lead?
Have you got what it takes?
How do you find out?
Big questions! And you probably have many more.
CPAS lifecall will help you begin to answer them.
Designed for people aged 16-25, this relaxed one-day event will help you explore God's call on your life and help you work out your 'next step'.
We'll explore what the Bible says about how God calls and guides. And you'll meet younger ordained or pioneer leaders who will talk honestly about their own calling, their current work and what life's really like in the job.
lifecall events are held several times of year in different parts of the country.
Cost: £20 per person. (The diocese can sponsor up to five places - contact Sarah Brush)Your church or diocese may pay for you to come. Refreshments and a light lunch are included.
You can book a place online below. For more information, to book by telephone, or for other vocations advice and support, contact Mark Norris at vocations@cpas.org.uk
Saturday 18 September 2010
Wednesday 8 September 2010
Celebrating Diversity Grants - Worcestershire
Application Deadline:
29 October 2010
Financial assistance is available to voluntary and community groups in Worcestershire for projects and activities that celebrate diversity within the county.
Details
Fund Value: £ 5,000 Maximum Value: £ 1,000
Extended Description
The Celebrating Diversity Grants scheme is provided and administered by Worcestershire County Council as part of its annual Community Grants Programme.
Funding is intended to help voluntary and community groups contribute to the celebration of diversity in Worcestershire County through raising knowledge and understanding of different cultures and encouraging interaction. Grants should support opportunities for communities to experience and take part in creative activities around diversity.
Latest Information
Applications are due by 4.00 pm on 29 October 2010 with notification of a decision in January 2011.
Key Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
* Be a non-statutory organisation.
* Be formally constituted.
* Have a management committee.
* Have a bank or building society account in the name of the organisation with at least two unrelated signatories.
* Operate in the not-for-profit sector.
* Demonstrate their ability, through a grant award, to deliver benefit to the community within the period of the grant.
* Run activities that benefit residents of Worcestershire.
* Have activities that clearly contribute to or support the Council's funding priorities.
Projects will be assessed against the following criteria:
* Raise knowledge and understanding of the diversity that can be found within Worcestershire.
* Encourage interaction between local residents.
* Build strong and positive relationships between people from different backgrounds.
* Be accessible to the wider community.
* Show that the event is needed and that there is local demand for it.
* Show a relevant degree of planning and management.
Eligible Expenditure
Costs associated with events and activities that celebrate cultural diversity.
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding:
* The purchase of equipment or furniture.
* Fund-raising events.
* Ongoing costs.
* Events which recur annually.
* Groups that are politically affiliated or politically active.
* Activities or projects that promote religion or a political party. (Please note that faith-based groups who want to deliver community based projects may apply.)
* Groups that can fund the event themselves.
Application Procedure
Application packs are available on the Worcestershire County Council website when the scheme is available.
Applications can be submitted by registered post, by email to Stephanie Jones, or hand delivered to the VSC Unit in County Hall.
Contact the Council for further information.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following:
Contact details:
Rukshana Koser
Worcestershire County Council
Planning, Economy and Performance Directorate
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
Telephone:
01905 766938
Contact details:
Suzy James
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
Telephone:
01905 728650
Contact details:
Stephanie Jones
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
Telephone:
01905 766885
29 October 2010
Financial assistance is available to voluntary and community groups in Worcestershire for projects and activities that celebrate diversity within the county.
Details
Fund Value: £ 5,000 Maximum Value: £ 1,000
Extended Description
The Celebrating Diversity Grants scheme is provided and administered by Worcestershire County Council as part of its annual Community Grants Programme.
Funding is intended to help voluntary and community groups contribute to the celebration of diversity in Worcestershire County through raising knowledge and understanding of different cultures and encouraging interaction. Grants should support opportunities for communities to experience and take part in creative activities around diversity.
Latest Information
Applications are due by 4.00 pm on 29 October 2010 with notification of a decision in January 2011.
Key Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
* Be a non-statutory organisation.
* Be formally constituted.
* Have a management committee.
* Have a bank or building society account in the name of the organisation with at least two unrelated signatories.
* Operate in the not-for-profit sector.
* Demonstrate their ability, through a grant award, to deliver benefit to the community within the period of the grant.
* Run activities that benefit residents of Worcestershire.
* Have activities that clearly contribute to or support the Council's funding priorities.
