Only for Men
The decline is pretty terminal. In 30 years time there could be zero men left in church communities in the UK.
Not good. So what do we do? Men aren’t good at small talk. They don’t form trusting relationships as fast and as easily as women. In fact, you might say that when a woman walks into a room she looks for people to talk with and relate to. When a man walks into a room he is plotting his escape strategy and looking for the exit door! So men need a forum and a place to forge good strong friendships which over time will become open enough for conversation about stuff other than what they do for work or the football etc. If this isn’t encouraged most men will go into a default “loner” mode.
Men seek adventure and challenge and whilst love and compassion are important traits for men, the wild and adventurous aspects of their personalities can be completely starved in church. So we need to create an environment that makes the Christian faith accessible to the average UK man.
Most men need encouragement to form friendships and won’t feel safe talking about the things on their hearts in a mixed environment. Hence the importance of men’s groups.
We at All Saints have developed a programme for 2009 .
This programme is made up of fun times where men can get to know each other and more “thought provoking” events. Why not come and bring a friend? If you have no association with the church it will cost you nothing to come to the events with speakers.
For greater detail about the this month’s events please click here.
Any queries please ring Pete Midwinter 01684-574920
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Mens' Meetings in 2009
These events are liable to change. For this month’s details click here
Wednesday
February 18thCurry Night and "Picking up the Pieces?" an interview with Bev Bradshaw, a Christian Lawyer
at Malvern Wells Village Hall starting at 7.00pm
Tickets £6 each for church members, Tickets for guests are free!
Saturday
March 14thMalvern RUFC vs South Leicester K.O. 2.15pm Spring Lane, Malvern.
Entrance by Programme £4
Wednesday
April 22ndBangers & Mash with Steve Martin - "A Gas Fitters Story- I've come to convert you!!."
at Malvern Wells Village Hall starting at 7.00pm
Tickets £6 each for church members, Tickets for guests are free!
Tuesday
May 19thLaser Tag (Hide and seek game with lasers) start 7.30pm in Spring Lane £7.25 each for two games
Wednesday
June 3rd20/20 Cricket at Worcester vs Somerset
Starts at 5.30pm at New Road, Worcester. Tickets £15 each from Pete Midwinter who has ordered15 tickets - first come first served basis.
Friday
July 10thFull English Breakfast with John Tinnion. “The work in Thailand” starting at 8am at Malvern Wells Village Hall Tickets £6 each for church members, Tickets for guests are free!
Wednesday
September 9thPizza Night with with Prof Chris Pearce FREng "From Dream to Reality- A history of the World Land Speed Record"
at Malvern Wells Village Hall 7.00pm Tickets £6 each for church members, Tickets for guests are free!
Tuesday
October 13thTen Pin Bowling at Spring Lane
Starting at 7.30pm. £6 per head for two games.
Thursday
November 12thLadies Night at Malvern Wells Village Hall 7.30pm
Cost and details to follow.
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February’s meetings are:
“Beverley represents clients in sensitive and often complex cases, sometimes involving children in public law proceedings.
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