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For the first time ever...
the 2023 Equip Festival WILL BE A THREE DAY EVENT!
What is 'The Equip Festival'?
Join us for three action-packed days filled with interactive workshops, inspiring competitions, expert Q&A panels and spectacular showcases. There's even an after-hours game show and a vast Resource Hub too! This Festival will be an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling refreshed, energized, and encouraged.
This Festival is for everyone... adults and children, from those who have never explored the world of puppetry and creative ministries before, to seasoned teams and individuals who have been using these innovative methods to share the Gospel for years. We go beyond just puppetry, encompassing a wide range of captivating elements such as Gospel illusions, drama, science object lessons, storytelling, ventriloquism, toddler groups, school outreach, vibrant all-age services and much, much more!
What is 'The Equip Festival'?
Join us for three action-packed days filled with interactive workshops, inspiring competitions, expert Q&A panels and spectacular showcases. There's even an after-hours game show and a vast resources area too! This Festival will be an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling refreshed, energized, and encouraged.
This Festival is for everyone... adults and children, from those who have never explored the world of puppetry and creative ministries before, to seasoned teams and individuals who have been using these innovative methods to share the Gospel for years. We go beyond just puppetry, encompassing a wide range of captivating elements such as Gospel illusions, drama, science object lessons, storytelling, ventriloquism, toddler groups, school outreach, vibrant all-age services and much, much more!
So if you need an injection of inspiration, a boost of energy and a dose of encouragement,
then the Equip Festival is perfect for you.
Don't just take our word for it... what do previous delegates say about the Festival?
Don't just take our word for it... what do previous delegates say about the Festival?
"Fab to be back! I loved it as always - lots of re-inspiration, fellowship and fun. I do genuinely feel freshly equipped to go and share our awesome God with the world."
"The Equip Festival was inspirational, motivating and challenging. I absolutely love this event and I’m so pleased to be back in person. Can’t wait for next year!"
"Had a great time! Learnt lots of new things and have been inspired. Thank you for all the work that goes into putting it on, another fantastic festival."
"Looking forward to the next Festival already - although not sure how you're going to beat this one! Thank you, each and every one of you, for giving us such an amazing event."
"Thank you to all of you for all your hard work in making it happen. The new people in our team loved it and are bubbling over."
"Thanks for all your hard work at the Festival in Rugby. I thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly the informality of performers and presenters. Felt it was very much a family affair supporting like-minded family. Really good!"
"Fantastic event as always - it never gets tired and never fails to re-enthuse and inspire me. Thanks for all the hard work and effort, it is totally worth it!"
"Thank you for another wonderful festival. Even though our team has been running for 25+years we always pick up new ideas."
"Obviously, you have all worked so hard - we know you do every year, but we had to give you the praise and encouragement you rightly deserve."
Venue - Rugby College, Technology Drive, Rugby, CV21 1AR
Venue - Rugby College, Technology Drive, Rugby, CV21 1AR
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What does the programme look like?
What does the programme look like?
Friday:
10:30 Registration and Resources area opens,
Refreshments available
11:00 – 12:00 ‘Get Connected’ -
Meeting other teams in your region
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 13:30 Worship, Welcome
13:35 – 14:25 Workshop Session 1
14:30 – 15:10 Break
15:10 – 16:00 Competitions -
Creative Arts & Ventriloquism/Solo
16:00 – 16:40 Ministry in Action (Q&A Panel)
16:45 – 17:35 Workshop Session 2
17:35 – 19:15 Dinner
19:15 – 21:00 Drinks, Donuts and a Donkey -
After hours social (hosted by Eddie the Donkey)
Saturday:
8:30 Registration, Breakfast,
Refreshments, Resources Area Open
9:30 – 10:00 Worship, Devotional
10:05 – 10:55 Workshop Session 3
10:55 – 11:30 Break
11:30 – 12:15 Puppetry Competition
12:15 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:15 Ed Talks
14:20 – 15:10 Workshop Session 4
15:10 – 15:50 Break
15:50 – 16:30 Ministry in Action (Q&A Panel)
16:35 – 17:25 Workshop Session 5
17:25 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 – 21:00 Saturday Night Showcase -
with Special Guests and the
Puppet Academy 2023 Team
Sunday:
8:30 Registration, Breakfast,
Refreshments, Resources Area Open
9:30 – 10:15 Worship, Devotional
10:20 – 11:10 Workshop Session 6
11:10 – 11:50 Break
11:50 – 12:40 Ed Talks
12:40 – 13:55 Lunch
13:55 – 14:55 Sunday Showcase -
with Special Guests
15:00 – 15:50 Workshop Session 7
15:55 – 16:30 Awards Presentation
16:30 Close and Resources
What workshops will be available?
