Forum Central

Get started in CU Leadership with Christian Union leaders from across the Central region.
Be trained, equipped and released for student mission

From main meetings to a host of tailored seminars, our team of UCCF Christian Union Staff and Relay Workers will ensure that you begin your year of CU leadership encouraged and equipped for all that lies ahead.

Forum Central gives you the opportunity to meet with CU leaders from across the region so you can share ideas, pray for student mission and stand with one another as you lead your Christian Union this year.

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Booking information

Date and time: 6pm Friday 13 March - 2pm Sunday 15 March 2026

Location: East London Tabernacle (ELT) Baptist Church, Burdett Rd, Mile End, London, E3 4TU.

Directions: As we have no parking on site, public transport is the best way to get to Forum Central. ELT is just a three minute walk from Mile End tube station which is on the Hammersmith and City line from Paddington, Kings Cross and Liverpool Street Stations. Cheap advance tickets are available but will sell out quickly, so book them fast!

Accommodation: We're sleeping on floors around the church so pack accordingly. There's a park nearby with a chance for a short walk or to get outside. Note that there are very limited shower facilities onsite!

Food: All meals provided from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime!

Price: £38.50

Booking Deadline: Book before midnight on 8 March

Contact: JP Sivertsen-Wright for more information!

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More useful information

What to bring: Have a read through and maybe write it down as a tick list:

Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Roll mat / airbed / camp bed / something to sleep on
Wash bag with toiletries
Bible, notebook & pen
Two more days of clean clothes
Phone charger
Money for books and other things
Coat/Umbrella
Comfy shoes
Reusable cup
Water bottle
Pyjamas

A couple of other things that some students have found useful:

Dry shampoo
Games for spare time
Extension cables to make friends when plugs are sparse
Portable charger
Snacks
Eye mask and ear plugs to sleep well

Photography at the event

Forum Central attendees may be photographed or filmed at this event. If anyone does not wish to be photographed or filmed, they should inform the photographer, who will respect their wishes. We cannot take responsibility for any photographs or film clips that are put on social media by other delegates.

We're looking forward to seeing you at Forum Central!

The small print

If you would like to apply for a refund, please note that they are given at the discretion of UCCF and are not issued automatically.

We consider refunds in the event of an unexpected university event or personal health issue which prevents you from attending.

Requests for refunds should be sent to JP Sivertsen-Wright

Any deposit paid is non-refundable.

All refunds will be subject to a £10 administration charge. Your deposit (if you paid one) can count towards this.

No requests for a refund will be considered once the event has finished.

Refunds will be made back to the card used for the original payment.