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Clergy training and development
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October 2019
Sunday 13 - Monday 21 October 2019
A 9 day Pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine
Following in the Footsteps of Jesus led by The Rt Revd Donald Allister
A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a very special experience. My testimony, shared by many who have travelled with me before, is it that the bible comes to life in remarkable ways. In addition, today’s situation in Israel and Palestine, inseparable from the very complex history, is seen and experienced quite starkly.
We will have opportunities to meet, listen and talk to ordinary people as well as community and other leaders.
The pilgrimage is open to all. However, please bear three things in mind: first, we will be worshipping as Christians each day; second, a reasonable degree of fitness is needed, as we will have to do quite a bit of walking, including up hills and steps and on uneven rocky ground; third, although we will eat well with lovely Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food, and the restaurants we use are very helpful and hospitable, it may not always be possible to meet every dietary requirement in the way you might be used to.
This won’t be a holiday, though it may well refresh those parts that holidays can’t reach. It will be stimulating, deeply moving, perhaps emotionally exhausting. You will almost certainly be changed.
I hope you can join us.
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For prices and more information please click here to view the brochure.
The Holy Land
Friday 18 October 2019
Days of Reflection: Journeying with Teresa of Avila
Quiet Day with Canon Adrian Ling, Vicar of All Saints, King’s Lynn
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Saturday 19 October 2019
Equipped for the Task - CANCELLED
‘Equipped for the Task’ is a training event that tells you everything you need to know about the nuts and bolts of running a church (and a bit more besides). With useful input and plenty of opportunities to ask all your burning questions.
Programme:
9:00am Coffee
9:30am Opening Worship
9:45am Keynote address by Bishop John
10:15am Workshop (1)
11:00am Coffee
11:15am Workshop (2)
12:00pm Ecclesiastical Insurance
- input & questions
12:30pm Plenary Session
12:45pm Departure
To Book please e-mail Sally Crossley at: bookings@peterborough-diocese.org.uk giving your name, contact details, church, and then stating which of the two workshops you would like to join.
Do please let us know if you have mobility problems.
Alternatively complete and send the Booking Form, on the reverse of the flyer below, to Sally at the address given. Thank you.
St Peter & St Andrew, Corby, NN18 0EH
Saturday 19 October 2019
Binding up the Brokenhearted
A Practical Day of Resourcing your Church with guest speaker Becky Harcourt - Author of ‘Walking on Water’
We will also be exploring the following workshops:
• Emotional Healing
• Wellbeing Cafes
• Parish Healing Ministry Course
• Churches as places of healing
Bring your own packed lunch. Beverages will be available
Christ the King, Deeble Road, Kettering NN15 7AA
Tuesday 22 October 2019
Gender Variance and Pastoral Care
Speaker: Susannah Cornwall is Senior Lecturer in Constructive Theologies at the University of Exeter. She leads the Modelling Transgender Spiritual Care project in partnership with the West of England NHS Specialist Gender Identity Clinic.
How can Christians best respond to gender-variant, trans and nonbinary people? This day gives an opportunity to reflect on recent social and medical trends in the care of people going through gender transition. We will explore some biblical and theological responses to gender variance, including examples of both conservative and liberal responses and engaging closely with trans Christians’ experiences and testimonies. Finally, we will explore gender variance and church policy, looking at some practicalities surrounding matters such as welcomes and celebrations, naming liturgies, and implications for individuals' journeys of discernment for ordained or other ministry.
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
November 2019
Friday 1 November 2019
Days of Reflection: St Paul, the man and his message
A musically accompanied Quiet Day with Rev Richard Rice-Oxley
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Saturday 2 November 2019
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 Tim Hitch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Emmanuel Church, Twelvetree Avenue, Werrington PE4 5DT
Wednesday 6 November 2019
Working with Your Church School
Speaker: Peter French was ordained in Manchester Diocese. After serving as a parish priest in Bury and in Handsworth he became Assistant Director of Education in Birmingham Diocese. He is now Deputy Director of Education in Peterborough Diocese.
A short session to help you think about how you can work with your Church school in a positive way that both inspires the school and helps with the mission of the church.
We will include a look at collective worship, visits to the church, other opportunities such as prayer spaces together with how you can not be compromised as a school governor.
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Thursday 7 November 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
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 Bev Huff
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Diocesan Office, The Palace, Peterborough PE1 1YB. No parking available, please use public car parks
Saturday 9 November 2019
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 John Kidney
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
St Peter & St Paul, Abington NN3 3AB
Friday 15 November 2019
Days of Reflection: Praying with the Saints
Quiet Day with Ven Mark Steadman, Archdeacon of Stow
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Friday 15 November 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
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 Bev Huff
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
Thursday 21 November 2019
The Theological History of the Civil War
Speaker: Bishop Donald Allister
Where did the divine right of kings come from? Why did Charles try to impose episcopacy on the Scots? Did Laud cause the Civil War? Why was the Act of Uniformity so strict? And what can we learn from all of this?
The talk will be at St Bartholomew’s, Greens Norton (near Towcester) before going on to a buffet lunch at The Butcher’s Arms for lunch (£9.00 per person to include a hot drink). We will then go on to Canons Ashby. Entrance is free for card carrying National Trust members. Entry will cost £8.50 for non-members.
NOTE: Sometimes the house is shut in November for conservation reasons. If so, our visit will be to the church and the gardens.
About Canons Ashby: The house was home to the Dryden family, who during the Civil War were Puritans and supported Parliament. A fight between Parlimentarian and Royalist soldiers took place on the grounds and the nearby church. The only casualty was the shepherd boy who had kept watch, and a statue honouring his sacrifice stands in the gardens.
