The Diary lists training events organised by the Adult Education and Mission Teams in the Diocese of Peterborough. These events are open to all unless a particular target group is specified.
For more information or to book for any of these events, please contact the adult education administrator on 01604 887048, email: adulted@peterborough-diocese.org.uk or the specific contact given for that event.
DIARY
Living Faith course dates
Term leaflet, Autumn Term 2010
2010
Thursdays 9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December
Greek Bible studies (Passion for God)
Led by the Revd Simon Fisher. This is a follow-up to the Greek and Hebrew for beginners’ course held in May 2010, but is open to all, even those who didn’t attend the first course.
7.30-9.30pm at Brigstock Church Hall, NN14 3EX. £10 per person.
Greek Bible studies flyer
Monday 13 September
Briefing for churchwardens
7pm - 9.30pm. Registration and refreshmetns at 6.30pm. At St Columba's Corby, NN17 1LG. This session is free to all churchwardens and will cover various buildings-related, legal and security matters, as well as the wider pastoral duties of churchwardens as Bishop's Officers. The session will be repeated on 20 November at Flore (9.30am - 12.30pm), 7 March 2011 at Oundle (7pm - 9.30pm) and 14 May 2011 at Brackley (9.30am - 12.30pm).
Tuesdays 14, 21, 28 September,
5, 12, 19 October 2010
Introduction to the Bible and Study Skills (OM1- Living Faith)
For those training for Licensed Lay Ministry only.
At Bouverie Court, Northampton.
Wednesdays 15, 22, 29 September, 6, 13, 20 October 2010
Introduction to
Church history (OM4 - Living Faith)
An introduction the main periods, developments and issues in the Church through history.
7.30pm at Almoners Hall, Peterborough Cathedral,
PE1 1XS
Introduction to Church history flyer with booking form
Wednesdays 15, 22, 29 September, 6, 13, 20 October 2010
The mission of God (OM8 - Living Faith)
Understandingwhat God is up to now and how we can
be part of it.
7.30pm at Almoners Hall, Peterborough Cathedral,
PE1 1XS
The mission of God flyer with booking form
Thursdays 16, 23, 30 September,
7, 14, 21 October 2010
The Christian God (OM6 - Living Faith)
Introducing Christian doctrine by examining the
doctrine of God and the Trinity
7.30pm at Bouverie Court, Northampton, NN4 7YD
The Christian God flyer with booking form
Thursdays 16, 23, 30 September and 7 October
Making Friends with Paul (Passion for God)
Led by Andrew Rayment. These evenings offer an introduction to the sweep of this extraordinary man’s life, teaching and influence. Paul is a towering figure and well worth getting to know! Making friends with Paul flyer.
7.30pm - 9.30pm at St Michael’s, Garfield Street, Kettering NN15 6BU. £10 per person.
Thursday 16 September
Church website seminar
Any church that is interested in starting or reworking their website may like to come to this free seminar. Kyle Cottingham of Church Edit will offer general advice on good practice for websites, then outline the easy to use and versatile Church Edit system. 10.30am - 12.15pm at Bouverie Court, Northampton. To book or find out more, visit: www.churchwebsitetips.co.uk/northampton/ or contact Liz Hurst on 01733 887012, liz.hurst@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Wednesdays 22 September, 6, 20 October, 3, 17 November, 1 December 2010
Wednesdays 19 January, 2, 16 February, 2, 16, 30 March 2011
The DNA of being a Christian (Passion for God)
An extended course to engage openly with questions about the Christian faith.
£24 whole course. 7.30-9.30pm at Bouverie Court, Northampton, NN4 7YD
DNA of being a Christian flyer with course details
Saturday 25 September
Dreams; God's Forgotten Language
Organised by the East Midlands SPI-DIR Network. A morning for spiritual directors led by Madeleine O’Callaghan. 10am for 10.30am until about 12.30/1pm at Bouverie Court, Northampton NN4 7YD. Bring your own lunch, close 2pm. Donations invited. To book call 01775 630497 or email jenny@littleworthmission.com.
Wednesday 29 September, Saturday 2 and Wednesday 13 October
A selection of Techno days on Sound systems & digital projection (Passion for God)
Led by Dan Herbert of Distributed Sound & Video Ltd. £3 per session. £8 for whole course. Techno days flyer with course details .
29 September – Sound systems, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Bouverie Court, Northampton NN4 7YD.
2 October – Advanced sound systems, 10am - 2pm – St Giles, Northampton NN1 2BN.
13 October – Digital projection, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Bouverie Court, Northampton NN4 7YD.
