Why do we give PRESENTS at Christmas?

One of the earliest known customs of giving presents around the time of the winter solstice was during the Roman festival of the Kalends, on the first day of January. Such gifts were known as "strenae" and were originally merely branches plucked from the grove of the goddess Strenia, probably with the aim of securing contact with this vegetation-spirit. High ranking officials of the Roman Administration were expected to present gifts to their Emperor during Kalends, and during Caligula's reign the gifts were changed to honey and cakes, as a symbol of their wish that the new year might be full of sweetness, and gold that it might bring prosperity, as Caligula was not impressed with olive branches.

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PANTOMIMES - why???

from www.hissboo.co.uk/pantomimes.html - Like Cricket, another venerated English institution, pantomime defies an easy and logical description. Why do men dress up as women and women with seemingly endless legs slap their thighs and pretend to be men - usually without the slightest glimmer of innuendo? Vast tomes have been written on the history of pantomime. It draws its origins from aspects of Commedia dell'arte, French ballets-pantomimes - which were themselves descended from a distant Roman tradition based on a dumb show performed by a single masked dancer called Pantomimus - and the 18th century Harlequinade. It was to be transformed in the early 19th century by the great clown Grimaldi who established many of its now established conventions.

see www.limelightscripts.co.uk/scripts/history.htm for more info!

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The tradition of crib making dates back to at least 400 AD when Pope Sixtus III had one built in Rome. In many parts of Europe in the 18th century crib making was an important craft form. This was not the case in England until much later, suggesting that British Christmases were less Christian than those in other parts of Europe. St Francis of Assisi is credited with staging the first Nativity performance in Italy in about 1223.

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Who put on the first NATIVITY PLAY?

The nativity play was created as a means of telling the Christmas story. Many people were unable to read or write so they couldn't read the Christmas story in the Bible themselves. Also many of the church services were in Latin which they didn't understand. There were generally two plays in the Christmas repertoire, one about shepherds, the other involving wise men. These plays merged and some details about Herod and the slaughter of the innocents were later added for dramatic effect. The telling of the Christmas story has been an important part of the Christianisation of Christmas. One way that the Christmas story has been maintained is through the crib, a model of the manger that Jesus was born in.

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Scandinavians regarded mistletoe as a peace plant and it was given to indicate a truce between warring nations or husband and wife. Its evergreen leaves and association with kissing meant it later got used as a symbol of Christian love and eternal life. The modern tradition of kissing under the mistletoe may be more to with 18th century fashions to promote druidic ideas than a genuine national tradition. It is a very British tradition, hardly practised abroad except for English-speaking countries, particularly North America.

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Why do people kiss under the MISTLETOE?

The European mistletoe, as a parasitic plant growing on deciduous trees, was seen as a symbol of the continuing 'life-force' (and vitality/fertility) of the tree through the winter, and was sacred to the Celts. The fertility image was completed by European mistletoe's shape and form. Druids would hold a special ceremony for any mistletoe found growing on a similarly sacred oak. Such a plant could be cut only with a golden sickle on to a white sheet - if it touched either earth or iron the magic powers would be lost.

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Originally the mince pie did contain meat - mincemeat was a way of preserving meat by mixing it with fruit, spices and alcohol. The initial mince pies were large rather than bite size. It is sometimes said that the large pies were cooked in an oblong dish and that the top often used to cave in. As a result the mince pie looked a little like a crib, in keeping with the Christian nativity story. Over time the amount of meat in mincemeat was gradually reduced until it became the fruit only substance we know today. In addition, the pies became smaller. Apparently they were sometimes called "wayfarers' pies" because they were given to visitors over the Christmas period.

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Why do we eat MINCE PIES?

The mince pie goes back hundreds of years - England's King Henry V was a great fan of them and was served a mincemeat pie at his coronation in 1413. When the crusaders returned from the Holy Land with spices, and it was deemed appropriate to celebrate Christ's birthday with a pie containing spices from his native land. It was important to add three spices (cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg) for the three gifts given to the Christ child by the Magi. Originally the mince pie did contain meat - mincemeat was a way of preserving meat by mixing it with fruit, spices and alcohol.

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Who is FATHER CHRISTMAS / SANTA CLAUS?

Our British Father Christmas is a combination of the Viking "Old Winter" and the legend of St Nicholas who became known as Santa Claus. The Vikings chose someone to represent Old Winter and he was dressed up, fed and made as welcome as possible in an attempt to appease the gods and bring on a mild winter. This figure later became confused with Santa Claus and they are now considered one and the same. Santa, however, came to Britain from America, where he was introduced by Dutch immigrants. Their "Sinter Klaas" was Saint Nicholas, a Bishop of Myra in fourth century Lycia (in Asia Minor), famed for acts of kindness. see http://www.stnicholascenter.org

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Why do we decorate with EVERGREENS?

Holly, ivy and mistletoe are some of the few plants that keep their leaves during the European midwinter, and were revered as symbolising everlasting life. Sprigs of green leaves were brought inside to provide a temporary haven for the tree-dwelling spirits that were seen to have deserted the rest of the forest for the winter. Holly and ivy were also primitive symbols for male and female and therefore fertility. The Church injected Christian meaning into the use of holly, making it a symbol for Jesus' crown of thorns. One legend says holly berries used to be white but Christ's blood left them with a permanent crimson stain. To Christians, decorating with evergreens symbolises eternal life through Jesus.

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Why do we have CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS?

Christmas stockings come from one of the stories about the kindness of St Nicholas (see Father Christmas) who is said to have wanted to secretly provide the dowry for a poor girl to enable her to marry, and so threw a purse of money down a chimney...and it landed in a stocking hung up by the fire to dry!

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Where did some of the well-known CHRISTMAS SONGS come from?

Jingle Bells was written in 1857! "White Christmas" was first sung by Bing Crosby in 1942, and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" was recorded by Gene Autry in 1949.

