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Christian Medical Fellowship
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      • the Christian Medical Fellowship unites and equips Christian doctors and nurses to live and speak for Jesus Christ. We were formed in 1949. We currently have 4,000 doctors, 500 medical and nursing students, and 450 nurses and midwives as members.

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      • Blog, End of Life, Medical Practice Rosemarie Anthony-Pillai, David Randall

        when doctors suggest death: an ethical response to clause 5(2)

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        CMF’s Values

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        Assisted Dying, Assisted Suicide, Blog, Conscience, Conscientious Objection, Disability, End of Life, Euthanasia, House Of Commons, NHS, NHS, Palliative Care, Politics, Society, & Culture, Uncategorized Susan Marriott

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  • Events
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        10sepAll Day10jun FeaturedGlobal Training Modules 2024-2025

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        BOOK ONLINE Are you working in Global Health and Mission? Are you a generalist? CMF Global is hosting a series of interactive online training modules. These will be collaborative, with

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        Are you working in Global Health and Mission?

        Are you a generalist?

        CMF Global is hosting a series of interactive online training modules. These will be collaborative, with teaching, small group work, questions and feedback. This year we’re aiming these at generalists looking for more specialist teaching. There will be time to get to know one another and the subject more thoroughly.

        Date Time Topic
        Tuesday 10 September 2024 12.00-13.30 Ophthamology
        Tuesday 8 October 2024 12.00-13.30 ENT
        Tuesday 12 November 2024 12.00-13.30 Neurology
        Tuesday 14 January 2025 12.00-13.30 Mental Health
        Tuesday 11 February 2025 12.00-13.30 Management of hand trauma and burns
        Tuesday 11 March 2025 12.00-13.30 Palliative Care
        Tuesday 13 May 2025 12.00-13.30 Women’s Health
        Tuesday 10 June 2025 12.00-13.30 Leadership in healthcare in a cross cultural setting

         

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        Time

        September 10, 2024 - june 10, 2025 (All Day)(GMT+00:00)

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        12may7:30 pm8:30 pmFeaturedVirtual EventBuilt on the Rock - biblical foundations for healthcare in a changing worldA series of webinars for resident doctors

        A house on top of a rock

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        Built on the Rock is a series of webinars for resident doctors. In a rapidly changing cultural landscape, we often feel caught in the tension between our Christian faith and

        Event Details

        Built on the Rock is a series of webinars for resident doctors.

        In a rapidly changing cultural landscape, we often feel caught in the tension between our Christian faith and a secular workplace. The NHS and wider society seem to be increasingly at odds with biblical principles or even faith in general. But how can we, as Christian doctors, navigate this cultural divide while staying true to our faith? 

        In this series, we’ll explore some of the questions we face as a Christian in modern medicine, including: 

        • How do I stay faithful to Jesus when cultural pressures clash with biblical truths? 
        • What does it look like to engage with critical theory, postmodernism, and secular ideologies in healthcare? 
        • How can I advocate for life when the ethics of abortion, euthanasia, and patient care are hotly debated? 

        We’d love you to join us in this series of online talks on the first Monday of the month where we’ll provide foundational biblical principles to help us wrestle with the big questions life and medical practice can pose.  

        Next session:

        Monday, 12 May 2025 | 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm on Zoom

        Faith in Flux: Understanding religious deconstruction and crafting a compassionate response (Kristi Mair)

        About the upcoming session

        A growing number of once-committed Christians are questioning their faith, leaving the church, and even identifying themselves as ‘exvangelical.’ Why are they walking away and what can we do about it? This session unpacks the faith deconstruction movement, provides a biblical analysis, and suggests ways Christians can respond.

        Kristi Mair is a Lecturer in Philosophy and Ethics at Oak Hill College, London. She teaches various subjects, including public theology, ethics, and epistemology. Kristi has written a short book on truth (‘More>Truth,’ 2019). She is passionate about engaging the church and the world in its questions so as to grow a healthier faith rooted in a deeper appreciation and understanding of theological ways of knowing.

