THE ESMIE AQUILLA HEALING FOR FREEDOM WOMENS CONFERENCE

This conference is a sacred gathering designed to honour the legacy of Mother Cato—a Proverbs 31 woman whose life was rooted in faith, prayer, compassion, and service. Known as The Lighthouse, Mother Cato’s home was a place of refuge, guidance, and unconditional love, where many were welcomed, supported, both phyiscally and spiritually nourished.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, intercessor, prayer warrior, and healer, Mother Cato’s faith moved mountains. Together, she and Pops (husband), worked as a team, building a legacy of love, wisdom, and spiritual strength that continues to live on through their children, multiple generations, and the many lives they touched.

Hosted by - When Mothers Pray, Prayer group - James 5 v 16

A group of devoted mothers, who heard a righteous call from The Most High to intercede for others not just for their children and families, but the wider community and beyond. The group are in it's third year of meeting and they can truly testifyi to seeing the hand of Yah move in miracles, signs and wonders. The Prayer group has gone International by extending it's branch to the USA, where another group of mothers/intercessors resides.

In the same spirit, this conference creates an environment where women from all walks of life can come together to be restored emotionally, spiritually, and personally. Through worship, prayer, reflection, and fellowship, participants are encouraged to lay down what is heavy, reconnect with God, and embrace renewal and being restored.

Friday Night

Join us for a powerful evening of praise, worship, and prayer, led by Worship Leader and Minister Lurine Cato MBE. Lurine is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, choir director, and vocal coach, widely celebrated as a leading voices in the UK gospel scene. Lurine's heart and passion as well as singing is speaking in schools, prisons and the streets both urban and inna/outer cities to heal the fragmented, broken and wounded hearts of people so they are healed and set free.

Guest Speaker Kamella Emmanuel affecttionately known as Coach K to her mentees and is the lead of When Mothers Pray -USA Branch. Kamella will be sharing her journey of her deep passion for walking alongside women - supporting them as they grow, heal and lead with clarity and purpose - while also standing in faith for the next generation. Through prayer, praise and thanks giving, she and fellow mothers stand in the gap with intention, faith and love.

Saturday

We will be running three interactive workshops in the morning and afternoon.

In His Presence

Facilitator

Marlene Cato - Marlene is a writer, and is motivated in the area of injustice and equity to vulnerable people and marginalised groups in society. She is the eldest daughter of Emsie Aquilla and Gladstone Cato and is now the Matriarch of the family. As a trainer, teacher and facilitator, Marlene often delivers a message which is unique and extraordinary. She has a deepness with the holy spirit where God is able to unfold the mysteries of his will in her life where she passes' it unto others for the building of the body of Christ.

Idenity Fraud

Facilitators

Camilla Bramble - Qualified Counsellor, for the past eight years Camilla has been supporting individuals and couples through anxiety, emotional pain, and life’s challenges. Camilla is drawn to those who feel unheard—those whose tears may not be visible, but are deeply felt within. A woman of faith, who serves in her church in the prayer team and supporting lone parents to fulfill purpose.

Paulette Cato-Tyson - Is a Qualified Family Mediator and Therapeutic Life Story Practitioner. Paulette brings a voice to voicelesss children and young people to understand purpose and destiny. During lockdown, she expanded her skills and delved into her passion of writing. She self-published her first book, named What’s My Story? Her next venture, which has already begun, is inspired by God, who clearly spoke to Paulette to write a book of prayers.

In The Prayer Room

Facilitators

Minister Annette Knox - Who was the late Mother Cato's dear friend and prayer partner for many years. A devoted Christian woman whose life and ministry are firmly rooted in her faith. A retired social worker with a deep compassion for people, she has spent many years supporting individuals and families with wisdom, care and grace. Her passion for intercessory prayer has been a defining calling, and she finds profound fulfilment in standing in the gap for others and watching the miraculous work of God.

Jennifer Cato-Yankey - Devoted over 45 years to the health service with unwavering dedication and compassion. She grew up surrounded by faith, family, and creativity. From an early age, she developed a passion for design and the arts. Her musical talent led her to sing with the renowned COGiC choir during her youth. Within her family, she is affectionately known as "I'm a nurse," a title that reflects her lifelong calling. Jennifer's faith has been the anchor guiding her character, work ethic, and service to others.

The evening of praise and worship led by Minister of Music Rachel Cato-Tyson, who is a Song Writer, Guitarist and Youth Leader and has a passion for evangelism. Rachel loves music, she has a unique ability on how she encourages and conveys her faith to others. Rachel also leads bibles studies and enjoys bringing the bible alive to relate to todays society.

Our powerful keynote speaker and Messager of God will be the anointed Minister Janeth Sallby. Founder of the Rose of Sharon Education Ministry which offers a monthly award winning podcast and a daily online prayer request line. Minister Janeth is a woman of faith who is led through the working of the holy spirit. Her heart is for reaching the needs of the people and allowing herself to be used by God in the prophetic gift, she has witnessed many receive their breakthrough.

This conference carries that legacy forward. In the same spirit of The Lighthouse, women are invited into a space of release, restoration, and renewal—where burdens are laid down, healing is received, and freedom is reclaimed.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

FreshSteps Independent and SEMH school, 4 Kinetic Crescent, Enfield, United Kingdom

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