Church Weekend 2024
Having Confidence in Our Faith & Relating to Others
12th and 13th October
This years weekend together will include talks from Victoria Lawrence (full bio below) a range of ‘taster sessions’ of just some of the activities that take place in the Halls (full details below), youth and family focused activities, the chance to try creative bible writing, ‘A Touch of France’ evening entertainment experience and a Pie & Pea supper.
On the Sunday we will have two services; one at 8am and a second at 10.30am which will incorporate a BYO lunch and a worship event led by George Parsons. There will be NO 6pm service on this Sunday.
Guest Speaker; Victoria Lawrence, Curate, St Swithins
Victoria trained for ordained ministry at Ridley Hall Cambridge having been sent for ordination from Tonbridge Parish Church. She has much experience in children’s work and, as a good Anglican, is also a highly qualified and trained Methodist preacher!
She is currently based at a resourcing church in the Diocese of Lincoln.
Try Something New?
As part of our Church Weekend this year we are offering Church family the chance to try out just some of the classes on offer throughout the week at the Halls.
These sessions are being offered free of charge so booking is essential to allow the leaders time to prep for materials, staff etc.
Details of the classes on offer are below so you can find out more, bookings for all activities will open on the 6th September.
You can book your Pie & Pea Supper and any Church led activities via the below link.
Sung Wing Chun
Our club has been teaching Chinese Kung Fu at Ecclesall Parish Halls for 10 years.
We teach students how to generate relaxed power, to move efficiently and defend themselves when necessary.
We are a friendly diverse group of adults.
Balkan Dance - Horo Sheffield
Horo Sheffield is the home of Balkan Dance, group folk dancing, in Sheffield.
The dances are social activities so everybody is involved and, as well as being fun, it is also great exercise to wonderful music! The session will consist of a couple of demonstration dances followed by easier dances for people to participate.
Art Group
A chance to view the artwork from this relaxed, friendly group of ‘budding artists’ who are guided and tutored by Martin Field a retired art teacher, and to ask questions about the group.
The group have explored pencil drawing, pastel, water-colour, and acrylic painting from a range of subject matter. This is not a rigid format and members are able to follow their own path. In summer they sketch and paint outdoors in Sheffield and the surrounding countryside, weather permitting.
Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is a method proven to reduce back, neck and postural pain, by helping you identify and remove unhelpful movement habits.
It is a practical method of becoming mindful of habits which cause long term harm to our bodies.
Life Yoga
Classes are aimed at all abilities. Students are asked to listen in to THEIR bodies, to practice with physical awareness and welcomed sensations only. Postures are chosen for their physical benefit to the student. Students are asked to tune in to their breath and tension patterns.
Classes include classic asana, functional movement and techniques gleaned from Somatic movement and Fascia release with the aim of strengthening and freeing up movement to the practitioner. Classes are taught mindfully, paying attention to the fact that not everyone’s body is the same and everyone has their own limits.
Let’s Tango for Parkinson’s
Our group is called Argentine Tango for Parkinson's Plus as we opened this group up to others to enjoy. There is no need for previous dance experience at all and we adapt to suit people's abilities and restrictions. As the dance is based on a walk, we feel it is really accessible to most people. You could bring a partner or friend with you if you wish, but it is not essential. You just need a pair of shoes that will move smoothly on the wooden floor of the hall and a smile!
We will introduce people to the idea that this dance is an improvised dance, so no need to learn complex patterns or moves. The idea of walking together with a partner will be shown and how that can easily be transformed into moving together to start dancing. We could use a variety of traditional or more modern music. We can show how this dance could help to improve posture, balance, flow of movement with a real sense of fun.
www.localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/activity/lets-tango-parkinsons