        Save the dates:

        • 2 June – Can we trust the Bible? (Chris Green)
        • 7 July – Divine Detours: Navigating Disappointment, Disillusionment and Decisions in the Junior years (John Greenall)
        • 4 August – FY1 support, fellowship, and encouragement
        • 1 September – Clinical risk and the Christian medic (Matt Baines)
        • 6 October – Gender and identity (Julie Maxwell)
        • 1 December – Burnout and resilience (Steve Sturman)

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        Time

        May 12, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NLYarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

        15may(may 15)3:30 pm16(may 16)5:00 pmChristians in Allied Health Pre-Conference

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        Bookings open! See below for conference content.     This Pre-conference is for any member for the 15 Allied Health Professions

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        Bookings open! See below for conference content.

         

         

        This Pre-conference is for any member for the 15 Allied Health Professions (Art Therapists Dieticians, Drama Therapists, Music Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Operating Department Practitioners, Orthoptists, Osteopaths, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Prosthetists and Orthotists, Radiographers, and Speech and Language Therapists), including support workers and students. We are especially keen to invite people who are early in their careers, and those who are working internationally, but we warmly welcome everyone! 

        Join us to share your journey and experiences and be united, equipped and encouraged to live for Jesus in your workplace. 

         

        Programme overview: 

        We will gather on Thursday evening from 15:30 onwards for a time of worship and getting to know each other. 

        The preconference day on Friday starts at 915 with teaching and active workshops and a delicious lunch, finishing at 17:00. 

        The theme is Away from home: Journeying Together.  As Christians we are all ‘resident aliens’ – not of this land, but heavenward bound. How can we live in the light of this, and in particular learn from colleagues who have relocated to work in our NHS? 

        With our speaker: Speaker: Dr John Bourne 

        John was a Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital. With a highly-valued team of Allied Health Professionals, he set up the Rheumatology service for North Derbyshire. Since retirement he has lived in Nottingham where, with his wife Marion, he helps with international student ministry and teaching English to those who have come to make their home in the UK. 

         

         

        We have ten places reserved for Thursday night, but there is plenty of room for everyone, but book early. 

        Cost: 

        Day conference (including lunch) – £40 (£35 for students)

         

        You are warmly welcome to stay on for the main CMF conference , but you will need to book that separately. 

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        Time

        May 15, 2025 3:30 pm - may 16, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NL

        Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

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        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NLYarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

        15may(may 15)5:00 pm16(may 16)5:00 pmNAMfest 2025

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          Encountering God in ordinary places  Where was Moses when the Lord appeared to him? Well, he wasn’t in

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        Encountering God in ordinary places 

        Where was Moses when the Lord appeared to him? Well, he wasn’t in a religious building, a temple, or a designated place for worship. And it wasn’t on a holy day. He wasn’t seeking God or expecting to meet him. And yet, on an average day in the wilderness, whilst tackling the unglamorous job of herding sheep, God catches his attention. And he encounters Yahweh right there. Right then. In his ordinary place. 

        Fast-forward to 2025. Do we still expect to meet God in our everyday? Could we notice him at work in our staff room culture? Could he reveal himself to us whilst we’re in the sluice? With reports showing that nurses and midwives are working in increasingly toxic environments under high stress levels, it might feel like we’re in a sparse wilderness. But we are not alone. At NAMfest, we have an opportunity to slow down, make space to worship and reflect, as well as pray and eat together with like–minded Christians. As we hear testimonies from members across our fellowship, we hope that faith will rise in us again to expect to meet God in our working environments. 

        Please click here for the full programme.

         

         

        Cost:  

        £85 for full NAMfest (£65 for students) 

        £40 for Friday day only includes lunch 

        Programme timings: 

        Registration and access to rooms is from 3.30 pm on Thursday 15, with the first session starting at 5 pm 

        For day delegates, we start at 9.15 am on Friday 16 

        NAMfest finishes at 5 pm on Fri 16, but please consider staying for National Conference, if you can, from 16-18 May, which is a separate booking.

