BU Preparing for Retirement Conference

Preparing for Retirement Conference 28-30 October 2024
We would like to invite you (with your spouse if applicable) to this year's Preparation for Retirement Conference offered through the Ministries Team. This will be held at The High Leigh Conference Centre, Lord Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 8SG, from Monday 28 – Wednesday 30 October 2024.

The aim of the conference is to reflect on the opportunities and challenges that retirement will bring and offer confidence for the future. The conference is planned and hosted by a team of retired Baptist Ministers and the programme will include contributions from Baptist Union Pensions team, The Retired Baptist Ministers Housing Organisation and will include time to reflect and consider all elements that retirement life can bring.

The cost of the conference is £250 per person, which includes accommodation and meals for the duration of the conference. An outline of the programme can be found on the website. If the cost of the conference may mean you are unable to attend, please consider applying to the Pastoral Fund, which may be able to assist.

If you would like to join us for this conference, please click this link to book your place. Payment for the conference is taken at time of booking and is by credit or debit card only.

This conference is held annually, so if these dates are not convenient or you feel you are not ready to attend, there will be further dates available for 2025 and going forward. Please feel free to reply and indicate a year which may be more suitable for you to attend so we can contact you at an appropriate time.

Should you have any questions prior to booking, please do not hesitate to contact me by email.

Best Wishes
Shirley Buckle
admin@baptistassembly.org.uk
01235 517 750

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