Authentic Men Weekend Conference (Wales)

Authentic 2013 is transformational weekend that offers a unique and life-changing journey into the heart of a man. In the midst of the beautiful Welsh countryside you will explore how to live life as it was meant to be lived. 

You will process life’s big issues with freedom and honesty, such as fatherhood, sonship, calling, wounds and your relationship with God. This weekend could be one of the most liberating experiences of your life.

Based on the book “Wild at Heart” by John Eldredge.This weekend is based on the message of Wild at Heart by John Eldredge and delivered by a group of men from Kenilworth, Warwick, Winchester and London.

The team are running Authentic 2013 because each team member has been personally transformed by the experience of a similar event. Our hope, prayer and belief is that Authentic 2013 will powerfully impact the lives of those who come

For more information see  www.authenticmen.org.uk

MEN'S GROUP in Central London

A new Men's Group facilitated by psychotherapist Simon Jacobs is starting in Central London on Monday 13th May 2013. 

It promises a supportive way to explore your issues with other men; discover what masculinity means to you; make new friends and connections and benefit from the unique experience of being part of a group.

The group runs on Monday evenings for 2 hours in Regent St, London W1.

The group will run with 6-10 men for 3 'terms' a year, each lasting 12 weeks.

The cost is £35 per evening.

Men are welcome to join the group for one 12 week term only or to remain in the group as a long-term member.

Simon says he has attended workshops and sat in groups with men for a number of years - experiences that have lead him to believe in the unique and healing power of a men's group. 

In addition to his work with individuals at his practice on Regent Street, he runs groups at the Priory Hospital, north London.

Who Can Join? 

The group is open to men from any faith or culture. Straight, gay, single, married, divorced...whatever your status, you will benefit from the group if you have the courage and curiosity to discover more about yourself; a willingness to listen to others; can give and receive feedback with the aim of obtaining greater self-awareness and insights into the habitual roles, patterns and beliefs which may be preventing you from leading a rewarding life.

The group can support you with issues such as: anger/rage, addiction, depression, loneliness, relationship problems or simply if you want to discover and learn more about your journey through life as a man.

How to Join

For more information call 07740 535399 or email simon@london-psychotherapist.co.uk to arrange a meeting with to discuss the group and find out more. This meeting costs nothing and there is no commitment if you feel the group is not right for you.

Go to www.london-psychotherapist/blog.html to see recent blog about the men's group

Reclaiming Teenage Fire Weekend Training (Bristol)

Journeymanuk is hosting its Reclaiming Teenage Fire training in Bristol over the weekend of 5th -7th July.

An experiential training for men, potential mentors, and fathers. 

• Do you remember your ambitions and dreams from your teenage years?

• Is your life as you thought it would be?

• Are you the man you thought you would become?

• What opportunities and challenges did these years bestow upon you?

This training is open to ALL men. It is a great introduction to what is referred to as ‘men’s work’ as well as adding to the experience of those already engaged on a journey of self-discovery. Designed to support you in exploring, embracing and acknowledging your teenage experience, it will help you understand how that experience still affects you and those around you today.

Please note...this residential weekend is a very deep dive into the realm of your own adolescent experience. It will positively and fundamentally change your relationship to your own experience at that time and also bring insight into the present in a vary tangible way. Only attend if you want change.

Overview.

So much of what happens in our adolescents contributes to the shape our lives take on in adulthood.

Through a combination of dialogue, small-group exercises and personal reflection time, you will be invited to look back in time from the place of your adult-self. With guidance and support you will be encouraged to share honestly about your experience and in doing so, often gain new insight into the key events of your life. This new awareness often allows many positive changes to start flowing, the effects of which ripple out into your life.

The primary purpose of this training is to educate potential mentors about their own experience of adolescence so that they are best placed to serve the boys stepping up to attend a Rite of Passage Adventure Weekend or RoPAW and JGroups.

It also stands alone as a powerful weekend of personal development*. Moreover it is a safe and confidential space in which to experience, perhaps for the first time, what it is like to be present in the company of men with a shared positive intention: namely to improve their lives and in doing so, make their unique contribution towards securing a
healthy future for all.

"All adult men should experience this." Chris, Bristol.

"Exemplary" James, Bristol.

Please note...this residential weekend is a very deep dive into the realm of your own adolescent experience. It will positively and fundamentally change your relationship to your own experience at that time and also bring insight into the present in a vary tangible way. Only attend if you want change.