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Flames from the brandy symbolise the heat of the returning sun and the sprig of holly - with its unique winter berries - evokes the fruit of the harvest. Two of the Christian version of this is that it should be made with 13 ingredients to represent Christ and His Disciples and that a sprig of holly is used to top the pudding as a reminder of the crown of thorns worn by Christ on the cross.

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Why do we eat CHRISTMAS PUDDING?

The Celts kept the harvest god Dagda happy by stirring a pot of porridge for him. This was later livened up with prunes to become plum porridge; then it turned into plum pudding, and finally today's Christmas pudding. In theory, the pudding should be stirred by each member of the family in turn to show that everyone has done their bit, and only in an east-to-west direction, to mimic the sun's path across the sky.

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Prince Albert didn't introduce the Christmas Tree to Britain, but he was responsible for the mid-19th century onwards surge in popularity. The first manufactured Christmas tree ornaments were sold by Woolworths in 1880. Electric tree lights were first used just 3 years after Thomas Edison had his first mass public demonstration of electric lights back in 1879. And in 1903 the Ever - Ready Company of New York began the mass production of stringed electric lights.

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Christmas trees were decorated with apples, cakes and sweets for many centuries, and also decorated with candles, to remind children of the stars in the sky at the time of the birth of Jesus. Prince Albert didn't introduce the Christmas Tree to Britain, but he was responsible for the mid-19th century onwards surge in popularity.

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The "Jesse Tree" is a custom from the Middle Ages. It comes from the words 'A shoot shall come up from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a branch will bear fruit' (Isaiah 11. 1) Jesse was the father of King David and the Bible tells us that Jesus will be born 'of the house of David'. Pictures or symbols representing people and events in the Bible were hung from a bare branch to make up a sort of family tree of Jesus. Christmas trees were decorated with apples, cakes and sweets for many centuries, and also decorated with candles, to remind children of the stars in the sky at the time of the birth of Jesus.

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Christian missionaries transferred the focus to firs, whose triangular shape they linked to the Holy Trinity, and people merged the idea of this tree with the tree seen in the Garden of Eden in the medieval "paradise plays"- depicting the story of man from Adam and Eve to the birth of Jesus- which had baubel like fruit hanging off it. The Christmas tree points upwards to heaven reminding us of the Christ Child who pointed us to God.

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Why do we have CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS and CHRISTMAS TREES?

To appease the tree spirits, people in the Dark Ages attached painted stones and coloured cloth to oak branches in midwinter. The belief that bad luck will follow if you leave Christmas decorations up past Twelfth Night also has its origins here: if the spirits were not released once midwinter had passed, the forests and fields might not awaken again.

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Who first pulled a CHRISTMAS CRACKER?

Crackers were invented by Thomas Smith in 1846 as a way of attractively wrapping French novelties he was trying to get people to buy as Christmas gifts! For the full story see www.absolutelycrackers.com/hist_evolved.html

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It took some time for Henry Cole's Christmas card idea to take root with the wider public. In fact, until 1878, more Valentine’s cards were sent in the post each year than Christmas cards. However, just three years later in 1881, the Post Office issued its first public instruction to 'Post early for Christmas', to help manage the volume of festive mail. The growth of the postal service, and introduction of a flat rate for sending cards allowed this custom to spread, especially when steam trains speeded up the delivery of mail.

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Who sent the first CHRISTMAS CARD?

Greeting cards were not new. Since Aloys Senefelder perfected lithography in 1796, merchants would send their customers best wishes for the new year. But in 1843 Henry Cole commissioned an artist friend to design the first Christmas card as a way of making his Christmas correspondance easier. It took some time for Henry Cole's Christmas card idea to take root with the wider public.

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Why do we eat CHRISTMAS CAKE?

These rich fruit cakes were a sensible celebratory food as they didn't spoil quickly, and could therefore be made in advance to have in ready for guests whenever they arrived, or could be taken on a journey to give as a gift, in days when travelling was a slow process. The fruitcake as we know it today evolved from plum cake recipes in England.

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A red ribbon is then tied around the centre of the orange as a reminder that Christ died for us all. Finally, a small lighted candle is placed on top to symbolise Jesus Christ, Light of the World.

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Many churches and schools now hold Christingle services any time from Advent to the end of the Epiphany season. Each child is helped to take an orange (representing the World) and insert four cocktail sticks into it (representing the four seasons). Fruit, nuts and sweets can then be attached to the cocktail sticks to represent the fruits of the Earth.

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What is CHRISTINGLE?

The first Christingle service was held in Marienborn in Moravia in 1747, when the pastor, John de Wattville, wanting to find a new way of telling the Christmas story to children, gave each child a lighted candle tied with a red ribbon. He asked them to relight them at home and place them in their windows to show the Light of Christ to passers by. The tradition was kept alive by the Moravian church and in the United Kingdom was adopted by the Children's Society in the 1950s as a way of raising awareness of their work.

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By the late medieval period the singing of Christmas carols had become a tradition. St Francis of Assisi (around 1220AD) promoted the use of carols to spread the Christmas message by translating songs sung in Latin into languages spoken by ordinary people in Europe for use in formal church services.

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Why do we sing CAROLS at Christmas?

Singing to and about their gods was part of all pagan festivals, including the winter ones. When Christmas was established on the 25th December in the fourth century, the church initially tried to stop people singing these pagan songs, but then changed track, and decided to encourage the singing of Christian Christmas themed songs in their place.

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Why are CANDLES a Christmas symbol?

Because Jesus is the "light of the world"! In the pre-Christian mid-winter festivals sun gods were worshipped, and the candles were a symbol of the needed light of the sun.

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What is BOXING DAY?

In medieval times, the day after Christmas churches used to distribute the money that had been collected in the "almsbox" (charity box) to the poor and needy. This evolved into the tradition of giving tradesmen a "box", meaning a gift or money, on the first day of the week after Christmas.

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These candles are lit on the first, second, and fourth Sundays of Advent. The rose candle, which symbolizes joy, is usually lit on the third Sunday. A fifth candle is placed inside the Advent wreath. This candle is lit on Christmas Day. It is white, the color associated with angels and the birth of Jesus.

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What does the ADVENT WREATH represent?

