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SUMMARY:Open Gardens @ Hanley Swan
DESCRIPTION:15 private gardens opened in Hanley Swan\, a beautiful village in the foothills of the Malvern Hills. \n\n\nGardens open 12 – 5pm each day – 2/3/4th May 2026. Tickets £7.50 per person\, children free. \n\n\n\nThe tickets maybe used on all three days. Light lunches and cream teas available at No.1. \n\n\n\nTickets available on the day\, look for the special notices. \n\n\n\nWR8 0DN Profits to the Church
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/open-gardens-hanley-swan/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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SUMMARY:Free Talk : Georgina Clarke - Faith and Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Revd Georgine Byrne who writes as Georgina Clarke will speak on Faith and Fiction at St Margaret of Antioch Church\, Hasbury\, Halesowen. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a thrilling discussion on faith in crime fiction with author Georgina Clarke! From the Golden Age to current day\, crime fiction has drawn upon Christian stories and themes such as justice\, redemption\, innocence\, and the prophetic voice; and of course some of these books even feature a clerical detective. \n\n\n\nGeorgina Clarke is the acclaimed author of the Lizzie Hardwicke mysteries set in 18th century London and The Dazzle of the Light – which was inspired by the Forty Thieves\, a gang of notorious female thieves in East London – will be talking about her novels\, faith in crime fiction and also what religious people – vicars\, priests\, monks and nuns – actually do and why they might make good sleuths. \n\n\n\nAs well as an author\, Clarke – as Georgina Byrne – has been a priest since 1998\, and variously a vicar\, bishop’s chaplain\, director of ordinands\, and cathedral canon here in Worcester and currently teaches Christian doctrine and contextual theology at The Queen’s Foundation\, an ecumenical theological centre in Birmingham.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/free-talk-georgina-clarke-faith-and-fiction/
LOCATION:Halesowen\, St Margaret of Antioch\, 123 Hagley Road\, Halesowen\, West Midlands\, B63 4QD
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SUMMARY:Open Gardens @ Hanley Swan
DESCRIPTION:15 private gardens opened in Hanley Swan\, a beautiful village in the foothills of the Malvern Hills. \n\n\nGardens open 12 – 5pm each day – 2/3/4 May 2026. \n\n\n\nTickets £7.50 per person\, children free. The tickets maybe used on all three days. Light lunches and cream teas available at No.1. \n\n\n\nTickets available on the day\, look for the special notices. \n\n\n\nWR8 0DN Profits to the Church
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/open-gardens-hanley-swan-2/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T160933Z
CREATED:20260928T154539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T160933Z
UID:8725-1777896000-1777914000@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Open Gardens @ Hanley Swan
DESCRIPTION:15 private gardens opened in Hanley Swan\, a beautiful village in the foothills of the Malvern Hills. \n\n\nGardens open 12 – 5pm each day – 2/3/4 May 2026. \n\n\n\nTickets £7.50 per person\, children free. The tickets maybe used on all three days. Light lunches and cream teas available at No.1. \n\n\n\nTickets available on the day\, look for the special notices. \n\n\n\nWR8 0DN Profits to the Church
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/open-gardens-hanley-swan-3/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154518Z
CREATED:20260928T154518Z
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SUMMARY:DBE: Headteachers’ Briefing
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\nterm. We will share updates on the following: \n\n\n\n\n	SIAMS\n	Ofsted\n	Governance\n	DfE/National Society for Education\n	Data\, attainment and progress\n	Policy and practice.\n\n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.office.com/e/LPMNFbq6ei
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-headteachers-briefing/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154518Z
CREATED:20260928T154518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154518Z
UID:8627-1778061600-1778065200@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: Headteachers’ Briefing
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\nterm. We will share updates on the following: \n\n\n\n\n	SIAMS\n	Ofsted\n	Governance\n	DfE/National Society for Education\n	Data\, attainment and progress\n	Policy and practice.\n\n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.office.com/e/LPMNFbq6ei
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-headteachers-briefing-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154537Z
CREATED:20260928T154537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154537Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Christian Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:Worcester Diocesan Spirituality Gathering – Mindfulness and Christian Spiritual Practice. \n\n\n\nA morning of learning\, reflection and sharing facilitated by Professor Mark Williams \n\n\n\nMark Williams is Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at Oxford University\, and Honorary Canon Emeritus of Christ Church Cathedral. With colleagues\, he co-developed Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for depression. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited to stay until 1.30 pm to meet and share over a free simple lunch – please book in advance (by Monday 27th April) to order and indicate any dietary requirements. \n\n\n\nIt would help us to know beforehand if you plan to attend. Pre-booking is not required unless you want lunch. \n\n\n\nFor questions please get in touch with Elaine Voice (elaine.voice7@gmail.com or 07747 607216).
