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SUMMARY:DBE: Newly Appointed Headteachers Welcome & Induction Day 2
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course welcomes new headteachers into our family of church schools and provides opportunities for personal and professional networking\, whilst covering the following topics over the two days: \n\n\n\n\n	the history of church schools\n	church schools in The Diocese of Worcester\n	categories of a church school\n	overview of being a church school from a SIAMS perspective\n	the Diocesan Education Team and services provided\n	the SLA and signposting to essential courses\n	the role of the Diocesan Board of Education\n	new headteacher mentoring\n	leadership: forming and sharing the school vision\n	vision into values: making your church school distinctive\n	understanding relationships of key partnerships\n	governance of church schools including being an Ex-officio\n	sustainability of church schools\n	church school land and buildings\n	sustainable school structures\n	compliance.\n\n\n\n\nWe conclude day two with a Commissioning Service\, welcoming headteachers to our church school family.  \n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pRGFvGxBnR
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-newly-appointed-headteachers-welcome-induction-day-2/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T100000
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SUMMARY:DBE: The Bible in a Year - A Collective Worship Resource
DESCRIPTION:Collective Worship can be a wonderful time of stillness\, reflection and calm in a busy day. A key part of worship is learning from the Bible and hearing the stories that it contains. These stories are central to the Christian faith and are how Christians begin to understand who God is and what he is like. However\, often the stories that we tell can seem a little disjointed and out of place. This in turn may give children a false reflection of how the events of the Bible fit together. \n\n\n\nThis resource has been created to support Collective Worship by taking pupils on a chronological tour of key stories of the Bible. Using the themes from the Big Frieze in Understanding Christianity\, this resource enables Collective Worship to be relevant\, meaningful and shows how everything fits together. \n\n\n\nEach Collective Worship session contains; a Bible reading\, a summary of the key learning from the story\, a link to school values\, a reflection\, suggestions for linking the story to the world and suggestions for introducing Christianity as a globally diverse faith. \n\n\n\nThis resource is only available to schools who attend training. In this course we will: \n\n\n\n\n	explore key concepts of the Bible\n	explore the resource and how it fits into a yearly plan for\n	collective worship\n	look at how to plan Collective Worship using the resource.\n\n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/JWXafQZF9E \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-the-bible-in-a-year-a-collective-worship-resource/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T133000
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SUMMARY:Funding Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in to seek advice from the church buildings team on funding for your building projects\, including making applications to any of the following: \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n	The Places of Worship Renewal Fund (government funding)\n	Minor Repairs & Improvements Fund (diocese funding)\n	Net Zero Quick Wins Fund (diocese funding)\n	Parish Accessibility Fund (national church funding)\n\n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/funding-drop-in-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154551Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Treasurers’ Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will be getting an update of changes that affect our church and parish finances\, considering upcoming legal changes\, the finances of the Diocese and stewardship practices and opportunities. \n\n\n\nWe will also be hearing from Andy Todd Diocesan Secretary\, and Mark Carter\, the Church Buildings Officer and Becky Lowe from our HR Team. We are also delighted that Bishop Hugh will also be joining us for the in-person meeting on the 10th November at Clent Parish Hall. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/annual-treasurers-meeting/
LOCATION:Clent\, Parish Hall\, 40 Church Avenue\, Stourbridge\, Worcestershire\, DY9 9QT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154607Z
