A message from Shelley
I wanted to let you all know about some learning opportunities to help us support children and families with their faith in a pandemic.
The first is an online Christian conference called Hand in Hand 2021 and it’s for anyone connected with children and families. It can be your own family or someone else’s. This year’s theme is helping children and families grow in their faith in a post pandemic world. Sessions include ‘bringing God into the everyday’ and ‘the presence of the kingdom in community and schools’. It’s a one day conference that takes place on 6th February, it’s free, online and open to all and you can register at www.handinhandconference.com/conferences-training.com
If you do go and you have some feedback, ideas etc then it would be great to hear from you.
The second is a training morning run by Rachel Turner of Parenting for Faith. It’s focused on Nurturing Babies and Toddlers’ Spiritual lives and takes place online on Thursday 11th February 2021 9.30am-12.30pm via zoom. Sessions include ‘supporting young families in their faith’, ‘prayer in pregnancy’ and ‘refreshing parents and carers through toddler groups’. Its £10 for an individual ticket and you get a copy of Rachel’s new book on spirituality in babies and toddlers included in the price. Or you can pay £20 as a church and get one free book between the group. Let me know if you want to book as part of a group. More information at www.brfonline.org.uk/products/nurturing-babies-and-toddlers-spiritual-lives-training-morning
Any questions or thoughts do get in touch with me.
And thirdly it’s PLAYTIME!
It’s lockdown 3 so we’ve decided it’s time to bring back Moortots/Oasis live to keep you company but in a new way! There will still be the same hilarious yet poignant chat (I know I am usually upstaged), story and creativity but this time we’ll be meeting on a Wednesday so we can all say hello half way through the week to keep each other encouraged. Our time moves to 11.45am as we try not to clash too much with home schooling, lunchtime and afternoon naps although if you miss it live on Facebook you can watch it again later on the Moortots Facebook page or on the Family at Moortown YouTube channel. Don’t think its just for little ones too as I believe we all need times to play, particularly during a pandemic. Grab your tea and a biscuit and join in with singing, dancing and creating as we look at what God says about some big topics like story, hope, light and family. Our first one starts at 11.45 on Wednesday 3rd February on the Moortots Facebook page. If anyone wants to contribute with ideas then do let me know.
See you all then!
Shelley