Projects will be assessed against the following criteria:
* Raise knowledge and understanding of the diversity that can be found within Worcestershire.
* Encourage interaction between local residents.
* Build strong and positive relationships between people from different backgrounds.
* Be accessible to the wider community.
* Show that the event is needed and that there is local demand for it.
* Show a relevant degree of planning and management.
Eligible Expenditure
Costs associated with events and activities that celebrate cultural diversity.
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding:
* The purchase of equipment or furniture.
* Fund-raising events.
* Ongoing costs.
* Events which recur annually.
* Groups that are politically affiliated or politically active.
* Activities or projects that promote religion or a political party. (Please note that faith-based groups who want to deliver community based projects may apply.)
* Groups that can fund the event themselves.
Application Procedure
Application packs are available on the Worcestershire County Council website when the scheme is available.
Applications can be submitted by registered post, by email to Stephanie Jones, or hand delivered to the VSC Unit in County Hall.
Contact the Council for further information.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following:
Contact details:
Rukshana Koser
Worcestershire County Council
Planning, Economy and Performance Directorate
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
Telephone:
01905 766938
Contact details:
Suzy James
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
Telephone:
01905 728650
Contact details:
Stephanie Jones
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
Telephone:
01905 766885
Monday 6 September 2010
Christian Aid Quiz Aid
In September Christian Aid is asking people to run a quiz event to raise money and have fun at the same time. Whether you are smart about sports, fanatical about film or in the know with general knowledge QuizAid is the event for you. Why not get the young people to organize a QuizAid in your church and challenge the adults?, If you would like to receive a free pack containing everything you need to run the event, give them a call on 0121 200 2283 or you can register online The pack contains an easy to follow guide, posters, press release template, fundraising ideas and, of course, the necessary questions and answers.
An Epiphany
There’s a new magazine made by young Christians for young Christians called Epiphany. I have a few copies in the office which will be at Rock the Cathedral but if you want to check it our for yourselves why not take a look at their website
Developing Youth Leaders - online at www.cpas.org.uk/youth
CPAS is committed to developing youth leaders. They provide a wide range of information, resources and articles which you'll find on the developing youth leaders web pages. Each month new resources are posted around a relevant theme. Listen to podcasts on your mp3 player via iTunes or on the website. Sign up for the monthly e-bulletin to stay up
to date with what is new and available to download.
to date with what is new and available to download.
The Big Society
1. Getting to Grips with the Big Society event The Voluntary Sector Network has teamed up with Dosti and national charity Urban Forum to run Getting to Grips with the Big Society. This FREE event will take place on Wednesday 22 September and is for voluntary, community and faith groups across Dudley, and Urban Forum members from across the region.
I'm also blogging every now and again, with Big Society being a thread in my thinking. If you can access blog sites and are interested you'll find me at www.lornaprescott.blogspot.com.
2. Big Society online chatter
I have been regularly scanning Big Society information posted on websites, blogs, twitter and so on. Websites and links which I found interesting or useful have now been added to a new Big Society page on Dosti's website.
Dosti volunteer Richard Jarrott is also scouring the internet for useful and interesting Big Society information and is provding a regular bulletin for anyone who subscribes. Click here to read the first bulletin. Click on the join our mailing list link near the bottom of this email to sign up to receive our Big Society bulletins directly.
I'm also blogging every now and again, with Big Society being a thread in my thinking. If you can access blog sites and are interested you'll find me at www.lornaprescott.blogspot.com.
3. Big Society down the pub!
Recognising that good discussions take place offline too, I'm offering to bring copies of the best Big Society information to informal discussions at the pub or in community settings. I'd also like to hear from you about what you know about Big Society, what you'd like to know, what you think the opportunities and threats are.
If you'd like to come along for a chat about Big Society I'll be downstairs in the Brewer's Wharf on the Waterfront in Brierley Hill on Thursday 2 September and Tuesday 14 September, from 12.30pm. Do let me know if you're thinking of coming along. There is a pay and display car park and they will refund your parking when you buy a drink or food. Food is reasonably priced with lots of 2 for 1 offers.
I'm happy to travel further afield in October, and do have either lunchtime or after work conversations. Please get in touch if you want to jointly arrange something.
I'm happy to travel further afield in October, and do have either lunchtime or after work conversations. Please get in touch if you want to jointly arrange something.
