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Bath Women’s Conference

Saturday 18th March 2023 09.45 – 16.15

Widcombe Baptist Church

The 2023 Conference is currently fully booked. If you'd like to be added to the waiting list, please email [email protected]

The 2023 Bath Women's Conference will be held on Saturday 18th March, with main speaker Anna Putt.

We are delighted to have an exciting range of seminars for women across the age range, reflecting on the past couple of years and looking to how God might be using those experiences into the present and future.

Tickets are on sale from 1st January.

In an effort to reduce the last-minute rush for tickets we have an EARLY BIRD PRICE of £15.00 per person (£10.00 concessions for students, pensioners) for bookings before 31 January. Book early to avoid disappointment! The ticket prices will increase to £20 (£15 concessions) from 1st February.

We do not want price to be a barrier for anyone, so if the increased February prices pose a problem for you, please get in touch with us.

Main Speaker: Anna Putt

Anna is married to Tom who is a vicar in Burford. She is mum to three young (ish) children and spends her 'spare' time on various pieces of work both voluntary and paid including being a supply teacher, a trustee of Keswick Ministries, a podcaster @shieldedbygrace, a broadcaster on Radio 4's Daily service and a few other projects.

She enjoys walking her dog in the beautiful Cotswold countryside and studying the Bible with her lovely group of women.

We look forward to hearing Anna speaking from the book of 1 Peter.

Seminars

Alongside the main talks there are two seminar slots during the day – one in the morning, one in the afternoon. Below are the options available this year – all are single standalone sessions. You will need to select your top 4 choices of seminar (or afternoon Time Out) at the time of booking. (If booking for others, you will need all their choices too!) We try to allocate your top 2 choices while spaces are available.

1) Who is my Neighbour?

Through Jesus’ teaching about the Good Samaritan in Luke’s Gospel, we will explore how we are called to care in today’s ‘global neighbourhood’, with particular attention given to the current refugee crisis.

2) Difficult Relationships

Friendships, families, churches - relationships can be hard work! We know we should be patient and forgiving, but is this possible when we've been really hurt or frustrated by another?

3) Flourishing in Singleness

Whether you're single or married, engaged or widowed, this seminar helps to think through how to make our own lives and our churches places where single people can thrive.

4) Menopause: Standing firm in the middle of the change

The menopause can leave women feeling hurt, confused and alone. Join us to discuss what’s happening, why it’s hard and how we can turn to Christ for real hope and help.

5) Parenting Teenagers

In a crazy and depraved world a Christian mother has a great deal to offer a teenager in terms of stability, sense and downright joy. Come to this seminar to discover how parents of teenage children can go about their business with confidence rather than fear.

6) Conversations that go somewhere

How do we move from small talk to intentional conversations? Is it simply about mindset, skill, practice or personality? Come and be encouraged by the Bible’s wisdom on this!

7) Looking in and Looking up

As you try and live for Jesus, are anxiety, envy and despondency regular experiences for you? Do you struggle to believe that God isn’t even just a little bit disappointed in you? If so, then come along and get stuck into Galatians with me, letting God probe our works-driven hearts whilst revealing to us his wonderfully gracious one.

8) Navigating Gender Identity

Whether or not we're aware of them, all of us will come across people who are questioning their gender, and cultural attitudes are changing rapidly. How can Christians best love those who do not feel they fit in the traditional view of gender?

9) Pastoral Care isn't just for Pastors

Individuals in our church family are facing challenges, big and small, all the time. Caring for these people surely cannot be the responsibility of only one or two pastors. Do you want to help but don't know where to start? In this seminar we will discuss what our role could or should be?

12) Time Out

Spend some time in quiet reflection/prayer in designated areas or browsing the bookstall.

Find Us

The 2023 conference venue will be Widcombe Baptist Church, Pulteney Road (South), Bath BA2 4JR

Widcombe Baptist Church is in Bath city centre, close to Bath Spa train station. Parking is available in the nearby Southgate car park. Free parking is available at Odd Down Park and Ride. It’s a short bus journey down the hill on no. 41 bus to the city centre (about £3 return).

Flyers

Download a copy of the Bath Women’s Conference leaflet here:

Outside | Inside

Downloads

Downloads, videos and handouts from previous years' Conferences.

Bath Women's Conference 2022

Bath Women's Conference Online 2021

Intro & Interview with speaker Helen Thorne
Session One: Tears at a tear-stained world (Habakkuk 1 & 2)
Session Two: Awe at an awesome God (Habakkuk 3)
Helen’s Habakkuk talk outlines (with reflection)

Bristol Women's Conference 2020

The Bath Women's Conference is organised in association with the South West Gospel Partnership.

If you live in Bristol, the Bristol Women's Conference may be closer.

For further information please email [email protected]