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/mindfulness-and-christian-spiritual-practice/
LOCATION:Inkberrow\, St Peter’s Hall\, Church Lane\, Inkberrow\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR7 4DZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154533Z
CREATED:20260928T154533Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Garden Day – Mind\, Heart and Soul.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th May 2026\nThe overall theme for this year is ’The Healing Garden’\n\nMind\, Heart and Soul led by Lisa Seeney\n\nCome and spend the day enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Holland House gardens.\n\n \n\nThe day will begin at 10am to gather for coffee and then start in the Chapel at 10.30am for thoughts on the theme. There will be a Holy Communion at Midday followed by a simple lunch and concludes with tea and cake at 4pm.\n\n \n\nThe day is run by the Friends of Holland House\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/quiet-garden-day-mind-heart-and-soul-3/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154519Z
CREATED:20260928T154519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154519Z
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SUMMARY:DBE: Headteachers’ Briefing
DESCRIPTION:ttendance 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\nterm. We will share updates on the following: \n\n\n\n\n	SIAMS\n	Ofsted\n	Governance\n	DfE/National Society for Education\n	Data\, attainment and progress\n	Policy and practice.\n\n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.office.com/e/LPMNFbq6ei
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-headteachers-briefing-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154533Z
CREATED:20260928T154533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154533Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Garden Day – Mind\, Heart and Soul.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th May 2026\nThe overall theme for this year is ’The Healing Garden’\n\nMind\, Heart and Soul led by Lisa Seeney\n\nCome and spend the day enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Holland House gardens.\n\n \n\nThe day will begin at 10am to gather for coffee and then start in the Chapel at 10.30am for thoughts on the theme. There will be a Holy Communion at Midday followed by a simple lunch and concludes with tea and cake at 4pm.\n\n \n\nThe day is run by the Friends of Holland House\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/quiet-garden-day-mind-heart-and-soul/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154533Z
CREATED:20260928T154533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154533Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Garden Day – Mind\, Heart and Soul.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th May 2026\nThe overall theme for this year is ’The Healing Garden’\n\nMind\, Heart and Soul led by Lisa Seeney\n\nCome and spend the day enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Holland House gardens.\n\n \n\nThe day will begin at 10am to gather for coffee and then start in the Chapel at 10.30am for thoughts on the theme. There will be a Holy Communion at Midday followed by a simple lunch and concludes with tea and cake at 4pm.\n\n \n\nThe day is run by the Friends of Holland House\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/quiet-garden-day-mind-heart-and-soul-2/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154533Z
CREATED:20260928T154533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154533Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Garden Day – Mind\, Heart and Soul.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th May 2026\nThe overall theme for this year is ’The Healing Garden’\n\nMind\, Heart and Soul led by Lisa Seeney\n\nCome and spend the day enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Holland House gardens.\n\n \n\nThe day will begin at 10am to gather for coffee and then start in the Chapel at 10.30am for thoughts on the theme. There will be a Holy Communion at Midday followed by a simple lunch and concludes with tea and cake at 4pm.\n\n \n\nThe day is run by the Friends of Holland House\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/quiet-garden-day-mind-heart-and-soul-4/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154523Z
CREATED:20260928T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154523Z
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SUMMARY:DBE: Governors' & Governance Professionals' Briefing
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. \n\n\n\nWe will share updates on the following: \n\n\n\n\n	SIAMS\n	Ofsted\n	Governance\n	Suitable for Clergy\n	Monitoring\n	Multi-Academy Trusts\n	Headteacher recruitment\n	Data\, attainment and progress\n	Staff and governor wellbeing\n	Statutory responsibilities & compliance\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for Clergy. \n\n\n\nTo book: forms.office.com/e/XmvcgRSuST
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-governors-governance-professionals-briefing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154533Z
CREATED:20260928T154533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154533Z
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SUMMARY:Encounter Meditation: 11th May 2026 (AN EVENING EVENT!)
