Date: March 1-2, 2025

Time: 9am (March 1)-10am (March 2)

Cost: Free        

Venue: Online

Click here to register.

About the organiser:
Gather25 is a global collaboration of Christians who are instrumental in connecting the global church from the ground up.

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Has God planted a desire in your heart to lead worship and bring believers into His presence through song? 

Sign up for Awaken Generation’s Worship Mentorship School 2025 and develop your abilities for His glory.

Awaken Generation is an 8-month, part-time worship and music mentorship programme designed for you to grow not only in music excellence, but also in character while being personally mentored in a community of creatives. Since launching the school in 2015, they have graduated 720 students from over 187 churches across Singapore and in the nations.

8 courses to choose from:

1. Worship Leading (English/Mandarin)* 
2. Songwriting (English/Mandarin)*
3. Leadership*
4. Vocals
5. Keyboard
6. Drums
7. Electric Guitar
8. Dance

See all courses here.

WORSHIP LEADING

English & Mandarin

Available in-person and online

Thrive in your priestly calling and lead with authority and confidence as worship leaders serving in your local churches. Expect to grow to another level of leadership, skill in the musicianship of worship leading, and your depth of understanding of your roles as a worship leader.

SONGWRITING

English & Mandarin

Available in-person and online

You will be coached through a highly experiential process of crafting songs. Expect an environment of freedom and creativity where you will be challenged beyond your boundaries as songwriters. There will be opportunities to collaborate with other songwriters and musicians.

LEADERSHIP

English only

Available in-person  and online

This course is a values-based practicum that builds upon key kingdom culture values to empower leaders to build healthy relational, missional, and Presence-oriented communities. The course is for leaders in both ministry and in the marketplace.

VOCALS

English only

Available in-person 

The vocal stream has undergone an update! You can look forward to an engaging and stimulating process of transforming your voice. Build confidence and musical expression to lead in worship and deliver vocal presentations. 

Applications Close: 20 January 2025

Click here to register

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It is one of the deepest longings of every human heart: Happiness.

In a world of increasing wealth, education, scientific breakthroughs and technological advances, it seems we are better placed to optimise happiness than ever before. But is there more to life than the blind pursuit of happiness? 

Advanced industrial societies are the most comfortable, entertained, well-fed and leisured people in human history, so why bother with God? 

Come as Max Jeganathan leads in exploring these questions through the lens of the Christian worldview.

This event is open to all, including those curious about the Christian faith. Registration is required. Dinner will be provided for those who request it (limited quantity).

About the speaker

Max Jeganathan is an Associate speaker for The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics in the UK (OCCA) and a Senior Research Fellow at CPX, the Centre for Public Christianity

Date: December 5, 2024

Time: 7.30pm (dinner is provided from 6.30pm)

Venue: Furama City Centre Hotel
               60 Eu Tong Sen Street
              #03-07 (for dinner)
              Level 5 Ballroom (for forum)

Click here to register (by November 28 for dinner, by December 3 for the forum).

About the organiser:
Redemption Hill Church is church of very diverse people who have been brought together and primarily defined by one thing: God’s love displayed to us through his Son Jesus’ death and resurrection for our sakes.  

RHC has a vision for Asia to be renewed by people, churches, and cities transformed by the Gospel. They believe that the Gospel is transforming the world and want to give themselves to see this happen in Asia.

Their mission is to make Spirit-filled disciples of Jesus Christ through the Gospel.

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Join us for an introductory workshop on Creation Care and

• Learn what the Bible says about creation care
• Hear from fellow Christians about how they are grappling with the climate crisis
• Understand how we can embrace stewardship
• Make new friends!

This workshop is organised by CEFC Creation Care and is open to all Christians who would like to find out how they can be the difference to the earth we live in.

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This year’s Christmas Kettling theme This Little Light invites everyone to become that spark of hope by living out compassion and being part of an impactful tribe of donors and volunteers amidst this turbulent time in the world.

Each gift given and each kettle rung brings vital support to our community’s most vulnerable – elderly individuals, at-risk children and youths, migrant workers, ex-offenders and their families.

Every contribution helps to keep essential social and community programmes shining brightly across the social centres and corps. This season, come together to make a difference, one light at a time, by bringing warmth, support, and new beginnings to those who need it most.

