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Festival 2010
Festival Promotional Video
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God Songs in a Strange Land
As we follow Christ in the 21st century, we are ever more aware that the Church often stands on the edge of society, with a decreasing influence on our communities, and an increasing distance between ourselves and the people God wants to reach. This feeling is one of exile, and therefore is something we can reflect upon through examining the experience of God's people in the Old Testament as they left their homeland and were scattered. There are learning places too in the experience of people in the early church who were challenged to be ‘strangers and pilgrims' in the world they were called to witness to.
The theme of next year's Festival is ‘God Songs in a Strange Land' - a title that sums up something of the challenge facing Christians today - how we might learn to sing the Lord's song in a strange land. With Bible Studies led by former Principal of Cliff College, Rev Dr Howard Mellor, and a diverse range of special guests - from Adrian and Bridget Plass to DJ Kubiks (Christian Drum'n'bass artist), a gospel choir and a drum workshop - there will be a variety of ways to engage with the theme, enjoy fellowship together and become better equipped to serve God in today's world. A new stream of dedicated seminars will put the icing on the youth programme of Bible studies, celebrations and other activities, ensuring that Festival is about equipping the young as well as the old(er!) to live as disciples of Jesus in an ever-changing and more challenging world. As always, there will be an energetic and creative programme for children too.
Come and join with us: whatever age or background you are, wherever you are on the faith journey, with whatever hopes and dreams you have for God's people. Share in dynamic worship, life changing teaching, friendly fellowship and an all-age environment - in the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District. Bring your tent and camp - or stay in one of the College rooms, or in a local B&B or caravan site. If you can't commit to the whole weekend day visitors are welcome throughout.
Don't just live in a strange land - learn to sing God songs...
Piers Lane
Festival Director
FESTIVAL DATES: 28TH-31ST MAY 2010
FESTIVAL BOOKING from Monday 4th January 2010 -Please contact Reception on 01246 584200
No tent - No problem
We are teaming up this year with Tangerine Fields to give you the opportunity to move straight into an erected tent. Hire prices start at £30 pp. Please book online at www.tangerinefields.co.uk and follow the Cliff College Festival link or contact them by post PO Box 1357, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 9FN or telephone 07821 807000
