Church as a Refuge

Church as a Refuge: Understanding power, control, abuse and church as a safe place.

One day conference with keynote speaker Dr Diane Langberg.

Hosts: Jacqui Wright & Cliff Turner, Church as a Refuge and Hugh Palmer, All Souls Langham Place, London

Date: Friday 15 May 2020

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: All Souls Church, Langham Place, Marylebone, London,  W1B 3DA, UK

Tea and coffee provided; bring your own lunch

Tickets: 

To cover the costs of the conference; not for profit.

Non-refundable.

Early Bird: £35

Full Price: £45

Schedule:

9:30 - 10.00 Registration; tea/coffee provided

10.00 - 10.10  Welcome by Hosts and a Survivor story

10.10 - 10.40 Introduction - A UK perspective on power, control and abuse.

10.40 - 11.40 Dr Diane Langberg 

'Understanding Power and Deception' 

How power can corrupt and control.

11.40 - 12.00 Refreshment break: tea/coffee provided

12.00 - 13.00 Dr Diane Langberg 

'Understanding Abuse and Its Impact'

All forms of abuse are evil and cause damage for a lifetime and across generations.

13.00 - 13.45 Lunch break: bring your own lunch or purchase in in nearby shops; tea/coffee provided

13.45 - 14.45 Dr Diane Langberg 

'The Church as a Sanctuary'

Creating a healthy culture to make church a safe place and to bring hope and healing to victims/survivors.

14.45 - 15.40 Time for Questions with Dr Diane Langberg & panel

15.40 - 15.50 Church as a Refuge: A way forward in the UK

15.50 - 16.00 Closing remarks and thanks.