Upcoming Events

Autumn Day Conference
Following on from the success of the June Day Conference in London, we will be holding a second day conference on 17 October 2009 at Holy Trinity Church, Leicester. "Where the Rubber Hits to Road" will be looking at some of the practical issues facing Christians working in the health service, including how to set up a workplace fellowship, witnessing at work (Saline Solution) and an exploration of some of the legal and professional issues about expressing faith in the modern NHS. We will have a Bible address from Rodney Green.

Booking form and further details available on-line at http://www.cmf.org.uk/alliedprofessions/?context=category&page=allied_events&id=296


Christians in the NHS - Advocacy Conference
Coming Out as a Christian - Handling conflict in the NHS

• Suspended for offering to pray for a patient
• Reported to the GMC after women considering abortion kept their babies
• Removed from a panel because she could not support gay adoption

You’ve heard the cases which have attracted so much publicity. Come and hear from the Christian health professionals whose practice brought them directly into confl ict with authorities in an increasingly hostile NHS and an aggressively secular societal environment.

Find out why spiritual care is good for patients, and therefore why the NHS pays lip service to the concept. Find out what the law, the NHS, and various professional bodies actually say. Find out what God says.

Join a discussion about how you can prevent problems but be prepared for them; how together we can support individual Christians; how we can work centrally in Parliament, the media, and the institutions; and how you can change things at the grassroots.

When: Saturday 3 October
Where: Johnson House, 6 Marshalsea Road, London
Time: 9.45am - 4.15pm
Hosted by: CMF

Booking form and further details available online at http://www.cmf.org.uk/doctors/?context=category&page=doctor_events&id=274 or contact events@cmf.org.uk


Does God Work Here?
Has the 21st century workplace become a no-God area, populated by cynics, with Christians often feeling under siege? Or are you passionate about your work, your environment and feel you can make a difference? Whatever your experience, we promise that this Conference will help to envision, encourage and energise you. Speakers and workshops will give you practical tools and tips, drawing on real success stories. This event is a must for anyone wanting to be more effective and fulfilled at work.

For more information and to book on-line go to http://www.transformworkuk.org/Publisher/Article.aspx?ID=155969.


God Loves the NHS
A Day conference to inspire, uplift and resource Christians who work within the NHS, at the New Life Centre, Lincoln. Speakers include Chris Summerton and Kevin Vaughan. Early bird booking (before 20 August) £20.

More details and a booking for at http://www.newlifelincoln.org.uk/index.php/get-connected/details/god_s_nhs/


HCF Prayer Conference
Biblical Wholeness: The heart of God
HEBRON HALL - DINAS POWIS - SOUTH WALES
17th - 20th SEPTEMBER 2009
SPEAKER: Dr Liam Chapman (London)

The Gospel is the greatest message ever given to man. At its centre is the heart of God beating in redemption, restoration and renewal. We will look at its relevance for today and how that translates in healthcare. The conference begins on Thursday 17th September with a meal at 6.30pm and ends after lunch on Sunday 20th September. Delegates are free to arrive at Hebron Hall any time after 2pm on Thursday 17th.

COST: £155 full board. Go to www.hcfbii.givengain.org and follow the links to the conference to book and pay on-line.

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you" JOHN 14:27


Who is My Neighbour?
CMF Medical Mission Day Conference for all health professions
14 November, Johnson House, Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL

Who is my neighbour in today’s global village? 99% of all maternal deaths, 98% of all child deaths and 80% of all AIDS deaths occur in the developing world, yet this is the place where resources and workers are fewest. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 3% of the world’s health workforce cares for 10% of the world’s population bearing 24% of the global disease burden - with less than 1% of the global health expenditure.

The Good Samaritan helped a stranger because he saw his desperate need. How can we respond to the enormous needs we see in other parts of the world? There are many ways we can get involved - going, giving, praying, partnering, teaching, training - juniors, seniors, students and retirees can all play a part in bringing God’s love and care to people in the poorest parts of the world.

This day conference aims to inform and envision Christian health professionals from all disciplines about medical mission and international work. We will learn from the Bible, from interactive presentations and from one another about the needs and opportunities to serve - there will be a chance to meet others who have worked abroad in different settings, and to learn about the work of different mission organisations. Above all, it will be a time to consider how we can respond to God’s call to serve the poor.

‘He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honours God.’ Proverbs 14:31

See http://www.cmf.org.uk/internationalministries/?context=category&page=events for booking information and details of this and other events related to overseas mission, or email healthserve@cmf.org.uk.

Nurses Opposed to Euthanaisa Study Day
The Ethics of Care
17 October 2009
St Vincents Centre, Carlisle Place, Victoria, London SW1
10:00 - 15:30

Dr Gill Craig, The Liverpool Care PathwayThe Mental Capacity Act Explained, Ms J. Laing, Law Lecturer, London Metropolitan UniversityMr James Bogle, Barrister & Dr Philip Howard, Consultant Physician. Co authors: ‘Medical Law and Ethics’
Cost: £40 (Sponsored applicants)£25.00 (Non – sponsored applicants)Refreshments and Lunch included
Booking form and details available at http://www.cmf.org.uk/alliedprofessions/?context=category&page=allied_events&id=296