Community for Reconciliation Activities and Events

	Barnes Close Chadwich Malthouse Lane Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0RA
Programme of Events and Activities run by the Community for Reconciliation at Barnes Close

Throughout the year the Community for Reconciliation runs a varied programme of events at Barnes Close. The current schedule is:

	2006
Thursday 16th March	REFLECTION DAY Obeying God	Cost £14
Thursday – Tuesday 13^th - 18^th April	EASTER at BARNES CLOSE Spend Easter with us reflecting on the Easter story, walking and relaxing.	Cost £145 (waged) £125 (unwaged) Reductions for children
Monday 17^th April	OPEN EASTER Join ‘Easter at Barnes Close’ for: 10.30am Easter Walk 7.30pm Hymns, readings, stories and humour around the fire. Light refreshments.	Free Free, donations for our overseas work
Tuesday & Wednesday 26th & 27th April	ECUMENICAL ORDER OF MINISTRY Annual Conference	Cost £48
Thursday 4th May	REFLECTION DAY	Cost £14
Thursday 8th June	REFLECTION DAY	Cost £14
Thursday 6th July	REFLECTION DAY	Cost £14
Saturday 15th July	MEMBERS & FRIENDS DAY
Monday to Wednesday 31st July - 2nd August	KIDS FOR PEACE A programme of fun, craft activities, worship and learning on a peace theme Children aged 7 to 11 only.	Cost £43 (2^nd child in family £37, 3^rd child in family £33).
Monday to Thursday 7th - 10th August	YOUTH PEACE CAMP Peace and justice issues unpacked through fun, activities, worship and learning Young People aged 11 to 16 only.	Cost £54 (2^nd child in family £45, 3^rd child in family £39).
Saturday - Thursday 19th - 24^th August	HOLIDAY WEEK A leisurely week with one full day trip to a nearby place of interest	Cost £156 (waged) £132 (unwaged) Reductions for children Part-week bookings welcome

if you are interested in any of the above please contact Barnes Close for a booking form

Reports of 2006 Events
Youth House Party 20-22 January 2006	Young People being creative	18 teenagers enjoyed a weekend of teaching, games and activities looking at inequality in the world and its effect on peace and unity. It was led by Charlotte Mears and Ian Ring with help from Jo Ellis, particularly with the music. On the Sunday the group led morning worship at the Beacon Church Centre, Rubery
Peacemaking Priorities 27 -28 January 2006	Charlotte Mears welcomes Bruce Kent	Led by Bruce Kent and John Johansen-berg with input from the Barnes Close team of Ian Ring and Charlotte Mears 25 people met to look at issues surrounding war, peace and violence. It was an encouraging time and now John, Ian and Charlotte are going to work on ideas put forward on how CfR can develop its role in promoting peace and reconciliation, particularly amongst children and young people
International Focus Romania & Croatia 17-18 February 2006	Janos Antal	16 people enjoyed a fascinating weekend at Barnes Close when Janos Antal from the Reformed Church in Romania updated us on the current situation in Romania whilst Clive Fowle spoke about the Touch of Hope project in Croatia. The conference was facilitated by John Johansen-berg and the Barnes Close team of Ian Ring & Charlotte Mears

POSTAL ADDRESS:
Barnes Close, Chadwich, Malthouse Lane Bromsgrove, Worcs, B61 0RA

CONTACT DETAILS:
Office Tel: 01562 710231
Office Fax: 01562 710278
Office hours: 9.30am-5pm (Monday to Friday)
Email: cfrenquiry@aol.com

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This website has been constructed, and is maintained, by Rev Ian Ring, Community Co-ordinator of the Community for Reconciliation and Minister of the Beacon Church Centre, Rubery. Any views expressed in this website are personal views and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Community for Reconciliation, The Beacon Church Centre or The United Reformed Church as a whole.

Site last updated 19th February 2006

KIDS FOR PEACE
A programme of fun, craft activities, worship and learning on a peace theme
Children aged 7 to 11 only.

YOUTH PEACE CAMP
Peace and justice issues unpacked through fun, activities, worship and learning
Young People aged 11 to 16 only.

KIDS FOR PEACE A programme of fun, craft activities, worship and learning on a peace theme Children aged 7 to 11 only.

YOUTH PEACE CAMP Peace and justice issues unpacked through fun, activities, worship and learning Young People aged 11 to 16 only.

KIDS FOR PEACE
A programme of fun, craft activities, worship and learning on a peace theme
Children aged 7 to 11 only.

YOUTH PEACE CAMP
Peace and justice issues unpacked through fun, activities, worship and learning
Young People aged 11 to 16 only.