The circle of the wreath reminds Chrisitans of God, His eternity and endless mercy, which has no beginning or end. The green of the wreath speaks of the hope that Chrisitans have in God, the hope of newness, of renewal, of eternal life. Candles symbolise the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His son, Jesus. The three purple candles in the Advent wreath symbolise hope, peace, and love.

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Where do our Christmas traditions come from?

Why do we have ADVENT CALENDARS?

They were designed to help children focus on the coming of Jesus by having a "window" to open each day from December 1st to December 24th with a picture behind it of something related to the nativity. "Jesse Trees" were used in this way too - see Christmas Decorations and Christmas Tress. But modern day Advent Calendars are often a countdown to Christmas devoid of anything to do with Jesus, and instead have pictures of cartoon charaters and contain chocolates.

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He also plays harmony on his trombone in church worship. Outside of church life, Mike runs a special needs hostel. Mike lost his first wife to pancreatic cancer in 2006, but is now married again, the Lord having brought him a lovely Christian wife.

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Deacon Mike Bryan became a Christian as a university student in 1965, giving his life to Jesus at a Billy Graham Preparation rally in Sheffield, and was baptised in the Spirit at a Full Gospel Business Men's dinner here in Bournemouth in 1981. Mike became a founder member of the house group that grew into Richmond Park Church, and is now a Deacon and Chairman of the Trustees.

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His vision and passion is for people to know Jesus and his prayer is simply to know and do God's will in his life. He also leads the Boscombe East Care Group with his wife, Jan, and co-ordinates, and often preaches at, the family services.

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Deacon Geoff Pollard became a Christian in 1983 after arriving back from Australia. He went to church to meet people as he did not know anyone, and there met Jesus! He has been a part of Richmond Park Church since November 1986.

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Roger and his wife Marilyn are also regular helpers at the International Student Meal Evenings. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Read Roger's Story of how he became a Christian.

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Elder Roger Tancock joined Richmond Park Church in October 2005 after retiring from missionary work in London. Roger regularly preaches at our Morning Service, and is an enthusiastic supporter of making use of "modern technology", promoting the benefits of having a church website and upgrading from OHP to Power Point projector for our song lyrics, for instance.

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Dave's passion is to see people becoming Christians and then going on to follow Christ in a daily life which glorifies God. He is very ably supported by his wife Hae Sook who is from South Korea and has four daughters and three grand-daughters. Dave enjoys most sports, gardening and generally relaxing yet his great desire is to "finish the race well" and to see other Christians do the same.

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Pastor Dave Holland has been on the road with Christ since 1967 having become a Christian through the ministry of Lansdowne Baptist Church. Since then he has been involved in a number of roles: Youth Ministry leadership, Deacon, and latterly Elder and Pastor. Richmond Park Church was founded in his home in 1981 and eventually after a number of stages moved to the present location in Boscombe.

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Leadership Who's Who

Our leadership team is made up of our Pastor, David Holland, Elder Roger Tancock, and Deacons Geoff Pollard and Mike Bryan.

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On Saturday 27th March 2010 we are going to be celebrating David's time as our pastor and would love to hear from people who have been blessed by David's ministry and can share testimonies and tales for us to recount.

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The date for the Induction Service in the Church for Washington is Saturday 24th October at 3pm, and will be followed by light refreshments.

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Changes from September 2009

Our current Pastor, David Holland, is going to step-down from his post in to semi-retirement and will be replaced by Washington Gwenzi (formerly the pastor of Church for All Nations). Washington's first official Sunday with Richmond Park Church will be on the 6th September 2009, and then David will be fully handing over the reigns in March 2010.

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What all this means is that Richmond Park Church has never regarded Halloween, even in the guise of All Hallows Even and All Saints Day, to be a real Christian festival. However, as Halloween is a popular excuse for many to party, and we ourselves enjoy a good party, we see it as a great time to give children and families an opportunity to celebrate Jesus the light of the world rather than celebrate the darkness that the popularist Halloween represents.

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And another more generous interpretation of the traditional church's actions is that they were trying to proclaim the supremacy of the gospel over the superstitions of ghosts, but even if this is true, their attempts to "Christianise" Halloween failed because All Hallows Day and All Hallows Even continued the theme of focusing on the dead (not the risen Jesus) and it was easy for people who didn't want to give up the perceived mystery and excitement of Samhain to merge the old and the new, which the church encouraged by keeping the dressig up and parades.

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However, some Christians use the Biblical definition of all Christians being saints, and then choose to celebrate All Saints Day to remember the example and strengths of past Christians and thank the Lord for the work done through them.

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We believe in the Biblical definition of a "saint", that all Christians are saints, not because of anything great we've done, but because we have Jesus living in us. We don't believe that the church has the authority to declare some people saints, and therefore we don't celebrate "saints days".

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Considering All Hallows Even and Day, although Anglican and Catholic churches still follow the "church calendar" that was developed in the six hundred years following the death and resurrection of Jesus, many non-denominational churches, such as Richmond Park Church, don't follow all the old church traditions, preferring to try and be more like the church as described in the New Testament.

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They point out we will not be bolstering the kingdom of Satan by joining in, and we have nothing to be afraid of with Jesus on our side!

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However, other Christians argue that Halloween is a rare time of year when you actually get to meet your neighbours -taking the kids trick or treating, or opening your door to neighbour's children- and that Christians should use it as a "meet and greet" opportunity instead of remaining aloof from this community activity.

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It can be very intimidating, and is definitely not something Jesus would do! It's the same with dressing up as ghosts and witches, and carving pumpkins -it was part of Samhain and it's focusing on fear and can be intimidating.

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You can see from the history where the practise of "trick or treating" comes from -leave out a treat or risk having a trick played on you by those from the other world- but we don't think it is nice to threaten people with pranks unless they hand over sweets.

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There is NOTHING in Halloween of the peace and love of God, or the saving power of Jesus, or the fact that Jesus has conquered death and sin. The Bible says "fear not" 366 times! God doesn't want us to be scared or afraid.

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What do Christians today think of Halloween?

