As with all our exhibitions you will be able to see the best in Christian resources to equip and empower your Church.

• The latest multi media equipment
• Chairs, Tables & Furnishings
• Children & Youth Resources
• Church Fabric & Building
• Financial Services
• Leadership Training
• Mission Organisations
• Music Resources & Sound Systems
• Vestments & Robes...

Possibly everything you require will be available at this unique resource exhibition as well as:

• A comprehensive programme of seminars
• Specialist workshops
• The best in Christian theatre and music

Social Networking - Love it or hate

Is a conference designed specifically to train the Church on its response to this new phenomenon which is growing at a rapid rate.  Presented by BRF, the Church of England Communications, and Sociatech, this conference covers subjects like, How can a Facebook presence assist your church ministry? and Can Tweeting get your church noticed?
 
Bishop Alan Wilson will be explaining why social media is important and why the church needs to be involved.  Russ Hughes will discuss the different types of social media, how to get started, and the generational use of social media. Ending with Maggi Dawn discussing blogging, and good and bad practice.

An informed and hands-on seminar examining how churches can get the best from social media tools and a must for anyone considering using them.

To find out more about this conference, including how to register, and other special events and conferences click here.

The RSCM supports a world-wide network of 8,500 churches, schools and individuals.  They are committed to achieving the best use of good music in worship - whatever the resources, whatever the styles. Through education, training, publications, advice and encouragement, they aim to support church music today and to invest in church music for the future.

Admission to this concert is free and to see the full arts theatre programme please click here.

I will be there to explain how church buildings can be used more flexibly. With listed buildings, modifications can be costly and controversial. At CRE we'll meet a range of seasoned experts to help us solve practical problems like these. Indeed, we have three,
information-rich days in which to discover so many things.

More than 30 practical seminars and workshops are scheduled and a Resources Superstore will offer a vast range of books, music and other products for church and personal use. Exhibitor
zones include Mind and Soul, (representing organisations in mental and emotional health) and Education, (resourcing those who work in
schools). No wonder the event is sometimes dubbed 'the ideal church show'!

I recommend anyone who cares about the future of their local church and community, whatever the denomination, to make every effort to join us.

- Rt Revd Donald Allister,
Bishop of Peterborough

For information on the seminar being given by Bishop Donald Allister and the full seminar programme please click here

Do you want to make the Bible more a part of your life?

Want to go deeper in your understanding of Scripture?

Feel like you're missing out on the Bible's message?
 
With Bible Society's You've Got the Time, being shown for the first time at the Peterborough exhibition, you can make the Bible's message a part of your everyday life.

Listen to Colossians on the train, Timothy at your computer or James while you're walking the dog or jogging. Whatever you're doing, the Bible can slot into your life. A new CEV version of the New Testament, recorded by Riding Lights Theatre Company, is available as a FREE download by clicking here (biblesociety.org.uk/ygtt). A simple listening plan will take you all the way from Matthew to Revelation in just 40 days. A CD ROM Pack for church leaders with talk outlines, small group study ideas and a short film is also available.
 
Visit Bible Society's You've Got the Time stand (D7) to find out more.  For a list of the exhibitors click here.

Riding Lights Theatre Company will be performing DOWNSIDEUP, a highly entertaining show of sketches, comedy and music, on the Thursday evening of the exhibition.  For more information click here

As a young musician he formed a Christian Band but put it aside when he married and the children came along.  "I started my own pest control business," Michael explains. "I invented my own line of natural pest control products and started treating homes." Michael's drive and creativity soon propelled the company to one of the largest pest control businesses in America.

The company's success freed him to return to his musical roots and he soon found himself leading worship for congregations both small and large.  He has toured throughout the USA with such bands as Casting Crowns, New Song, Big Daddy Weave and Paul Baloche.

Join him for an amazing time of music and worship and meet this entrepreneur and father of six who has a lot to share about life, his ministry while performing including his powerful rendition of the classic hymn At the Cross.

For the timing and location of the performances and other special features at the East of England exhibition click here

Jane will be at the East of England Christian Resources Exhibition for a half-day Messy Church workshop.   Admission to Messy Church is free but requires pre-registration bu emailing mandy@creonline.co.uk

  Thursday  24 February, 11.00am - 1.00pm Cambridge Suite

Rev David Marshall, from the Real Easter Egg team, said: 'It's hard to believe that, out of the whopping 80 million chocolate Easter eggs sold each year, not one of them has mentioned Jesus on the box - until now!'

The Real Easter Egg is made from Fairtrade chocolate and sales will support charity and development projects - buying everything from medical equipment for new mums in the UK, to chickens for farmers in Africa.

The Real Easter Egg company is one of over 150 exhibitors, to see who is exhibiting  click here or for further information go to http://www.realeasteregg.co.uk/

A website is a great tool for engaging with the local community and connecting with church members. As websites are now the main way people find a new church it has become essential that every church has a website.

This seminar, delivered by Kyle Cottington of Church Edit Website (stand A12), will give you some tips for ensuring that your site has the relevant information to make it effective.

Are you looking to improve your existing website or considering having one then this seminar is for you; expert advice including pages that every church websites should have.

This is one of over 30 essential seminars to equip and empower you to the needs of the Church today and into the future.  For the full seminar programme click here

On Thursday afternoon Act 4 Theatre Company will be looking for all budding performers to come to a free workshop (suitable for 7 - 12 year olds).  This is a fun-based workshop using puppets, drama, music, movement and dance. 

Following this session is a family show where the children join the team of ACT 4 to entertain us.

Whilst the workshop is on parents / guardians can visit the exhibition knowing that their children are being well taken care of by a CRB approved team.

Preregistration is recommended and to book your place please email mandy@creonline.co.uk

Throughout the week Infinite Resources will be running a craft centre where you can try your hand at soap making, felt bead making, and much more.  Fun for all ages no matter how young or old.

By the end of the exhibition we hope to have a craft wall, similar to the one shown here, made by visitors to the Infinite Resources Craft Area.