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UID:8858-1794317400-1794326400@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: Effective Teaching & Learning of RE - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:This course is aimed at all that teach RE and is essential for ECTs and those new to teaching in a church school. The expectations of teaching and learning in RE\, in line with the new statement of entitlement\, as well as the Understanding Christianity framework have greatly increased\, with a stronger focus on religious literacy and a higher emphasis on theological understanding. \n\n\n\nOver the two parts of this course\, we will look at what it means to be a ‘religiously literate teacher’and how we can support children to become religiously literate. We will also look at what it means to be theologically rigorous in our teaching and how we can promote thinking skills. \n\n\n\nPart 1 will cover: \n\n\n\n\n	the religiously literate teacher\n	the religiously literate pupil\n	religious literacy in the classroom\, including activities that can promote this across a range of\n	religious and non-religious worldviews\n	how to use ‘ways of knowing’ in RE\, including the use of theology\, human and social sciences\,\n	and philosophy.\n\n\n\n\nPart 2 will cover: \n\n\n\n\n	what it means to be theologically rigorous\n	understanding and gaining confidence in key theological terms relevant to Christianity and other\n	religious and non-religious worldviews\n	ways to introduce theological concepts in age-appropriate ways\n	continuing to use ‘ways of knowing’.\n\n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XLJB8WMunJ
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-effective-teaching-learning-of-re-part-1/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T163000
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UID:8783-1794304800-1794328200@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keeping yourself and your church safe
DESCRIPTION:Faith Security Training (FST)  is a new training scheme available from the Home Office for faith communities in England & Wales. \n\n\n\nThe training is intended to help faith communities reduce the risk of hate crime\, anti-social behaviour\, and serious threats. \n\n\n\nWorcester Diocese is hosting a training session Tuesday 10 November\, 10:00-16:30\, at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust\, Lower Smite Farm\, Smite Hill\, Hindlip\, WR3 8SZ. \n\n\n\nUntil 30 September\, this training is only bookable by clergy\, churchwardens\, and church operations managers in the Diocese of Worcester. If there are available spaces after that date\, people from other denominations and faith communities in Worcestershire and Dudley will be welcome to book. \n\n\n\nWe shall operate a waiting list once all available spaces are taken\, and if there is widespread interest\, plan a repeat of this. \n\n\n\nTraining will cover: \n\n\n\n\n	Understanding threats to security\n	Pre-incident actions and incident response security measures\n	Risk scenarios\n	Security governance\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo book\, please click here \n\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/faith-security-training
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/keeping-yourself-and-your-church-safe/
LOCATION:Worcester Wildlife Trust\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR3 8SZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T123000
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UID:8860-1794218400-1794227400@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: School Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR)
DESCRIPTION:The Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR) plays a vital role in evaluating a school’s performance\, and now makes up a large proportion of the new Ofsted report card. This targeted course on the IDSR is tailored for Headteachers\, senior leaders\, and governors. The session explains your school’s data\, helping you and your leadership team to confidently evidence strengths\, identify next-step priorities\, and prepare for upcoming inspections. \n\n\n\nThe course includes: \n\n\n\n\n	Cohort Context: Learn how Ofsted interprets prior attainment\, attendance\, and\n	disadvantaged contexts.\n	Data Analysis: Quickly interpret statistical trends in outcomes and student progress.\n	Inspection Readiness: Use IDSR evidence and data to guide collaborative\, strategic\n	conversations with inspectors.\n\n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/VzCMn48R3C
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154528Z
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UID:8671-1794061800-1794065400@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Talk : Chris Millward: Restoring Nature on the Urban Fringe
DESCRIPTION:Free Talk at St Margaret of Antioch Church\, Halesowen: Restoring Nature and the Power of Community on the Urban Fringe. \n\n\n\nChris Millward is the co-founder of Team4Nature and volunteer Conservation Manager at Bibbey’s Wild Farms. He is a passionate conservationist who works with farmers to help nature recover. His talk not only details the amazing results achieved in the local area but also gives examples of how everyone can contribute by making small changes in their garden. \n\n\n\nThis talk is brimful of tips and ideas for anyone interested in eco matters – if your church is going for an eco award\, or just looking for small ideas\, or if you want to make small changes in your own garden or local area…. why not come along?