Youth Work Week
The NYA is pleased to announce the return of Youth Work Week which will take place between 1st and 7th November to promote the value of youth work and raise its profile with politicians and the public. It will take the theme of 'celebrating great youth work. The agency will be producing a range of free resources to support the week.
For further information go to: www.nya.org.uk/
For further information go to: www.nya.org.uk/
Using the Arts to Develop Aspiration, Leadership and Potential
Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and the in-house training provider of ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network) are pleased to announce the launch of a NEW Youth Arts Training Course: ‘Using the Arts to Develop Aspiration, Leadership and Potential’.
This new course is being run as a full day course 9.45 am- 4 pm on 16th November 2010 at Netherton Arts Centre in Dudley.
The one-day course has been developed following a period of research conducted by ENYAN into how participation in cultural activities can have a significant impact on young people’s development and can give young people the chance to develop important life skills such as creativity, confidence, self discipline, effective communication and the ability to work in teams.
This course is suitable for anyone seeking to use or develop the arts in their work with young people. It looks to demonstrate how the arts can be used as a mechanism to develop young people’s leadership skills, aspiration and potential. It celebrates inspirational examples of young people who have excelled through engagement in youth-led arts projects, continue to achieve well and are an inspiration to both the youth and cultural sectors at large. The course also benefits from being part facilitated by young people who have taken on leadership roles within a creative setting.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a wealth of practical resources. Prices for each course, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £110 to £150, with limited bursaries available. Please also remember that ENYAN members can request a 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training!
To download the ENYAN ‘Young Arts Leaders’ campaign document visit:
www2.enyan.co.uk/download/304457542.
For more information on the course and to book a place, please contact The Artsplan Team, on artsplan@artswork.org.uk or call 02380 682 535.
To subscribe to ENYAN visit www.enyan.co.uk
This new course is being run as a full day course 9.45 am- 4 pm on 16th November 2010 at Netherton Arts Centre in Dudley.
The one-day course has been developed following a period of research conducted by ENYAN into how participation in cultural activities can have a significant impact on young people’s development and can give young people the chance to develop important life skills such as creativity, confidence, self discipline, effective communication and the ability to work in teams.
This course is suitable for anyone seeking to use or develop the arts in their work with young people. It looks to demonstrate how the arts can be used as a mechanism to develop young people’s leadership skills, aspiration and potential. It celebrates inspirational examples of young people who have excelled through engagement in youth-led arts projects, continue to achieve well and are an inspiration to both the youth and cultural sectors at large. The course also benefits from being part facilitated by young people who have taken on leadership roles within a creative setting.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a wealth of practical resources. Prices for each course, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £110 to £150, with limited bursaries available. Please also remember that ENYAN members can request a 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training!
To download the ENYAN ‘Young Arts Leaders’ campaign document visit:
www2.enyan.co.uk/download/304457542.
For more information on the course and to book a place, please contact The Artsplan Team, on artsplan@artswork.org.uk or call 02380 682 535.
To subscribe to ENYAN visit www.enyan.co.uk
Do you know someone incredible?
The search has begun for the people who you think should be recognised with a 2010 Dudley Volunteer Award.
Perhaps you know someone who makes a big difference by giving their own time to help others or their local community? A nomination could be a fantastic way to show just how much they mean.
Look out for our ‘Meet the real incredibles’ posters starring local people who scooped awards last year. We hope that they will get everyone thinking about the different things that volunteers do to make Dudley borough a better place.
We also hope that they will inspire you to nominate the incredible people who you know! You can put groups forward too as long as they do not include any paid staff members.
Awards range from community action and good neighbour honours, to Young Volunteer of the Year and the prestigious Gordon Lindsay Award for long service.
Nomination forms can be picked up from local libraries and Dudley Council Plus, downloaded from www.dudleycvs.org.uk,
or contact Melissa Guest at Dudley CVS: Tel. 01384 267425, email. melissaguest@dudleycvs.org.uk
The closing date is September 19th 2010.
Perhaps you know someone who makes a big difference by giving their own time to help others or their local community? A nomination could be a fantastic way to show just how much they mean.
Look out for our ‘Meet the real incredibles’ posters starring local people who scooped awards last year. We hope that they will get everyone thinking about the different things that volunteers do to make Dudley borough a better place.