         

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        Time

        May 15, 2025 5:00 pm - may 16, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NL

        Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

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        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NLYarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

        16may10:30 am5:30 pmCMF Catalyst Teams & specialty leaders pre-conference

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          This pre-conference is for members of CMF Catalyst Teams or those leading one of CMF’s specialty networks.  Those exploring getting involved

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        This pre-conference is for members of CMF Catalyst Teams or those leading one of CMF’s specialty networks.  Those exploring getting involved with catalyst teams or considering leading a specialty network are also welcome. 

        The Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) unites and equips Christian doctors, nurses and midwives to live and speak for Jesus Christ. CMF’s Catalyst Teams and specialty networks play a vital role in this. 

        Join us to share your learning and experience with others and be encouraged and equipped in your role. Please click here for the programme.

         

        Workshops include:

        A Engaging with international graduates 

        B Beyond CMF – extending our reach and engaging Christians in healthcare 

        C Engaging in ethics and the public square – equipping ourselves and others to respond 

         

        Cost:

        £40 including lunch. A small number of rooms (bed and breakfast) are available for an additional £45 for those who need to arrive on the Thursday .

        Delegate fee:

        £40  for attending the day conference (£35 for students)

        + £45 for bed and breakfast on the Thursday night (ten places reserved)

        Please note – those staying for CMFs National Conference should book for this separately. 

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        Time

        May 16, 2025 10:30 am - 5:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NL

        Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

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        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NLYarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

        16may(may 16)5:00 pm18(may 18)2:00 pmNational Conference 2025Hold fast – navigating cultural storms with Jesus

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        Join us for an unmissable weekend of biblical teaching and fellowship for Christian healthcare workers and their families!  Hold fast – navigating cultural storms with Jesus  In the rapidly

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        Join us for an unmissable weekend of biblical teaching and fellowship for Christian healthcare workers and their families! 

        Hold fast – navigating cultural storms with Jesus 

        In the rapidly shifting landscape of twenty-first-century healthcare, Christian doctors and nurses in the UK face unique challenges that test their faith, integrity, and professional calling. There is increasing pressure to compromise our values and more restrictions on our Christian freedoms. The temptations are either to blend in or to withdraw. 

        The lives of Daniel and his companions were shaped by a firm conviction of the sovereignty of God and confidence in his ultimate victory. They exemplified a balance that is crucial for us today, staying faithful to God while actively contributing to the world around us. We are similarly called both to stand firm in our convictions and to engage fully in the society in which we live. 

        In three talks, our speaker, Peter Saunders will examine Daniel’s resolve to stand firm in his identity, his reliance on God for wisdom, and his boldness in witness, even in the face of trials. Peter will look at how this enabled him faithfully to navigate the ethical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of serving God in a ‘Babylon’ hostile to his faith and values. 

         

        Speaker: Peter Saunders is a New Zealand-born general surgeon who worked in NZ and Kenya before doing theological training at All Nations Christian College, UK. He left clinical medicine in 1992 to serve for 27 years with the Christian Medical Fellowship, 19 as CEO. During this time, he also spent 13 years in end-of-life advocacy as Director of the Care Not Killing Alliance. Since 2019, he has been Chief Executive of the International Christian Medical & Dental Association (ICMDA), bringing together 107 national associations of Christian doctors and dentists worldwide. 

         

         

         

        Youth & Children’s programme

        This year’s programme will be led by a team of passionate and dedicated YWAM (Youth with a Mission) workers who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young participants.

        They will organise the young people in age groups, creating?activities that inspire each child to live a life of purpose and meaning.?

        They believe that every child is unique and has a God-given purpose. YWAM is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can discover and develop their talents and abilities.

        Pastoral Care & Wellbeing​

        The CMF Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Team will be available in person and online at the conference. ​

        If you would like to pre-book a wellbeing and prayer session with a CMF Pastoral Partner, please indicate on the booking form, and the team will be in touch.

         

        Please click here for the programme

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        Time

        May 16, 2025 5:00 pm - may 18, 2025 2:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Yarnfield, Stone ST15 0NL

        Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

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        21may8:00 pm9:00 amIsrael/Gaza Prayer Meeting

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        BOOK ONLINE Join Us for a Time of Prayer and Updates on the Middle East You are invited to an online gathering to pray for

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        Join Us for a Time of Prayer and Updates on the Middle East

        You are invited to an online gathering to pray for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This event provides a space for our community of believers to unite in faith, lifting our hearts and voices to God for peace and healing.

