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An all-new event for October 2020, exploring the question of eternity and how that affects the way we live today.
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Event Overview
Ask most people what they understand about eternity and they will most likely speak of "going to heaven". Whether you are Christian or not we have been taught that heaven is the final destination for the fortunate few. But exactly what "heaven" is has remained somewhat unclear and largely unappealing. Images fill our minds of our souls floating up to the clouds where we will remain for eternity, listening to harps and munching on grapes. And whilst we are up in the clouds the earth below us will be consumed in fire. Thankfully, that is not the future that the New Testament is urging us to consider.
"God's plan is not to abandon this world, the world which he said was "very good." Rather, he intends to remake it. And when he does he will raise all his people to new bodily life to live in it. That is the promise of the Christian gospel." N. T. Wright
As N.T. Wright is describing, the future of this earth is not some great destruction but rather a great restoration of everything including creation and including us. And if this world is to be remade and not destroyed then shouldn't we consider how we care for creation today? And if we are to inhabit the renewed earth with resurrected bodies for eternity, then shouldn't we consider more the people we are becoming? For surely, our characters are of infinite importance if we consider they will endure for evermore. No doubt that is why Jesus is much more concerned about our motives and character than He is our actions (Matthew 23:26).
"The main thing God gets out of your life is not the achievements you accomplish. It's the person you become." Dallas Willard
Our understanding of eternity has huge implications for how we live today. Busyness, stress, anxiety, impatience, fear are all amplified if ever day is a day closer to our final day on earth. But they lose their grip when we look beyond to a restored world and eternity which is very much physical and where all "our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8.18.
The more we understand life after death the more we will live with a hope filled expectation for tomorrow and the more passionate we will become about making that future hope a reality in our world today.
"If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next." C. S. Lewis.
"God's plan is not to abandon this world, the world which he said was "very good." Rather, he intends to remake it. And when he does he will raise all his people to new bodily life to live in it. That is the promise of the Christian gospel." N. T. Wright
As N.T. Wright is describing, the future of this earth is not some great destruction but rather a great restoration of everything including creation and including us. And if this world is to be remade and not destroyed then shouldn't we consider how we care for creation today? And if we are to inhabit the renewed earth with resurrected bodies for eternity, then shouldn't we consider more the people we are becoming? For surely, our characters are of infinite importance if we consider they will endure for evermore. No doubt that is why Jesus is much more concerned about our motives and character than He is our actions (Matthew 23:26).
"The main thing God gets out of your life is not the achievements you accomplish. It's the person you become." Dallas Willard
Our understanding of eternity has huge implications for how we live today. Busyness, stress, anxiety, impatience, fear are all amplified if ever day is a day closer to our final day on earth. But they lose their grip when we look beyond to a restored world and eternity which is very much physical and where all "our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8.18.
The more we understand life after death the more we will live with a hope filled expectation for tomorrow and the more passionate we will become about making that future hope a reality in our world today.
"If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next." C. S. Lewis.
What to ExpectThis is a conference for men, set in glorious countryside and designed to help men to a deeper understanding of eternity and what that can mean for their lives today.
The weekend will include a number of teaching sessions from the A&D team who speak with honesty and vulnerability. Time for reflection and prayer will be offered after most sessions. There will also be the opportunity to worship and enjoy some free time walking, relaxing or playing football, pool, table tennis etc. Evenings can be spent around a bonfire, watching a movie or socialising indoors with like-hearted men. |
What not to ExpectThis is not an "outward-bounds" weekend. No physical exercise is required although free time is available for men to exercise if they wish.
For Frequently Asked Questions please click Here. |
What Others have Said
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"Brilliant honesty, transparency and easy to follow. Love you guys"
"Not only was the teaching well delivered and relevant but, as always with the alive and dangerous team, it was delivered with a humility and heartfelt urgency, that you couldn't help but be utterly engaged. " "I have seldom been to a conference where the teaching has been of such a consistently high quality." |
"I thought it was excellent. It felt like God was talking to me through you. Was great to hear the vulnerable and honest straight talking as I feel it gives others permission to do the same-evident in some conversations I had with other men over the weekend."
"thanks to God - for a brilliant event which seems to continue to get better and better." "A really eye-opening experience. I had some special moments over the weekend and returned home with a new outlook on life, especially as a husband and father." |
Logistics
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LOCATION
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DIRECTIONS
The venue is less than 3 hours drive from Manchester, 3 hours drive from Hull, 2 hours drive from Reading and is on the edge of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. DATES AND TIMES Friday October 16th (first session 11 am) through to Sunday October 18th (approximately 3pm finish). |
ACCOMMODATION
Our venue for this weekend is The Poplars, situated in a beautiful location and on a 70 acre country estate near the Malvern Hills. Accommodation options include shared rooms (between 2 and 14 sharing) and camping. A day pass option is also available if anyone wishes to stay offsite. There are a number of hotel options in the nearby town of Ledbury.
Not only is The Poplars surrounded by beautiful countryside the site is very well equipped with huge amounts of indoor space, a games room, sports hall, cellar cinema and an outdoor swimming pool.
Our venue for this weekend is The Poplars, situated in a beautiful location and on a 70 acre country estate near the Malvern Hills. Accommodation options include shared rooms (between 2 and 14 sharing) and camping. A day pass option is also available if anyone wishes to stay offsite. There are a number of hotel options in the nearby town of Ledbury.
Not only is The Poplars surrounded by beautiful countryside the site is very well equipped with huge amounts of indoor space, a games room, sports hall, cellar cinema and an outdoor swimming pool.
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COST
Camping: £120 per person (all inclusive)
Room: £130 per person (all inclusive)
Day Pass: £95 per person (Fri-Sun, including meals)
NOTES:
1. If you wish to share a room with friends then please leave a comment on the booking form and we will endeavour to accommodate all requests where possible.
2. If you would prefer to arrive on the Thursday night an additional nights stay can be provided at an additional cost. If you wish to stay on the Thursday night please email us at info@aliveanddangerous.co.uk or leave a comment on the booking form.
Camping: £120 per person (all inclusive)
Room: £130 per person (all inclusive)
Day Pass: £95 per person (Fri-Sun, including meals)
NOTES:
1. If you wish to share a room with friends then please leave a comment on the booking form and we will endeavour to accommodate all requests where possible.
2. If you would prefer to arrive on the Thursday night an additional nights stay can be provided at an additional cost. If you wish to stay on the Thursday night please email us at info@aliveanddangerous.co.uk or leave a comment on the booking form.
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What is included in the price?
All food throughout the weekend (Friday lunchtime through to Sunday lunchtime). Wash room facilities (showers and toilets). Bedding (rooms only). |
What is not included in the price?
Transport to and from the venue. Tent and camping equipment (if camping) Towels and toiletries |
