The Mission and Society Committee Summary report of their meeting held on 27 February 2010 available via download opposite
It includes news of :
One' Respe' visit
In 2008 the Congregational Federation pledged £30,000
The money provided by the Federation is having a positive effect on lives
Donations received to date for the appeal now stand at approximately £14,000
Visit the CF website for pictures of the visit
Haiti Earthquake
The Federation contributed £1,000 in addition churches have also donated £6,250 via ourselves and much more direct to Christian Aid
Council for World Mission
CWM has continued to stand in solidarity with Zimbabwe.
Strategic Review - The lastest developments in this major CWM review
CWM Global are planning another Daily Devotion resource.
Zambia visit from our Youth ministries this summer
European Region Matters
Mission Support
More Wake Up Call events
CF Mission Network operates effectively and is a very important part of the lives of its members.
The Federation being greatly blessed by what it has developed thus far in the area of training.
Evangelism Consultation; Cardiff event in January 2010
Back to Church Sunday September 26th.
Mission Development Officer to be appointed by September 2010
Congregational Sunday - to be promoted more following suggestions made at the May Assembly
Resources for Mission
Collecting boxes for Ministry & Mission Fund are hoped to be available for the May Assembly
Donations for M&M in 2009 were slightly up on the previous year.
New grants approved for North Walsham, Scarborough St John's, Tredegar and Mid Devon group
Inter Church Board
International Congregational Federation - North European Region Committee met recently to start the palnning for the 2013 Conference which is to be held in the UK.
Ecumenical grant. It is hopeful that all monies in this fund will be distributed this year.
A big thank you
Immense thanks to Mission Support Worker Bob Franklyn who will be returning to New Zealand this summer
Date of next meeting Saturday 25 September 2010