Local Church, Global Mission is a day conference to help churches take the initiative in identifying, training, sending & supporting workers for cross-cultural mission.
Date: Saturday 08 November 2025
Time: 09.45 registration for a 10:00 start. We will finish at approx. 16.00.
Venue: Knighton Free Church, Brinsmead Road, Leicester, LE2 3WB
Cost: Free
Local churches, with a global mission
Over 200 years ago, a pastor from Leicester was gripped by a bold vision: to take the gospel to those who had never heard it.
William Carey was sent to India, supported by passionate churches across the Midlands. Today, he’s known as the father of the modern missionary movement.
His world looked very different—but one thing hasn’t changed: the Great Commission. More than 3 billion people remain unreached with the good news of Jesus.
The task isn’t finished—and it starts with you, the local church.
Programme
09.45 – 10:00 Registration and coffee
10:00 – 11:00 Session 1: Worship and Bible teaching – Michael Prest (Director, UFM Worldwide)
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break and chat
11:30 – 12:30 Session 2: Choice of seminar
12:30 – 13:15 Lunch
13:15 – 14:15 Session 3: Choice of seminar
14:15 – 14:30 Coffee break
14:30 – 15:45 Session 4: Worship, Bible teaching and short Q&A – Michael Prest (Director, UFM Worldwide)
Seminars:
- Those who stay – engaging with those who go! | Tim Howlett (UFM)
- Those who go – could it be you? | Natch Ayling (OMF) & Mark Gibson (SIM)
- Those who come – engaging with local mission | Local, Midlands-based mission teams
Travel and Parking
The venue address is:
Knighton Free Church, Brinsmead Road, Leicester, LE2 3WB
Public transport
Leicester Train Station is a 10-minute drive or a 40-minute walk from the church.
There are several bus routes that stop nearby, including the Arriva and First Leicester services. The nearest bus stops are on Welford Road and Carisbrooke Road, both a short walk away.
On-Site Parking:
Knighton Free Church has a car park located at the rear of the building, accessible via Brinsmead Road. Within this car park, there are two spaces specifically dedicated to disabled users.
There is limited on-street parking available near the church.
- Knighton Park Car Park (LE2 3RR) – Free – 10 mins walk
Located on Palmerston Way, this car park offers 61 spaces and is approximately a 10-minute walk from Knighton Free Church. Parkopedia - Victoria Park Car Park (LE1 7RU) – £4.00 for 4 hours – 15 mins walk
Situated near Victoria Park, this car park is about a 15-minute walk from the church. The charge for up to 4 hours is £4.00. Leicester City Council - Phoenix Square Car Park (LE1 1TG) – £5.00 for 4 hours – 20 mins walk
Located on Burton Street, this car park is approximately a 20-minute walk from Knighton Free Church. The fee for up to 4 hours is £5.00. Leicester City Council
For more parking options, you can use Parkopedia by entering the postcode LE2 3WB and selecting your preferred date and time.
Other practical details
Lunch and refreshments are included.
For more information, contact events@ufm.org.uk.