About Christmas Kettling

Christmas Kettling by The Salvation Army is a cherished holiday tradition that began back in 1891 in the USA – 133 years ago, where volunteers stand by donation kettles and ring bells to spread the festive cheer whilst encouraging passers-by to give generously.

Date: November 21-December 21, 2024

Venue: Jem, Suntec City, Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ), Chinatown Square, White Sands,
                HDB  Hub, Vivocity, Tangs Plaza, Parkway Parade, 313@Somerset,
                Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)

Click here to register.

About the organiser:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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The world produces enough food to feed 1.5 times the global population. So why are people still hungry?

Come for YFCC 2024 and explore the causes and consequences of global hunger in an age of abundance. Learn how to start your own cause-driven projects, contribute to a food sustainable world, and embark on virtual visits to World Vision’s innovative development projects in Timor Leste and discover how we transform the lives of children and families in the most vulnerable of places.

Let the stories shared by our guest speaker, humanitarian field staff, and youth changemakers inspire you to work towards a hunger-free world.

This year’s edition, which will be held as a fully in-person, is a day-long event which aims to educate young people about innovative humanitarian development responses to the global hunger crisis with reference to examples from World Vision’s interventions and success stories.   

There will also be a number of workshops centred around social good and sustainability. Participants will be able to choose the workshop they are most interested in to allow for a more customised learning experience.

Speakers

The speakers include World Vision colleagues based in Kenya, Timor Leste and Vietnam, who have kindly offered their time to share their experiences of working on the ground to implement innovative and sustainable livelihood and community development projects for the well-being of vulnerable children and their families. 

There will also be hosting a human library where youths from World Vision offices across the region, as well as local ground-up initiatives, will presents their projects at the conference, allowing our participants the opportunity to interact and network with a like-minded cause-driven youth community.  

More information on this year’s YFCC, including registration details and programme highlights, can be found here.  

Date: December 7, 2024

Time: 7.30pm–9.30pm

Cost: S$15

Venue: Singapore Institute of Management

Click here to register.

About the organiser:
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

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As the world undergoes unprecedented change, global Christianity finds itself at a crossroads. This seminar will explore the intersection of faith, mission and leadership in a rapidly shifting global context. With the rise of new cultural, political, and economic challenges, the role of Christian leadership is more critical than ever in navigating these complexities.

This two-day seminar will delve into how the global Church can respond to current challenges and opportunities in mission work, focusing on leadership that adapts to diverse contexts and emerging trends. Participants will explore the new paradigms of Christian leadership that can empower mission movements, unite diverse communities and further the global mission.

About the speakers

Dr Todd Johnson
Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Dr Todd Johnson is the Eva B and Paul E Toms Distinguished Professor of Mission and Global Christianity, and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Response Speaker Session 1 (December 5)

Dr Lin Peirong
Deputy Secretary General, World Evangelical Alliance

Dr Lin Peirong is a theologian and a passionate human development professional. She has been the WEA Deputy Secretary General for Operations since March 2021. Prior to being the deputy, she was the Human Resource Director and Research Coordinator for the World Evangelical Alliance’s Department for Theological Concerns.

Response Speaker Session 2 (December 6)

Dr Kwa Kiem-Kiok
Associate Professor, Singapore Bible College

Dr Kwa Kiem Kiok joined SBC as a faculty in January 2024, bringing with her 15 years of teaching and seminary administration experience.

She has a range of interests which arise from her involvement in organizations in integral mission, student ministry, disability, as well as several medical ethics boards. She has published in the areas of mission, spirituality, ethics, and Asian theology.

Date: December 5 & 6, 2024

Time: 7.30pm–9.30pm

Cost: S$30

Venue: Bible House
                7 Armenian Street
               Singapore 179932

Click here to register.

About the organiser:
The Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship aims to equip and train the body of Christ locally and in Asia in the areas of discipleship, leadership, literacy and missions.

Sower Institute also works with established partners to develop holistic discipleship training programmes – through workshops, seminars and conferences – to build up the Christian body and churches.

They are supported by Evangelical Alliance of Singapore, Trinity Annual Conference, Board of Children’s Ministry (TRAC-BOCM) and Faith Methodist Church.

