Upcoming Events at Word on the Streets

In-Person - Church and Social Justice at a time of economic crisis & environmental catastrophe - Canterbury

At Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, the Precincts, Canterbury on Saturday 18 May 9:30am - 5:30pm
The gravity of the current economic and environmental crisis requires a new and energetic response through the Church’s teachings on social justice and the harmony of creation. Many are concluding that global interconnectedness coupled with uneven development has now reached a stage where human exploitation of nature has reached a tipping point.
This unprecedented historic discontinuity will require radical adaptation in politics and social organisation in the years to come, and calls for increased collaboration between theologians, historians, and researchers in the natural and social sciences.
Sessions: Rebuilding Civil Society in Britain; The Church and Social Justice; Economic Crisis; Environmental Catastrophe; Faith in the Human Future. (Contact: )

Online - Equality in community - Welcoming people

At on Wednesday 22 May 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hosted by Places of Welcome, this session will bring together a space to understand ‘Equality in the community’.
Suitable for churches, other faith groups and community groups, we will thoughtfully consider how we welcome and respond to people with differing experiences and expectations crossing the thresholds of our projects and buildings. (Contact: )

Online - Transforming Children’s Services: A Trauma Informed Modular Approach

At on Thursday 23 May 6:30pm - 8:00pm
A webinar featuring Dr. Arnon Bentovim, Child and Family Psychiatrist, Visiting Professor Royal Holloway University of London and Jenny Gray OBE, Social Work Consultant and Ex-President of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Children’s services operate as a series of silos e.g., Child Protection, Looked After Children, Youth Offending, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Education, Community Health. Each has their own models of working, assessment, and intervention approaches. How can this be changed?
Sessions:

The pathways of exposure to adversity and toxic stress leading to social care, offending, mental health, and educational services Arnon Bentovim
The strengths and limitations of current trauma informed intervention Jenny Gray
The value of a modular, multifocal, trauma informed common elements approach Jenny Gray & Arnon Bentovim

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In-Person - Ekklesia Rising Summit 2 - Newcastle

At Clarion Hotel Newcastle South A184 East Boldon on Friday 24 May 2:00pm - until end of day.
Are you ready to explore Jesus' vision of transforming cities and nations?
Join us for a three-day conference that will explore the depths of Jesus’ kingdom. Hosted by ‘This is the Kingdom’, this event is designed for anyone who seeks to live in a move of the Holy Spirit.
Last year, the conversations around this new era had only just begun. There is so much more that we can discuss together. To guide the discussions, we will be joined by pioneering kingdom minds who will be sharing their insights, knowledge, and wisdom with us.
We will dive deep into the concept of Ekklesia authority, and learn how we can embrace our roles as spiritual warriors in this cosmic war. Discover what it means to live in Jesus’ kingdom, where the possibilities are boundless, the love is limitless, and the transformation is unstoppable!
Together, we have the power to win and claim our inheritance as Jesus' children - will you step up to join us? (Contact: )

In-Person - Ekklesia Rising Summit 2 - Newcastle

At Clarion Hotel Newcastle South A184 East Boldon on Saturday 25 May (all day)
Are you ready to explore Jesus' vision of transforming cities and nations?
Join us for a three-day conference that will explore the depths of Jesus’ kingdom. Hosted by ‘This is the Kingdom’, this event is designed for anyone who seeks to live in a move of the Holy Spirit.
Last year, the conversations around this new era had only just begun. There is so much more that we can discuss together. To guide the discussions, we will be joined by pioneering kingdom minds who will be sharing their insights, knowledge, and wisdom with us.
We will dive deep into the concept of Ekklesia authority, and learn how we can embrace our roles as spiritual warriors in this cosmic war. Discover what it means to live in Jesus’ kingdom, where the possibilities are boundless, the love is limitless, and the transformation is unstoppable!
Together, we have the power to win and claim our inheritance as Jesus' children - will you step up to join us? (Contact: )

In-Person - Ekklesia Rising Summit 2 - Newcastle

At Clarion Hotel Newcastle South A184 East Boldon on Sunday 26 May From start of day until 12:30pm
Are you ready to explore Jesus' vision of transforming cities and nations?
Join us for a three-day conference that will explore the depths of Jesus’ kingdom. Hosted by ‘This is the Kingdom’, this event is designed for anyone who seeks to live in a move of the Holy Spirit.
Last year, the conversations around this new era had only just begun. There is so much more that we can discuss together. To guide the discussions, we will be joined by pioneering kingdom minds who will be sharing their insights, knowledge, and wisdom with us.
We will dive deep into the concept of Ekklesia authority, and learn how we can embrace our roles as spiritual warriors in this cosmic war. Discover what it means to live in Jesus’ kingdom, where the possibilities are boundless, the love is limitless, and the transformation is unstoppable!
Together, we have the power to win and claim our inheritance as Jesus' children - will you step up to join us? (Contact: )

In-Person and Online - Stronger Things 2024 - London

At Guildhall, London on Tuesday 4 June 9:00am - 5:30pm
New Look - Take your place among 1,600 like-minded change makers from the local government, healthcare, voluntary and community sectors to find fresh insights, transform the way you work and help set the community power agenda for the year ahead. (Contact: )

Online - How Research is Sparking Innovation in Incubators, Accelerators in Global South

At on Tuesday 4 June 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Incubators and accelerators play a critical role in the start-up ecosystem by helping entrepreneurs become investment-ready and develop viable businesses. In this must-attend session for accelerators, incubators, entrepreneurs and their funders operating in the Global South, join us to discover how rigorous research fuels innovation in program design, supercharges operational improvements, and attracts more funding to this sector. (Contact: )

In-Person - Newbigin Annual Lecture 2024: Jesus, Justice and Resilience - Birmingham

At Lodge Road Community Church, 143/4 Lodge Road, Birmingham on Wednesday 5 June 7:00pm - 9:00pm
To stimulate Christians into more thoughtful and deeper engagement in the places they live and serve. With keynote lecture by Revd Dr Deirdre Brower Latz, Principal and Senior Lecturer in Pastoral and Social Theology, Nazarene Theological College. Ordained in the ’90s she led churches in urban Bristol and Manchester and became increasingly interested in issues of justice, transformation, urban realities and practices – all joined with a love of learning and theology. (Contact: )

In-Person - The Wonderful Summit 2024 - London

At Hackney Church, Lower Clapton Road, London on Thursday 6 June 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join a generation of redemptive entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and world changers. A day to be inspired by pioneers, to learn how to grow in your business and leadership and to connect with others on the same journey.
Connect and share with like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders so you can be a part of the work God is doing in impacting culture. A day of insight and business coaching from some of the world leading business experts. Hear from leading practitioners offering incredibly valuable business and leadership development advice. (Contact: )