Hmmm...there are mixed views!

Most non-Christians and some Christians view Halloween as "a harmless bit of fun". However, Halloween's pagan Celtic origins revolve round placating, and trying to hide from, the roaming dead and evil spirits - in other words, Halloween is about FEAR, over-emphasising evil and telling people they have to save themselves by dressing up in disguise and offering gifts.

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Because of it's Celtic history it is only popular in the UK, and the USA and Canada, taken there by the Irish who emigrated to America in their tens of thousands after the 1845 potato famine.

So now you know!

What do Christians today think about Halloween?

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The date was chosen on purpose to rival Samhain and involved similar traditions, including dressing up as a saint, an angel or a devil and joining a parade, with the aim of weaning people off of the pagan festival. By the 9th century, Samhain traditions were still going strong, so the church tried to take-over the evening of the 31st of October itself by making it another feast day, "All Hallows Even" (evening) and this and Samhain (remember, it's pronounced something like "sow-een") merged to become "Halloween".

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These were usually local festivals, though the martyrdom of some of the apostles were more widely celebrated. Pope Gregory III (731-741AD) decided to have one day a year in the church calendar to celebrate all the martyrs or saints, instead of lots of different regional saint's days, and this was set as the 1st of November, and known as the "Feast of All Saints" or "All Saint's Day" or "All Hallows Day" ("hallow" is an old English word for saint or holy person).

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Meanwhile, after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus in 30AD, the "new" controversial religion, Christianity, spread to Asia Minor, Greece and to Rome, and so through the Roman Empire, largely as a result of persecuted Christians having to flee Jerusalem. As Christians were killed for preaching about Jesus and standing up for their beliefs, those surviving chose to commemorate the death of these martyrs or saints by celebrating "martyrs days" or "saints days".

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They also left out treats, like cakes, as a peace offering. When the Romans came to Britain (successfully in 43AD after failed attempts in 55BC and 54BC) they added the traditions of their own harvest festival, "Pomona", to Samhain, such as bobbing for apples in water barrels and putting nuts in the fire to watch where they jump to.

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The Druids (Celtic priests) also believed that on this day (exactly between the Autumnal Equinox and the Winter Solstice) the barriers between the human and supernatural worlds were broken, allowing demons, witches and lost souls to harass the living and play tricks on them. People tried to protect themselves from attack by disguising themselves as witches, devils and ghosts, and carved grotesque faces in things like pumpkins, which they kept illuminated by candlelight, to ward off evil spirits.

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What About Halloween?

Halloween was originally called "Samhain" -a Gaelic word pronounced "sow-in" (in Ireland), or "sow-een" (in Wales), or "sav-en" (in Scotland) - meaning "summer's end." The Celtic culture had established itself throughout the British Isles from approx. 600 BC to 50 AD, and Samhain was an ancient Celtic type of harvest festival, marking the beginning of winter and the first day of the Celtic new year, celebrated on the evening of the 31st of October.

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When the 18 to 30s / Student Group could meet:

Sundays - straight after Morning Worship have lunch together and have an afternoon session;

Sundays - later in the afternoon;

Sundays after Prayer Meeting, so from 8pm;

Tuesday morning coffee;

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Where the 18 to 30s / Student Group could meet:

We can meet at the church itself in Boscombe;

Or at Mark’s flat in Talbot Village next to the Uni

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Provide a space where it’s safe to ask questions or voice doubts;

Get involved in creative ministries: drama - dance - puppets (yes, really!) - whatever inspires you;

Socialise! - pizza and dvd night - go ten pin bowling - BBQ on the beach - Sunday lunch together - pop to the pub

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What the 18 to 30s / Student Group could do:

Bible studies that leave you feeling the Bible is interesting and relevant;

Prayer for yourself, others and wider situations in plain English;

Prepare for outreach;

Student Alpha;

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Club Chaplain

Jon Oliver is the local Club Chaplain for the Bournemouth area. Jon and his team go round the streets of Bournemouth’s nightclubs and bars chatting to people, helping people home safely, praying for people, etc. They are also always on the lookout for more volunteers to join their team.

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Looking for a church to go to?

Find local churches in Bournemouth and Poole that you could attend and if they cater for students at www.findachurch.co.uk

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Chaplain for Bournemouth & Poole College

Stuart Miller

Tel: 01202 205896 or 205255

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Chaplain for Bournemouth University and Arts Institute

Bill Merrington

Tel: 01202 965383

Email: bmerrington@bournemouth.ac.uk

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Christian Unions in Bournemouth and Poole area

Bournemouth University Christian Union Website

Arts University College CU on Facebook

College of Chiropractic CU on Facebook

The contact for the CU at Bournemouth & Poole College is the chaplain, Stuart Miller

Also see UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship), the overseeing body for all academic-based Christian Unions.

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Student loans and grants

Student loans and grants applications and advice from the Student Loans Company website.

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Unofficial guides.com gives you more reviews, hints and tips on renting student accommodation in Bournemouth.

Allan & Bath rent out student properties in the Bournemouth Area.

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Student properties

Here are some letting agencies that let out properties to students in the Bournemouth area:

RightMove, Boscombe area

Northwood UK, Bournemouth area

Accommodation for students.com gives helpful hints and tips on renting student accommodation. It also gives reviews on student accommodation in Bournemouth.

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NUS online

Find out how you can get your NUS card which will entitle you to discounts at local shops, bars, clubs and restaurants.

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Student Unions

The Anglo European Chriopractic College Student Union

Bournemouth Arts Institute Student Union

Bournemouth University Student Union

Bournemouth & Poole College Student Union

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College Switchboard: 01202 747600

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Web: http://www.thecollege.co.uk/

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Knighton Heath Music Centre
Knighton Heath Industrial Estate
855 Ringwood Road
Bournemouth
BH11 8NE

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Also based at Lansdowne Campus, Meyrick Road, on the corner with Christchurch Road, Bournemouth centre BH1 3JJ

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Bournemouth & Poole College
Customer Enquiry Centre
North Road
Poole
Dorset
BH14 OLS

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The Anglo European Chriopractic College
13-15 Parkwood Road, Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF
England
Tel:01202 436200
Fax: 01202 436312
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The Arts University College at Bournemouth (formerly The Arts Institute at Bournemouth)
Wallisdown
Poole
Dorset BH12 5HH

Tel: 01202 533 011
Fax: 01202 537 729
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Read reviews about Bournemouth University.

