What's coming up...

If you are within the Oakham Archdeaconry and are considering undertaking a development project within your church, such as the installation of a toilet, servery, or other invasive works, please book a visit with our DAC Secretary for this date.

Guidance on managing allegations made against those working in schools and an understanding of duty of care. You will gain a greater awareness of safer cultures in schools. Led by Tammie Redman, Independent Consultant in Safeguarding acredited by the Lucy Faithfull Foundation. The venue will be Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YD

An introduction into attachment awareness, covering how to recognize if a child is struggling with attachment and trauma and strategies that can support in the classroom. The training will consist of a combination of attachment theory, group activities and discussion. It is suitable for all practitioners who work in a school environment. Led by Sally Perkins. The venue will be Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD

The termly meeting of the new collective worship leaders network.  Led by Jane Lewis on Zoom.

Statutory two year Single Agency Refresher Training for previously trained DSLs working in Northamptonshire schools.  Led by Lesley Pollard. This training will be held on Zoom.

This in-person event will take place over two sessions, starting on Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 followed by a second session on Tuesday, 28 January, 2025, both starting at 10am. This course will take place at Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD.

This online event will take place on Teams over two sessions, starting on Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 followed by a second session on Tuesday, 28 January, 2025, both starting at 6pm.

This online event will take place on Teams over two sessions, starting on Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 followed by a second session on Wednesday, 29 January, 2025, both starting at 10am.

This online event will take place on Teams over two sessions, starting on Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 followed by a second session on Wednesday, 29 January, 2025, both starting at 6pm.

This concise training resource is intended for lay or ordained people who are considering running the Pilgrim Prayer Course during Lent 2025. The course is very easy to run with downloadable resources provided.

This in-person event will take place over two sessions, starting on Thursday, 23 January, 2025 followed by a second session on Thursday, 30 January, 2025, both starting at 10am. This course will take place at Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD.

The Diocesan Board of Education is a statutory body with responsibility for church schools, RE and collective worship in this diocese.

Organised by the Lighthouse Trust (Northampton). An overview of all types of prayer spaces. Free admission.

An opportunity to share our stories since completing the Childrens Ministry Certificate training; to be inspired and to hear about our new local ventures and some from the national church.

What are the special features of Church school governance? A session for new governors looking at experiences and how you can develop your role.  Led by Andrew Read on Zoom.

A concise training opportunity for lay or ordained people who are considering running The Prayer Course during Lent 2025.

This committee takes place online.

The Diocesan Advisory Committee (the DAC) is a statutory diocesan committee appointed by the Bishop. It offers advice to Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) and the Chancellor of the Diocese and Archdeacons, in relation to proposed works and matters affecting church buildings, their contents and churchyards, having due regard to the role of a church as a local centre of worship and mission. It also advises on the care and development of church buildings more generally. All DAC can only be attended by those on the DAC Board.

A key way for children to understand belief is to see how this is played out in action. This session will enable you to use the lived experience of religious people, some of which you may never have heard of, to exemplify the importance of religion as a lived experience. From people such as Oscar Romero and liberation theology to Jalaram Bapu and his understanding of the Hindu Dharma.  Led by Ian Nicholson, RE Today via Zoom.

Day 2 of the full 3-day training package for RE Subject Leads new to the Understanding Christianity resource. It is essential that participants attend all three days of this training. Led by new DBE RE Adviser Ziggy Brown.