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/free-talk-chris-millward-restoring-nature-on-the-urban-fringe/
LOCATION:Halesowen\, St Margaret of Antioch\, 123 Hagley Road\, Halesowen\, West Midlands\, B63 4QD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154550Z
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UID:8786-1793880000-1793883600@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Having a Generous Advent
DESCRIPTION:Join Stewardship Officer\, Robyn Rooney\, for a one-hour online workshop exploring how churches can encourage generosity during Advent. We will look at practical ways to inspire giving\, including digital giving campaigns\, contactless donation devices\, QR code giving and simple social media approaches. We will also touch on the theology of giving and generosity during the Advent season. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo book your place click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/having-a-generous-advent/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T123000
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UID:8857-1793872800-1793881800@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: Approaches to Assessment in RE
DESCRIPTION:This course is aimed at RE subject leaders. Assessment is a key aspect of teaching and learning. It enables teachers to know what pupils have learned and how well they know it. However\, assessment can often be lengthy and tedious\, but it doesn’t need to be. \n\n\n\nIn this session we will look at: \n\n\n\n\n	effective approaches to assessment\n	different forms of assessment\n	resources for better assessment.\n\n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tgiZY7uwH4
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-approaches-to-assessment-in-re/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154607Z
CREATED:20260928T154607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154607Z
UID:8854-1793815200-1793822400@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: Governors & Ex-Officios to Monitor the Christian Vision
DESCRIPTION:This session will give governors\, foundation governors and Ex-Officios/Bishop’s Representative an understanding of their responsibilities with regards to monitoring the impact of the effectiveness of the Christian vision within a church school. \n\n\n\nDelegates will be given practical resources that enable them to monitor the impact of the school’s Christian vision. \n\n\n\nSuitable for Clergy. \n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Mqnr0MSS4B
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-governors-ex-officios-to-monitor-the-christian-vision-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154550Z
CREATED:20260928T154550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154550Z
UID:8779-1793786400-1793793600@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:PCCs as employers – what you need to know!
DESCRIPTION:Being or becoming an employer can seem daunting but the key is to get the basics right. This training course will help you navigate the administrative and legal side of employing someone in your parish (including administrators\, youth or family workers\, caretakers or other paid staff).   \n			\n			Led by the Diocesan HR team\, it will offer clergy and PCC members information\, guidance and best practice in an easy to understand\, interactive format including the use of short videos and case studies. A range of resource templates will be provided as well as signposting for more complex queries.   \n			\n			Jo Hyrons and Becky Lowe hold the role of HR Manager on a job-share basis\, providing practical employment advice and access to a wealth of templates all specifically tailored to the Church environment as well as offering practical advice for clergy on a range of topics from wellbeing to common tenure! They are ably assisted by Liz Toone who supports HR as well as being part of our safeguarding team and Fiona Edlington who supports our transformation project as HR Advisor for Parishes.    \n\n			  \n\n			To book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/pccs-as-employers-what-you-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154559Z
CREATED:20260928T154559Z
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UID:8820-1793700000-1793719800@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: SIAMS Framework Day 3 - The Effectiveness of RE
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on inspection question 6 & 7 (VA). \n\n\n\nWe will look in detail at RE within the SIAMS Framework\, the importance placed on RE\, including the requirements for subject leaders\, headteachers and governors. \n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Ufvd1VD0us
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-siams-framework-day-3-the-effectiveness-of-re-2/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154548Z
CREATED:20260928T154548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154548Z
UID:8778-1793646000-1793653200@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:PCCs as employers – what you need to know!
DESCRIPTION:Being or becoming an employer can seem daunting but the key is to get the basics right. This training course will help you navigate the administrative and legal side of employing someone in your parish (including administrators\, youth or family workers\, caretakers or other paid staff).   \n			\n			Led by the Diocesan HR team\, it will offer clergy and PCC members information\, guidance and best practice in an easy to understand\, interactive format including the use of short videos and case studies. A range of resource templates will be provided as well as signposting for more complex queries.   \n			\n			Jo Hyrons and Becky Lowe hold the role of HR Manager on a job-share basis\, providing practical employment advice and access to a wealth of templates all specifically tailored to the Church environment as well as offering practical advice for clergy on a range of topics from wellbeing to common tenure! They are ably assisted by Liz Toone who supports HR as well as being part of our safeguarding team and Fiona Edlington who supports our transformation project as HR Advisor for Parishes.    \n\n			  \n\n			To book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/pccs-as-employers-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154554Z
