National Day Conference 2025 – Saturday 4th October
PLAY | LAUGH | DANCE | SING | PRAY
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Trinity Methodist Church – Churchfields, Kidderminster. DY10 2JL
9.45 for a 10.15am start, finish approx 4.45pm
Join us for a day filled with praise, worship, and dance as we come together to celebrate our faith through movement.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, this event is open to all who want to express their love for God through dance.
Come and be a part of this inspiring and uplifting experience with fellow believers.
With a choice of workshops; time to come together in dance, prayer & worship; and opportunities for chat with old friends and new over tea and cake;
you are very welcome and we’d love to have you join us, whether you’re a member of CDFB or have never heard of us before today!
Young people age 12+ can attend, but will either need parent/guardian with them (age 12-16), or have completed and returned a parental consent form in advance (age 16-18) Please contact conference@cdfb.org.uk for the relevant form.
workshops | worship | fellowship
Choose from two Main Workshops on Offer
Candy Hackney
Healing Pathways
Candy’s workshop will include a time of thanksgiving during the warm-up, followed by movements based on our personal prayers performed in different pathways, which will lead to the opportunity to receive peace and healing, before finishing with rejoicing together as one body.
Candy trained to be a professional dancer in the late 70’s and danced on TV, cruise ships, in summer seasons, pantos and a couple of contemporary companies before joining Springs Dance Company. Candy is also a former National Coordinator of CDFB, and today likes to ‘partner with God’ through both her dance and her art.
Naomi Haywood
Creative Expression
Naomi’s workshop is collaboration of creative expression!
Come and pick up tips and tricks for taking photos and videos – choose to be behind the camera or its subject, do both or just offer input and suggestions!
How this workshop turns out is going to depend upon everyone taking part!
We’re going to try staging tableaux with material and props; play with lighting, framing and composition to best capture a moment; and learn how to capture movement. No pressure, no experience required, and no worries about embarrassing footage – this is just for us to work together, share our knowledge and ideas, and most of all, have some fun!
Naomi has practically grown up in the CDFB, attending local and even national workshops since the age of 10! She loves using and teaching BSL in worship; and is passionate about her photography & filming.
Take part in collective dance opportunities
- Hazel Aucken (Eastern) – Scottish / Country dancing
- Veronique Mackey-Hart (Devon & Cornwall) – Messianic dance
- Jane Grimshaw (National Coordinator) – teaching & leading the ICDF Flashmob
Also available:
- Creative Prayer Zone | Pray through play, construction and circus skills
- Imaginative Art Zone | Pastels, paints, drawing, doodling
For more details on prices and to book your place, see our events page