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Also based at Lansdowne Campus, with buildings along Christchurch Road and in Oxford Road, housing the School of Health and Social Care and the centre of postgraduate study for the Business School.

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Universities and Colleges in the Bournemouth and Poole area

Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus (near Wallisdown)
Poole
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The plan is to then start up a support group for 18 to 30s / students to help them practically, emotionally and spiritually during their time here in Bournemouth. We have lots of ideas, but we don’t yet have a set agenda or timetable, and this gives us the freedom to design the group around you, making it what you want it to be and meeting at a time that best suits you.

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We have put together some useful information and links for students studying here, or thinking of coming to Bournemouth.

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As a place to live, Bournemouth ("Bomo"?!) is now famed for it's pubs and clubs (in good ways and bad!), as well as it's award winning beach, and this is an added appeal to many in choosing to come here.

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There are only four accredited Chiropractic Schools in the UK, and one of them, the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, is right here in Boscombe! Bournemouth & Poole College offers a wide variety of further education courses for school leavers and mature students - including BTECs, AS and A levels, and many vocational courses - but also now runs higher education courses.

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In the 2009 league table, Bournemouth University was ranked 32nd out of 117 overall, a leap of 48 places in four years, and called the number 1 new university by the Guardian University Guide. Tourism and Sports Science at the University are ranked second in the country. The Arts University College at Bournemouth has developed into one of the leading specialist education institutions in Europe focusing exclusively upon contemporary arts, design and media.

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Or if you are interested in coming along but have questions you'd like to ask, please feel free to contact us or just show up at 10.30am any Sunday morning. You can also find us on Facebook.

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If you already have ideas about what you’d like the group to do, or where or when it could meet, you can include that info in the message box.

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To join our mailing list for updates and to enable us to arrange a first meeting please email us and use

“18 to 30s / Student Group"

as your message subject.

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See 18 to 30s / Student Group Options: What, Where, When for some of our suggestions.

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Michelle and Mark are ready and waiting to greet UK students to Richmond Park Church! Mark graduated with a degree in Drama from Winchester Uni in 2008, and Michelle graduated from the University of Kent many many years ago, in 1995, with a degree in History and Politics. Both are missing their student days and would like to re-live the experience vicariously through an influx of 18 to 30s at RPC. They remember the highs and lows of student life, love Jesus, and would love to share their great wealth of wisdom and knowledge about the Christian walk with other eager young minds.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

The plan is to then start up a support group for 18 to 30s / students to help them practically, emotionally and spiritually during their time here in Bournemouth. We have lots of ideas, but we don’t yet have a set agenda or timetable, and this gives us the freedom to design the group around you, making it what you want it to be and meeting at a time that best suits you.

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We are well known to international students, but "home grown" 18- 30s are currently missing from our congregation, and we would love to have some of you join us.

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Richmond Park Church is a relaxed Bible-focused independent church situated in Boscombe (a 10 minute walk from McDonalds). We've got a congregation of around 60 people, so we’re not so small we've only got one row of chairs, but we're not big enough for you to get lost in the crowd!

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Hi and Welcome to our 18-30s / UK Students Page!

We would like to offer ourselves as a home-from-home church for students, with the God inspired intention of setting up a dedicated 18 to 30s / Student Group in the near future.

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We continue as the Holy Spirit leads, usually ending with a short Bible study, but if the need arises, we continue to minister as the Holy Spirit has directed us. The meeting finishes at approx 10pm.

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This will form the theme for the evening. The meeting is now open to all and sundry! Everyone is free to comment on what this word is saying to them and express their particular requests for prayer, etc. When everyone who wishes has had thier say, we will move as the Holy Spirit leads into a time of prayer and worship, praising and praying for the issues that may have come to light during our discussion. We will also pray for the various outreaches that we, as a church, are currently involved in, and for direction in our own lives.

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The Care Group is exactly what it says: a place where we can care, pray, learn and encourage each other in the use of the gifts that God has bestowed upon us, without any fear that we may "get it wrong" sometimes, building our lives on the Bible and particularly the teachings of Jesus. The evening begins, as in all Care Groups, with tea, coffee, biscuits or cake, and chat. After this time (between 20-30 mins) Len or another member of the group will read a verse or passage of Scripture that has been given them and has focused their thoughts at some point.

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Len & Barabara's group (North Bournemouth): The aim of our group is to develop along the lines of Paul's directions to Timothy: "The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men (and women) who will be qualified to teach others." (2Timothy 2:2) and "prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up" (Ephesians 4: 12). In other words, to go and make disciples! We need to be equipped to pass on our faith!

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We also have a strong desire to spread the "good news" to others and to this end we have social evenings from time to time on a Friday at an outside venue at which we introduce for a few minutes a little "food for thought". During this short interval in the evening, when we also enjoy a delicious buffet, we give a small "taster" of the Christian life in a light-hearted manner. So far we have enjoyed two entertaining skittles evenings and one fun quiz evening which have all been very well received. We eagerly await our next event where we have the privilege of showing God's love to others.

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Colin & Pauline's group (Boscombe) aim is to "grow in the knowledge of God" as we study His word, share our experiences and pray and worship together in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere. A sense of humour, having fun and a liking for biscuits would describe us quite well! But we are serious about caring for each other.

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We have 2 BSL (British Sign Language for the deaf) signers in our group who interpret for our deaf members. And we like to have an excuse to celebrate meals together in one or another of the local restaurant (anyone for an Indian?).

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Encouragement is a key element of this group, encouraging one another in our relationship with the Father, and with each other. Also encouraging one another to tell people about Jesus through our actions and words. We ususally then move into prayer, followed by discussion time revolving round a Bible passage or theme. We have just finished going through a course, 'Life in a New Dimension" by Selwyn Hughes, which took us about 18 months to complete, at the rate of a page a night as everybody had so much to contribute!