CREATED:20260928T154554Z
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UID:8797-1793300400-1793304000@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fire Safety training with Ecclesiastical Insurance
DESCRIPTION:This training is with Heather Ford\, Church Support Manager with Ecclesiastical Insurance. All churches need to complete a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment to comply with legislation. Heather will lead this session and take you through the specialist resources Ecclesiastical have\, in order to enable you to meet your fire risk management obligations. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/fire-safety-training-with-ecclesiastical-insurance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154554Z
CREATED:20260928T154554Z
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UID:8796-1793214000-1793217600@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health and Safety training with Ecclesiastical Insurance
DESCRIPTION:This training is with Heather Ford\, Church Support Manager with Ecclesiastical Insurance. Heather will lead the session\, explaining why managing health and safety effectively is important\, providing an overview of health & legislation relevant to churches\, and offering a step-by-step guide and the tools to enable churches to feel more confident in managing their health and safety responsibilities. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/health-and-safety-training-with-ecclesiastical-insurance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154536Z
CREATED:20260928T154536Z
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UID:8710-1792758600-1792769400@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Friendly Lunch – Libraries of the World with Sue Ablett
DESCRIPTION:Libraries of the World with Sue Ablett\n\nWhy would a non-librarian choose to do a talk about libraries of the world? You’ll have to come along to find out! Speaker\, Sue Ablett\, who has been Chair of Evesham Festival of Words since its inception in 2016\, is a global traveller and confesses to having a very enquiring mind. Having come across an interesting library on her travels\, it prompted her to do some more research. This talk\, which she describes\, as “fun and informative”\, romps around the world looking at libraries\, big and small\, old and new\, curious and quirky\, far flung and closer to home\, as well as some very out of the way libraries. And not all libraries just stock books – there are other interesting things you can borrow from libraries.\n\nThis is a joint Holland House/Evesham Festival of Words event.\n\nArrivals from 12.30pm\, lunch will be served at 1pm\n\nPlease note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian\, pescatarian\, dairy free\, gluten free or vegan.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/friendly-lunch-libraries-of-the-world-with-sue-ablett/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154559Z
CREATED:20260928T154559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154559Z
UID:8819-1792663200-1792672200@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: Self-Evaluation - Getting Ready for SIAMS Inspection
DESCRIPTION:SIAMS inspectors request that schools send them a brief summary of their ongoing self-evaluation for the purposes of inspection. This session looks at possible formats for this summary document and suggests how schools can make the most of their summary to give inspectors pertinent knowledge of their school’s strengths as a church school. \n\n\n\nIt is particularly effective for schools to send two or more representatives to this course. This module runs in conjunction with SIAMS Self-Evaluation – Supporting you in writing your SEF\, although attendance at both is not mandatory. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a charged laptop with your ongoing SIAMS Self-Evaluation and School Development Plan. \n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5S64mXQ0pK
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-self-evaluation-getting-ready-for-siams-inspection/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154606Z
CREATED:20260928T154606Z
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UID:8852-1792519200-1792524600@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: Being a Clergy Ex-Officio or Bishop's Representative
DESCRIPTION:This session will look at the unique role of the clergy Ex-officio or approved Bishop’s Representative on the governing board of a church school. We will review their responsibilities and provide an understanding of their position within the governing board and how it relates to other key stakeholders within the school. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, this session offers an opportunity for the Ex-Officio or Bishop’s Representative to explore further ways in which church and school communities can work effectively together. This will include an overview of the Church and School Partnership Award. \n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yFBcdTWSTj
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-being-a-clergy-ex-officio-or-bishops-representative-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154547Z
CREATED:20260928T154547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154547Z
UID:8768-1792405800-1792413000@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:From Text to Sermon