Canons Ashby, Nr Towcester
Saturday 23 November 2019
C2 & S3 Modules
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
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 Bev Huff
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Knights Chamber, Peterborough Cathedral
Saturday 23 November 2019
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 John Kidney
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
St Francis' Church NN5 6JB
Saturday 23 November 2019
EXPLORE Day
Is God nudging you?
Come and explore with others.
This relaxed day allows you to take time to reflect on what your own calling to serve in the church might be.
You will be given the opportunity to ask about Lay Ministry, Ordination, Pioneering, Working with Children or Young People, Evangelism, Pastoral Care, Churchwarden … and more.
We need to know you are coming along, so please complete the BOOKING FORM which you will find by clicking on more information and we look forward to seeing you!
All Saints School, Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe NN2 7AJ
Tuesday 26 November 2019
C2 & S3 Modules
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
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 Bev Huff
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Knights Chamber, Peterborough Cathedral
Friday 29 November 2019
Days of Reflection: O Come Emmanuel
Exploring the richness of the Advent season through the pen of the hymn writer
Quiet Day with Canon Gary Ecclestone, Vicar of Hanslope & Castlethorpe
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
December 2019
Friday 13 December 2019
Days of Reflection: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
How does the Book of Revelation equip us for discipleship, ministry and mission in the contemporary world?
Teaching day with Rev Dr Ian Paul, Associate Minister of St Nic’s, Nottingham.
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
January 2020
Friday 10 January 2020
Days of Reflection: Quiet Day for Epiphany
Quiet Day for the Epiphany Season with Br Steven Haws of the Community of the Resurrection, Mirfield
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Monday 13 January 2020
Days of Reflection: Jesus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist
Quiet Day with Ven Gavin Kirk Archdeacon of Lincoln
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Wednesday 15 January 2020
Making the Most of Your PCC
Speaker: James Lawrence is the Leadership Principal at CPAS. He is author of several books and courses, including Growing Leaders, Mentoring Matters and PCC Tonight. He teaches and trains on leadership and evangelism in the UK and around the world.
PCCs are a vital part of the life of a church, and this practical day explores how we can make the most of them.
The day includes: - The 12 common dysfunction of PCCs and what to do about them
- The three stages in running a great PCC
- How to prepare for awkward moments
- Top tips for fun, faith-filled and fruitful PCCs.
CLERGY ONLY PLEASE
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
February 2020
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
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
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
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
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 not yet being taken, but please watch this space for further information.
Peterborough Cathedral
March 2020
Thursday 5 March 2020
Looking with Fresh Eyes
Speakers: Members of the Cathedral Community
Our churches are often full of windows, paintings, and other items reflecting both the richness of our Christian tradition and the history of our faith. How can we best use these treasures to engage with our communities?
Join members of the cathedral community on a day exploring the treasures of Peterborough Cathedral, with discussions and best practice tips for our own church buildings. There will also be an opportunity for a special 'behind the scenes' tour of the cathedral - please wear sturdy shoes!
About Peterborough Cathedral: The cathedral is one of the few 12th century buildings to have remained largely intact. The building has many important architectural features and is also the burial place for Catherine of Aragon.
Peterborough Cathedral
Friday 6 March 2020
Days of Reflection: Commemoration of Bishop Edward King
Quiet Day in celebration of Lincoln’s saintly Bishop with Rev Dr Robert Beaken, Parish Priest of Great Bardfield and biographer of Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Saturday 14 March 2020
Bishop's Bible Day 2020
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
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 not yet being taken, but please watch this space for more information.
Northampton High School, NN4 6UU
Friday 20 March 2020
Days of Reflection: Angels help us to adore him
Worshipping with the heavenly hosts
Quiet Day with Rev Dr Arabella Milbank, Curate in the Louth Team Ministry
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
April 2020
Friday 3 April 2020
Days of Reflection: Look upon the Lord
Cultivating an attitude of looking to the Lord inspired by the San Damiano Cross
Quiet Day with Sr Rachel Overton, Adviser for Spirituality in the Diocese of Peterborough
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Friday 24 April 2020
Days of Reflection: I don’t give a c**p about Jeremy Clarkson
Engaging with society, politics and social media
Quiet Day with Fr Oliver Coss, Rector of All Saints’, Northampton
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
May 2020
Friday 1 May 2020
Days of Reflection: St Benedict for today
Quiet Day with Fr Nicolas Stebbing of the Community of the Resurrection, Mirfield
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Tuesday 12 - Thursday 14 May 2020
Clergy Pre retirement Conference
This event – which blends elements of conference and retreat – is designed for those who expect to retire within the next three years and looks at the more personal and spiritual issues around the question: What do I hope for in retirement?
Please register at the website below by Friday 28 February 2020 at the latest. Enquiries to Mrs Lesley Steed at lesley.steed@cofesuffolk.org or phone 01473 298510.
Bishop Woodford House Retreat & Conference Centre, Barton Road, Ely CB7 4DX
June 2020
Wednesday 3 June 2020
Days of Reflection: Ways of Praying
A Quiet Day with Rev Richard Coles, presenter of Radio 4’s Saturday Live, Vicar of Finedon and star of Strictly Come Dancing
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Friday 26 June 2020
Days of Reflection: Creation through the eyes of a Saint and a Pope
Pope Francis’ Laudato Si & St Francis and Creation
Quiet Day with Br Joseph Emmanuel of the Society of St Francis, Alnmouth
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