        Participants will have the opportunity to join small prayer groups and hear firsthand updates from members involved in healthcare work in the region.

        Thank you to everyone who has supported previous CMF prayer calls.

        Upon registering for the event, you will receive a Zoom link via email on the day of the meeting. We look forward to coming together in prayer and fellowship.

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        May 21, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 am(GMT+00:00)

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        The Neptune22 Marine Terrace, Criccieth LL52 0EF

        26may(may 26)10:00 am30(may 30)10:00 amMedicine, Mission and Me 2025

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        BOOK ONLINE Come and join us for 4 nights at Criccieth where the mountains meet the sea, to consider the needs in the world today, learn more about

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        Come and join us for 4 nights at Criccieth where the mountains meet the sea, to consider the needs in the world today, learn more about what the Bible teaches about mission and see what God is doing.

        We’ll think about what it means to make disciples and how to demonstrate God’s love in practical action. There will be the opportunity to work through practical questions, learn from each other and think through how we could be involved now and in the future. There will be time for Bible study, prayer, praise, learning in groups, wild swimming, walks and personal reflection.

        Who is it for?
        Christian students and health care professionals and their spouses/ partners wanting to learn more about mission and considering how they may get involved in the future.

        MMM25 Programme

        Facilitators:
        Organized by Christian Medical Fellowship’s Global team and joined by guests with a broad experience of cross-cultural mission work and medicine in different contexts.

        Accommodation and things to do:
        The Neptune is a beautifully positioned large house with sea views towards Snowdonia and across the Irish Sea. It overlooks a beach where you can swim, even in September (although you may prefer to bring a wetsuit!). See the Neptune self-catering guest house: www.theneptune.org.uk

        There is plenty of B&B and self-catering accommodation available locally should you prefer that. Criccieth is a popular holiday destination with beaches, coffee shops, art galleries, an ice cream parlour and a castle. Within a short drive there is the Snowdonia National Park and opportunities for watersports.

        Cost

        Doctors and Dentists £300
        Nurses/Midwives/AHP £200
        Married couples £500
        Students (you will be required to share a room) £200

        This includes food, accommodation and course costs. If you are registering as a married couple, the easiest way is to register individually and select the married couple registration options.

        Getting there
        You would need to book your own travel to arrive on Monday and leave on Friday.
        Address: 22 Marine Terrace, Criccieth, Gwynedd LL52 0EF.
        By train the nearest mainline station is Bangor, Gwynedd, we will endeavour to help with lifts from the station (40 mins away).
        Via Manchester Airport – you can offset the carbon at climatestewards.org

        Enquiries to: globalcoordinator@cmf.org.uk

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        Time

        May 26, 2025 10:00 am - may 30, 2025 10:00 am(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        The Neptune

        22 Marine Terrace, Criccieth LL52 0EF

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        29may7:30 pm8:30 pmSurviving FY1 - Q&A Zoom

        graduate doctor

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        Calling all final year medical students, and soon-to-be FY1s. Congratulations on passing finals, and welcome to being a resident doctor! The CMF Resident Doctor’s Committee is eager to

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        Calling all final year medical students, and soon-to-be FY1s. Congratulations on passing finals, and welcome to being a resident doctor!

        The CMF Resident Doctor’s Committee is eager to support you during this exciting new season, appreciating that there will be many questions about what to expect like; how to choose a church, maintain your devotional life, and keep Christ first in your medical career. We would love to explore this and more with you at our forthcoming webinar on 29 May 2025 from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Join us for live interviews with current resident doctors and a general Q&A.

