On Saturday 5th April we will hold a half-day conference exploring the topic of journeying together with God and each other through life’s challenges.
The event will take place between 10.30am and 2pm at All Saints, Battersea Fields, South London. All Saints (100 Prince of Wales Dr, London SW11 4BD ) is easily accessed from Battersea Park or Queenstown Road train stations.
We are pleased to announce that one of our Patrons, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani will introduce proceedings, which will include a keynote address from the Revd Prof Christopher Cook, co-author of Struggling with God: Mental Health and Christian Spirituality.
Bishop Guli, our Patron, who will offer some words of welcome at the conference
Christopher’s book is described by the publishers, SPCK, as “a fresh, hopeful and scriptural companion for both those struggling with mental illness and their supporters, carers, and the church community who, like Jesus, seek to come alongside all with the practical and spiritual hope of a God who journeys with us in our suffering.” Copies will be available to purchase at the event.
Our second speaker will be a representative of the Railway Mission, who will talk about the charity’s ministry offering confidential, impartial pastoral care to the railway community and passengers of the railway network – including those facing family breakdown, mental ill-health and bereavement.
As always, we will ensure there is plenty of time for questions, discussion and of course meeting others. Coffee and tea will be served upon arrival, and a light sandwich lunch will be provided to close.
All Saints Battersea, venue for our 2025 conference
While in the past, attendees have generously offered donations to help cover costs, these events have typically run at a loss to the charity. The trustees have therefore decided to ask attendees for a payment of £10 in advance (£5 for the unwaged) to help ensure that such events are sustainable into the future.
To book, please email admin@beingalongside.org.uk with your name and also make a donation for either £10 or £5 via the ‘Donate’ button above (we will match this up when PayPal notifies us of your donation). Alternatively, please send payment via an online transfer or by cheque. We are trying to avoid taking cash payments on the day.
We look forward to seeing you in April!