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is put on as part of the continuing development programme for Readers / LLMs\, but is also open to clergy. \n\n\n\nAll of us – however long or short a time we’ve been preaching – can benefit from reflecting on what we do as preachers. This workshop is a chance to meet with others\, think about how people’s expectations have changed over the years we’ve been in ministry\, and ask whether there are ways we can better develop our own practice in response. \n\n\n\nCome prepared to share tips\, ask questions and learn from one another. If there are aspects of preaching you particularly want to reflect on\, please say so on the booking form. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be convened by Doug Chaplin\, who will also say something about the practice of improvisation in relation to preaching. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/from-text-to-sermon/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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SUMMARY:Gathering Under the Mercy- Praying the Jesus Prayer
DESCRIPTION:A morning exploring the history\, theological roots\, and practice of a way of praying known as “the Jesus Prayer”.\n\nDavid Runcorn\, is\, or has been\, a parish priest\, theological teacher\, conference speaker\, ministry trainer\, spiritual director\, and the author of several books. He calls himself a ‘free-range priest’. You can meet him at: www.davidruncorn.com \n\nAttending the Gathering is free. However\, we invite donations to cover the session expenses. \nThe Purpose of the Gathering – David has shared the following:   The Jesus Prayer is a gift to the wider church from the Eastern Orthodox Tradition. We will consider the relevance of this ancient way of repetitive prayer to the challenges of praying in today’s world. We will make simple prayer ropes and close by praying the prayer together  \n\nEveryone is invited to stay until 1:30 pm to meet and share over a  Free simple lunch – please book in advance (by Friday 9th October) to order and indicate any dietary requirements. It would help us to know beforehand if you plan to attend. Pre-booking is not required unless you want lunch.\n\nThe Spirituality Network and Spiritual Direction The Diocesan Spirituality Network includes people seeking to listen to and walk with others on their spiritual journeys. In addition\, clergy and lay people are available to offer spiritual direction or accompaniment. To learn more or request information about those offering spiritual direction in our diocese\, contact Mary Flitcroft at Spirituality@cofe-worcester.org.uk. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/gathering-under-the-mercy-praying-the-jesus-prayer/
LOCATION:Kidderminster\, St. Cecilia\, Hoo Road\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY10 1LP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T160000
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SUMMARY:Money - why it's all about faith
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of Worcester Theological Society will be on the topic of: Money – Where it comes from\, where its going and why its all about faith – with Prebendary Dr John Daniels \n\n\n\nJohn Daniels has been an Anglican priest since 1992\, latterly serving as Local Ministry Officer and Warden of Readers in Hereford Diocese. His background is in earth sciences\, having gained a PhD in physical oceanography in the 1980s. Following a brief period as a software engineer\, he completed his ordination training with a master’s degree in religious studies. John’s academic interests over the years have been wide-ranging\, with a recent focus on theology\, economics and the ecological crisis. His main concern throughout his ministry has been to help ordinary Christians better understand various facets of the times we live in\, and to think through what an authentic Christian response might look like. John is an experienced communicator\, having facilitated parish-level study groups throughout his years of ordained ministry. He has also taught at tertiary-level on diocesan and regional ministry education courses in Cumbria\, Yorkshire\, Wales and the West Midlands. \n\n\nSt Andrew’s Methodist Church\, Pump Street\, Worcester\, WR1 2QT 1.45pm for 2pm \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this group who enjoy exploring theology together.  \n\n\n\nContact: Contact Chris Liley\, 01386 561608 \n\n\n\nDownload flyer
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/money-why-its-all-about-faith/
LOCATION:Worcester\, St Andrew’s Methodist Church\, Pump Street\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2QT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154544Z
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SUMMARY:Build community using WhatsApp
DESCRIPTION:Discover how WhatsApp Communities can help your church communicate more effectively\, organise groups\, share updates\, and strengthen connections within your congregation. \n\n\n\nThis practical session will explore best practices\, group structure\, safeguarding considerations\, and how churches can use WhatsApp to support ministry and community engagement. \n\n\n\nThis training is being run by external agency Nexus in association with the diocesan communications team. It will be run online using Zoom. \n\n\n\nContact annika@nexuscl.com for more information and to book.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/build-community-using-whatsapp/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154550Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding About Church’s Funds
DESCRIPTION:Following charity law\, PCCs account for their money through funds. This session will explore the different types of funds\, what they mean and how you can utilise them. Chris Ottershaw\, Parish Resources Officer\, will also consider how we calculate reserves and what you need to look for as Church Council members and the important questions to ask of your treasurer. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/understanding-about-churchs-funds/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154559Z