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        May 29, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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        Christian Medical Fellowship6 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL

        27jun10:00 pm5:00 pmCMF Psychiatry Day Conference

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        Life and Death. A Christian Medical Exploration of the Impact of Suicide Please consider joining us in central London on Friday, 27th June 2025, for a one-day CMF Psychiatry

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        Life and Death. A Christian Medical Exploration of the Impact of Suicide

        Please consider joining us in central London on Friday, 27th June 2025, for a one-day CMF Psychiatry day conference carefully and thoughtfully exploring suicide—a complex and tragic issue that is a particular challenge for those working in psychiatry and healthcare. Engage with interactive and insightful sessions with specialists in the field and brothers and sisters in Christ, sensitively sharing from their professional and personal experiences. This event will provide valuable opportunities for deep learning, networking, and reflection by exploring and discussing deep theological, cultural/societal, psychological, and occupational dimensions—including a discussion and Q&A session about the ethics of assisted suicide.

        Open to professionals of all ages and levels of experience and expertise, this conference provides a unique space to engage with sensitive and important topics in a caring and supportive environment. It aims to encourage meaningful and purposeful dialogue whilst bridging the interface between the Christian faith and mental health.

        We aim to provide opportunities for prayer during the day, offering moments to reach out to God, as we reach out to each other. Please consider being part of this important and impactful 2025 CMF Psychiatry (in person only) gathering.

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        Time

        June 27, 2025 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Christian Medical Fellowship

        6 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL

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        London School of TheologyGreen Ln, Northwood HA6 2UW

        04jul(jul 4)4:00 pm06(jul 6)2:00 pmPartnership in Medical Mission Today 2025

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        4-6 July 2025 London School of Theology, London Are you involved or interested in global health and

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        4-6 July 2025

        London School of Theology, London

        Are you involved or interested in global health and mission?

        Keen to both share and learn from lessons in the past but consider how European-trained healthcare professionals can partner in medical mission in the future?

         

        Who should come?

        Perhaps you have been engaged previously in global health and mission work? Come and learn how needs are changing – share your experiences and learn how you could remain interested and involved.

        And what if you are just starting out in your career in healthcare? What a perfect time to come and learn with other European colleagues some pointers for effective collaborative ways of working with national colleagues in global health and mission

        We will have mission leaders helping us think biblically on such issues, clinical practitioners from whom we can learn, agencies that can facilitate your journey, inspiring stories, and come with your questions, concerns, hopes and dreams!

        Christians across Europe will be gathering to consider how we partner in medical mission today. This event will be hosted in north west London, with easy access to tube lines from central London and to Heathrow or Luton airports.

        Book soon for cheaper prices!

         

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        Prices

        Early Bird Rate:

        £30 off for bookings made before Friday, 4 April 2025

        (not applicable for day visitor or student/unwaged rates)

        Weekend rate with shared bathroom

        £245 Early Bird rate, £275 CMF member rate, £290 non-CMF member rate

        Weekend rate with en-suite room

        £265 Early Bird rate, £295 CMF member rate, £310 non-CMF member rate

        Students/Unwaged – weekend rate with shared bathroom

        £230 CMF member rate, £245 non-CMF member rate

        Twin/Shared room with shared bathroom

        £255 CMF member rate, £270 non-CMF member rate

        Twin/Shared room with en-suite

        £275 CMF member rate, £290 non-CMF member rate

        Friday or Sunday only – day visitor (including dinner/lunch) – no early bird available

        £50 CMF member rate, £65 non-CMF member rate

        Saturday only – day visitor (including lunch & dinner) – no early bird available

        £110 CMF member rate, £125 non-CMF member rate

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        Time

        July 4, 2025 4:00 pm - july 6, 2025 2:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        London School of Theology

        Green Ln, Northwood HA6 2UW

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        London School of TheologyGreen Ln, Northwood HA6 2UW

        05jul11:00 am5:30 pmMission Hub 2025

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        BOOK ONLINE Mission Hub 2025 5 July | London School of Theology Part of CMF's larger

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        Mission Hub 2025

        5 July | London School of Theology

        Part of CMF’s larger ‘Partnerships in Medical Mission Today’ Conference

         

         

        Day Visitors to the Mission Hub
        Arrival from 11.00. Complimentary tea/coffee available.
        You are welcome to book in for lunch and/or dinner – see the booking form below.
        If you wish to book a half hour slot with a particular mission organisation represented at the Mission Hub you can do so on the day.

