Introduction to CCCF

Christian Child Care Forum operates by bringing its constituency of organisations, individuals and families together with issues of concern through its Annual Forum, its Newsletter and various working groups.

Children, Churches and the Big Society

Big Society Forum
The ‘Big Society’ seems to be the buzzword of the moment. But what does it mean for children, and churches?

Many people remain in the dark about the Big Society. So the Christian Child Care Forum (CCCF) is hosting a one day conference to stimulate debate, answer some of the key questions and send a message to government and others about what churches think.

The key questions include:

  • What is the Big Society?
  • What is the role of children and young people?
  • Hasn’t the Church been doing the Big Society for 2000 years anyway?
  • What’s different now?
  • Isn’t the Big Society just a way of doing things on the cheap?
  • If not, what opportunities does the Big Society offer today, and what should churches be doing to further its aims?

The Forum will take place at Regent Hall, 275 Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ, at 11 a.m. on 2nd November 2011.

Plenary speakers will include Bishop Paul Butler, Sarah Hayes and Rev. Steve Chalke. Workshop sessions will cover internet safety, youth work, minorities in the community, parent/toddler groups, foster care, street pastors, setting up church projects and more.

The Forum is sponsored by a partnership of fourteen Christian organisations with a concern for children, young people and the services they require. The charge, including lunch, will be just £30 per delegate.

Listen to what children think about the Big Society at http://vimeo.com/31429215

National Prayer Day For Church-based Toddler Groups on Sunday,5 June 2011