Attending an RTF is mandatory for any man who wishes to staff the RoPAW, scheduled for September 2013.

Full price per person = £275.00

Early bird / group discounts are available.

• Individual - £225.00 (paid in full by 1/6/13)
• Two person booking - £400.00 (paid in full by 1/6/13)
• Four person booking - £750.00 (paid in full by 1/6/13)

To secure your place a non-refundable deposit of £50.00 PP is required.

Bursary places are limited and at JMUK's discretion.

The weekend is open to a maximum of 14 participants. (+ 6 staff)

Email us at connect@journeymanuk.org for further information.

Spirituality And Men Group (Hove)

Spirituality and Men is a self-development meeting for men aiming to explore the spirit of man through information, dialogue, honest interaction and the silence of meditation.

Saturday 20^th April: Essence and expansion. Maintaining our spiritual essence without becoming diluted in the expansion of our lives.

Saturday 11^th May: Self-honesty without self-disempowerment. Turn weakness into strength with positivity and self-respect.

Saturday 15^th June: Nerves of steel or silk! Bring calmness and stability through stillness and silence.

Saturday 20^th July: How to turn your world around? Unearth your spiritual treasures to transform your world.

Saturday 3^rd August: Be a peach, not a walnut! Being soft on the outside, while remaining tough inside.

The events take place between 2.00 – 4.30pm at the Cornerstone Community Centre, Palmeira Square, Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL.

The Brahma Kumaris Word Spiritual University make no charges for their workshops and voluntary contributions are gratefully accepted.

For more information 01273 279481

brighton@uk.bkwsu.org

www.bkwsu.org/uk/brighton

www.facebook.com/BrahmaKumarisBrighton

2013 Events Archive

FEBRUARY 2013

Sunday 10th February: MensCraft Men’s Lodge
 10.30 – 5 .00 at The Field, Tuttington, Norfolk

Saturday 16^th February: Brahma Kumaris, Spirituality And Men - Understanding The True 'Circle Of Life', 2pm to 4.30pm, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove

MARCH 2013


Friday 1st – Saturday 2nd March: MKP(US) is hosting a free Online Summit for men called the Power of Purpose (Wed 27 February to Saturday 2 March) 


Friday 1^st – Sunday 3rd March: Keeping The Edges Hot weekend retreat, Llansor Mill, Treherbert Road, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1LS 


Friday 1^st – Saturday 2^nd March: All The King’s Men, Unity In Diversity, LifeBuilders, NTCG Nottingham,

 Saturday 2nd March: MensCraft ‘Moot’, Women Raising Boys at the 4Women Centre, 18 Colgate, Norwich, NR3 1BQ

Friday 22^nd – Sunday 24^th March: Journeyman UK, Reclaiming Teenage Fire training course for men, South Gloucester

Friday 22^nd – Sunday 24^th March: The ManKind Project Adventure Training, The Comb, Northumberland

Saturday 30^th March: LifeBuilders Resurrection Breakfast, Jasper Carrott Suite, Birmingham City Football Club, 8.45am - 11.30am


Wanted! Scottish Men's Conference 2013

Wanted is Elim’s regional men’s ministry for Scotland.

Scotland’s first Elim National Men’s Conference took place in May 2012, and the gathering of men from across Scotland is said to have had a significant impact for the men and churches represented. 

Wanted was born out of the heart of several pastors in Scotland to encourage and equip the men in churches, but also to begin the process of helping reach men outside the four walls of the church.

The Wanted Conference 2013 is coming up on Saturday 1st June at Glasgow Elim- more details at www.wantedscotland.com and at www.facebook.com/wantedscotland

Keeping The Edges Hot (Durham)

Event: Keeping The Edges Hot (Durham)

Date: Friday 12 April 4pm until Sunday 14 April 2pm

Address: St Mary's Centre, Wycliffe, near Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9T

A weekend of music, sharing, drumming, fire, time out in the great outdoors. Some relaxed time, some quite intense.

The event is for men of all backgrounds aged 16 plus. It's gentle in terms of no competition, nothing to achieve, no pressure to share or do anything and a chance of being in a positive male only space. And because 70 plus people have participated in the weekend and loved it. Sleep in a dorm or camp if you like.

The cost is approx £50 per head which covers food, accomodation and materials. There will also be having a pub meal so need to factor that in with any drinks. If you're interested contact Marty: martytogher@btinternet.com

See this facebook page for more details