        Contact details will also be sent out before the conference to pre-book slots.  Times will be available as follows: 14.00, 14.30, 15.30, 16.00, 16.30, 17.00 and 17.30, although places may be limited.

         

         

        Mission Agencies

        Set-up from 10.00 to 11.00.

        Hub is open to weekend conference delegates and day visitors from 11.00 until 18.00.
        They will also be encouraged, if they wish, to book half-hour sessions with any specific agency represented.

        These sessions should be booked directly with you at your stand on the day or pre-booked with you before the conference – we will send out your contact details to residential delegates once we have a full list of mission agencies attending. There will be seminars running in the afternoon but delegates are free to make use of the half-hour sessions as an alternative to one or more of these seminars. Day visitors are also free to book sessions with specific agencies on the day.
        Lunch and dinner are not included in the exhibiting fee.

        Please book as required.

         

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        Time

        July 5, 2025 11:00 am - 5:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        London School of Theology

        Green Ln, Northwood HA6 2UW

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        Highgate House Conference CentreGrooms Lane, Creaton, Northamptonshire NN6 8NN

        15sep(sep 15)5:00 pm17(sep 17)2:00 pmSeniors Conference 2025

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        SAVE THE DATE! Dates: Monday 15th-Wed 17th September 2025 (5pm Mon till 2pm Wed)  Venue: Highgate House, Northamptonshire, Grooms Lane, Creaton, Northampton NN6 8NN  This three-day

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        SAVE THE DATE!

        Dates: Monday 15th-Wed 17th September 2025 (5pm Mon till 2pm Wed) 

        Venue: Highgate House, Northamptonshire, Grooms Lane, Creaton, Northampton NN6 8NN 

        This three-day residential conference takes place at a new Christian centre in Northamptonshire, offering ensuite accommodation, meals, refreshments, inspiring talks, diverse seminars, and activities – all set in a beautiful and peaceful environment. 

         

        This conference is for Christian doctors, nurses, and midwives who are approaching retirement, reducing clinical commitments, or already retired – seeking to embrace this new season with purpose, joy, and a deepening call to shine for Christ. 

         

         Shining ever brighter – navigating new seasons of calling with purpose and joy  

         We pour so much of ourselves into medicine – our time, energy, and sense of purpose. But as the shape of our work changes, whether by reducing clinical commitments or stepping into retirement, how do we continue shining ever brighter in God’s calling (Proverbs 4:18)? How do we stay fresh and fruitful in this next stage (Psalm 92), invest in others through maturing and mentoring (Titus 2), and navigate the physical realities of ageing while keeping our eyes on grey hairs and glory (2 Corinthians 4)?   

         

        This conference is an opportunity to reflect, pray, and plan for what’s ahead – letting go with grace, stepping forward with purpose, and shining ever brighter each day in God’s unfolding story.  

         

        Speaker: Chris Green is the vicar of St James, Muswell Hill, in north London. An experienced Bible teacher, speaker, and author of around a dozen books, he’s also approaching this next season himself. He wants to do more than paint some paintings and walk the dog! In three sessions, we’ll explore what the Bible has to say about this transition and consider some practical ways to serve God fruitfully beyond employment. 

         

        Talks: 

         

        1. Psalm 92:1-15 Fresh and fruitful – How to approach a healthy next age 
        1. Titus 2:1-15 Maturing and mentoring – What might best fill our diaries? 
        1. 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Grey hairs and glory – Physical realities and our wonderful future 

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        Time

        September 15, 2025 5:00 pm - september 17, 2025 2:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

        Location

        Highgate House Conference Centre

        Grooms Lane, Creaton, Northamptonshire NN6 8NN

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        13oct8:00 pm9:30 pmElectives Planning Evening

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        BOOK ONLINE Planning Your Medical Elective Evening Join us for an evening of insight dedicated to helping you plan your medical elective. This event will feature hosts who will share

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        Planning Your Medical Elective Evening
        Join us for an evening of insight dedicated to helping you plan your medical elective. This event will feature hosts who will share their own elective experiences, provide valuable advice, and answer any questions you may have.

