Events
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February 2020
Saturday 1 February 2020
Concert by Peterborough Cathedral Choir
All are welcome to this evening of stunning music performed by Peterborough Cathedral Choir.
Directed by Tansy Castledine
St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Warmington PE8 6TE
Saturday 1 February 2020
C1 Safeguarding Foundation Module
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Melvyn Hunter
To book a place please contact: melvyndhunter@gmail.com
Whitefriars Church Office, The Bridge NN10 9HX
Tuesday 4 February 2020
Asking Challenging Questions
What is the best way for governors to ensure the right level of challenge and support for school leaders to ensure high qualtiy provision? Your questions answered.
The Diocesan Offices, Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 5 February 2020
Getting the Best out of People
The really useful guide to management & supervision of volunteers & staff
Speaker: Jason Royce is the Director of Souster Youth and has been learning to manage and supervise others for over 15 years in local authority, church, and charity settings.
Whilst the vital stuff of management is often squeezed out by many competing demands and high workloads of church leadership, doing it well can be transformational. Focussed and efficient supervision sessions with those you do ministry alongside can pay back tenfold the time you put in, helping your church to achieve far more. During this training we’ll also give you clear strategies for having difficult conversations and moving past blockages that often hold back progress when managing others.
We’ll cover: The who, what/how, when, where, and why of supervision; How to have a difficult conversation/manage conflict; Learning from others in the room as we share our experiences.
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 5 February 2020
C2 Leadership & S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse refresher training
These modules are for all who hold the Bishop’s licence or are volunteers who have a leadership role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Chantry House, Towcester
Friday 7 February 2020
Days of Reflection: Gilbert of Sempringham—a pattern for our Christian lives
Quiet Day with Rev Anna Sorensen, Rector (designate) of North Beltisloe and former Parish Priest of Sempringham
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Saturday 8 February 2020
C2 Leadership & S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse refresher training
These modules are for all who hold the Bishop’s licence or are volunteers who have a leadership role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Chantry House, Towcester
Tuesday 11 February 2020
The New Diocese of Peterborough RE Syllabus
This session will introduce the new Diocesan Syllabus to teachers of RE in Primary Schools. We will look at how to use the Syllabus to help plan high quality RE for pupils at Key Stages 1 and 2. N.B. This is only for those who did not attend the Launch of the Syllabus in June 2019.
The Diocesan Offices, Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 11 February 2020
SIAMs Updates for Headteachers
Updates and feedback on inspections so far. Workshop to look at different self evaluation approaches.
The Diocesan Offices, Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 11 February 2020
SIAMs Updates for Governors
Overview on SIAMS for governors outlining governor responsibilities.
The Diocesan Offices, Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 11 February 2020
Help! I've been asked to lead a service
This is a practical workshop for potential service leaders. A practical guidance for those who would like to explore the role of leading worship, or who may find themselves in that role.
St Mark's Church, Peterborough PE1 2SN
Thursday 13 February 2020
Help! I've been asked to lead a service
A practical workshop for potential service leaders. If you are looking to explore the role of leading worship or find yourself in that role, come along for guidance and experience.
If you can't get to St Mark's, Peterborough, on Tuesday, 11th February, then come along to Bouverie Court on Thursday, 13th February.
Bouverie Court, Northampton NN4 7YD
Thursday 13 February 2020
C2 Leadership & S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse refresher training
These modules are for all who hold the Bishop’s licence or are volunteers who have a leadership role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Boughton Church Rooms
Friday 14 - Sunday 16 February 2020
Growing up into the Children of God
With David Newman
An opportunity for reflection, conversation and prayer based on some of the themes in David’s book of the same title. What is a mature relationship with God? What is God’s part in that relationship and what is ours? We will pick up issues like prayer and providence, pain and suffering, and think through what makes for a mature church as well as personal faith.
Please book your place through Launde Abbey.
Launde Abbey, East Norton LE7 9XB
Sunday 16 February 2020
Celebration of Parish Nursing
A Service being held in the Cathedral to celebrate Parish Nursing across the Diocese, with the opportunity to meet each other over refreshments afterwards.
