Calendar

Diocesan events and training are displayed here. This calendar will also display events submitted from parishes across the Diocese and occasionally third party events where we believe there might be a wider interest. For these events, please contact the event organiser to be sure of whether the event you are expecting to attend is still planning to go ahead.


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November 2023
January 2024
Parish, community event
Prayer and spirituality
Worship and liturgy
Monday, 8 September
6:00pm - 7:00pm
National Week of Prayer
A week to remember and discover the good things God has done and continues to do in this country, with thanksgiving, worship and praise, as we return to Him.
Monday, 8 September
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Encounter Meditation
An in-person evening retreat with music, art and silence.
Parish, community event
Prayer and spirituality
Worship and liturgy
Tuesday, 9 September
6:00pm - 7:00pm
National Week of Prayer
A week to remember and discover the good things God has done and continues to do in this country, with thanksgiving, worship and praise, as we return to Him.
Training
Finance and Administration
Wednesday, 10 September
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cornerstone Grants Database
How to use the the new national grants database provided for free through the national Church of England
Parish, community event
Prayer and spirituality
Worship and liturgy
Wednesday, 10 September
6:00pm - 7:00pm
National Week of Prayer
A week to remember and discover the good things God has done and continues to do in this country, with thanksgiving, worship and praise, as we return to Him.
Wednesday, 10 September
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Encounter Meditation
An in-person evening retreat with music, art and silence.
Wednesday, 10 September
7:00pm - 9:00pm
No Limits - Worcester Deanery Prayer event
An evening of worship, refreshments and prayer stations for all in Worcester Deanery.
Parish, community event
Prayer and spirituality
Worship and liturgy
Thursday, 11 September
6:00pm - 7:00pm
National Week of Prayer
A week to remember and discover the good things God has done and continues to do in this country, with thanksgiving, worship and praise, as we return to Him.
Talk, seminar, lecture
Parish, community event
Thursday, 11 September
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum
Rev Dr Paul Avis will talk to us about "The Nicene Creed - has it stood the test of time". He will discuss whether or not the Creed helps our faith and whether it deserves to do so.
Parish, community event
Prayer and spirituality
Worship and liturgy
Friday, 12 September
6:00pm - 7:00pm
National Week of Prayer
A week to remember and discover the good things God has done and continues to do in this country, with thanksgiving, worship and praise, as we return to Him.
Parish, community event
Prayer and spirituality
Worship and liturgy
Saturday, 13 September
6:00pm - 7:00pm
National Week of Prayer
A week to remember and discover the good things God has done and continues to do in this country, with thanksgiving, worship and praise, as we return to Him.
Parish, community event
Prayer and spirituality
Worship and liturgy
Sunday, 14 September
6:00pm - 7:00pm
National Week of Prayer
A week to remember and discover the good things God has done and continues to do in this country, with thanksgiving, worship and praise, as we return to Him.
Monday, 15 September
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Book launch: Fullness of Vision, Fullness of Life
All are welcome to the launch of: Fullness of Vision, Fullness of Life - The divided brain, improvisation and leadership in the Church, a new book from former Director of Ministry, Jonathan Kimber.
Education and Schools
Wednesday, 17 September
10:00am - 12:30pm
DBE: SIAMS Self-Evaluation - Writing your SEF
SIAMS inspection works on the expectation that schools will carry out ongoing self-evaluation of their effectiveness as a church school. The session will include input on principles of good self-evaluation and time for schools to work on their own self-evaluation with support from the course facilitator.
Ministry and Leadership
Thursday, 18 September
9:30am - 3:30pm
Clergy Study Day
Clergy Study Day
Finance and Administration
Governance and Compliance
Talk, seminar, lecture
Training
Thursday, 18 September
2:00pm - 4:00pm
New Treasurer Training
This afternoon, for treasurers, will provide you with the opportunity to come and meet the Finance team at Lowesmoor. We will cover a lot of the basics of church and charity accountancy, and allow space for you to discuss and develop ideas within your own setting.
Thursday, 18 September
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Finding a Theology of Safeguarding
The next meeting of the Worcester Theological Society will explore 'Finding a Theology of Safeguarding' with Methodist Minister: Henry Lewis.
Education and Schools
Thursday, 18 September
6:00pm - 8:00pm
DBE: Overview of SIAMS
The session provides delegates with an overview of the SIAMS Framework for Inspection.
Education and Schools
Monday, 22 September
9:00am - 3:30pm
DBE: Newly Appointed Headteachers Welcome & Induction Day 1
This two-day course welcomes new headteachers into our family of church schools and provides opportunities for personal and professional networking.
Training
Ministry and Leadership
Tuesday, 23 September
10:00am - 1:00pm
Building Healthy Teams
A half day online training for clergy and self-supporting colleagues which explores how to respond to conflict in a way that builds rather than erodes your team’s unity and cohesion.
Education and Schools
Tuesday, 23 September
10:00am - 12:30pm
DBE: The Bible in a Year - a Collective Worship Resource
This resource has been created to support Collective Worship by taking pupils on a chronological tour of key stories of the Bible.
Enrichment
Training
Tuesday, 23 September
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunchtime Learning - Poetry as Prayer Mary Oliver
Poetry as Prayer
Governance and Compliance
Talk, seminar, lecture
Training
Wednesday, 24 September
10:00am - 12:30pm
Learning about Joint Councils
This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more or looking for help to move towards implementing a Joint Council.
Education and Schools
Wednesday, 24 September
5:00pm - 6:30pm
DBE: Effective Monitoring of the School Development Plan
This session is aimed at school leaders and governors. We will share how the school development plan is monitored by governors.
Governance and Compliance
Talk, seminar, lecture
Training
Wednesday, 24 September
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Good Governance for PCC members
Good Governance for PCC members
Training
Thursday, 25 September
11:00am - 1:00pm
Find your church's story: An interactive workshop
Discover your church's unique story and learn how to share it with the world. This interactive workshop will guide you through a storytelling process that will help you connect with your audience on a deeper level.
Education and Schools
Thursday, 25 September
5:00pm
DBE: Overview of Governance in a Church School
This course is mandatory for foundation governors who are new or have been reappointed to a church school, and encouraged for those who wish to refresh their knowledge and understanding.
Children and Youth
Training
Monday, 29 September
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Pop Box Training (iSingPop)
A step-by-step demonstration of the iSingPop resource that facilitates children and leaders (school or church) to lead worship together.
Education and Schools
Monday, 29 September
1:30pm - 2:30pm
DBE: Headteachers’ Briefing
Termly update for Headteachers and Senior Leaders
Buildings and Churchyards
Finance and Administration
Governance and Compliance
Talk, seminar, lecture
Training
Tuesday, 30 September
10:00am - 1:00pm
All-in-one Training for PCC members
All-in-one Training for PCC members
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