Autumn Series of Workshops: Sharing Faith Stories
Around the Diocese this Autumn we are holding a variety of events to help us share our faith stories appropriately with others. These vary from 3 session courses to one night in a pub! All courses are free to attend and are a great way to learn how to share faith stories in simple and accessible ways.
It's The Way You Tell'em
19 September, 7pm, The Crown, Great Casterton Book Here
An evening of stories in the pub; telling them, exploring the power of story and learning to tell our own life stories. Led by Revd Don McGarrigle and Revd Vyv Wainwright.
Framing Your Stories with Revd Morna Simpson
21 September, 10am-4pm
Venue: Bouverie Court, The Lakes, Northampton
This event is especially for anyone who would like to learn how to help others begin to share their stories. Morna will take you through a gentle and empowering method to identify your own faith stories and begin to shape them into a form that is true to your experience and also engaging to a listener. Book Here
Sharing Faith Stories - a 2 session course
5 and 19 October, 10am-1pm at Emmanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton, NN3 8JR
This FREE course is a great way to learn how to share faith stories in simple and accessible ways. Including discussion, practice and simple practical exercises it helps grow the confidence and skills to tell other our story. Led by Revd Roger Woods. Book Here
Sharing Faith Stories-A Three Session Course
10, 24 and 31 October, 10am-11:30 at The Lilacs Pub, Isham, NN14 1HD
Including discussion, practice and simple practical exercises it helps grow the confidence and skills to tell others our story. Led by Revd Jackie Buck.
Limited places available Book Here
Leading Your Church Into Growth
"LyCiG is a brilliant way for churches to refocus on the most important matters. I've seen churches transformed and fully recommend it." (Bishop John)
Leading Your Church Into Growth Residentials
This excellent conference is the best place to start thinking about how to move your church towards growth. Best done with a group of others. Talk to the Mission Team about the possibility of subsidised places or running a pre-LyCiG event at your church to help people understand and join in. All enquiries please email Roger Woods who will be happy to help, he can also advise on discounts and subsidies.
Autumn National Conference 2024
14th -16th October 2024 at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU. More information here
Watch this video for more information about the LyCiG National Conference.
Visit the LyCiG website for more information
2024 Leading Your Evangelism into Growth Conference 25th September 2024 - Booking details here
Pioneer and Church Planting Training
Lay Pioneer Training Course: A 3 module course for anyone exploring or wanting to get better at starting things that reach out to people who won’t walk up the path to the church.
If you are interested we’d love to hear from you. Contact: Rev. Dave Battison
Church Planting:
Individual or team coaching. Contact Revd Charlie Nobbs or phone 07532 013599 (an experienced church planter and coach) to talk about how we can support you.
Evangelism Training:
A Beginners Guide on How To Run An Enquirers Course.
We are considering running this event if there is sufficient interest. Email Charlie Nobbs and let us know if you’d like to know.