http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Visit The Big Idea News for up-to-the-minute information about The Big Idea, and how it will affect you and the Wokingahm area. en-gb Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:34:42 +0100 Copyright: (C) The Big Idea 15 http://www.the-big-idea.org/images/bigidea-small.gif http://www.the-big-idea.org At Wokingham Baptist Church on Thur 27th March we will gather in the evening to pray for the HOPE08 projects, and for the ongoing work of the churches out in the community. The evening starts at 8pm. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=130 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=130 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 News Sign up now to take part in the HOPE08 projects in our secondary schools, taking part May 24th to 26th. You can sign up online http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=130 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=130 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 News Following on from The Big Idea projects in 2006, some new projects are planned for the late May Bank Holiday weekend, linking with the national HOPE08 initiative by Christian organisations across the country. The projects will be in the Wokingham secondary schools, and are being coordinated by the Wokingham Area Schools Christian Worker Trust. http://www.wascwt.org/ http://www.wascwt.org/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 News A cast of actors of various ages from across Wokingham will perform in the play specially written for Christmas: Kings and Khans, from Bagram to Bethlehem.The play will be staged at Wokingham Theatre on Saturday 22nd December, and at All Saints Church on Sunday 23rd December.For more info, or if you even fancy joining in the production for yourself (as an actor, or to help in any way), please contact christmas@stage-fright.org.uk http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 News A special fair of stalls, all well stocked with an attractive range of Fair Trade goods, will take place at Wokingham Baptist Church on Monday November 26th through the day until 9pm in the evening. With such a range of products on offer, it will prove an excellent chance to do some Christmas shopping - and helping communities around the world in the process. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 News Flix Cinema: a chance to watch a film with friends and then discuss the issues raised, will be held at The Wokingham Theatre. On Oct 28th the film Sunshine will be shown at 6pm, and then on Nov 18th the film Black Gold will be screened (also at 6pm). http://www.flixcinema.org.uk/ http://www.flixcinema.org.uk/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 News The next Youth Warehouse Event will take place on Sat Nov 24th. The event is aimed at ages 15+, and will have various activities available, such as PlayStation Games, Open Mic, Art, Cafe and more. The event will use the Conservatory Showroom at TradeMark Windows on Fishponds Rd, from 7pm. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 News This year the Salvation Army is partnering with Wokingham Baptist Church and various other volunteers to host their traditional Christmas dinner for lonely or disadvantated people. The meal will take place at the baptist church on Milton Road, with volunteers from a range of churches. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 News A range of clothes, all Fairly Traded, will be displayed at a Fashion Show to be held at Wokingham Baptist Church on 30th June, from 7pm. Admission is free, and all are welcome! http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 News Detached youth work in Wokingham Town organised by volunteers at Wokingham Baptist Church is going to merge with the Just-Around-the-Corner (JAC) youth work that has long been established in the Woodley area. The merge will enable sharing of resources and expertise between workers in Woodley and Wokingham, and help promote and develop the street work in Wokingham. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 News Wokingham Churches, as part of The Big Idea, are supporting the initiative by Mr. Newman, the Town Centre manager, by encouraging volunteers to join a spring clean of the Town Centre. The event on Saturday morning, April 14th, is for anyone to turn up and help clear up litter from some of the un-tidiest spots in town. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 News A passion play called The Vigil will be shown at All Saints Church on Saturday 7th April, at 7pm. For further info, email vigil@stage-fright.org.uk http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=126 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=126 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 News On Saturday 24th March Wokingham churches will be drawing people's attention to modern day slavery: the trafficking of people around the world for the sex industry. This month is the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery, yet today more people are in effective slavery than ever before. Displays and activities in Wokinham Town Centre will highlight the problem, calling for individuals, agencies and nations to work together to bring an end to this trade. For further information about the campaign in general, see: http://www.stopthetraffik.org. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=125 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=125 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 News The story of The Prodigal Son will be told though dance, drama and the music of Queen at Rose St. Methodist Church on Sunday 18th February, at 6.30pm. Admission is free - all are welcome! http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=120 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=120 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 News Wendy Craig, one of Britain's best loved actresses, will be talking about her life, her work, her faith in Wokingham Town Hall on Friday 9th Feb. The evening begins at 7.30pm, and tickets are on sale for £10 (concessions £8) at Wokingham Town Hall or contact Pilgrim Hearts on 01344 307030. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 News Following on from the gardening renovation work undertaken by Big Idea volutneers during the main week last August, volunteers have continued to go to the hospital to visit patients on the wards. At Christmas a group from Kings Church went to sing carols and bring cheer to the patients. This is an example of how The Big Idea is continuing today in Wokingham. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=123 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=123 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 News Wokingham churches will be hosting a series of free films through the year. Each film is shown free, and afterwards there is opportunity to discuss spiritual, ethical and moral themes highlighted by the film. There will screenings for all the family, other films suitable for youth, and some films aimed at older audiences. Watch this space for more details coming soon. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=116 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=116 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 News Following on from the summer of Big Idea activities, churches across Wokingham are providing free courses for people who wish to explore the Christian faith, find out about it, and find out what it means. These courses are designed to suit people even if they have no prior knowledge of the church or the Bible. They are also friendly and relaxed, and questions are welcome and encouraged - no matter how small or large the question may seem. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News Revelation Rock-Gospel Choir will be holding a Gospel Workshop on Friday 25th August in St Paul's Parish Rooms at 3:00pm. If anyone (any age) wants to learn to sing Gospel style come along and join in) http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=96 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=96 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News There are now well over 250 volunteers helping in various action projects, events, art exhibitions and holiday clubs through the main week of The Big Idea. For action projects the average is over 80 per day, with nearly 100 on the first Monday. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News Ground-Breakers - the holiday club at Rose St. Methodist each morning from Mon 21st to Fri 25th (Big Idea main week) still has some places available for 5-11 yr old children. For details of how to enroll, please contact the church office on 0118 9776898. Or use the sign-up form on The Big Idea website http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=73 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=73 Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News There will be ten different action projects running during the main week, from painting in schools, to clearing up weeds and litter, to painting murals, to helping with a disabled children's holiday club. An average of 80 volunteers a day will be working on these projects across the town. