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This section aims to provide an overview of some of the evangelisation activities taking place across England and Wales.

If your event or initiative is not listed please do contact us. We are especially interested to hear about events taking place outside of London and in Wales.

Please email us at: info@caseresources.org.uk

JUNE 2009

4th June, Jesus Christ the Fullness of Life. This will be held at 19:30 at Holy Apostles, Pimlico. All are welcome to come and sing through the songs with the JCFL Choir from 18:15. For full details please visit www.jcfl.org.uk

6th June, Carmel in the City. An opportunity to discover the treasures of Carmelite prayer, spirituality and its prophetic tradition of service with the poor and action for justice. Carmel in the City offers an opportunity of London to explore one of the Catholic Church's richest spiritual traditions for those thinking for God. Time: 11.30 - 15.30 at St Joseph's Church, Lamb Passage (Off Bunhill Row) London EC1Y 8LE. For more details about this event please contact the convenor Sylvia Lucas: c/o 4-5 Eldon Street, London, EC2M 7LS. Tel: 07888436165. Alternatively e-mail: carmelinthecity@laycarmel.org. Please also visit the website for more information. www.laycarmel.org or www.carmelite.org

11th June, Spirit in the City Festival. This event will be held at St. Patrick's Church, Soho Square W1D 4NR from 12.45 - 19.00 then onto Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Gregory W1B for 20.30 onwards. For more information on this event please contact West End Churches on 02070251596, e-mail info@spiritinthecity.org or log on to the web site www.spiritinthecity.org

12th June, Spirit in the City Festival. This event will be held at Corpus Christi Church, Maiden Lane WC2E 7NB from 12.00 - 20.00 then onto Notre Dame de France WC2 5HB for 20.45 onwards. For more information on this event please contact West End Churches on 02070251596, e-mail info@spiritinthecity.org or log on to the web site www.spiritinthecity.org

13th June, Spirit in the City Festival. This event will be in Leicester Square from 11:30 - 20.00. This fesitval with be filled with live music and street programme. There will also be music on stage which would include a rolling programme of artists including Crossbeam, Tim Balfe, St. Patrick's Gospel Choir, Tracy Campbell, Noel Robinson, MC Tempo and Wayne Saunders. Also a series of workshops, prayer and Reconciliation tents. For more information on this event please contact West End Churches on 02070251596, e-mail info@spiritinthecity.org or log on to the web site www.spiritinthecity.org

12th June, An LICC Training & Formation Day on Discernment & Whole-life disciple making for today's world. This event will be held at St Cuthbert's Church in Cheadle (www.stcuthberts.org) for directions. Time of event will be at 13.00-17.00 (with optional 12.00-13.00 gathering for an update on LICC Imagine Project). The cost of this event will be £10. For bookings for this event please call LICC on 02073999555 or visit www.licc.org.uk/about-licc/events

15th-22nd June, Refugee Week. Refugee week is a UK wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate that contribution of refugees into the UK. For more information about this event please visit the web site www.refugeeweek.org.uk.

27th June, Taize- style Prayer Vigil to celebrate the conclusion of the Pauline Year. In the presence of Archbishop Vincent Nichols. This event will be held at Westminster Cathedral at 19.30.

29th June, LICC. To mark the publication of his White Swan Formula, James, a partner in a large city law firm, makes the case for a values based approach to delivering profitability and the common good. This event will be held at LICC, St Peters, Vere Street, London, W1G 0DQ at 18.30. For bookings for this event please e-mail mail@licc.org.uk or phone on 02073999555

JULY 2009

2nd July, 7h30pm: Jesus Christ the Fullness of Life. "In My Weakness I Am Strong". All are welcome to a Song Practice on the night at St. Paul's Convent Garden at 6h30pm. For full details please visit: www.jcfl.org.uk

10th - 12th July, Brightlights 2009. Catholic Young Adult festival at St. Joseph's Pastoral Centre, Hendon. A weekend of music, workshops and speakers. This year's theme is "Happy are you". For bookings please e-mail: bookings@brightlights.org.uk

11th July, Shrewsbury Diocese Justice and Peace Walk. Starting at 10am and covering 4-5 miles of easy companionable walking in the Waverton area, near Chester. Contact Tony Walsh on Tel: 0151 355 6419.

11th July, Pilgrimage of Reparation and Consecration to Walsingham. The Pilgrimage will be led by Fr. Martin Sabathe of the Community of St. John. The time of this event will be 13.30-17.30. This event will be at Marian Shrines in England.

12th July, Sea Sunday. www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk

15th July - 31st October '09, Exhibition of pictures by Elizabeth Wang in the Carmelite Church, Kensington. 'The Mystery of Faith': An exhibition of new and rarely seen pictures by this Catholic artist. Venue: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Simon Stock, 41 Kensington Church St, London, W8 4BB. Entrance: Free. Visit: www.carmelitechurch.org for directions.

