Single-Minded Conference 2011 from Calvary Leatherhead on Vimeo.
Oh no!! A singles conference? That’s the last place I want to go. These are like a Christian version of speed dating where they quote Scriptures to each other like Ecclesiastes 4:11 “If two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone?”. They come up with holy pick up lines like, “let’s hold hands and pray”. Of course there is my personal favourite, “God told me that we are supposed to be together.”
No wonder many singles are turned off by the concept of a singles conference. Rest assured, the focus and purpose of this conference is not about “getting unsingle”. The purpose is about glorifying God in singleness. Some of you will get married, and some may not, but the fact that you are single right now means that this is something for you, hence the name of the conference: Single-Minded: Singles acting on the grace of God.
Christians who are single are in a great position to focus on Jesus, but often there is the temptation of double vision, trying to keep one eye on Jesus and the other eye on the ‘options’. Your singleness of heart must guard your singleness of status. 1 Peter 1:13 calls Christians to have their minds prepared for action with our hope in the grace of God which we understand more clearly as Jesus is revealed to us. In other words, the more you focus on Christ, the more you know the grace he has given you. This grace empowers you to live the life that is in front of you under the shadow of the Cross. This grace brings contentment, as the Apostle Paul said, “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content” (Philippians 4:11).
This conference is to encourage you in your pursuit of Christ, using your single status for the glory of God, and to remind you that you are part of a larger group of people who share the same present calling. Your singleness may just be a season, but we want to see that season’s fruitfulness for Christ maximized!
Venue:
High Leigh Conference Centre, Lord Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8SG.
The venue for the conference is the stunning High Leigh Conference Centre in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. High Leigh is a real get away with 40 acres of lawns, parkland, and woodland. For those who book early, there are en suite rooms available. Meals and refreshments are fully catered, and for those who have dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten free etc), the centre can meet those needs (if arranged before 1 June 2011). The centre is also equipped with free WiFi throughout.
Travel:
High Leigh is accessible by plane, train, or automobile.
Plane: The centre is 40 min by car from London Stansted airport or 35 min by train.
Train: Trains come into Broxbourne Rail Station (2 mi from the conference centre). A train from Stansted Airport to Broxbourne takes about 35 min. There are also regular rail services from London’s Liverpool Street (30 min journey). Taxis from Broxbourne Station will cost about £6 (Broxbourne Station Cars Tel: 01992 464 007).
Automobile: Being north of London makes the centre accessible to many by car.
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:13 (ESV)
Dates:
Friday, 24 June - Sunday, 26 June
Registration begins at 5pm (Friday), followed by dinner at 6:30. The conference will end after Sunday lunch.
Cost:
The cost of the conference (which includes all meals, accommodation, etc) is £135.
Payment can be made in full at any time. We encourage you to book early to ensure en suite accommodations and rooming preferences.
We ask that the 1st payment of £70 be made by 11 April 2011. The balance will need to be paid in full no later than 17 June 2011. The easiest way to pay is via the PayPal link on the registration page. You could also pay by cheque or online bank payment.
Pay Balance: Pay via Paypal or view payment options (Please register first)
Book Offline: Download form (pdf)
More Information:
Organised by Calvary Chapel Leatherhead.
Phone: 01372 200 570
Email: singleminded@ccleatherhead.com