Saturday 2 October
Mission Shaped Ministry (MSM) course starts
A part-time course of six full Saturdays and six evening sessions devised by the Fresh Expressions team. £185 per person but The Mission Fund is offering a limited number of “buy one, get one free" places. Call Miles Baker on 01604 887043. Mission Shaped Ministry course details
10am-4pm at The Methodist Hall, Market Harborough
Thursday 21 October
Rural Theology Day
Following suggestions made at the recent successful day for rural ministers at Aldwincle, an event is being organised with a more theological focus on a topic of concern for most rural ministers. Bishop Donald will join the group for lunch and the afternoon session. Contact Robert Hill, Social Responsibility Adviser: robert.hill@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
10am to 3pm. Lunch (free) provided, at Pear Tree Farm, Aldwincle.
Saturday 23 October
Training Day for Readers
Working with Children - theory, insights and fun?
Speaker: Rona Orme, Children's Missioner.
10am-3pm at Bouverie Court, Northampton. Drinks provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Contact Vyv Wainwright on 01572 759157 or email avwainwright@aol.com
Wednesday 3 November
Theology Day - "Communicating God"
With Professor George Pattison,
Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford.
Under the headings of Creation,The God in Time, and Tradition, Professor Pattison will explore the meaning of classical Christian doctrine for the twenty-first century, with its novel and unprecedented openness of communication and inter-relationship. For more about George Pattison visit: http://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/college/profile/academics/george-pattison.
10am-3pm at St Columba's, Corby NN17 1LG
Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November, 7 December 2010
Core skills for children's work (OM10 - Living Faith)
Develop an understanding of children and the skills needed to nurture their faith.
7.30pm at Almoners Hall, Peterborough Cathedral, PE1 1XS
Core skills for children's work flyer with booking form
Wednesdays 3, 10,17, 24 November
1, 8 December 2010
Worship and the sacraments (OM9 - Living Faith)
Examining the key role of worship and
the sacraments in the life of the Church
through exploring their Biblical and
historical roots.
7.30pm at Peterborough Cathedral,
PE1 1XS
Worship and the sacraments flyer with booking form
Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 November,
2, 9, December 2010
Introduction to Church history (OM4 - Living Faith)
An
introduction to the main periods,
developments and issues in the Church
through history.
7.30pm at Bouverie Court, Northampton, NN4 7YD
Introduction to Church history flyer with booking form
Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 November,
2, 9 December 2010
Reading the New Testament (OM2 - Living Faith)
Acquiring a deeper grasp of the New
Testament.
7.30pm at Bouverie Court, Northampton, NN4 7YD
Reading the New Testament flyer with booking form
Saturday 6 November
Movement and meditation day (Passion for God)
Dance workshop led by Hilary Barratt on the theme “Come unto me all you who are heavy laden”. No previous dance experience required.
10.30am – 4pm at Castor Village Hall. £10 per person.
Dance workshop flyer
Saturday 6 November
Understanding your grandchildren
A practical seminar for Christian grandparents led by Peter Brierley. £25 per person or two people for £40 (incl. lunch and handout of talks). To book contact Laurence Keith on 0114 272 7451, l.keith@sheffieldcentre.org.uk
www.churcharmy.org.uk/sheffieldcentre
9.30am-4pm at St Giles, Northampton
Friday 12 & Monday 15 November
Bishop's Clergy Days
12 November
at Kings Park Conference Centre, Northampton
15 November at Greetham Valley Hotel, Conference and Golf Centre, Cottesmore, Rutland. Both days run from 10am-4pm.
Saturday 13 November
Training day for Eucharistic Assistants
at St Mark's, Wellingborough
Saturday 20 November
Briefings for churchwardens
9.30am - 12.30am at All Saints Flore, NN7 4LZ. Registration and refreshments from 9am. This session is free to all churchwardens and will cover various buildings-related, legal and security matters, as well as the wider pastoral duties of churchwardens as Bishop's Officers. The session will be repeated on 7 March 2011 at Oundle (7pm - 9.30pm) and 14 May 2011 at Brackley (9.30am - 12.30pm).
Saturday 20 November
All are Called - Vocations Day
An invitation to any church member to come and explore their vocation by talking with those working in a wide variety of forms of ministry in the Church.
10am-4pm at All Saints School, Northampton NN2 7AJ.
Tuesday 7 December
Scripture Study Day with Dr Katherine Dell. 10am at Corby St Columba.
2011
Saturday 22 January
Myers Briggs introductory day
Led by Chris Peck, Judy Craig Peck and Cheryl Goddard. To find out more or to book for this day please contact Jane Bullock on 01295 711531.
10am - 4pm at the Middleton Cheney Methodist Church.
OTHER EVENTS & SOURCES OF TRAINING
Communications Training
From the Communications Unit at Church House, London:
www.commstraining.cofe.anglican.org or call 0207 7898 1465.
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