All Age Weekends

As the name implies, these weekends are a chance for everyone, including families, to get together for a few days away from home at the lovely Purley Chase Centre in Warwickshire. Interesting talks for adults, creative learning for children and plenty of time for discussion and fun are always on the menu, along with the delicious meals provided by the centre.

You arrive Friday evening after supper there is worship and then a fun Ice Breaker activity, a chance to get to know lots of people.

On Saturday there are 2 classes in the morning for adults, and separate classes activities for the older and younger kids.

After lunch there is a chance to walk around and explore the local area and wonderful countryside close to Purley Chase, whilst the children play Olympics / Sports in the grounds.

Late afternoon there is another session, which varies, depending on needs, it might be an interesting talk or discussion about a topic someone is passionate about, or it might be another session discussing the New Church in the UK.

After supper there is another fun activity, which may be a quiz or other game.

On Sunday morning, there is another chance to explore the local area on a walk, before a Sunday Service with Holy Supper.

Next Event: Friday 8th - Sunday 10th May 2026

Theme: The Humanity of the LORD

We're very happy to announce that you're invited to join with one another and with us at Purley Chase for our Spring All Age Weekend. It will be Grant and Sarah's last one in their capacity as Pastorship couple for the New Church in the UK and we expect that demand for spaces will be strong.

We will be learning about and discussing a topic that has challenged thinkers and theologians since a Church has existed on Earth. It asks questions which we must all solve for ourselves if we are to give our perception of God substance and form, both Human and Divine, so that we may approach him more fully in service and in prayer.

Your hosts will be Mark and Kerry Burniston. If you want to get your name down ahead of submitting a form then please drop us an email and we'll reserve you a place. Spread the word, share your excitement and mention it to someone who might not ordinarily come. And if you find it difficult to get to Purley for whatever reason, let us know and we'll find a way to make it as easy and achievable as we can. The weekend runs from Friday afternoon until 2pm on Sunday.

We are also delighted to welcome Rev. Andrew Dibb, who will be supporting Rev. Grant Odhner at the weekend.

Whole weekend cost per person

• Adult: dorm £120 ensuite £150
• Student 18+ (in full-time education): dorm £65 ensuite £75
• Teens 15-17: dorm £65 ensuite £75
• Children 14 and under, both ensuite and dorm: no charge

Please do not let finances stand in the way of attending. We will make it work, whatever your financial ability to contribute may be. Please contact the minister in confidence.

Notes and slides from previous events are listed below

The links below are videos of the talks:

Laying Down One's Life for One's Friends Rev Grant Odhner All Age Weekend November 2025

What is Love? Rev Andrew Dibb All Age Weekend November 2025

The links below are videos of the talks:

Doubts, Fears and Great Deeds - Gideon Rev Erik Buss AAW May 2025

For The Lord, And For Gideon Rev Grant Odhner AAW May 2025

The links below are videos of the talks:

Life in the Vine Rev Grant Odhner AAW October 2024

The Four Main Ways we Server Others Rev Erik Buss AAW October 2024

The links below are videos of the talks:

Psalm 23 - Verses 4-6 Rev Grant Odhner AAW May 2024

Psalm 23 - The Lord is my Shepherd Rev Erik Buss AAW May 2024

Psalm 23 Part II - The Lord is my Shepherd Rev Grant Odhner AAW May 2024

The links below are videos of the talks:

Spiritual Care for the Neighbour in the Netherlands Frederik Bot and Karin Barnes AAW October 2023

Helping the Hurting Rev Erik Buss AAW October 2023

Caring for the Lord in Others Rev Grant Odhner AAW October 2023

Extra resources

What Would Love Do?

Link for children’s classes https://newchurchvineyard.org/collections/?program=23 Please go to the link, then click on Youth Journey Programs Ages 3-14, and then click on ‘Hands of Love’ resources for choices.

How to Help Each Other Programme

John Odhner Booklet including a questionnaire to help people connect to their key spiritual need. Website https://www.newchurchteachings.org

Exploring the Path

Erik J. Buss An In-Depth Guide to the Spiritual Practices Involved in Becoming a Loving Person Section on ‘Serving Others’ Spiritual Needs: The Classes of the Neighbour’ Book available on Amazon

The links below are videos of the talks:

Forgiving Others Rev Erik Buss AAW May 2023 Forgiveness

Forgiveness from God Rev Grant Odhner AAW May 2023 Forgiveness

Photo by Alex Shute on Unsplash

The links below are pdfs that summarise the talks:

• Forgiveness - GHO - AAW 2023
• Forgiving others, summary -- EJB (AAW 2023)
• Forgiving others -- EJB (AAW 2023