Convocation 2010

The annual gathering of Interfaith Ministers and Students is being held this year at the Chrysalis Centre in Milton Keynes.  The organising team comprises Rev Shirley Crichton, Rev Terence Crichton and Rev Dorota Owen.

Convocation 2010 Theme: ‘Being Seen'

A weekend to explore, discuss and celebrate Being Seen through reconnecting and deepening within our community of Ministers.

Friday 30 April 

4.00- 6.00     Set up

Saturday 1 May

5.00-6.30      Buddhist Temple Prayers (optional)

9.00-10.00     Arrival, registration & drinks

10.00-10.45   Welcome & Opening Ceremony

                   (Revs Dorota Owen, Shirley Crichton, Terence Crichton)

10.45-11.15   Break

11.15-12.30   Being Seen - inspiration, meditation, small groups (Rev Lynne Sedgmore)      

12.30-2.00     Networking Lunch - finger buffet with carry out option

2.00-3.15      Reports  & Questions: Trustees, Faculty, Management & IMA

3.30-4.45      Maypole Dancing and tea with the Camphill Community              

5.00-6.30      Buddhist Temple Prayers or Labyrinth Walk (Rev Danielle Wilson) or Networking time.

7.00             Dinner

8.30 - 10.00  Sacred Music led by Chloe Goodchild (www.thenakedvoice.co.uk )  

Sunday 2 May

5.00-6.30      Buddhist Temple Prayers (optional)

9.15-10.45     Universal Worship Service (Rev Christopher Marcus)

10.45-11.15   Break

11.15-12.30   Small Groups, Meditation, Vow Renewal, (Rev Dorota Owen)         

12.30-2.00     Networking Lunch - finger buffet with carry out option

2.00-2.45      Stone Circle Ceremony (Revs Kathryn Wallace Holmes & Natasha Hood)

2.45-3.45      Regional and Thematic Groups (Rev Tim Pickles)

3.45-4.00      Close (Revs Dorota Owen, Shirley Crichton, Terence Crichton)

4.00             Tea

The Camphill Crypt contemplation space will be available to ministers throughout the weekend

Pricing and Booking

IMA Members / Students: £75 (early bird price of £67.50 for bookings received by 1 March)

Non Members: £89 (early bird price of £80 for bookings received by 1 March)

Please download and complete the Registration Form and send, with your payment, to Rev Lindsay Jarrett, Interfaith Foundation, PO Box 8091, Reading RG6 9GW. 

Ministers and students are welcome to invite partners and guests to the Saturday evening dinner and music (cost = £25 per person), and to the Sunday morning worship service (cost = free).  Advance booking and payment is essential; please just add to your booking form.

Location