17th -19th July, National Justice and Peace Conference at Swanwick. 'On the Road Together: A~Mazed by Migration'. Late booking from NJPN Administrator, 39 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1BX. Tel: 020 7901 4864.

25th July, Karol- The Man, The Pope (sequel to the film 'Karol, the Man who became Pope'). A day in the countryside at Abbotswick House of Prayer for young adults aged 18-38. Time: 12.30 - 7pm. For more details about this event, please phone 01277373848 or 07931795769 alternatively please visit www.free2become.org or e-mail info@free2become.org

26th July, Day for Life. www.dayforlife.org

27th July - 1st August, Living Theology 2009 Residential Summer School. The event will take place at Ampleforth College, Near York. Full details including lecture titles, names of lecturers, cost and a downloadable application form and poster can be found on their web site http://www.livingtheology.org.uk.

AUGUST 2009

1st August, London. Evangelisation Training for St Thérèse of Lisieux Venue Volunteers. The Catholic Agency to Support Evangelisation (CASE) is offering a training day in support of volunteers who will be welcoming visitors to their Church or Cathedral during the visit of the relics. The venue holds 70 people and places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. It is hoped that each St Thérèse venue might be able to send two or three representatives who could share the day content on an informal basis with fellow volunteers on their return. Handouts will be provided. The day will run from 11am – 5pm at St Vincent’s (next door to The Passage) in Carlisle Place, Westminster, which is around the corner from Victoria Station. The day is donation only. Refreshments will be provided and all attendees are invited to bring a packed lunch. To book your place(s) please email: Jeanette.Hardwick@cbcew.org.uk Tel: 020 7901 4863

8th - 16th August, Pilgrimage to Taize. Join Bishop John Arnold and Young Adults (18 -30's) from around the diocese on pilgrimage to this unique Christian Community. The cost for this will be £220. For further details about this event please contact Dave Burke on 02077989357, e-mail: davidburke@rcdow.org.uk. Alternatively visit the web site for more information. http://www.facebook.com/l or www.taizepilgrimage.wordpress.com

16th to 23rd August: The Spirit who Dwells in You, a Week Retreat for Young Adults at Worth Abbey Benedictine Monastery. The week will reflect on the Holy Spirit and its role in our lives, with talks from Benedictine monks of Worth Abbey, and guest speakers including Fr Alistair Jones OP, a Dominican friar, and Michael Woodward, former leader of the Lay Community of St Benedict. The week offers an experience of the Benedictine way of life, and provides a great chance to take a step back from busy lives, strengthen your faith and meet like-minded young people, all in the glorious surroundings of Worth Abbey in Sussex. The week is being hosted by the monastic community and young adults from the Lay Community of St Benedict. For more information, contact Chris Guest: chrisguest03@hotmail.co.uk To book, contact the Open Cloister bookings secretary:TOC@worthabbey.net

Cost: to be confirmed, and subsidies will be available.

We hope very much to see you there!

Tel: 02073876370

Mob: 07595761483

27th - 31st August, Sanctuary @ Walsingham: The essential summer chillout. During Sanctuary @ Walsingham you can find peace with God, chill out, meet new people and get back on track. The 5 day retreat is taking place at the Catholic shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in Norfolk. It'll include a range of talks, life - changing services and time for quiet prayer. For more information about this event please visit www.youth2000.org Alternatively call 02086752743. You can also find youth 2000 on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 2009

5th September, Carmel in the City. An opportunity to discover the treasures of Carmelite prayer, spirituality and its prophetic tradition of service with the poor and action for justice. Carmel in the City offers an opportunity of London to explore one of the Catholic Church's richest spiritual traditions for those thinking for God. Time: 11.30 - 15.30 at St Joseph's Church, Lamb Passage (Off Bunhill Row) London EC1Y 8LE. For more details about this event please contact the convenor Sylvia Lucas: c/o 4-5 Eldon Street, London, EC2M 7LS. Tel: 07888436165. Alternatively e-mail: carmelinthecity@laycarmel.org. Please also visit the website for more information. www.laycarmel.org or www.carmelite.org

14th-18th September, LICC's Toolbox Course. Toolbox will equip you with biblical and cultural engagement skills that will help you make a world of difference. This event will be held at LICC, St Peters, Vere Street, London, W1G 0DQ. The cost of this event will be £295. For bookings and details please visit http://www.licc.org.uk/shop/product/licc-toolbox.