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The Ethical Care Decision-Making Record – a cautiously optimistic response

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP), together with the General Medical Council (GMC), have just released…
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March 29, 2021
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A Go-To Resource for Christians on Transgender

I first became properly aware of the reality of gender dysphoria and transgender about five years ago.…
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February 22, 2021
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Blog, End of Life, Global Health and Mission Guest

Integral mission through palliative care in Nepal

When the first mission workers arrived in Nepal in 1954, Leprosy was endemic and caused much suffering…
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February 15, 2021
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Blog, Global Health and Mission, Medical Practice Guest

Organ Trafficking in a Time of COVID

 Organ Trafficking in Egypt: ‘They locked me in and took my kidney’. Indonesian woman shocked to…
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February 9, 2021
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Blog, Gender Identity Guest

Do Not Adjust Your Set: Sex, Gender and Public Policy

Last month, David Morgan, a psychoanalyst, and Dr David Bell, a consultant psychiatrist, organised an…
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February 4, 2021
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Blog, Start of Life Jennie Pollock

‘DIY abortion’ consultations – some ideas for your submissions

The English and Welsh consultations into extending the provision for early medical abortion (EMA) to…
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January 28, 2021
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Blog, Gender Identity, Medical Practice Guest

Open letter to the BBC regarding inaccurate and unethical reporting on Bell vs. Tavistock

This letter originally signed by 15 doctors (including myself) and psychologists was sent to the Director…
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January 4, 2021
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Blog, Medical Practice, New Technologies Jennie Pollock

COVID-19 Vaccines: making ethical decisions that value human life

As the first COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out, many people are asking how Christians should think about…
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December 14, 2020
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Blog, Gender Identity, Medical Practice Jennie Pollock

Court rules that puberty blockers are ‘experimental treatment’

A judgement handed down from the High Court yesterday (1 December 2020) ruled that puberty blockers (PBs)…
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December 2, 2020
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Blog, Gender Identity, Medical Practice John Greenall

Irreversible Damage – the betrayal of our teenage girls…by the medical profession

In our current climate, it takes courage to write a book critiquing the transgender movement. But that…
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November 25, 2020
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Blog, New Technologies Guest

COVID-19 vaccines: the wider ethical questions for Christians

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues with no apparent end in sight to the death toll and disruption…
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November 20, 2020
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Blog, Medical Practice Guest

The COVID vaccine: Christians in crisis or clear conscience?

The coronavirus pandemic has brought challenges and opportunities to all fields of healthcare, whether…
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November 11, 2020
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Dr Peter Saunders
Start of Life Dr Peter Saunders

Surrogacy raises complex ethical issues

A recent BBC News report, ‘Womb for rent: A tale of two mothers’, highlights the fact that the high cost of surrogacy in Europe and the US means that many Western women are outsourcing pregnancy abroad. The BBC World Service follows two women, Carolina and Sonal, as they come to terms with the emotional costs […]

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August 3, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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Dr Peter Saunders
Medical Practice Dr Peter Saunders

Medical Defence Union finally publishes full version of new guidance on praying for patients

I recently blogged about new guidance from the Medical Defence Union which endorses tactful prayer with patients. The full version of this new guidance is now available on the MDU website. It makes it clear that the guidance has been released as a result of the recent case of a GP, Richard Scott, who refused a formal […]

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August 3, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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Dr Peter Saunders
Medical Practice Dr Peter Saunders

£200k of lottery money spent on Reiki like therapy in West Midlands Hospital a waste of time and money

Back in February I reported on a BBC story claiming that ‘a third of NHS trusts still offer homeopathy despite there being no scientific evidence for its effectiveness’. I laid out a checklist for Christians for assessing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. Today, Archbishop Cranmer (aka ‘His Grace’), has drawn my attention to a […]

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August 1, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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New Technologies Dr Peter Saunders

Three exciting news stories about ethical stem cell treatments this month

Three exciting news stories about stem cell therapies – none of which involves the destruction of human embryos – have been announced this month. Stem cells have great promise in providing treatments for degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, diabetes and various forms of cancer. However, the British press, and especially the BBC, have an obsession with […]

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July 31, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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Dr Peter Saunders
End of Life Dr Peter Saunders

Two women in their 50s with serious brain damage whose relatives want them dead. One judge has said ‘yes’ but the other is still thinking. Why?