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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the YMCA building, YMCA@One Orchard Road, this November, YMCA launched the “Find Your Y” movement. 

“Find Your Y” challenges participants to explore and fulfil their roles in society regardless of their abilities and background, through fundraising and advocacy. The initiative will conclude with a vibrant carnival at YMCA, graced by our Patron-in-Chief, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

It will be a family-friendly and fun-filled day of activities, games like archery and basketball, superheroes and mermaids, and delicious food and drink from charitable food vendors – many of whom are fellow believers. 

Nicholas Fheng of nbrhoodsg who was recently featured on Salt&Light is an alumni of YMCA’s Uni-Y programme, will be at the carnival offering haircuts to people.

Date: November 24, 2024

Time: 10am-8pm

Cost: S$20

Venue: YMCA of Singapore

Click here to purchase your tickets.

About the organiser:
Established in 1902, the YMCA of Singapore seeks to serve and impact all members of the community, regardless of race, language or religion, through programmes, services and enterprises to develop the body, mind and spirit. The range of programmes, services and enterprises includes our Youth Programmes, Community Engagement and Partnerships, International House and Education Enterprises.

YMCA’s Youth Programmes seek to champion, challenge and train youth with special needs, youth-at-risk, youth volunteers and leaders to become independent and effective contributors to society through social development, gainful employment, volunteerism and leadership. 

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Be part of the YMCA’s nine-storey staircase over the course of 180 hours to set a new Singapore Book of Record for the longest duration for stair-climbing (distributed across participants).

The Tower Challenge aims to raise funds for Youths-at-Risk and Youths with Special Needs, and is an act of solidarity with the Youth with Special Needs who are taking on their Inclusive Challenge (100km).

Climbers, volunteers and donors can sign up for a time slot to climb, donate, start your own fundraising campaign and volunteer as an usher or record keeper.

Click here to find out more about Tower Challenge.

Date: November 17-24, 2024

Time: 5am (November 17) to 5pm (November 24)

Venue: YMCA@One Orchard

Click here to register.

About the organiser:
Established in 1902, the YMCA of Singapore seeks to serve and impact all members of the community, regardless of race, language or religion, through programmes, services and enterprises to develop the body, mind and spirit. The range of programmes, services and enterprises includes the Youth Programmes, Community Engagement and Partnerships, International House and Education Enterprises.

YMCA’s Youth Programmes seek to champion, challenge and train youths with special needs, youths-at-risk, youth volunteers and leaders to become independent and effective contributors to society through social development, gainful employment, volunteerism and leadership. 

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the YMCA building, YMCA@One Orchard Road, this November, YMCA will be launching the “Find Your Y” movement. 

“Find Your Y” challenges participants to explore and fulfil their roles in society regardless of their abilities and background, through fundraising and advocacy. The raison d’être for YMCA of Singapore can be traced back through 122 years of YMCA history, where they have contributed to Singapore’s nation building, by mobilising for good and pioneering social innovation.  

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One of the greatest needs of any married couple is time to intentionally disconnect from their everyday world of responsibilities and reconnect with each other.

Join our coming Art of Marriage Retreat (CHINESE) to nurture and strengthen your marriage while exploring six key building blocks of marriage!

Through biblical principles, the videos will explore how couples can get along:
Unit 1: The Purpose of Marriage
Unit 2: The Process of Alienation
Unit 3: Gender Roles
Unit 4: Conflict and Communication
Unit 5: Romance and sex
Unit Six: Transmitting Faith

You can expect:

• Expert interviews
• True stories and testimonies
• Couple co-operation project
• Couple alone time
• Full-colour manual, available in Chinese or English

Date: April 5-6, 2025

Cost: $499 per couple (stay-in)
           $399 per couple (non stay-in)

Venue: Changi Cove
                351 Cranwell Road
                Singapore 509866

Click here to register (by December 31, 2024, to enjoy an early bird discount of $50. Registration closes March 16, 2025)  

About the Organiser:
FamilyLife Singapore is a ministry of Cru Singapore. FamilyLife provides transferrable, biblically-based help for you at every stage of your marriage and family life.

Cru Singapore is a caring community passionate about connecting others to Jesus. A parachurch organisation, they support local churches in missions, discipleship and evangelism.

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