Minister Events

 'This day will give you some brilliant insights into why your business side might not be flourishing. After having had some really useful sessions with Sarah I wanted to share this with all of you.' Amanda

marketing with heart   is a one day workshop designed to teach therapists how to market a holistic business effectively.   It combines practical marketing skills and strategies with the same whole-system approach you use in your practice. the morning session: ·        explains marketing in a simple and engaging way  ·        uses creative exercises to take the fear out of marketing and help you enjoy it·        looks at how to identify and connect with your marketplace and how your business communications can speak from the heart·        shows you how to get started and how to build a bite-sized plan·        offers quick tips  - little things you can do that make an impact the afternoon session: ·        looks at marketing as a flow of energy through your business  ·        introduces systemic mapping exercises or ‘constellations’·        investigates what might be in the way of your progress, to resolve potential blocks·        explores what help and support are available to you, on both an energetic and practical level·        ensures your marketing plan is adequately resourced and ready to go facilitator – sarah james: “Most holistic businesses start small and are run on love, adrenalin and word of mouth.  A desire to help others may be the motivation for setting up in practice, but good business skills are essential.  This training gives you the tools to market your business effectively without exhausting your resources or compromising your integrity.  The workshop distils my knowledge and experience as a business consultant working with holistic companies into one full day’s learning to get you started.  “marketing with heart    developed out of a desire to support smaller, ethical organisations in the alternative health, alternative education and creative industries, which often struggle to market themselves successfully on limited budgets, but have a resource some larger organisations have lost sight of – their good heart. 

“I live in Brighton and work as a systemic organisational consultant and coach.  I have specialised in PR, marketing and communications for 20 years, working with small, medium and global-sized companies, across a range of industry sectors, from the entertainment industry to business publishing; but I always come back to working with clients with a holistic focus because I love and share their passion for being of service to others.”   

 Rev Amanda Edwards and Rev Annie Blampied are hosting this day at Annie's house in Forest Row, East Sussex, RH185ED. We are limited to 12 places and this full day of easily applied marketing tools will cost you £85.oo . We suggest a 'pot luck' lunch and tea and coffee will be provided. Please contact Annie or Amanda after the 17th March(both away) to book or to ask for further information. A list of local B&B's can be provided.

anniebee@zen.co.uk     or  amanda@awakentoheal.com

To nourish and inquire into all expressions of ministry, including spiritual counselling.

£30 for all ministers and 2nd year student ministers.

Time: 1.15 - 5.00pm: prompt start.

Dates: 6/11, 11/12/2009 and  22/1, 5/3, 23/4, 14/5, 11/6/2010

Venue: Neal's Yard Meeting Rooms, 14 Neal's Yard, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9DP

Supervisor: Nicola Coombe

Enquiries and to indicate attendance: nicola.coombe@interfaithfoundation.org

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.