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Geof and Jan's Care group (Boscombe East) starts with tea, coffee & biscuits (or cake if it's someone's birthday!), and then about half an hour into the evening Geof begins by asking everyone if they have anything encouraging to say about the past week - anything that has happened to them or somebody they have met, or something they have heard about through the media, etc.

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During the time together we pray for each other and share the ways in which God has been shaping our lives. there's always a time of teaching and discussion centred upon the Bible which gives an opportunity to ask important and challenging questions as we grapple with growing in the love of God and serving one another. We also enjoy celebrating particular family events and additional social activities such as barbeques.

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Dave & Hae Sook's group (Littledown) is wonderfully diverse in both age and background. We always begin our evening with tea, coffee and cake, and an opportunity to unwind after a busy day.

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If you would like to come along, speak to one of the leaders on Sunday, or telephone 01202 399448 or email us.

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The main aim of these groups is to encourage one another to grow in our faith and to look at ways in which to support each other in our daily lives.

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Care Groups

Church members meet on Tuesdays at 8pm in four different Care Groups for fellowship, prayer and Bible study... and tea and biscuits, of course! On the first Tuesday of each month all the Care Groups meet together at the church.

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There is room in music to be honest with my God and let down the guard that I’ve constructed to hide my heart from all the pain in this world. And there is room for God to come to meet me and talk to me as if there were no one else around...

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Obviously music in a church context is used to glorify God, to worship Our Heavenly Father. But what better medium to use when communicating with the Creator of All Things? The music is different every time. So is my expression. I feel grateful and positive, strong and defiant, weak and helpless, sad and remorseful.

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Even it might remind you of a tragic event in your life, a moment that shaped you irrevocably and although it brings back all those dark feelings and tears there is somehow a peace and a healing in the process. This doesn’t sound very religious does it? God gave man the gift of music for a specific purpose I’m sure.

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Maybe it was playing the first time you fell in love, the first time you saw Eve in all her glorious beauty (or Adam riding to the rescue in his shining armour). Maybe it captures the nostalgia of your youth when you were invincible, eternally young and carefree.

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Music has a very unique significance throughout the world in that it permeates every single nation and culture. I’ve yet to find a society where music does not exist in some form or other. It clearly has the power to draw communities together but also has a transcendental quality that reaches outside of the normal and the mundane. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about just think about ‘that special song’.

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Worship Through Music

My name is Richie and I often lead the music side of things for RPC. I am lucky because my job is to play the guitar and sing loudly both of which I really enjoy doing. I am privileged to work with the keyboard talents of Aerin, way beyond her years in ability, Mike on vocals and brass who has a natural gift for harmony and the soaring melodies of Marilyn and Sarah on vocals.

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Church Member Profile: Jan.
Age: 57.
Job : Administrator.
Hobbies & Interests : Reading; walking; travel; dancing and music. Roles in church: Joint Care Group leader with husband Geof; British Sign Language Interpreter (level 2) for deaf members of church; member of Sacred Dance Group.
Current favourite TV programme: Christian World News; Countryfile.

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Church Member Profile: Andrew.
Age: 52.
Job: Mechanical Sub Assembly
Hobbies & Interests : Football; bicycle; reading.
Roles in church: I worship God and hear the word of God with sign language.
Current favourite TV programme: Match of the Day; comedy.

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Read, or watch the signing video of, deaf people describing their experiences of different aspects of their faith, church or Christian training: Testimonies from Christian Signs.co.uk website.

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Deaf visitors and new members are very welcome to join us!

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Here are Andrew and Jan using sign language to sing praise songs during Morning Worship!

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Jan and Sarah are our interpreters, and Andrew and Stuart are our two deaf members.

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Deaf Awareness

Richmond Park Church is pleased to have two BSL (British Sign Language for the deaf) level 2 signers in our church, who interpret for our deaf members during Sunday Morning Worship and also at Geof & Jan's (Boscombe East) Care Group.

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Books and CDs: We have a box of second-hand books for you to take away for free to keep, or read and return, and also CDs of sermons which can be borrowed.

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Baby Changing Facilities: There is a baby changing table available in the back room where creche is held.

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Sign Language: We have two BSL (British Sign Language for the deaf) signers in our church who interpret for our deaf members during Sunday Morning Worship and at Geof & Jan's (Boscombe East) Care Group on Tuesday evenings.

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Disability Access: The Richmond Park Church building is accessible by wheelchair, including the back rooms where prayer meetings and Young People's Fellowship are held, but there are no disabled toilet facilities other than a support rail in one of the usual size cubicles in both the gents and ladies toilets. As the Sunday evening Prayer Meeting is usually accessed by the side door (up a few steps) we would need to know in advance if wheelchair access is needed, or else you could telephone from a mobile phone when you arrive, so that the front door can be opened for you.

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Giving / Tithing: We believe in the Biblical principle of tithing, that is, giving the first ten percent of your income to the church, but this is entirely voluntary and left to personal choice. It is possible to Gift Aid any money given to the church and we have forms available for you to sign to confirm this if applicable.

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Housekeeping and Practical Information

Membership: We don't have a formal membership system that you need to sign up to. We call someone a "church member" if they regularly attend on Sundays, join a Care Group, and share their gifts and talents with the church by getting involved with other groups and activities.

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Back to UK Students Page

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If you already have ideas about what you’d like the group to do, or where or when it could meet, you can include that info in the message box.

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To join our mailing list for updates and to enable us to arrange a first meeting please email us and use “Student Group - I’m interested!” as your message subject.

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International students at college or uni. are welcome to come to the UK Student Group.

