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LDCF Gladstone Lecture - Rt Hon Sir Alan Beith MP |
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Written by Debbie Enever
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 |
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The inaugural annual Gladstone Lecture will be held at the National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, London on the 28th October 2008. A drinks reception at 6pm will be followed by our special guest Rt Hon Sir Alan Beith MP at 6.30pm, speaking about "Faith, Passion and Politics". Tickets are £10 and numbers are limited, so please contact the LDCF office on
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or 020 7227 1224 to order. |
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LDCF is coming to Bournemouth |
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Written by Debbie Enever
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Sunday, 07 September 2008 |
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LDCF has a full programme of events for the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Bournemouth - please read on for more details.
Sunday 14th
STOP PRESS - EVENING CONFERENCE SERVICELDCF and Richmond Hill St. Andrew’s URC invite you to join us for the first annual evening conference service, after proceedings close in the hall. All welcome. (The Church is on a driveway which runs up a slope from Bourne Avenue to St Stephen's Road. On the fringe diary map it is indicated by the cross below the words "Bournemouth Islamic Centre". On foot from BIC and main hotels enter from Bourne Avenue; cars must enter from St Stephen's Road.) Monday 15th LDCF AGM - Avon Room, BIC - 14.30-15.45 The LDCF executive invites all members to the AGM, to reflect on progress this year, consider the proposed constitutional amendments and elect the new committee. Members only. The first meeting of the new executive will follow immediately afterwards, venue tbc. LDCF Fringe - Conscience in the Public Square - Westbourne Room, BIC - 20.00-21.15 The role of faith in public life is increasing under attack – what place for conscience in 21st century Britain? Come debate with MPs Phil Willis and Tim Farron and Director of Parliamentary Affairs at CARE, Dan Boucher. Morning Meetings Sunday Morning Praise - Westbourne Room, BIC - 08.15-08.45 Prayer and praise before conference. Andrew Stunell MP will be speaking as part of our theme "conscience in the life of David" on David fleeing from his son. All welcome. Monday Morning Praise - Westbourne Room, BIC - 08.15-08.45 Prayer and praise before conference. Baroness Sue Garden will be speaking as part of our theme "conscience in the life of David" on David sparing Saul’s life. All welcome. Tuesday Morning Breakfast Richmond Hill St. Andrew’s URC 8-9amam Joint breakfast fringe with the Free Church group looking at the new poverty campaign "Get Fair". Steve Webb MP & Alison Jackson (Vice-Chair of Church Action on Poverty) to speak. (The Church is on a driveway which runs up a slope from Bourne Avenue to St Stephen's Road. On the fringe diary map it is indicated by the cross below the words "Bournemouth Islamic Centre". On foot from BIC and main hotels enter from Bourne Avenue; cars must enter from St Stephen's Road.) Wednesday Morning Praise - Westbourne Room, BIC - 08.15-08.45 Prayer and praise before conference. Rev Simon Wilson will be speaking as part of our theme "conscience in the life of David" on Nathan’s rebuke of David’s affair. All welcome. |
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Written by Debbie Enever
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Tuesday, 27 May 2008 |
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That could be the headline in the next magazine if every member was able to sign up just one of their friends! To encourage you all to sign up your friends, family (even strangers on the street), we are offering a prize of either a bottle of Claret or a box of Chocolates (winner decides) from the House of Commons giftshop to the member who recruits the most new members in 2008. All you need to do is get them to write on their form that they heard about the Forum from you (or they can contact us directly if they forget to mention when they join). The winner will be announced in the Spring 2009 edition of the magazine. Happy recruiting!The more members we have, the more we will be able to do and the more credible we will be in the Party and the Christian community. (NB people can sign-up via the form on this website or alternatively connect the office and we will be happy to send you recruitment leaflets and extra magazines). |
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Written by Debbie Enever
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Tuesday, 13 May 2008 |
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This week, a cross-party group of MPs launched a new report Faith in the Future. It has been written by Gary Streeter, Steve Webb, Andy Reed, Alistair Burt and Caroline Spelman after a two-year process of consultation with church leaders and policy experts. Steve Webb MP, Vice-President of LDCF, explained: "Our analysis led us to conclusions that it was the erosion of certain key values that was undermining our potential for individual and corporate flourishing.”
"This is an optimistic report full of faith about what the future of the country could be. We invite the church in this country to be more positive and to advocate for the widespread application of these values."
To find out more, or to download the report, please go to |
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Its time to pray for Parliament! |
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Written by Debbie Enever
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
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Christians in Parliament have announced that in 2008 the annual Week of Prayer for Parliament & Government will take place between 6-11 May. Supported by Bible Society and 24-7 Prayer, this years' event is expected to be bigger and better than ever, involving MPs, Peers and Staff from each of the major political parties, and civil servants from across the Departments and Ministries of State, all Christians are warmly welcome to get involved – regardless of their own personal political viewpoint. Bringing together Christians to pray for God’s blessing on politics and government in the UK, the week has a clear focus on praying for (and not against) those who have responsibilities relating to governing the UK. The week represents an opportunity for individuals and churches, denominations, organisations, prayer networks, charities, and home groups etc. to engage in concerted prayer in this important area of our national life. Throughout the week, there are many prayer meetings, events and activities happening that draw together Christians who work in Parliament and across Whitehall. There also are lots of opportunities for open public involvement, whether praying from a home church context or getting along to scheduled events. Running from Tuesday 6th May, the week will coincide with the Pentecost Festival, and conclude on Sunday 11th May by joining with the Global Day of Prayer celebrations in London. ‘I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.’ (1 Tim 2: 1-7) If you feel called to take seriously God’s injunction to pray ‘first of all’ for those in authority - seeing Parliament, Politics and Government in missional terms, then please be encouraged get involved. More information is available at http://www.christiansinparliament.org.uk/ |
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