We also hope that they will inspire you to nominate the incredible people who you know! You can put groups forward too as long as they do not include any paid staff members.
Awards range from community action and good neighbour honours, to Young Volunteer of the Year and the prestigious Gordon Lindsay Award for long service.
Nomination forms can be picked up from local libraries and Dudley Council Plus, downloaded from www.dudleycvs.org.uk,
or contact Melissa Guest at Dudley CVS: Tel. 01384 267425, email. melissaguest@dudleycvs.org.uk
The closing date is September 19th 2010.
Jesus Culture Tour
28 September, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Featuring
Preaching From Banning Liebscher
Worship With Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, Jesus Culture Band
Venue, Civic Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton UK, WV1 1RQ
Details - The one-night gatherings will be a night of: worship, prayer, preaching and ministry. Let's gather together and seek the Lord as we pursue His presence. We believe that God is releasing healing revivalist into cities and universities in your nation. Come and be a part of what God is doing.
Tickets - £8 (plus £1.50 booking fee)
Check us out at jesusculture.com and if you have any questions please feel free to email us
uktour@jesusculture.com To book Please go to the website
Featuring
Preaching From Banning Liebscher
Worship With Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, Jesus Culture Band
Venue, Civic Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton UK, WV1 1RQ
Details - The one-night gatherings will be a night of: worship, prayer, preaching and ministry. Let's gather together and seek the Lord as we pursue His presence. We believe that God is releasing healing revivalist into cities and universities in your nation. Come and be a part of what God is doing.
Tickets - £8 (plus £1.50 booking fee)
Check us out at jesusculture.com and if you have any questions please feel free to email us
uktour@jesusculture.com To book Please go to the website
Rock the Cathedral Video Competition
For Rock the Cathedral this year we’re going to be hearing from the voices of young people at the event via the big screen. We’re offering youth groups and youth bands from across the diocese the chance to feature in the on stage entertainment by producing a film of no more than 5 minutes. We’ll show the best films on the night and the prize for the top film of the night is a FLIP VIDEO CAMERA! I don’t mind what digital format the film comes in but we want to hear from YOU! Entries by Thursday 23rd September please!!
Christmas resources
If you’re looking for some resources for Christmas why not use the one of recent cinema films either the portrayal of the Biblical events in The Nativity (resources here)or the less reverent but funny and thought-provoking Nativity! (resources free to download here at Damaris.
Grahame Knox at Insight has some good suggestions for resources and Steve Griffiths at YouthworkInternational offers these ideas. Ian Macdonald at Youthblog lists an even more extensive collection of seasonal resources (and will no doubt be updating nearer the time with even more fabulous ideas!)
Check out my Christmas postings from previous years here too.
Grahame Knox at Insight has some good suggestions for resources and Steve Griffiths at YouthworkInternational offers these ideas. Ian Macdonald at Youthblog lists an even more extensive collection of seasonal resources (and will no doubt be updating nearer the time with even more fabulous ideas!)
Check out my Christmas postings from previous years here too.
Free Group Activity: Through the Bible in 12 Weeks
By Jenny Baker | August 2010
12 Lessons to Help Students Navigate the Big PictureReading the Bible is one thing. Understanding it is another...Your young people need to see the Big Picture when they read the Bible—God's story rolling throughout our history, throughout lives.Share these 12 one-hour sessions with your teenagers and you'll see light bulbs pop on as they "get it"—and discover... •How a collection of ancient books interlock—revealing a master plan •What picture of God emerges from his interactions with people. •Where they fit into the continuing story—now and in the futureIf your teenagers till think of the Bible as a disjointed jumble of stories and history lessons, give them the perspective they need. Ground their faith and confidence in God's Word.All 12 lessons are highly experiential. Your teenagers will create a mural and add to it each week. By the end, they'll have a panoramic view of God's story as revealed in the Bible!
To download a free sample, click here.
Click here for information about this or other Group Publishing resources.WCVYS Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 21st September 7.15pm at the Diocese of Worcester, The Old Palace, Deansway, Worcester WR1 2JE. Light refreshments available from 6.30pm.
All welcome to see examples of the superb youth work from the voluntary and community sector in Worcestershire. Go to www.wcvys.co.uk/events for more details.
