On Tuesday 20 December you are warmly invited to a Carol Service for Health Professionals at All Souls Church, London. For details click here.
John Stott – Serving Christ in Medicine
Discovered in the archives of CMF's Rhodes Audio Library, we have produced a special collection of classic talks from the late Rev Dr John Stott. Available for purchase from our website.
Foundations – a survival guide for Junior Doctors
CMF Chief Executive, Dr Peter Saunders, writes: 'This is a book conceived of by juniors, written for juniors and addressing juniors' issues with concise, accurate and easy-to-find information on a wide variety of subjects.' Available to pre-order now.
CMF Christmas Appeal 2011
Students are the lifeblood of CMF. Please help us support our 900 student members in 35 medical schools across the UK and Ireland as they speak and live for Jesus Christ. You can donate to the appeal here.
CMF Board Meeting
Please pray for the CMF Board which meets on 3 December to make key strategic decisions about moving forward in tough financial times.
Conferences and Events:
18–20 Nov. 'Why we do what we do' Irish National Conference (Students). Cork. Main speaker Dr John Patrick.
25–27 Nov. 'Living life well' CMF Scotland Conference. Lendrick Muir. George Craig on Proverbs.
24 Nov. 'Molecular Romance – is there more to life than science?' David Jack Memorial Lecture. Dundee. Speaker Dr John Patrick. Dr John Patrick is also on a wider tour of the UK and Ireland. For details visit his website.
See our website for details on further upcoming CMF events.
Brief Conference reports:
National Junior Doctors' Conference (28-30 Oct) – over 100 junior doctors spent an inspiring and edifying weekend at Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire. CMF Head of Student Ministries, Dr Giles Cattermole led Bible talks on Solomon.
London and South East Day Conference (5 Nov) – CMF Graduates' Staff Worker, Dr Julian Churcher, writes: 'Around 40 of us gathered at Johnson House to engage in resilience to stress, boundaries, and the relationships between love and work, in the context of the metaphors Jesus gave in John's gospel.'
Who is my Neighbour – Newcastle (12 Nov) – One day workshop on medical mission. CMF Head of International Ministries, Dr Vicky Lavy, writes: 'A lovely mixture of 25 students, juniors and seniors enjoyed the seminars and met reps from mission organisations. Look out for events in Belfast and Chelmsford early next year.'
Becoming a 'Friend of CMF'
Did you know your non-medical friends can now help and support CMF? It's easy to get involved. To find out more go to the Friends section of our website.
Blog update
The CMF Blog continues to be updated with the latest comment on stories from a Christian and medical perspective. Also see Peter Saunders' personal blog, with incisive comment and analysis on a wider spectrum of issues.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
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Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) was founded in 1949 and is an interdenominational organisation with over 5,000 doctors, 900medical and nursing students and 300 nurses and midwives as members in all branches of medicine, nursing and midwifery. A registered charity, it is linked to over 100 similar bodies in other countries throughout the world.
CMF exists to unite Christian healthcare professionals to pursue the highest ethical standards in Christian and professional life and to increase faith in Christ and acceptance of his ethical teaching.