Two cases of women in their 50s with serious brain damage went before the courts this week. Neither patient is dying, but both require 24 hour nursing care and are fed via by a tube. In both cases applications have been made to have hydration and nutrition withdrawn in order than they might die from […]

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July 31, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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New Technologies, Start of Life Dr Peter Saunders

Animal-human hybrid embryos – now the government doesn’t even know how many there are

A fascinating article by Philippa Taylor on the official CMF Blog highlights an apparently straightforward question to government last week (20 July) which has exposed ‘a murky mix of confusion and secrecy from which the true facts and figures are difficult to extract’. Lord Alton asked how many ‘cybrid’ embryos (cytoplasmic animal-human hybrid) have been […]

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July 31, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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Start of Life Dr Peter Saunders

One baby adoption in the UK for every 2,235 abortions – seven times worse than the US

Bill Reichart is a pastor and area director with CMDA, CMF’s US sister organization. He writes a blog called Provocative Church which today carries a brief article on adoption and abortion figures. He writes: ‘Planned Parenthood (ie. the equivalent of BPAS and MSI in the UK) may want to spin their purpose as merely providing […]

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July 29, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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Philippa Taylor
Start of Life Philippa Taylor

What is the true cost of IVF?

  For most people thinking about having IVF, the answer will be thousands of pounds. Some may also consider the cost to their physical health, the stress put on relationships caused by taking heavy doses of powerful hormonal drugs or the emotional roller-coaster of rising hope and dashed expectation with each unsuccessful treatment cycle.  I […]

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July 27, 2011/by Philippa Taylor
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Dr Peter Saunders
End of Life Dr Peter Saunders

Stories of triumph over adversity should get more column inches and air time

Today Nikki Kenward, who was left disabled after a partial recovery from paralysis caused by Gullain Barre syndrome, will stage a protest outside parliament about the dangers that a changing the law to allow assisted suicide or euthanasia would pose to those with serious disability. Her own inspiring personal story is told in the Daily […]

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July 27, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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Start of Life Dr Peter Saunders

Leading neonatologist challenges resuscitation policies for premature babies

An article in yesterday’s Daily Telegraph, ‘Premature baby survives after doctors advised abortion’, tells the story of Jacob McMahon, who became Britain’s most premature surviving twin after he was born on February 22, just 23 weeks into pregnancy, at a weight of 1lb 4oz. Doctors had advised Miss Fisher to abort Jacob after his twin […]

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July 27, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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Dr Peter Saunders
Medical Practice Dr Peter Saunders

Hospitalised patients more satisfied when given chance to discuss faith and religion

Hospitalised patients who are able to talk about their religious and spiritual concerns are more satisfied with their care, but one-fifth are not given the chance to have these discussions, researchers in Chicago have found. The authors of the new study, published online on 1 July in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, compiled information […]

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July 27, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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Dr Peter Saunders
End of Life Dr Peter Saunders

Alistair Banks: courage in the face of motor neurone disease

Recently I blogged about Martin Pistorius – an inspiring story of faith, hope and love in the face of locked-in syndrome. It was equally refreshing to read today in the Daily Telegraph the story of a man with motor neurone disease, ‘Alistair Banks: the incurable optimist’. This is just the kind of inspiring testimony of […]

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July 27, 2011/by Dr Peter Saunders
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The aims of CMF

  • Discipleship - to unite Christian healthcare professionals and students in Christ and encourage them to deepen their faith, live like Christ and serve him obediently, particularly through acting competently and with compassion in their professional practice.
  • Evangelism - to encourage Christian healthcare professionals and students to be witnesses for Christ amongst all those they meet.
  • Mission - to mobilise and support all Christian healthcare professionals and students in serving Christ throughout the world.
  • Values - to promote Christian values in society, especially, but not limited to, the areas of bioethics and healthcare.

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