AN AFTERNOON OF VISION AND MISSION
Our Big Day In is a special opportunity for the whole church community to gather, reflect, and look ahead together. It’s a day that blends fellowship, worship, celebration, and discernment - offering space both to give thanks for all that has been and to listen for where God may be leading us next.
We begin by sharing lunch, strengthening the relationships that sustain our life together. This leads naturally into a short act of worship, grounding everything we do in prayer and gratitude. As the afternoon unfolds, we will celebrate the past year, attend to the practical aspects of church life through appointments and reports, and take time to pause and connect over refreshments.
A key highlight of the day is the opportunity to take part in one of several seminars, each offering a different way to deepen our discipleship - through prayer, learning, justice, or care for creation. These sessions invite us not just to reflect, but to engage actively with our faith in today’s world.
Finally, we will gather again to look forward - sharing hopes, priorities, and vision for the coming year - before closing in worship.
Whether you are a long-standing member or newer to the church, this day is for you.
It is a chance to belong, to contribute, and to help shape our shared life and mission.
We look forward to being together.
Under 18? Is this for you?… YES!!
The day has been designed with you in mind. Come along to this interactive day, where there will be plenty of breaks, and opportunities to have your voice heard!
Agenda
Further Details on Seminars
Praying Daily
We are encouraged to pray every day but why do so many people find this difficult and how might we be those who pray daily?
Caring For Creation
Come on a walk to Lydekker Park. Explore our relationship with the earth and our calling to care for it.
Seminar Speakers
Revd Graham Thompson
The Revd Graham Thompson has recently retired having served for many years as Chair of District - first in East Anglia and then Plymouth & Exeter, and was made Ecumenical Canon first of Norwich Cathedral and later Exeter Cathedral. Graham is a past President of the Methodist Conference (2022/23).
Revd Charity Tozivepi-Nzegwu
The Revd Charity Tozivepi-Nzegwu is a Methodist minister in the Cambridge Circuit and Chair of the Connexional Justice, Dignity and Solidarity Committee. Charity is passionate about challenging injustice and has described herself as “The girl who loves, serves, and hopes for a Church where all can know they belong.”
Revd Dr Caroline Wickens
The Revd Dr Caroline Wickens is not only our very own Circuit Superintendent Minister but also Deputy Chair for the Bedfordshire Essex & Herts District. Caroline has been a Methodist minister since 1992 and has served in Zambia and Kenya, as well as supporting various churches in the UK. Until joining us last year she was Superintendent Minister of the Manchester circuit.
Ruth Lindridge
Ruth Lindridge is High Street’s very own Lead Youth Worker. Before joining High Street she has worked with youth, children and families in church ministries since 2016 in the North East of England. Ruth cares about people encountering the divine, feeling supported by faith communities and being empowered to make change. She is passionate about the earth we live in and has invited several friends who share this passion to help lead this seminar.