Special Needs Training Day
Saturday 14 June 2008
All Saints’ Woodford Wells, Essex
We all believe that the gospel is for everyone, and we want everyone to find a place where they can grow in faith and worship as a full member of the church family. If you want to make an extraordinary difference through helping children and young adults with special needs and their families meet Jesus, then this conference is for you.
Programme
Arising out of the special needs ministry at the New Wine summer conferences based in ‘Our Place’, as well as the experience of people working in their local churches and communities, this conference will provide you with encouragement and practical ideas to grow in your ability to include people of all abilities in your church. The day will include:
• Worship and teaching
• A variety of workshops covering topics suitable for parents, leaders and workers
• Opportunities to pray with others and receive prayer
09.30 Registration/coffee
10.00 Welcome, introductions and worship
10.30 Session 1
11.30 Coffee
11.50 Seminars
12.40 Lunch
13.30 Gathering and worship
13.50 Seminars
14.45 Session 2
15.30 Worship
16.00 End
Cost
£18 per person, which includes refreshments and lunch.
Your Hosts
Heather Holgate coordinates the special needs provision for children and families at the New Wine summer conferences, as well as in her local church - St Barnabas in North London. Heather is a children's occupational therapist, with a professional interest in children who have special needs. She also talks from personal experience, having had various people in her immediate family with special needs.
Martin Lloyd Williams is rector of St Michael's in Bath. He is married to Jackie and they have three children. Benedict, their middle child, has Down's Syndrome. Martin has spent the last few New Wine summer conferences as part of the special needs team, working with young adults.
Paul Harcourt is vicar of All Saints' in Woodford Wells. He is married to Becky and they have two children. Joshua, who is eight, is autistic and has attended Our Place at the New Wine summer conferences for several years. SInce then, All Saints' have started their own special needs ministry.
Directions
All Saints’ Woodford Wells, 4 Inmans Row, Woodford, Essex, IG8 0NH. www.asww.org.uk 
By road: Leave the North Circular Road (A406) at the junction with the A104. Travel north through three sets of traffic lights and you will see All Saints’ across the Green on your right.
On foot: The nearest tube station is Woodford (central line). On exiting the tube station, walk past Budgen’s supermarket on Snakes Lane West. Continue until you reach Woodford High Road and then turn right. You will see All Saints’ at the far end of the Green.
Terms and conditions
1. All cancellations incur a £5 per person administration charge.
2. All cancellations must be received in writing by 14 May 2008 otherwise full fees will be forfeited.
3. Bookings are transferable if requested in writing.