Proximity Conference 2024 Urban Mission Conference
Come together for Proximity 2024. The must-see, must-be, Urban Mission Conference is back on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June 2024.
The conference is two dedicated days for those working, living, serving and worshipping in urban areas. Designed to stretch your thinking, widen your skill set, and give you practical insight into loving as He loves, helping as He helps, and serving as He serves.
Meet with God and like-minded people who’re tasked with sharpening your own practice.
If you’re desperate to see the church move in closer proximity to people, both geographically and relationally, these communal gatherings, seminars, and worship times at Proximity Conference will recharge, refocus and re-inspire you.
Come together to dream dreams, sing songs and tell tales of transformation.
Come together to be seen, heard and understood.
In proximity of God.
In proximity of each another.
In proximity of the problem.
Come together.
Equipping you to keep going in the good and the not-so-good times, join us on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June in Manchester for the Proximity Conference. Tickets for this always fly out fast, so grab yours today.
Where: The Message Trust, Lancaster House, Harper Road, Sharston, M22 4RG
When: Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June, 10am – 5pm each day
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FAQs
What is Proximity Conference?
The conference is two days where those working, living, serving and worshipping in urban areas can come and have their thinking stretched, skill set widened and get practical insight into loving as God loves, helping as God helps, and serving as God serves.
When is it taking place?
Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June 2024 from 10 to 5pm.
Where can we stay?
There are lots of places within easy reach of The Message Trust but the below are some of the closest options:
What can we do for lunch?
When you book your ticket, you have the option to buy a lunch pack from us for £5. These will be available during the lunchbreak from the Message Community Hub. The Mess Café on site will be open on the Friday but may get very busy.
There are other options nearby, the closest being a Greggs and Subway in the petrol station on Longley Lane. There are various eateries or supermarkets on Palatine Road in Northenden and an Aldi a 10 minute walk away on the A560.
Will you be livestreaming the event?
We will not be live-streaming the event but we hope you will enjoy being in a room with other like-minded people.
Can I drive to the conference?
Yes you can. There is parking on site and around the site, and there will be stewards to help you. The parking is limited, particularly on the Friday so we would recommend trying to car share if you can.
What are the nearest public transport links?
Nearest train station – Gatley (25 minute walk)
Nearest bus stop – Harper road (3 minute walk). The 103, 11A and 43 all stop here.
The tram is not easily accessible from The Message.
Can I bring my children?
Sadly we aren’t able to provide childcare for Proximity. If you have pre-school aged children there is an unmanned creche where you can go with your child. There will be a live–feed set up so you can still engage with the main session.
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