SOUTHERN WOMENS' CONVENTION 2026
Saturday 13th June
Romans Chapter 8 is full of much precious treasure for us to mine. Through the day we we will be exploring with Andrea what it looks like to live by the Spirit experiencing the freedom, life and peace that he brings. Paul wants us to know that as those who are in Christ we are no longer under condemnation, we have real living hope and are eternally secure in God's love. How do these truths transform us and enable us to keep going despite the reality of the brokenness, frustration and groaning of life now?
You are warmly invited to the Southern Women's Convention on Saturday 13th June here at All Saints, Crowborough.
Come and enjoy a day of teaching, praise and prayer with our guest speakers; Andrea Trevenna, Rachel Wilson, Lizzie Laferton, Claudia Sear, Emily Lucas, Kez De Jong and Naomi Skull.
Have a look at this video to find out more:
Time: 9.30am – 4.15pm (doors open at 8.45am)
Place: All Saints Church, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1ED
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Who is speaking?
Andrea is the Women’s Minister at St Nicholas church in Sevenoaks where she has served on the staff team for 23 years. Before she joined the staff team there she lived in Wimbledon and was a primary school teacher in Croydon. She is a regular conference speaker and also the author of “The Heart of Singleness- How to be Single and Satisfied”. She enjoys reading, walking and spending time with friends, her godchildren and her cat Betsy!
Who is the day for?
The day is for women of all ages (13+), at any stage of their Christian life and will be a day of bible teaching, seminars, and praise. There will be an opportunity to attend two seminars during the day and an optional Q&A session with our speakers at the end.
What is the cost?
£13 for adults
£10 for teens / young adults
to include complementary sweet treats and hot beverages.
Cancellations and refunds cannot be given after the deadline of May 29th.
However you are welcome to pass your ticket onto anyone else who might like to come in your place.
Coffee van available at the beginning of the day and at lunchtime for delegates to purchase hot snacks and drinks.
Bookstall from 10ofThose.
There will be no crèche but babes in arms are welcome.
What should I bring?
Please bring a bible, a picnic lunch, and a rug if it is fine to picnic outside! Please also bring a reusable travel cup if you have one.
SEMINARS
Spirit-Led in a Scroll-Driven World (Naomi Skull)
How do we navigate social media whilst remaining in step with the Spirit? What impact is social media having on our society and our church? How can we use it for the glory of God and not lose ourselves in the anxious world of comparison?
Naomi Skull lives with her husband, 4 children and dog in Brighton, where they moved to start a new church plant back in 2021. She works part time in the NHS, and part-time as a bridal seamstress, and when there's a spare moment loves to meet with the women in and students in her church to encourage them with God's word.
Truths Made Simple (Lizzie Laferton)
What might it look like to share with our kids the deep, life-transforming truths that we as adults are enjoying in passages such as Romans 8 in a way that’s appropriate to their age and understanding? If we are new to faith, how can we better understand the big truths of Romans Ch 8 for ourselves? From toddlers to teens and beyond, in this seminar we’ll think about how to speak those big truths into young lives in simple ways and understand it better ourselves.
Lizzie is a member of Life Church Hackbridge, a new church plant in south London, where she lives with her husband and two children. She’s the author of several resources for families and kids’ groups and is currently working on a Sunday school curriculum for 3-11s to accompany God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook. A very happy walker, she is also learning to enjoy running, if only to keep up with the rest of the family
Shame and the Lies We Believe (Emily Lucas)
Gospel challenge and hope for the weary and wandering woman.
In a noisy and distracting world, there can be many messages we receive as women today. The propensity for shame and guilt over what we do, don't do, share, say, strive for, struggle with, has escalated. Work, parenting, our relationships, friendships, our womanhood, are all a matter for debate, directive and critique. Our minds and hearts spiral so often cycle through constant loops of self-criticism, condemnation, excuse, despair. The temptation to cover up, to present the acceptable version of ourselves has never been higher and our ability to do so as women even greater.
How can we reclaim Jesus' gospel challenge and hope of living free from shame? How can the comfort and conviction of the Spirit help us distinguish and discern the gospel challenge of guilt? And how can we awaken to the spiritual battle and reality of the world, hearing once again God's word breaking through culture's competing chatter? What does life to the full look like and the gospel promise in Romans Ch 8 of freedom from shame and condemnation?
Emily is Tutor for Women at Union school of Theology, Tutor in Systematic Theology and Church History. She is a writer, author of 'Enduring Hope:How Puritan Wisdom Meets the Modern Soul', Speaker and teacher. She loves seeing people deepen in their love for God and His word and seeing the richness of His provision for His church throughout the ages. Emily lives with her husband Ben and their three children, guinea pigs, bunny and tortoise in Lindfield and loves climbing mountains with her family, running and spending time exploring the off beaten tracks.
Life and Peace with Abba, Father (Claudia Sear)
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”” But what if fathers are something to be fearful of? Romans 8 seeks to encourage us with beautiful descriptions of our belonging to the Father. But if our earthly fathers have caused us pain, how do we understand and enjoy God’s fatherhood? This seminar will be a gentle introduction to a big topic, with time for personal reflection.
Claudia Sear studied Theology at Oak Hill College, where she declared that she didn’t want to marry a vicar, work with women or with preschoolers. Now she is enjoying God’s humour while she uses her time to be the Children and Families Worker in Maresfield, where she lives with her vicar husband, Ben. She has three mad and brilliant daughters, two cats, a small business and 65 anxiety-inducing houseplants.
Life when there is no Peace (Rachel Wilson)
Had you learned the lines for a life that looks different to the one you're living? Many of us have, or will, experience a major plot-twist at some point leaving us feeling unprepared, ill-equipped and overwhelmed. Drawing on Romans 8:22-25 Rachel explores how eternal hope can powerfully shape the messy middle, and how our joys and challenges find their deepest fulfilment in His big story.
Rachel is wife to one teaching pastor and Mum to three great kids, two of whom have additional needs. She works for Jubilee+, a charity which helps churches change the lives of people living in poverty, and is the author of 'The Life You Never Expected: Thriving While Parenting Children With Special Needs'.
Walking in Creativity (Kez de Jong)
Explore how to use art and creativity to worship God. This hands-on workshop will encourage us to develop a personal piece of art, as a response to a passage from the teaching of the day. Expand your skills, find inspiration from scripture and be guided and encouraged by learning new techniques.'
Kez is a multidisciplinary artist and art tutor, based in Farnham, Surrey. She works and teaches classes in her home studio. She loves helping unlock creativity and confidence in others and she is really passionate about encouraging people of all levels of experience in their creativity and faith. She is also a qualified designer, a pastor’s wife and before her three children came along, was a secondary school DT teacher. She now has a crazy puppy as well, who won’t yet sit still long enough for her to paint!