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Frame the day
Take time to frame the day, with a reading from the Be book with Fiona Castle, a verse of the day, prayer, and a link to our worship playlist.
From 3pm Check-in and refreshments (Cedar Room)
When you arrive, you don't need to go to the Reception desk. When you enter the foyer, follow the signs to the Warwick Room and you'll find the Activate team and hotel staff, ready to hand you a welcome pack which includes your room key. There's a table to make your name badge (or one of the Miss Activates will be happy to do it for you!) Your room key can be stored in your lanyard, so make two name badges so you can slip it in-between them. Take time to look at our 'on arrival' list on the information page, so you don't miss anything.
Tea and coffee making facilities are available in your room and on the Mezzanine (from 3pm). The main conference area opens at 5.30pm.
5.30-6pm (on the Mezzanine)
If it's your first time with us, you've come on your own, or you want to get to know new people, then this is for you. I know you have to be brave to go to a Connect but it's worth the moment of awkwardness to get up there because once you've met a couple of the team and others in the same boat, you'll feel more at home!
If you have any dietary requirements and would like a bit of reassurance from the chef, this is your opportunity. We have informed the hotel already of anything you told us about, so this is only if you have particular concerns.
If you are at school or college, it would be great if you could pop up and meet the others your age. Bring someone along this time if you're not sure about it! There will be other opportunities to gather over the weekend and our Miss Activate leader, Polly will let you know.
5.30-7.30pm Evening meal
7.30-9.00pm Main Session 1
Worship Leader: Sue Rinaldi, Hosts: Jaz and Rhiannon, Keynote Speakers: Sarah McKerney and Rhiannon Goulding
Sarah and Rhiannon introduce our theme for the weekend By Faith… These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. (Hebrews 11: 39-40)
9.00pm Refreshments (outside Main Room and on Mezzanine)
9.30pm Fun and Entertainment (Main Room)
The best way to meet people! Don't worry if you come on your own, we'll get you into a winning team for the quiz! There will also be space to chill out together.
Activate is so much more that just a Weekend Away.
We depend on donations to continue to put on events, help subsidise Activate days away, cover our running costs, and so much more. If you’ve been impacted by Activate Your Life and have a heart for our work to continue, could you consider a one-off or monthly donation to support us? Thank you for your prayers and support. Activate Team
"An uplifting, empowering and enlightening day which has helped me to be equipped to go forward in all aspects of my life."