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SUMMARY:DBE: SIAMS Framework Day 2 - Impact of Collective Worship
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on inspection question 3. High quality Collective Worship has always been at the heart of an effective church school and this expectation is built into the SIAMS Framework. \n\n\n\nIt will identify the main features of effective practice in Collective Worship and highlight current resources available to help schools enrich the quality of their worship. \n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/sVHEjZyhFR
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-siams-framework-day-2-impact-of-collective-worship-2/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154553Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Learning -Writing and Collecting the New Testament
DESCRIPTION:There is a complicated history behind the collection of books we call the Bible. Because we usually experience it as a single book between two covers\, we don’t often think about its complexity. But the history is fascinating\, and getting to understand that history can enrich our understanding of the scriptures we read. In this first session of the series\, Doug Chaplin will lead us in thinking about how the New Testament came together. \n\n\n\nDespite the order in which the books appear in our Bible\, many of the letters were written before the gospels. The early church also generated quite a lot of other literature\, which different churches and groups valued. The later church recognised some of this as valuable\, and some as heretical. Part of the story of how we got the Bible we now have is the story of how they established which books reflected\, taught and expressed the faith of the apostles. \n\n\n\nCome along and explore the history of how the Old Testament section of the biblical library was put together. \n\n\n\nDoug Chaplin is the Discipleship and Lay Training Officer for the Diocese. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/lunchtime-learning-writing-and-collecting-the-new-testament/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T155833Z
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SUMMARY:Prisons' Sunday talk by the Revd Jonathan Aitken
DESCRIPTION:11 October is Prisons’ Sunday. To mark the day\, the Revd Jonathan Aitken will give a talk on ‘From Prisoner to Prison Chaplain to Prison Reformer’. He will also preach in the Cathedral at the 10.30am Eucharist. \n\n\n\nDownload a poster to display in church
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/prisons-sunday-talk-by-the-revd-jonathan-aitken/
LOCATION:Worcester\, St Helen\, Fish Street\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2HN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T183000
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SUMMARY:The Priory's Medieval Glass and its People: Heritage & Faith Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Heather Gilderdale Scott is an expert on Medieval Glass and inter alia has written about the work of John Thornton\, the medieval glazier at York Minster and at Great Malvern Priory. She is also a committee member and treasurer of the Corpus Vitrearum Media Aevi (CVMA)\, the international research organisation dedicated to recording Europe’s medieval stained glass heritage. \n\n\nWe are thrilled that she will be coming to speak at Great Malvern Priory on 10th October. Her subject will cover the people depicted in the glass\, those who gave it and those who created it. \n\n\n\nThe lecture will be followed by delicious canapé refreshments and drinks. \n\n\n\nTickets are available for £15 from the Friends’ shop in the Priory\, on-line from TicketSource and from the Malvern TIC.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/the-priorys-medieval-glass-and-its-people-heritage-faith-lecture/
LOCATION:Great Malvern Priory\, Church Street\, Malvern\, Worcestershire\, WR14 2AY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154536Z
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SUMMARY:Friendly Lunch Prince George and Master Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Prince George and Master Frederick with Rosalind Freeborn\n\nRosalind is the author of a novel\, with the same title. It is about a real person\, Frederick Blomberg\, who was\, she has discovered\, the secret firstborn son of King George III\, and who was adopted into the royal family in 1765 and brought up as a prince at Richmond and Kew. He became best friends with Prince George\, future regent and King George IV\, and stayed in close contact with the royal family throughout his life. The book is about the enduring relationship between these two boys as they grow up together and then pursue very different paths. Her talk will showcase people\, places and events which bring the story to life.\n\nThis is a joint Holland House/Evesham Festival of Words event.\n\nArrivals from 12.30pm\, lunch will be served at 1pm\n\nPlease note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian\, pescatarian\, dairy free\, gluten free or vegan.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/friendly-lunch-prince-george-and-master-frederick/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154559Z
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SUMMARY:DBE: Governor & Governance Professional Briefing (Clerks)
DESCRIPTION:Attendance each term is strongly encouraged as the team will share essential updates and other significant information; please note\, delegates need only attend one briefing per term. We will share updates on the following: \n\n\n\n\n	SIAMS\n	Ofsted\n	Governance\n	Data\, attainment and progress\n	Statutory responsibilities and compliance\n	Monitoring\n	Multi-Academy Trusts\n	Headteacher recruitment\n	Staff and governor wellbeing\n\n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/KjRsD9X5mq
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-governor-governance-professional-briefing-clerks-2/
LOCATION:Online
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