Department of Mission Mailing - 22nd June 2011

MAKING DISCIPLES	SUGGESTED RECIPIENT
Safeguarding OfficerNewsletter- June 2011	Incumbent
Saints & Stars- June 2011	Sunday School Teachers / Workers with Children
Youthwork Update- June 2011	Youth Leaders
CMD Programme - July to December 2011 Details of continuing ministerial development (CMD) training events for 2011 held at Diocesan Church House unless otherwise stated. All events begin at 10.00am (coffee available from 9.45) and end at 4.00pm unless otherwise stated. There is no charge for attending any of these events. Details... Booking Form...	Incumbent / LLMs / General Display
MISSION THROUGH MINISTRY
Learning for Discipleship and Ministry Autumn Term 2011 A rolling programme of courses that are opento alllearners of any denomination. It provides training for lay discipleship, Licensed Lay Ministry, Local Ministry ordinands and other Authorised Ministries. Details / Booking Form...	General Display
LYCIG Follow Up Day Saturday 1st October 2011 at Oxford Academy 9.30am to 4.00pm A follow up day for people who came to the Oxford Diocesan course and for members of their churches. This will be an inspiring and encouraging day for everyone and all are welcome. Booking form / Flyer...	Incumbent
Mission in the World
Eco-Professionals Directory To help churches wanting to find businesses to carry out energy audits or renewable installations we have produced a directory of suggested eco-professionals. This list is NOT necessarily a recommended list, but rather a list of suggestions of companies we are aware of and that have had some experience of working with churches and historic buildings. The latest version of the directory can be found on ourwebsite	Incumbent
Would your business like to be part of the Directory? If you would like your business to be part of the directory please complete the formhere.	General Display
Environment map We have produced a new online map showing the many environment based projects and groups active in the Diocese of Oxford - from eco church building projects to biodiversity in churchyards and local community groups focussed on environmental issues. Find a project or group near you - or add your own project to the map. Details here	Incumbent
Your Church and Solar PV This information sheet is produced by the Diocese of Oxford to introduce how solar energy could be used to generate electricity in your church. It will help you assess the suitability of your church and provides a list of things to consider as you develop a project to install solar panels and benefit from the government Feed-In-Tariff. Download:Your Church and Solar PV Info Sheet	Incumbent
For Creed and Creation This simple guide to greening your church is full of practical suggestions for making your church more energy efficient. From the way the building is run, to how rubbish is recycled and the light switches used. It will help to reduce your bills and put you on the right track to tackling your churches carbon footprint. Order copies of the book.	Incumbent
Creation Tide 2011 Every year we encourage church communities to observe Creation Tide (aka a Time for Creation) and in 2011 it runs for the five weeks from 1 September to 4 October, which, with the downtime of summer holidays, may mean you need to start planning early. Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) produce resources for Creation Tide each year, and this year the chosen focus is 'Food in God's creation'under the headingOur Daily Bread. Find out more atEarthingfaith.	Incumbent
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Self Help Africa Celebrate harvest this year with a charity bringing hope to Africa’s rural poor. Self Help Africa is offering a FREE pack for churches to assist them with their harvest festival. Full of sermon ideas and outlines, hymn suggestions, bible readings, Sunday school activities, case studies about Africa and much more, the pack should be everything you need for a successful harvest service.To order your FREE pack This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 01743 277170. Self Help Africa has been working across nine of the poorest countries in the continent of Africa for just over 25 years. The charity specialises in helping small holder farmers to become self reliant. With sustainable farming and agricultural methods, the charity has helped millions of people become self sufficient. Our ambitious vision is an Africa free from hunger and poverty; please support Self Help Africa this harvest and enable more families to become independent and move away from charity.	Incumbent