Peterborough Cathedral PE1 1XS
Monday 17 February 2020
Deepening Discipleship
The Enigma of Forgiveness with Stephen Cherry
Forgiveness is one of the central words of Christianity, and many Christians feel it is always good to forgive. There are, however, occasions when it is not simply a black and white matter. This is a day of discussion and reflection on the different aspects of forgiveness in order to develop a deeper understanding of when forgiveness is appropriate.
Please book your place through Launde Abbey.
Launde Abbey, East Norton LE7 9XB
Monday 17 - Thursday 20 February 2020
The Contemplative Heart
With Ian Cowley
The Holy Spirit leads us to bring our restless and wayward hearts to the ever-loving heart of God. We learn that being comes before doing, and that ‘who I am before God’ is far more important than ‘how much I am doing?’ When we find our peace and security in Jesus, we are enabled ‘to walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the flesh’ (Galatians 5:16).
Please book your place through Launde Abbey.
Launde Abbey, East Norton LE7 9XB
Monday 17 - Friday 21 February 2020
Living with Loss
With Abi and John May
This supported retreat is for those who have experienced life-changing loss through bereavement and aims to better equip us to deal with the loss of a loved one. Through a variety of activities, including led sessions, discussions and quiet reflection, we will explore the journey of grief, with a focus on finding a way forward in the changed circumstances of our lives.
Please book your place through Launde Abbey.
Launde Abbey, East Norton LE7 9XB
Wednesday 19 February 2020
East Northants Community Leaders' Lunch
The lunch will take place just after:
- A short talk by Sue Griffiths (Abington Avenue United Reformed Church, Northampton and ex-University of Northampton), and on the work of the county-wide ROC (Redeeming Our Committees) mental health group, focusing on the findings of a recent survey of church leaders on mental health training and support needs
- An update on the practical opportunities (and perhaps challenges) provided for faith-based and other community groups in the county through social prescribing; and
- Updates from East Northants Community Services and on the creation of wellbeing cafes in the county, following talks on these subjects during lunches in 2019.
There will be a chance to catch up with others, networking and an opportunity to talk briefly about any new activities/projects. All Welcome.
The Frontier Centre, Addington Road, Irthlingborough, NN9 5UF
Friday 21 February 2020
Days of Reflection: Questions Christians should answer
Quiet Day with Fr Ed Martin, Vicar and Warden of Edenham Regional House
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Saturday 22 February 2020
Bishop's Bible Day 2020
Our theme will be: The Bible and Prayer
A day of studying the Bible with Bishop Donald at two venues.
Open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Bible.
There will be two addresses from Bishop Donald, a variety of workshops, worship and fellowship. Just bring a Bible and a packed lunch.
Bookings are now being taken.
Peterborough Cathedral
Saturday 22 February 2020
C2 Leadership & S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse refresher training
These modules are for all who hold the Bishop’s licence or are volunteers who have a leadership role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Boughton Church Rooms
Sunday 23 February 2020
Ashley Snowdrop Walk
The village of Ashley is hosting it's biennial snowdrop walk around gardens, lanes, the recreation ground and woods, as well as refreshments and a raffle too.
Please bring all the family and dogs are welcome on leads.
New born lambs at the Farm shop, ponds, stable yards, menageries of pigs/chickens, pedigree Leicestershire longwools - masses of snowdrops and other flowers such as aconites, hellebores, winter trees and gardens emerging from the dormant season.
Easy parking and the wonderful Ashley Farm Shop is open to stock up on goodies!
All money from ticket/soup and teas to Grade 1 listed church. Proceeds from raffle to Lakelands Hospice, Corby.
St Mary’s Church, LE16 8HF
Tuesday 25 February 2020
The New Ofsted Framework: A Guide for Governors
A course outlining Governor responsibilities in the new Ofsted Framework and tips for dealing with Ofsted.
The Diocesan Offices, Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 25 February 2020
Understanding Attachment Awareness
Free to DBE schools with a Gold SLA
£130 to DBE schools with a Silver SLA
£195 to DBE schools with a Bronze SLA
£260 to all other schools
The Diocesan Offices, Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