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Wednesday morning coffee;

Wednesday afternoon;

Thursday morning coffee;

Friday evening;

Saturday evening

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When the Student Group could meet:

Sundays - straight after Morning Worship have lunch together and have an afternoon session;

Sundays - later in the afternoon;

Sundays after Prayer Meeting, so from 8pm;

Tuesday morning coffee;

Tuesday evening as a different type of Care Group;

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Where the Student Group could meet:

We can meet at the church itself in Boscombe;

Or at Mark’s flat in Talbot Village next to the Uni

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Get involved in creative ministries: drama - dance - puppets (yes, really!) - whatever inspires you;

Socialise! - pizza and dvd night - go ten pin bowling - BBQ on the beach - Sunday lunch together - pop to the pub

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What the Student Group could do:

Bible studies that leave you feeling the Bible is interesting and relevant;

Prayer for yourself, others and wider situations in plain English;

Prepare for outreach;

Student Alpha;

Provide a space where it’s safe to ask questions or voice doubts;

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Or if you are interested in coming along but have questions you'd like to ask, please feel free to contact us or just show up at 10.30am any Sunday morning. You can also find us on Facebook.

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If you already have ideas about what you’d like the group to do, or where or when it could meet, you can include that info in the message box.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

“Student Group - I’m interested!”

as your message subject.

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To join our mailing list for updates and to enable us to arrange a first meeting please email us and use

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See Student Group Options: What, Where, When for some of our suggestions.

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Michelle and Mark are ready and waiting to greet UK students to Richmond Park Church! Mark graduated with a degree in Drama from Winchester Uni in 2008, and Michelle graduated from the University of Kent many many years ago, in 1995, with a degree in History and Politics. Both are missing their student days and would like to re-live the experience vicariously through an influx of 18 to 30's at RPC. They remember the highs and lows of student life, love Jesus, and would love to share their great wealth of wisdom and knowledge about the Christian walk with other eager young minds.

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The plan is to then start up a support group for students to help them practically, emotionally and spiritually during their time here in Bournemouth. We have lots of ideas, but we don’t yet have a set agenda or timetable, and this gives us the freedom to design the group around you, making it what you want it to be and meeting at a time that best suits you.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

We are well known to international students, but "home grown" 18- 30's are currently missing from our congregation, and we would love to have some of you join us.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Richmond Park Church is a relaxed Bible-focused independent church situated in Boscombe (a 10 minute walk from McDonalds). We've got a congregation of around 60 people, so we’re not so small we've only got one row of chairs, but we're not big enough for you to get lost in the crowd!

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Hi and Welcome to our UK Students Page!

We would like to offer ourselves as a home-from-home church for students, with the God inspired intention of setting up a dedicated student group in the future.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Club Chaplain

Jon Oliver is the local Club Chaplain for the Bournemouth area. Jon and his team go round the streets of Bournemouth’s nightclubs and bars chatting to people, helping people home safely, praying for people, etc. They are also always on the lookout for more volunteers to join their team.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Looking for a church to go to?

Find local churches in Bournemouth and Poole that you could attend and if they cater for students at http://www.findachurch.org.uk/

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Chaplain for Bournemouth & Poole College

Stuart Miller

Tel: 01202 205896 or 205255

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Chaplain for Bournemouth University and Arts Institute

Bill Merrington

Tel: 01202 965383

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richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

The contact for the CU at Bournemouth & Poole College is the chaplain, Stuart Miller

Also see UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship), the overseeing body for all academic-based Christian Unions.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Christian Unions in Bournemouth and Poole area

Bournemouth University Christian Union Website

Arts University College CU on Facebook

College of Chiropractic CU on Facebook

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Student loans and grants

Student loans and grants applications and advice from the Student Loans Company website.

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Northwood UK, Bournemouth area

Accommodation for students.com gives helpful hints and tips on renting student accommodation. It also gives reviews on student accommodation in Bournemouth.

Unofficial guides.com gives you more reviews, hints and tips on renting student accommodation in Bournemouth.

Allan & Bath rent out student properties in the Bournemouth Area.

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Student properties

Here are some letting agencies that let out properties to students in the Bournemouth area:

RightMove, Boscombe area

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

NUS online

Find out how you can get your NUS card which will entitle you to discounts at local shops, bars, clubs and restaurants.

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Bournemouth Arts Institute Student Union

Bournemouth University Student Union

Bournemouth & Poole College Student Union

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Student Unions

The Anglo European Chriopractic College Student Union

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Knighton Heath Music Centre
Knighton Heath Industrial Estate
855 Ringwood Road
Bournemouth
BH11 8NE

College Switchboard: 01202 747600

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Web: http://www.thecollege.co.uk/

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Also based at Lansdowne Campus, Meyrick Road, on the corner with Christchurch Road, Bournemouth centre BH1 3JJ

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Bournemouth & Poole College
Customer Enquiry Centre
North Road
Poole
Dorset
BH14 OLS

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The Anglo European Chriopractic College
13-15 Parkwood Road, Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF
England
Tel:01202 436200
Fax: 01202 436312
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Web: http://www.aecc.ac.uk/

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The Arts Institute at Bournemouth (changing it's name to the Arts University College at Bournemouth, as of 1st July 2009)
Wallisdown
Poole
Dorset BH12 5HH

Tel: 01202 533 011
Fax: 01202 537 729
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richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Also based at Lansdowne Campus, with buildings along Christchurch Road and in Oxford Road, housing the School of Health and Social Care and the centre of postgraduate study for the Business School.

Web: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/

Read reviews about Bournemouth University.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Universities and Colleges in the Bournemouth and Poole area

Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus (near Wallisdown)
Poole
Dorset
BH12 5BB
Email: enquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tel:01202 524111
Fax: 01202 962736

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

We have put together some useful information and links for students studying here, or thinking of coming to Bournemouth.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

So that's what all that's about!

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

With the new search-engine friendly church website we now have an opportunity to at least let UK 18-30's know we exist as an option, which is always a good start! And if it seems right to carry on we will look at other ways of introducing ourselves to UK students (like targerted leaflets and posters in colleges maybe).

