Click the image to view talks from the 2010 CCCF Annual Forum, ‘The Well-Being of Children, Carers and Communities’

A report incorporating film of the presentations and power points is being prepared for the website.

Keeping faith in your community project

Why do some Christian organisations lose their edge?
Does receiving secular funding always dilute spiritual purposes?
Are there community projects that have kept the flame burning?

This interactive and fun day will help you reconnect your work to your deepest convictions and begin to integrate a down-to-earth theology into your frontline work

Date: Wednesday 12 May 2010
Time: 9.45am - 3.30pm - starting promptly at 10am
Cost: £30 per person including lunch to be paid on the day
Venue: Salvation Army International HQ, 101 Queen Victoria St, London, EC4V 4EH
Book: Contact Jill Clark on 020 7452 2018 or jclark@livability.org.uk

“I found it stimulating and thought-provoking. It was a good integration of input and discussion”
-Delegate who attended this event last month in Leeds

The day will include:

* Practical ideas to help you and your team think theologically about your community work and integrate faith in your day to day work
* Examples of community projects that have not lost an active Christian faith
* Seeing success through Christ’s eyes, rather than funders’ monitoring forms
* The chance to be stimulated by new ideas and learn from your peers

Our facilitators:
Adam Bonner, Hayley Teague, Jill Clark and Jon Kuhrt from Livability’s Community Mission team They work with a wide range of churches and Christian projects wrestling with these issues and bring experience and reflection sharpened by engagement and lively debate.

Directions to Salvation Army International HQ:

Please note that Blackfriars tube station is CLOSED (but Blackfriars rail station remains open) so your other tube station options are Mansion House and Cannon Street, both within a 10 minute walk. Bank station is also close, about a 15 minute walk. I would suggest using www.streetmap.co.uk and entering the postcode ‘EC4V 4EH’ to print a map. When you arrive, look for a large glass building on Queen Victoria Street. It is at the start of the walkway to the Millennium Bridge (the Tate Modern is on the other side of the river).

Livability is the new operating name of Grooms-Shaftesbury, a Christian charity
that creates opportunities for disabled people and brings life to communities.
Registered in England. Registered Office: 50 Scrutton Street, London EC2A 4XQ,
Number 5967087, Registered Charity Number 1116530, limited by guarantee.

Livability Housing is a registered housing association that specialises in homes
designed and adapted for wheelchair users and their families, enabling disabled
people to live as independently as possible. Registered Office: 50 Scrutton Street,
London EC2A 4XQ. Registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965,
Registration No 19332R. A Registered Social Landlord under the Housing Act 1996,
Housing Corporation No L1688 and an Exempt Charity. Member of the National Housing
Federation.

See our disclaimer at http://www.livability.org.uk/page.asp?id=1583

NB: Vacancy enquiries should be addressed to the advertiser in the post below and not to the Christian Child Care Forum.

Springboard for Children Chief Executive

Location: London

Springboard for Children is a highly regarded education charity engaged in literacy teaching and working to change the effects of underachievement and social exclusion among children in deprived communities.  The charity was founded by committed Christians to bring hope to underachieving children at risk of becoming disaffected. The strong Christian ethos is embedded in our governance, culture and the way we work.  From the outset, the vision has been reflected in our commitment, the quality of our work and our dedication to the children we serve regardless of background, faith, race or colour.

Our current Chief Executive will retire in 2010 and we are now seeking their successor, who will lead a motivated team and provide clear strategic leadership to Springboard for Children as it builds on its firm foundations and record of success, and develops the reach and impact of the charity across the UK.

With excellent interpersonal skills and an inspiring personal presence, you will have the ability to positively influence a wide range of stakeholders, including funders, media, DCSF, voluntary and statutory agencies.

To find out more, download our information pack from www.veredus.co.uk. For an informal discussion please call our consultants Sandra Hamovic on 020 7932 4372 or Penny Wood on 020 7932 4260.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20^th November 2009

Click here for more details.

I have just returned from Luton where I was participating in the Care for the Family/ engage ‘Playtime’ conference…for toddler group leaders.

It was fantastic!! 450 delegates all involved with groups from around the UK. A wonderful day for being inspired, challenged and encouraged… and I met up with some email friends from my networking!!

If you didn’t get there, do try to go next year. It is well worth going and a good opportunity to build and encourage teams or to feel connected to others who share a love for the Lord and a passion to show God’s love through this ministry. http://www.engagetoday.org.uk/playtime

Another very valuable feature on offer from the CFF/Engage team is the engage online forum which includes a specific one for Playtime (toddler groups) Once you have registered and logged on, you can join the online discussions and start threads to be connected with others involved in toddler groups. go to the engage home page and then click on exchange and then tick the box for ‘engage forum.

The scheme is being implemented in stages with the main changes taking place next year. However, amongst other changes, from this October, there is a duty for employers to refer to the ISA anyone who may pose a risk to vulnerable groups. There are also criminal penalties if employers knowingly employ ‘barred’ individuals to work with vulnerable groups.

The Churches Child Protection Advisory Service, in association with the ISA, is running a series of roadshows to explain the new system. These roadshows will also provide an opportunity to contribute to the new draft guidance for faith organisations that is currently being drawn up by the ISA.

Vetting and Barring Scheme :  www.isa-gov.org.uk

Details:  www.ccpas.co.uk/Training%20FtU.htm

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