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=71 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=71 Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News On the Monday and Tuesday of the main week (i.e. 21 and 22 August), Woosehill church will host free hands-on DJ workshops for the youth. The two sessions will be introductory sessions, with further advanced sessions available in the week. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=68 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=68 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News The number of people signed up to help with The Big Idea main week is now over 200 people, from across the churches of Wokingham, different walks of life, and ages ranging from children to pensioners. These volunteers will help on ten different action projects, and will enable the community events, youth event, and evening with Syd Little to all take place. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News Volunteer signup within the churches continues, with now over 130 members taking part in various roles through the main week. Some will be on action projects, some helping at the community events - there are people age 6 and up taking part in all kinds of ways. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News A team of employees from Sun Microsystems won The Big Idea Football Funday Tournament in a penalty shoot-out against a team representing Kings Church. A wide range of teams came to play, from pub groups to local youth. Younger children were organised into games on the day, whilst non-footballers enjoyed trampolining, badminton and table-tennis in the Sports Centre. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News This summer for the first time, Churches Together in Wokingham and Wokingham District’s Discover Culture programme will tour Arena for the Arts, an inspiring collection of children and young people’s arts. You are invited to visit one of several local churches that will host the exhibition. Join us and discover the inspirational, unique collection, Belief: Inspiration, Faith and Trust, that also launches a 12 month celebration of cultural activities with something for everyone. Discover through the art work of young people from more than 15 local schools, the commitment, belief and faith of our young people. The exhibition programme will include a Trail of Belief in six church venues across Wokingham during The Big Idea main week. This will specially feature The Quaker Tapestry and the New Generation Art Exhibition of Silk Paintings by Anne House. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News There are now less than 75 days to go until the start of The Big Idea main week, and as we passed this milestone we also collected the 75th signup form from a willing volunteer. The volunteers will help run the community events, youth event, and work on the several community action projects that are currently being planned. Negotiations with local schools, the District Council and other organisations are well underway for projects that we hope will make a difference in the Wokingham neighbourhood. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News Norreys Evangelical Church will be screening the England world cup matches on a big screen. Admission is free, children must be accompanied by an adult. Light refreshments will be on sale. The group matches are on June 10th, 15th and 20th. Watch out for future announcements regarding the knock-out phase matches! http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Sat, 27 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100 News Millennium Volunteers, an organisation that encourages youth aged from 16 to 24 years to take part in local community work, will support The Big Idea and its projects. The organisation will include The Big Idea social action projects and other ways to help in its overall portfolio of volunteering opportunities that youth can take part in during the summer of 2006. Further information about Millennium Volunteers can be found from the link on our links page. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=9 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=9 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 News Wokingham Volunteer Centre, which encourages and organises local people to volunteer in a variety of roles across Wokingham District, supports The Big Idea and its projects. We are working together with the Volunteer Centre and their contacts to identify projects and encourage volunteering opportunities. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 News Syd Little will be in Wokingham on Friday August 25th at The Holt School for an evening of comedy, entertainment and laughter. Syd has his own personal story to tell, and will share how his Christian faith has impacted his life, through all its ups and downs including some deep personal tragedies. Book the date in your diaries now as this promises to be an evening to remember! http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=63 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=63 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 News The latest presentation for The Big Idea is available for download. Suitable for accompanying a talk, or a self running presentation. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=11 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=11 Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 News An afternoon of football, other sports and fun for the family during the World Cup month of June, held at St. Crispins Sports Center and the playing field of St. Crispins school. There will be a 5 or 6 a-side tournament running on the school field, and in parallel we will have various facilities of the sports centre available to us, including the possibilities for trampolining, volleyball, badmintion, table tennis, bouncy castle and soft play. There will therefore be entertainment for all the family, with football and non-football tastes catered for! A snack tea will be provided as part of the programme. This event will invite people to come together from across the area to enjoy the fun of football and other sports http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=55 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=55 Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 News We welcome Corpus Christi church as the twelfth Wokingham church to participate in The Big Idea. Father James of Corpus Christi has indicated that at this stage Corpus Christi are happy to explore with us the Art Exhibition possibilities that the council raised with us earlier this week, and are willing to be a host for part of the exhibition. They may decide to be involved further in due course as they feel they are able - its great to have them join us! http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=2 Thu, 15 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0000 News The prayer and overview presentation given at the Dave Bilborough evening are now available for download, or viewing online http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=11 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=11 Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0000 News The non-church version of the prospectus is now available for viewing online or download from this site. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=26 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=26 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0100 News The Big Idea prospectus aimed at Church communities is now available to read online or to download http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=16 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=16 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100 News An audio recording of a talk at Wokingham Baptist Church, explaining the Big Idea is available for download http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=11 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=11 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +0100 News Dates and times for Prayer Walks around Wokingham have been set. http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=3 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=3 Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 News May 2005 prayer letter issued to all churches http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=11 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=11 Sun, 15 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 News The eleventh church joins in The Big Idea project - The Wokingham Salvation Army http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=7 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=7 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100 News Dave Bilbrough one the of well known worship leaders in the UK, led an evening of 'Praise Prayer and Preparation' for The Big Idea at Luckley Oakfield School on November 12th - Keep watching for more events in the lead up to The Big Idea week http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=3 http://www.the-big-idea.org/page.php?Page=3 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100 News