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

We make it very clear on our UK Student Page that we don't currently have any UK 18-30's with us, so we're not pretending to be anything we're not, but that we would love to have some come along and join us.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

5) although there are other churches in Bournemouth already geared up for students, none of the Boscombe ones are particularly.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

4) the Uni, Arts Institute and Chiropractic College all have Christian Unions so they must be some Christian students at all of them

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

As a place to live, Bournemouth ("Bomo"?!) is now famed for it's pubs and clubs (in good ways and bad!), as well as it's award winning beach, and this is an added appeal to many in choosing to come here.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

4) the Uni, Arts Institute and Chiropractic College all have Christian Unions so they must be some Christian students at all of them.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

3) one of the colleges (the chiropractic college) is in Boscombe itself - students!

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

2) Uni bus comes to Boscombe, again meaning there must be enough students here to justify its’ route

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

There are only four accredited Chiropractic Schools in the UK, and one of them, the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, is right here in Boscombe! Bournemouth & Poole College offers a wide variety of further education courses for school leavers and mature students - including BTECs, AS and A levels, and many vocational courses - but also now runs higher education courses.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

1) properties are let to students in Boscombe so there must be some here

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

We are very much in the "testing the waters / pushing the door" phase to see if it's God's will and plan, or just our own thoughts and wishes, but the practical, everyday evidence to support the idea includes:

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

In the 2009 league table, Bournemouth University was ranked 32nd out of 117 overall, a leap of 48 places in four years. Tourism and Sports Science at the University are ranked second in the country! The Arts Institute at Bournemouth has developed into one of the leading specialist education institutions in Europe focusing exclusively upon contemporary arts, design and media.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Hello Everybody,

You may not know it, but we have always had a UK Students Page on the church website, hidden away under New to Boscombe? We have now beefed it up and put more links to it around the website. Obviously, we don't have ANY UK students at RPC right now, and therefore nothing specifically for them, but Mark has had it on his heart that we COULD be a UK student friendly church, and I have joined him in this vision.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

If you, or someone you know, organises one of the Bournemouth area Christian Unions and you would like us to come along to your meeting and perform this sketch for you, please let us know.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Also, to share our (or rather God’s) idea of setting up a dedicated student group at Richmond Park Church, the Drama Group have a short sketch they'd like to put on at one of your Christian Union meetings, with a five minute talk to introduce students, especially those living in the Boscombe area, to Richmond Park Church.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

We are well known to international students, but "home grown" 18 - 30's are currently missing from our congregation, and we would love to have some of you join us. If you are interested in coming along, please feel free to contact us or just show up at 10.30am any Sunday morning. You can also find us on Facebook.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Richmond Park Church is a relaxed Bible-focused independent church situated in Boscombe (a 10 minute walk from McDonalds). We've got a congregation of around 60 people, meaning we're not so small that we've only got one row of chairs, but we're not so big that you get lost in the crowd!

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Michelle and Mark are ready and waiting to greet UK students to Richmond Park Church! Mark graduated with a degree in Drama from Winchester Uni in 2008, and Michelle graduated from the University of Kent many many years ago, in 1995, with a degree in History and Politics. Both are missing their student days and would like to re-live the experience vicariously through an influx of 18 to 30's at RPC. They remember the highs and lows of student life, love Jesus, and would love to share their great wealth of wisdom and knowledge about the Christian walk with other eager young minds.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Hi and Welcome to our UK Students Page!

We would like to offer ourselves as a home-from-home church for students, with the God inspired intention of setting up a dedicated student group in the future. This would be a support group for students to help them practically, emotionally and spiritually during their time here in Bournemouth.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

As a place to live, Bournemouth ("Bomo"?!) is now famed for it's pubs and clubs (in good ways and bad!), as well as it's award winning beach, and this is an added appeal to many in choosing to come here.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

There are only four accredited Chiropractic Schools in the UK, and one of them, the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, is right here in Boscombe! Bournemouth & Poole College offers a wide variety of further education courses for school leavers and mature students - including BTECs, AS and A levels, and many vocational courses - but also now runs higher education courses.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

In the 2009 league table, Bournemouth University was ranked 32nd out of 117 overall, a leap of 48 places in four years. Tourism and Sports Science at the University are ranked second in the country! The Arts Institute at Bournemouth has developed into one of the leading specialist education institutions in Europe focusing exclusively upon contemporary arts, design and media.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

If you, or someone you know, organises one of the Bournemouth area Christian Unions and you would like us to come along to your meeting and perform this sketch for you, please let us know.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Also, to share our (or rather God’s) idea of setting up a dedicated student group at Richmond Park Church, the Drama Group have a short sketch they'd like to put on at one of your Christian Union meetings, and a five minute talk to introduce students, especially those living in the Boscombe area, to Richmond Park Church.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

We would like to offer ourselves as a home-from-home church for students, with the God inspired intention of setting up a dedicated student group in the future. This would be a support group for students to help them practically, emotionally and spiritually during their time here in Bournemouth. If you are interested in joining, please contact us and we’ll get back to you.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Universities and colleges in the Bournemouth and Poole area

Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Poole
Dorset
BH12 5BB
Email: enquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tel:01202 524111
Fax: 01202 962736

Web: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Student loans and grants

Student loans and grants applications and advice from the Student Loans Company website.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Allan & Bath rent out student properties in the Bournemouth Area.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Unofficial guides.com gives you more reviews, hints and tips on renting student accommodation in Bournemouth.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Student properties

Here are some letting agencies that let out properties to students in the Bournemouth area:

Accommodation for students.com gives helpful hints and tips on renting student accommodation. It also gives reviews on student accommodation in Bournemouth.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

We at Richmond Park Church want to make your time here in Bournemouth as enjoyable as possible and hope that you’ll find the information on this page useful and helpful.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

UK Students Page

Last Updated (Wednesday, 20 May 2009 20:49)

Hi and welcome to our new UK Students Page!!! Your period of study away from home can be exciting and enjoyable, but sometimes can be quite scary and lonely.

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Discussing how best to market the church...or not...

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Paul encourages Christ's Bride (The Church) not to take any nonsense from The Accuser.

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And we commit to work at whatever we do with all our heart as though working exclusively for the Lord." (taken from Hebrews 13: 20-21 & Colossians 3:23).

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