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.

Past Events

Ministry and Leadership

Thursday, 21 November

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Apologetics - Invitation to a book club

This is an invitation to a meeting, convened by Doug Chaplin, about forming a book club (or if you prefer more academic framing, a seminar) to read and reflect on Alister McGrath’s new book, Christian Apologetics: An Introduction (Wiley Blackwell, 2023).

Thursday, 21 November

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Worcester Theological Society

The next meeting of the Worcester Theological Society will explore The Papal Synodical Conversations introduced by David McCloughlin.

Education and Schools

Friday, 22 November

9:00am - 3:30pm

DBE: Early Career Teacher (ECT) Welcome

This course is available for all ECTs who are due to start in post from September 2024.

Friday, 22 November

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nativity Exhibition

St Marys Church Guarlford Display of Nativities fr...

Saturday, 23 November

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nativity Exhibition

St Marys Church Guarlford Display of Nativities fr...

Sunday, 24 November

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nativity Exhibition

St Marys Church Guarlford Display of Nativities fr...

Education and Schools

Monday, 25 November

10:00am - 12:30pm

DBE: Mental Wellbeing for Leaders

A session for our school leaders. As a senior leader it is important to pay attention to your own wellbeing.

Monday, 25 November

10:00am - 4:00pm

Holland House - Quiet Day – Waiting, led by Helen Stanton

Quiet Day – Waiting (for the God to speak) A day of guided meditations (no kneeling required!) led by Helen Stanton

Monday, 25 November

10:00am - 11:00am

Contemplative Worship at All Saints, Evesham

You are invited to come along to sit with others in silent prayer, for ourselves and for our neighbours near and far.

Tuesday, 26 November

11:00am - 12:00pm

Single Friendly Church Network Zoom

Informal online meeting for churches and individuals to share stories and best practice about being single friendly in church.

Education and Schools

Tuesday, 26 November

1:30pm - 4:00pm

DBE: Effective Teaching & Learning of RE: Part 2

This course is aimed at RE Subject Leads as well as those who teach RE. The expectations of teaching and learning in RE, as well as the Understanding Christianity framework have greatly increased, with a strong focus on religious literacy and a higher emphasis on theological understanding.

Training

Finance and Administration

Thursday, 28 November

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Break the Mould: A Fun and Engaging TikTok Training

Calling all creative church representatives! Ever wondered how to reach younger audiences on TikTok? This training equips you to create engaging videos that share your church's message in a fun and relatable way.

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