News from the Cathedral and Church Buildings Division
Finding God in Holy Places - upcoming cathedral arts event
(26/08/10)
A conference on the place of the arts in cathedrals sponsored by the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England will take place from 26 - 28th September in Durham. Topics will include: the tradition of cathedral patronage, dialogue with contemporary culture, commissioning and funding new works, cathedrals' arts policies and educational, spiritual and apologetic aspects of the arts.
For further information see - Finding God in Holy PlacesCrossing the Threshold 2nd National Conference
(08/07/10)
To be held on 30th September at Christ Church, Woking Early bird rate extended for two weeks – book now to avoid disappointment!!
Following last year's successful CTT event at Hereford this conference will focus on a Community Development Approach to the use of Church Buildings. The day is organised in partnership with Rochester & Canterbury and Oxford Rural Advisers.
To see the flyer click Crossing the Threshold 2nd National Conference
To book please email:crossingthethreshold2010@googlemail.com
New guidance on church seating
(02/06/10)
Every year the Church Buildings Council receives numerous applications involving new seating. The variety of seating types now available can make choosing the best option for your particular church building difficult.
With this in mind we have put together some suggestions on what should be considered when deciding on new seating for your church. These can be downloaded here - Seating guidance.
West Dean practical building conservation course May 2010
(27/05/10)
This year's West Dean course built on earlier events with a focus on the conservation of specific materials and the role of conservators as well as an overview of the conservation report process.
The West Dean programme May 2010 can be downloaded here and due to it's success we hope to run a similar event in the next year.
Guidance notes formulated from the speakers talks will be uploaded here shortly.........
Ecclesiastical Law Society Lecture 19th May 2010
(24/05/10)
To read the full text of the Janet Gough's (Head of Cathedral and Church Buildings Division) lecture to the Ecclesiastical Law Society please click here -
Latest Supporter's E-Bulletin now available!
(20/05/10)
This is the thirteenth e-bulletin since the publication of Building Faith in our Future. It sets out developments to date and seeks your help as we, the Cathedral and Church Buildings Division, at the Church of England, continue to move the campaign forward.
Download the supporter's e-bulletin no. 13 here!
To register as a Building Faith Supporter and receive copies of the Building Faith in our Future e-bulletin, please contact:
Becky Payne at rebecca.payne at c-of-e.org.
