A Day of Talks and Prayer in Harpenden (organised by Radiant Light)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
From the organisers: "We hope that many people will be able to join us for this day in September. "Discovering the Face of Christ: A day of talks and prayer, together with an exhibition of new and well-known art by Elizabeth Wang". With talks by Mgr. Keith Barltrop (Director of CASE) and Elizabeth Wang. At the Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Rd, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 1PD (arrivals and coffee from 10.30am; main events and lunch from 11.00am to 2:30pm; followed by Holy Mass at 3pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Rothamsted Ave, Harpenden. Please note that this Mass will be the Mass of the day, and not the Vigil Mass of Sunday). Entry is free, all are welcome. Please bring a packed lunch, or there are various shops nearby where you can buy a sandwich. Elizabeth Wang will be describing her new multi-panelled painting of the Last Judgement and Salvation; and there will be prints of this painting on display, together with an exhibition of other favourite images. DIRECTIONS: The Harpenden Public Halls are a five minute walk from Harpenden train station - at the bottom of Station Road, just behind the Harpenden Arms pub. There are regular trains to Harpenden from London (St Pancras or Blackfriars or West Hampstead stations; fast trains take only 25 mins; check for any weekend disruptions). Harpenden is 5 miles from the M1 Junction 10, and 8 miles from the M25 Junction 21. There are town-centre car-parks near the Public Halls. Info at: http://www.radiantlight.org.uk/news_may_2008.php"

The Marriage Conference
Friday, September 26, 2008
Holy Trinity Church, Brompton (home to Alpha). Book online at: www.themarriagecourse.org

start of Vocations Discernment Community for Men
Sunday, September 28, 2008
The purpose: is to give young men, aged 20-36, a year (September – July) where they can learn about priesthood and the various forms of religious life, and come to some conclusion about where God may be calling them. It is for men who are aware of God’s calling but are not sure how specifically to respond, or who need some time for personal or academic development. Location and start: Hammersmith, London on 28 September. Cost: £90 per week (negotiable) to cover food, utilities, occasional trips, speakers’ expenses and resources. Depending on circumstances we could partially subsidise the year. Contact: Fr. Stefan Park OSA. Mobile: 07789 872715 parkstefan@hotmail.com

Youth 2000 retreat - Carmarthen
Friday, October 24, 2008
24th - 26th October, @carmarthen (Diocese of Menevia). Website: www.youth2000.org

Celebrate Weekend - Avonmouth Bristol
Saturday, November 01, 2008
1st - 2nd November, Celebrate Weekend, St Bedes College, Avonmouth, Bristol. This is a Christian Conference for all ages organised by Catholic Charismatic Renewal. E-mail: tonywadley@contactme.co.uk

Prison Ministry Conference
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Theme: 'Caring Inside and Outside the Prison Wall'. Do you wnt to see lives changed? Worskhops, training, talks, worship and prayer. See: www.ukalpha.org/prisons