The team are so excited to share this year's Workshop Schedule! With the extra day on Sunday, we have added an additional two workshop session slots to the programme bringing the total to seven! With over 80 sessions to choose from, the workshops this year will cover not only new puppetry techniques but also, as requested on feedback from previous events, a wide range of children, youth and family ministry training, technical workshops, new illusion classes and even a workshop exploring AI technology as well! So if you are one of the many regular delegates at the Festival there are plenty of brand new workshops for you to develop your skills further. If it is your first time joining the Festival, don't worry we have a great range of basic and introductory workshops to help you get started. Want to start choosing which workshops you will go to this year? View the Equip Festival 2023 workshop schedule here!
What workshops will be available?
The team are so excited to share this year's Workshop Schedule! With the extra day on Sunday, we have added an additional two workshop session slots to the programme bringing the total to seven! With over 80 sessions to choose from, the workshops this year will cover not only new puppetry techniques but also, as requested on feedback from previous events, a wide range of children, youth and family ministry training, technical workshops, new illusion classes and even a workshop exploring AI technology as well! So if you are one of the many regular delegates at the Festival there are plenty of brand new workshops for you to develop your skills further. If it is your first time joining the Festival, don't worry we have a great range of basic and introductory workshops to help you get started. Want to start choosing which workshops you will go to this year? View the Equip Festival 2023 workshop schedule here!
What else will be happening over the three days?
After a thorough review of our programme and taking into account your valuable feedback from previous years, PLUS with an extra day added, we are thrilled to present an exciting line up of features! This year's Festival will continue to include all your favorites, including now SEVEN workshop sessions, captivating showcases on Saturday night and Sunday, thrilling competitions, the incredibly popular after-hours social hosted by the one and only Eddie the Donkey (complete with hot chocolate and donuts), and the enlightening 'Ministry in Action' Q&A panel. This panel brings together passionate team leaders and experts who will answer your questions live on stage, offering deeper insights into their ministries and how their ideas and suggestions can positively influence our own work. But wait, there's something NEW FOR 2023 – introducing 'Ed Talks', hosted by the charismatic Eddie the Donkey (yes, him again!). These will be short, inspiring keynotes, and more details will be revealed soon. See our Programme Page here for more information.
The highlight of our Saturday evening showcase will feature the 2023 Puppet Academy Team, who will be performing a series of brand-new songs utilizing a wide array of puppets, techniques, and creative arts, pushing the boundaries of puppetry once again. Aiming to inspire you to explore new performance ideas within your own teams. Alongside the Puppet Academy team on Saturday night and Sunday, we'll have outstanding special guests gracing the stage too.
What else will be happening over the three days?
After a thorough review of our programme and taking into account your valuable feedback from previous years, PLUS with an extra day added, we are thrilled to present an exciting line up of features! This year's Festival will continue to include all your favorites, including now SEVEN workshop sessions, captivating showcases on Saturday night and Sunday, thrilling competitions, the incredibly popular after-hours social hosted by the one and only Eddie the Donkey (complete with hot chocolate and donuts), and the enlightening 'Ministry in Action' Q&A panel. This panel brings together passionate team leaders and experts who will answer your questions live on stage, offering deeper insights into their ministries and how their ideas and suggestions can positively influence our own work. But wait, there's something NEW FOR 2023 – introducing 'Ed Talks', hosted by the charismatic Eddie the Donkey (yes, him again!). These will be short, inspiring keynotes, and more details will be revealed soon. See our Programme Page here for more information.
The highlight of our Saturday evening showcase will feature the 2023 Puppet Academy Team, who will be performing a series of brand-new songs utilizing a wide array of puppets, techniques, and creative arts, pushing the boundaries of puppetry once again. Aiming to inspire you to explore new performance ideas within your own teams. Alongside the Puppet Academy team on Saturday night and Sunday, we'll have outstanding special guests gracing the stage too.
