If you don't get the emails you mail be interested to know that there are still places available on the Lesbians Exploring Faith Together weekend on 17th-19th February 2012 at Holland House in Worcestershire.

The weekend doesn't have a facilitator this time but will have the format of a number of workshops led by members and co-ordinated by the LEFT Collective.

The theme is connected to peace, harmony and justice and the choice of workshops will provide opportuntites to relate ideas about peace, harmony and justice to ways of creating it for ourselves as individuals, within the LEFT community and beyond.

Different workshops will have times to listen, talk, reflect, share stories, laugh, take part in creative expression, express points of view, and think about issues.

There will also be time to meet friends old and new, and spend time in the positive, supportive and affirming company of other lesbian/bi women in a comfortable and welcoming house with beautiful gardens in a Worcester Village.

If you are interested in going but havn't yet booked then now is a great time to do so! It will help us with our organisation if bookings can be made as soon as possible.

Please pass the booking form on to those who you think would enjoy being part of the weekend. If you - or anyone else would like to know more - please get in touch.

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LEFT Day In London

Just in case you haven't seen this elsewhere there are still spaces:

The day will start with a 'Bring your own lunch '

Clare Herbert will speak for about half an hour on themes of inclusivity in churches and worshipping communities (more news on the specific content to come)

There will then be time in small group dicussions to relate this to our own experiences, followed by some facilitated feedback from Clare.

We will finish with some spiritual reflection/time of worship. There will also be tea/coffee and cake provided at some point in the afternoon.

Day: Saturday 29th October

Time: 1 p.m.

Place:
St John's Church Waterloo
Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8TY

Link to Map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&tab=wl

The cost for the day is £20 if you are waged and £8 if you are unwaged, payable on the day (if you need further reductions to allow you to come along then please ask.)

If you have already booked, then looking forward to seeing you there.

If you havn't and you would like to come along you need to book so that we can tell if we can all fit into the room and how many cakes to get!

please e-mail  Janice Price

There will also be drinks and a meal afterwards venue to be decided - somewhere near Waterloo - any suggestions?

LEFT Weekend - 8th -10th April 2011

The Lesbians Exploring Faith Together (LEFT) group are now taking bookings for our weekend away on Friday 8th- Sunday 10th April 2011 at Holland House in Cropthorne, Pershore, Worcestershire http://www.hollandhouse.org/index.html

A booking form is available at http://left101.weebly.com/events.html
The weekend is a great opportunity to meet with other lesbian or bi-sexual women in a safe space to explore aspects of our spiritual lives, relax, have fun, and meet old and new friends in a supportive environment.

Arrivals are from 5 p.m. on Friday evening with time to have a look around, find your room, have a cuppa and chat with others. Dinner at 7 p.m.

After dinner there is an introductory session to meet the other guests and this will be led by the LEFT planning group.

Saturday will have two morning workshops, free time in the afternoon with the option of a walk, and an early evening session before dinner. These will be led by Sharon Ferguson who is chief executive of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, a Minister of a Metropolitian community Church congregation in London, and an excellent facilitator.

There will be opportuntites to listen to some input, and have thinking time, time to discuss, create and respond thoroughout the weekend.

The theme is likely to be around 'new beginnings' and this should be confirmed very soon.

Have a look on the LGCM website - as there are video clips of some of Sharon's media appearances. http://www.lgcm.org.uk/

There will be a party in the evening and we invite those who would like to join in the entertainment to play a musical instrument, sing a song, read a poem, tell a joke, do a magic trick. take part in a sketch - or whatever.

On Sunday there will be a session to plan a liturgy together and this will be co-ordinated by the LEFT planning group.

The venue - Holland House is in Cropthorne near Pershore Worcestershire (trains to Evesham) and is a tudor style house with lovely gardens and is a very welcoming and relaxing place to be. You can choose a single or twin room and all of our meals and refreshments are included in the weekend and can be highly recommended.

The cost for the whole weekend including all meals and two nights accommodation is £145.

To assist us in planning the weekend we ask that payment is included with the booking form (cheques payable to 'LEFT') which needs to be in by 11th March at the latest.

There are a limited number of concessionary places if you are unwaged - please ask for details - use the contact page on this website.

If you need more information about LEFT see our website www.left101.weebly.com more updates on the weekend will be posted soon. Or if you have any specific questions you can also use the contact page on this website.

Hope to see you there.

Saturday 20th November

Plans for the 'Lesbians Exploring Faith Together' afternoon gathering in November have now been finalised. Thanks to those who have indicated they have booked a place, and to those who have let us know they are still thinking about it. We have had a really good response, so much so that we are looking at booking another room to enable us to offer more places.
http://left101.weebly.com/contact-us.html Click on this link to send us a message.

Telling our Stories - an afternoon of networking, friendship and solidarity. Saturday 20th November 2010 1:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.    -  £20 with some concessionary places available - let us know if you need one.

Carrs Lane Church Centre, Carrs Lane, Birmingham B4 7SX http://www.carrslane.co.uk/
The afternoon will start with a buffet lunch and then there will be some time to gather as a whole group followed by opportuntiies to join small groups for chat, discussion and sharing our experiences. Topics include 'Coming out' 'Family relationships' 'Partnerships' (civil or otherwise!) 'Experiences in Churches'

'Spiritual journeys' and 'Creating Community' plus a space to chat more generally. There will also be time for networking and a short reflection/liturgy.


You are also welcome to join us for a drink in the early evening and/or a meal around 6:30 p.m.

New LEFT website

We have a new website for LEFT   http://left101.weebly.com/    - hope you like it!

Please let us know what else you would like up there!

Story sharing and networking day

On Saturday November 20th 2010 LEFT will be hosting an afternoon for lesbians to share stories about their spiritual lives in a safe and supportive environment.

This will take place on Saturday 20th November 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Carrs Lane Church Centre.

Lunch will be included and the cost is likely to be around £20 with concessionary rates to be announced.

Please ring Sam 07943010345 to book your place.

Weekend Retreat New Flyer

Click here  and then scroll down for the booking form.

Please send the balance for the weekend to the address on the form.