We look forward to seeing you as we review the book with the author, Bishop Andrew, on Monday 16 April.  If you have any queries please contact Deborah.

Paul Valler, an associate speaker for LICC, the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity is the former Finance Director and Human Resources Director and European General Manager of Hewlett-Packard Ltd. He is a regular speaker on workplace issues, the author of Get a Life (IVP), a mentor and consultant.

The employees and companies have been backing El Cinco to work with the Mora farmers since 2003. At that time in the mountains around Medellin farmers were living in poverty, suffering high levels of kidnapping and landmines. Colombia’s main source of power is hydro-electricity and this mountainous region produces power for large parts of Colombia. For this reason armed groups were trying to control the area and interrupt the power supply. This situation catalysed the corporate social responsibility of companies in Medellin to take positive action in the mountains around them. Thanks to this help, the Moreros (Mora farmers) have prospered and their area is much more peaceful and so now they are able to supply their fruit to us here in Birmingham!

In 2011, the Colombian companies started a new corporate social responsibility project: the Fruquena Horticultural School (Fruta Pequena – Small Fruit i.e. berries like Mora). This came about as a result of research done by El Cinco into how many teenage children of the Moreros would like to stay living in the countryside, if there were opportunities. Click here to find out more.

After lunch Amy Brann who works as an organisational coach will speak briefly about having an increased sense of Christian hopefulness in daily working life.  There will be time for discussion in small groups.

You are welcome to bring friends and colleagues.  To book a place fill in our form below or contact Clair Dinsdale clair.dinsdale@chaplaincyplus.org.uk

For more information please contact Deborah (07945 338 902) or by email deborah.walton@chaplaincyplus.org.uk

Acts 20 v 2: “Paul travelled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people.”

As we do this can we continue to remember the HOPE we have as disciples of Jesus and may we be those who stand alongside our colleagues in the workplace who often have no hope. Now hard that must be for them! May we through our action and word mission follow the commandment of Jesus to:

Love the Lord our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our mind and with all our strength. And then to Love our neighbours as ourselves

A number of people have commented on the research I have mentioned before which shows that 70% of employees leave their manager and not the job. Do you encourage those around you?

A Gallup survey has shown that one of the 3 most important questions to workers is “Does my supervisor or someone at work seem to care about me as a person.” Do you care for those around you?

“Thank you also for yet another thought provoking evening.  Really enjoying the course and the company.”

God at Work, January 2012

The venue was comfortable and welcoming.  The course materials were interesting and at times challenging, with lots of group discussions and the opportunity to meet and engage with new people.

 “I am finding the course really good in its content and also meeting other Christians in the business community. Thanks for the homework!”

Do contact Deborah if you would be interested in attending this or another similar course in the future.

God at Work, January 2012

This event is hosted by St Philips Chambers, LCF and ChaplaincyPlus. It will be of interest to all lawyers and other professionals considering what drives and motivates us and what are the issues that really matter in extraordinary times of uncertainty and change.

 The evening commences at 5:45pm with a time of networking over drinks and nibbles, followed by an interview and talk by Andrew Lancaster, a Partner at Anthony Collins Solicitors and current President of Birmingham Law Society. There will also be an opportunity for questions and discussion.

Andrew is often in the public eye in and around Birmingham and like many lawyers, is a passionate advocate of our regional legal community and the key principles that underpin the legal profession. He believes that community provides support through huge change and is also interested in what sits behind our motivations as professionals. He will share something of his faith and the impact it has on the work that he does.

The evening will close at 7:30pm.

 If you would like to attend please complete the booking form below.