The Festival will also feature four competitions including: Puppetry, Ventriloquism/Solo Puppetry, Creative Arts Competition and the Lip Sync Challenge. You can find out more information by heading to our 'Festival Competition' page, but be quick as they fill up fast...
Not forgetting worship at the start of each day as well as the opportunity to network with others, share ideas, find other teams that are local to you and encourage one another.
At the Equip Festival, there will also be our largest range of resources available for you to see, try and take back home with you, with many items on special offer. This will include all of our brand new product launches as well!
Festival Tickets
The group discount will still save 10% when 10 tickets or more are purchased (this can be any combination of adult or child, full festival, two day or single day tickets). Automatically applied when booking online. If you add more tickets to your booking at a later date and this brings you over 10 places booked in total, we will apply the discount to all your tickets booked!
Can you sponsor someone to attend the Festival?
Thank you to everyone who generously donated to the 2022 'Make It Possible' fund, all places that were gifted went to successful applicants enabling people to attend the Festival who would have otherwise been unable to attend!
At One Way UK we are incredibly passionate about our ministry and providing resources and training to as many people as possible. We keep our resources and training as best value as we can to ensure it is accessible and we work hard to keep our Festival tickets affordable. We would love to see a full venue with hundreds of people being inspired, resourced and encouraged!
However, we also appreciate that puppet team members may have to fund their own places in order to attend the Festival. Each year we hear of those who are unable to come for financial reasons, but have a passion and enthusiasm to develop their skills and ministry further. So what can we do?
As much as we want to, One Way UK sadly can't afford to give out free places but we hope that others may be able to help. This is why we have established the "Make It Possible" fund. This is our way of matching up people's kindness and generosity with the need that is out there. We have set up a new ticket that can be purchased by itself or alongside a normal Festival booking. This acts as a gift into the 'Make It Possible' fund. One gifted ticket = one day pass made available. Want to contribute but can't manage the full £22? It's also possible to donate smaller contributions to the fund too. Simply >>click here<< to be taken to the separate donation page where you can gift from £5 to the three days of tickets into the fund.
It is clearly important that we are good stewards of this fund, so there will be a separate application process (click the 'Apply button to complete the online form) for those who are applying for the gifted passes. If you decide to gift a ticket, whilst we cannot pass on any information of the person who has been granted the support we can act as a 'middle-man' to pass on any encouragement or thanks either way.
Will you prayerfully consider if this fund and the individuals who apply is something that you can invest into? In the unlikely situation that the fund exceeds the demand, the fund will simply roll onto the following year. Our promise is that all tickets gifted will always be awarded to a successful applicant.
Can you sponsor someone to attend the Festival?
Thank you to everyone who generously donated to the 2022 'Make It Possible' fund, all places that were gifted went to successful applicants enabling people to attend the Festival who would have otherwise been unable to attend!
At One Way UK we are incredibly passionate about our ministry and providing resources and training to as many people as possible. We keep our resources and training as best value as we can to ensure it is accessible and we work hard to keep our Festival tickets affordable. We would love to see a full venue with hundreds of people being inspired, resourced and encouraged!
However, we also appreciate that puppet team members may have to fund their own places in order to attend the Festival. Each year we hear of those who are unable to come for financial reasons, but have a passion and enthusiasm to develop their skills and ministry further. So what can we do?
As much as we want to, One Way UK sadly can't afford to give out free places but we hope that others may be able to help. This is why we have established the "Make It Possible" fund. This is our way of matching up people's kindness and generosity with the need that is out there. We have set up a new ticket that can be purchased by itself or alongside a normal Festival booking. This acts as a gift into the 'Make It Possible' fund. One gifted ticket = one day pass made available. Want to contribute but can't manage the full £22? It's also possible to donate smaller contributions to the fund too. Simply >>click here<< to be taken to the separate donation page where you can gift from £5 to the three days of tickets into the fund.
It is clearly important that we are good stewards of this fund, so there will be a separate application process (click the 'Apply button to complete the online form) for those who are applying for the gifted passes. If you decide to gift a ticket, whilst we cannot pass on any information of the person who has been granted the support we can act as a 'middle-man' to pass on any encouragement or thanks either way.
Will you prayerfully consider if this fund and the individuals who apply is something that you can invest into? In the unlikely situation that the fund exceeds the demand, the fund will simply roll onto the following year. Our promise is that all tickets gifted will always be awarded to a successful applicant.