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Gather Consultation on civic engagement Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. "Working Together" A Consultation looking at how the Church can engage with civic authorities 20th - 21st March 2013 at The Life Centre, Manchester, 235 Washway Road, Sale. M33 4B How can churches engage with civic life ? How does the economic crisis now give the church unparalleled opportunities to partner with the council, police force, housing trust and other service providers? What are the opportunities and what dangers must be avoided? What are the practical do's and dont's of church-civic engagement? What are the best examples of good practice around the county? These and other questions are being discussed and addressed in this strategic 24hr consultation. You will hear from experienced practitioners in cities and towns across the country. Theresa Grant (CEO of Trafford Council) will be addressing the consultation looking at the do's and don'ts of church-civic engagement, the serious crisis facing the statuary authorities and what happens when we run out money to meet the most basic needs. Neil Wain (Former Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester now working with Redeeming our Communities) will be  addressing the consultation. What to do and what not to do in working with the police. What the church and the police can learn from each other? How can churches connect with their local police? How good are churches at working with local authorities? New research to be unveiled at the consultation. Listen to an inspiring story of transformation in Salford, when the churches get their act together. Hear about the key role the churches played after the riots of 2010 in Croydon and how that has led to a new level of engagement. Significant connections with civic authorities being made across Plymouth. Be part of compiling a good practice document to be sent out to churches across the country Gather is an emerging national network of vibrant missional unity movements in towns and cities across the UK Together, we see a national network of unity movements being formed across the UK. A gathering together of those who believe that when churches and leaders put down their differences and start to form friendships, pray together and undertake mission initiatives for the sake of their local areas, God commands the blessing. Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Book your place Go to www.wegather.co.uk and download the booking form or email us for further information  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © *|2013|* *Gather EA*, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have shown interest in the Gather Unity Network Our mailing address is: admin@wegather.co.uk  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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