19th September, Day of Prayer and Reflection on The Divine Mercy under the mantel of Our Lady of Walsingham. This Event will be held at Westminster Cathedral from 09.30-16.30. Fr. Wojtek Jasinski and Fr. Andrej Gowkielewicz who are marian fathers will co lead the Day of Prayer

20th - 26th September, Foyer of Charity Retreat in English, at Tressaint in Brittany, France. Flights from East Midlands and Stansted Airports to Dinard Airport in Brittany vis Ryanair. Preached by Fr David Hartley from Oxford. The theme of the retreat is "The Light shines in the darkness" (and it is based on St Johns Gospel). This is an excellent chance to experience the wonderful spirituality (and hospitality) of the Foyers at first hand. There is no set price for the retreat but the community relies on donations, and a donation of 40 Euros per day (£34) would be apprieciated. For more details about this event please contact Fr David's email frdavid@foyers.org.uk or Donal Foley foyers@theotokos.org.uk. For more details bout the Foyers please visit www.foyers.org.uk The Tressaint Foyer website can be found at www.tressaint.com

30th September, Spirituality in Palliative Care Horizons beyond the shadows. This exciting conference, now a regular feature within the LOROS education calender, offers delegates the oppurtunity to reflect on the meaning of spirituality to them, both personally and professionally... This is event will be heald at Hothorpe Hall. The cost for this event will be as follows: Residential £300 (£350 for guaranteed *single occupancy*, Day delegate for 3 days £225, Day delegate (per day) £140. Funding may be available through Help the Hospices - visit www.helpthehospices.org.uk for further details. To reserve a place please contact the LOROS education team on 01162318455, e-mail education@loros.co.uk or alternatively log on to the website www.loros.co.uk

OCTOBER 2009

1st - 2nd October, Spirituality in Palliative Care Horizons beyond the shadows. This exciting conference, now a regular feature within the LOROS education calender, offers delegates the oppurtunity to reflect on the meaning of spirituality to them, both personally and professionally... This is event will be heald at Hothorpe Hall. The cost for this event will be as follows: Residential £300 (£350 for guaranteed *single occupancy*, Day delegate for 3 days £225, Day delegate (per day) £140. Funding may be available through Help the Hospices - visit www.helpthehospices.org.uk for further details. To reserve a place please contact the LOROS education team on 01162318455, e-mail education@loros.co.uk or alternatively log on to the website www.loros.co.uk

5th October, London. 'Faith to Faith' have a Forum on with Philip Lewis and Stuart Murray Williams looking at 'Faiths, Identity and Insecurity': http://evangelismuk.typepad.com/evangelismuknet/2009/09/faith-to-faith-forum-on-sharing-faith-in-multi-cultural-britain-1.html http://www.globalconnections.co.uk/events/networkevents/currentevents/Faithtofaithforum.htm
21st October '09 - 24th January 2010, National Gallery Exhibition. The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting and Sculpture 1600 - 1700. Presenting a landmark reappraisal of religious art from the Spanish Golden Age. Paintings include masterpieces by Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán will be displayed for the very first time alongside Spain's remarkable 'polychromed' (painted) sculptures. If you would like to receive some leaflets or posters to promote the exhibition, or if you would like more information, please see the website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/the-sacred-made-real

Booking for the exhibition is now open, please call

0844 209 1778. Admission is £8, or £7 for groups of 12+

maximum group size:30 per time slot).

NOVEMBER 2009

7th November '09 at 11am, CARJ 25th Anniversary Celebration.The Catholic Association for Racial Justice invites you to a National Celebration at Westminster Cathedral. More

DECEMBER 2009

11th - 13th December '09, Rejoice - Advent Celebration.Join 'Spirit in the City' at London's West End for weekend of celebration. Advent provides a great opportunity to connect with God and others in a new way. For more information see: http://spiritinthecity.org/Resources/Advent%20Celebration%2011-13%20Dec%202

11th December '09 at 19h30 - 22h30, 'Catholic UNDERGROUND'. An opportunity to meet new people, take time to chill out, reflect and reconnect with God. Join us for an evening of prayer, social and live entertainment with Steve Murray and Daniel MacFarlane. For more info see: http://www.catholicunderground.co.uk

12th December at 14h00 - 17h30, 'Music on the Steps'. Sharing the Christmas message in the West End with prayer, gifts, hot chocolate and mince pies. 18h00 - International Mass. 19h15 - 20h15 / Taize Prayer. For more info e-mail: info@spiritinthecity.org

13th December at 14h00 - 17h00, 'Music on the Steps'. Outreach and prayer. Venue: Notre Dame De France, 5 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BD. Tube: Leicester Square.

2010

FEBRUARY

27th February, CYMFed (Catholic Youth Ministry Federation) Congress. CMFed are hosting this day of inspiration which is aimed at Catholics who work with young people. Key speakers include Archbishop Vincent Nichols, Bob & Maggie McCarty, Fr Timothy Radcliffe, David Wells and Abbot Christopher Jamison. For more info see www.cymfed.org/congress.html

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