Have you got some time to support the work of WCVYS? We are looking for people to join our Executive Committee or task groups, such as training, CRB steering group and membership support. Nomination forms are available here for election at the AGM.
All welcome to see examples of the superb youth work from the voluntary and community sector in Worcestershire. Go to www.wcvys.co.uk/events for more details.
Have you got some time to support the work of WCVYS? We are looking for people to join our Executive Committee or task groups, such as training, CRB steering group and membership support. Nomination forms are available here for election at the AGM.
Major grants for community groups
Community groups are being called on to help Worcestershire County Council provide mental health support to local people as cost-effectively as possible.
A major new fund, which could see individual grants of up to £150,000 provided to a number of different voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, is open for applications as part of the council's latest VCS Grants scheme.
It's just one of four different grants up for grabs.
Organisations that can provide activities for older people can apply for up to £5,000 each from the Supporting Community Based Activities For Older People pot.
Up to £5,000 is available from the Giving Older People A Voice fund, which aims to get older people involved with strategies, policies and service delivery.
Grants of up to £1,000 each are also available for events and activities that celebrate cultural diversity.
The council says it expects to get better value for money from groups that work closely with local communities, so the funds will go further and provide more help for people.
The mental health services need to support people who have suffered from psychological or emotional problems to return to a more normal way of life – known as reablement – and help them to look after themselves, their relationships, their homes and their thoughts and feelings. In many cases, the services will manage the switch from high intensity care to longer term support.
The County Council is working with the local NHS to offer the grant. Managers are keen for as many suitable organisations as possible to apply for a minimum of £5,000 each, so they can commission services from a number of different groups in various areas or with a variety of specialities.
The three-year grant is part of the council's Voluntary & Community Sector Grants Scheme, which regularly offers funding to local organisations.
Councillor Simon Geraghty, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet Member for Planning, Economy & Performance, said: "This is one of the most significant rounds of grants we've offered to voluntary and community sector organisations. It shows how committed we are to working with local groups that understand the needs of our communities and can deliver the best value for money. We all know that public sector funding has to be reduced and we've all heard about the need for greater voluntary and community sector involvement. This is a great example of that principle being put into practice, for the good of people who need our help, so I hope to see an excellent response."
For full details of the four grants opportunities available in Round Six of Worcestershire County Council's VCS Grants scheme, interested organisations should visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/voluntary or call 01905 728650 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingend_of_the_skype_highlighting.
The deadline for applications is Friday, October 29 at 4pm.
A major new fund, which could see individual grants of up to £150,000 provided to a number of different voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, is open for applications as part of the council's latest VCS Grants scheme.
It's just one of four different grants up for grabs.
Organisations that can provide activities for older people can apply for up to £5,000 each from the Supporting Community Based Activities For Older People pot.
Up to £5,000 is available from the Giving Older People A Voice fund, which aims to get older people involved with strategies, policies and service delivery.
Grants of up to £1,000 each are also available for events and activities that celebrate cultural diversity.
The council says it expects to get better value for money from groups that work closely with local communities, so the funds will go further and provide more help for people.
The mental health services need to support people who have suffered from psychological or emotional problems to return to a more normal way of life – known as reablement – and help them to look after themselves, their relationships, their homes and their thoughts and feelings. In many cases, the services will manage the switch from high intensity care to longer term support.
The County Council is working with the local NHS to offer the grant. Managers are keen for as many suitable organisations as possible to apply for a minimum of £5,000 each, so they can commission services from a number of different groups in various areas or with a variety of specialities.
The three-year grant is part of the council's Voluntary & Community Sector Grants Scheme, which regularly offers funding to local organisations.
Councillor Simon Geraghty, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet Member for Planning, Economy & Performance, said: "This is one of the most significant rounds of grants we've offered to voluntary and community sector organisations. It shows how committed we are to working with local groups that understand the needs of our communities and can deliver the best value for money. We all know that public sector funding has to be reduced and we've all heard about the need for greater voluntary and community sector involvement. This is a great example of that principle being put into practice, for the good of people who need our help, so I hope to see an excellent response."
For full details of the four grants opportunities available in Round Six of Worcestershire County Council's VCS Grants scheme, interested organisations should visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/voluntary or call 01905 728650 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingend_of_the_skype_highlighting.
The deadline for applications is Friday, October 29 at 4pm.
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