2-5 May 2025 Eastbourne | A weekend Bible-teaching conference for the whole family!
Every year, during the early May bank holiday weekend, a large group from St Bot's go to Bible by the Beach in Eastbourne. For 2025, the event takes place over the weekend of 2-5 May at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne on the south coast. Why not join us?
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT BIBLE BY THE BEACH?
Bible by the Beach (BBTB) is a lively, contemporary Bible-teaching conference for all ages! There really is something for everybody here!
Starting on Friday evening and running through to lunchtime on the Bank holiday Monday, there are daily Bible Readings, at least 5 seminar streams (some repeated so you can get to more) and Evening Celebrations. Parallel to this there are childrens and youth groups for all ages under 18. Add to this a large “10 of Those” bookstall, exhibitor stands manned by many of our favourite organisations, a Family Praise event, prayer meetings, exceptional music and time to enjoy some free time and all that Eastbourne has to offer.
The conference is based around the Congress Theatre and conference centre and various venues within an easy walk of the main building. We are definately BY the beach, not on it!
On Sunday morning some of our speakers and trustees will be preaching in local churches so you can choose one to visit!
WHAT IS THERE FOR CHILDREN?
There are 7 groups to provide for all ages from 0-18! Please see the Children and Youth pages on the BBTB website for more information. The timing of the children and youth groups enable parents to attend some of the main sessions over the weekend and the children can attend as many of those sessions as you want them to. The leaders are carefully chosen and vetted and are experienced at working with children and young people in their own churches. The work is overseen by Ed Drew from Faith in Kids. There is a Family Praise event which is also a big hit!
The Summit, introduced in 2022, is a group for sixth form aged young people with a mix of attending main sessions as a group, having a chance to ask the speakers big questions and plenty of time to discuss and hang out with others in the same age group.
WHAT IS THE COST AND WHERE DO WE STAY?
By getting together a group from St Bot's and taking advantage of the early-bird booking before 30 November 2024, we benefit from the lowest prices available:
- Adults £120
- Child £35
- Student £85
Note accommodation is not included in the above ticket prices
All adult bookings can be secured with a £40 deposit before the end of November with the balance payable by the end of February 2025. Child/Student tickets must be paid in full by the end of November.
Where you stay is entirely up to you! There are loads of hotels and guesthouses in Eastbourne as well as camping and caravan sites nearby.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE AND WHERE DO I BOOK?
The BBTB website has loads of useful information: www.biblebythebeach.org
The BBTB group organiser for St Bot's is Graham Tilney. Send Graham an email if you have any questions and he'll be happy to help you.
And if you would like to book your place, contact Graham before November 30th so you can be included in the St Bot's group booking.
Do consider joining us for what promises to be another great weekend at Bible by the Beach!