Event Details
Stand and speak for Jesus in today’s world.
The darkness in our society is great. All around us, we are seeing the consequences of rejecting God’s good ways: disorder, brokenness and death. We are in a fight for life, for family and for freedom.
But there is hope.
In the midst of fast-moving cultural changes, we have an opportunity to stand up, speak out and shine his light in this dark world. God is calling his people to awake and arise.
Are you ready to respond?
Connect with like-minded Christians from across the UK as we gather for Awake, Arise: a day of teaching, worship, prayer and testimonies that will encourage and equip you to:
- Look up and see Jesus, the Lord of all
- Wake up and understand the battle around us
- Rise up and bring the hope of Jesus to the heart of society
Keynote speakers, including Andrea Williams, will provide:
- Stories and news on important legal cases involving Christian freedoms
- Updates on urgent issues in public policy, including education and protection of life
- Ways for you to pray and take effective action
- Ideas for how you can make a difference where God has placed you
- Opportunities to ask questions and access additional resources
It’s time for God’s people to awake and arise. Will you answer the call?
Book your ticket today, and encourage others to come with you.
Programme
09:30 Doors open
10:00 Welcome, worship and prayer
10:30 Look up and see the Lord of all
11:15 Refreshment break
11:45 Wake up and recognise the battle around us
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Worship
14:15 Rise up and bring the hope of Jesus to the heart of society
15:15 Refreshment break
15:45 Praying for the nation
16:15 Closing comments
16:30 End
Ticket Information
General admission is from £25 for super early bird group discounts (including refreshments and a sandwich lunch).
Please note that ticket sales will end on Monday 23 February. If you have questions about this, please contact our events team at events@christianconcern.com
Speakers and Contributors
Andrea Williams (Christian Concern), Keynote Speaker
As Chief Executive and co-founder of Christian Concern and the Christian Legal Centre, Andrea Minichiello Williams has led some of the most high-profile and ground-breaking Christian freedom cases and parliamentary campaigns in the United Kingdom and Europe. Through bold legal advocacy and strategic cultural engagement, she has been at the forefront of defending life, family and Christian freedoms in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Andrea is a qualified barrister with over three decades of experience in law, public policy and campaigning. She is a powerful and passionate voice for Christian truth, working tirelessly to see society transformed by the gospel in every sphere, from law and politics to education and healthcare. This vision led to the formation of the Wilberforce Collective and an increasing global influence through partner organisations.
Andrea is married to Gareth; they have four grown-up children and one grandson.
Other contributors include:
- Andrew Marsh – Head of Operations at Christian Concern
- Dominic Muir (Evangelist & Pioneer, Bread Café)
- Miriam Wiltshire (Founding headteacher of Emmaus School)
- Mike Overd (Vindicated in multiple criminal cases after being arrested while street preaching, supported by the Christian Legal Centre)
- Gary McFarlane (Relationship counsellor from Bristol, he was sacked because his Christian beliefs prevented him giving sex therapy counselling to homosexual couples)
- Dr Lisa Nolland – MSC Group Founder
- Jennifer Melle – NHS nurse and Christian Legal Centre client
Venue and travel information
Our venue for the event is The Elmgrove Centre, Elmgrove Road, Bristol, BS6 6AH
Train: The nearest train stations are Redland (4-minute walk) or Montpelier (10-minute walk).
Bus: Buses 72 and 74 stop nearby
Car: There is free parking in the surrounding streets