DESCRIPTION:Encounter Meditation\nAn in-person evening retreat with music\, art and silence.\nAn invitation to take an hour out of the busyness of modern life. Facilitated by contemplative practitioners\, Mary Flitcroft and Helen Stanton\, sessions will start with a piece of live music or artwork followed by a time of reflection\, silence\, and meditation. Those familiar with and new to contemplative practice are welcome.\n\nWhen: the second Monday of each month beginning 12th January\n7pm – 8.30pm\nWhere: Holland House\nCropthorne WR10 3NB\n\nWhen: 14th January\, and then\nthe second Wednesday of each month\n7pm – 8.30pm\nWhere: St Mary’s Church Old Swinford Rectory Rd\, Stourbridge DY8 2HA\n\nRegistration: Please pre-book via the website so we have contact details for attendees should the event need to be re-scheduled\nCost: Pay as you can\, suggested donation £5-10 per session\nWhat to expect: A warm welcome\, time of reflection\, silence\, contemplation\, and discussion. Each session will end with refreshments and a chance to get to know each other.\nWhat to bring: No prior knowledge or expertise of art\, music or meditation is needed.\nCome just as you are.\nYou may wish to bring a cushion or blanket with you to ensure you are comfortable\n\nEncounter Meditation is brought to you by experienced contemplative practitioners\, Mary Flitcroft and Helen Stanton. Mary is a ceramic artist\, a retreat leader\, and a spiritual director She is Bishops’ Adviser for Spirituality for the Diocese of Worcester. Helen is a theologian\, writer\, and spiritual director. She is Warden of Holland House (Ecumenical) Retreat and Conference Centre\, and an amateur painter.\n\nFor more information call or email Mary Flitcroft: spirituality@cofe-worcester.org.uk or Helen Stanton: warden@hollandhouse.org
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/encounter-meditation-11th-may-2026-an-evening-event/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T160933Z
CREATED:20260928T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T160933Z
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SUMMARY:Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum
DESCRIPTION:Tim Curtis\, a CMS mission partner\, has worked with the Enxet indigenous people of Paraguay for over 40 years; he will talk about translating the Bible into Enxet and other challenges he has faced.\n\n\n\n\nWe are fortunate to get Tim as he spends most of the year in Paraguay\, where he works as a mission partner with CMS (the Church Mission Society). However he is a Tewkesbury native and we welcome him back to Tewkesbury Abbey. \n\n\nTim has worked with the Énxet people in Paraguay for over 40 years\, and is a linguist and Bible translator. He has also helped in dubbing films into the Énxet language amongst his other work. The Énxet are an indigenous people of about 17\,000 living in the Gran Chaco region of western Paraguay. Originally hunter-gatherers\, many are now forced to supplement their livelihood as labourers on the cattle ranches that have encroached upon their dwindling natural forest habitat. Only a handful of Énxet are still maintaining their traditional way of life\, while the majority live in small settlements. \n\n\n\nTim’s talk will give us a fascinating insight into the life and challenges for these indigenous people\, as well as telling us all about his work with them.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/tewkesbury-abbey-theology-forum/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, Gloucestershire\, GL20 5RZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T133000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154537Z
CREATED:20260928T154537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154537Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Learning - 20th Century Spiritual Writers
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Merton – monk and mystic\, poet and activist \n\n\n\nMerton was a Trappist monk of the mid-twentieth century. Born in France\, to a New Zealander father and American mother\, he grew up in the United States\, France and England. His conversion to Catholicism came via the help of a Hindu monk\, and eventually entered the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky\, where he was based for the rest of his life. From a very diverse experience of life before he entered the monastery\, he was able to weave a spirituality that connected well with seekers\, and he became a prolific spiritual writer. His ability to connect\, together with his opposition to the Vietnam war made him something of a counter-cultural guru for many in and after the 1960s. His status was cemented by his dying under mysterious circumstances while visiting a monastic conference in Asia\, and he has remained one of the 2oth centuries most influential spiritual writers. \n\n\n\nThis lunchtime session is being led by the Rev’d Dr Gary Hall. Gary is Superintendent Methodist Minister of the Hidden River Circuit in the West Midlands\, and recently taught ethics and contextual ministry at the Queen’s Foundation. He is a former editor of The Merton Journal\, an adviser to the International Thomas Merton Society\, and on the committee of the Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland. In 2025 he received an international award for his contribution to promoting understanding of the life and work of Thomas Merton. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/lunchtime-learning-20th-century-spiritual-writers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154526Z
CREATED:20260928T154526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154526Z
UID:8663-1778756400-1778763600@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing your Meta Platforms
DESCRIPTION:An overview of the Meta platform (Facebook\, Messenger and Instagram) focusing on how to link the different platforms\, managing church pages\, groups\, and basic ad functionality. Ask questions and get live feedback and help with your Meta platforms. \n\n\n\nThis training is being run by external agency Nexus in association with the diocesan communications team. Contact annika@nexuscl.com for more information and to book. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/managing-your-meta-platforms/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154523Z
CREATED:20260928T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154523Z
UID:8647-1778781600-1778785200@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: Governors’ & Governance Professionals’ Briefing
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. \n\n\n\nWe will share updates on the following: \n\n\n\n\n	SIAMS\n	Ofsted\n	Governance\n	Suitable for Clergy\n	Monitoring\n	Multi-Academy Trusts\n	Headteacher recruitment\n	Data\, attainment and progress\n	Staff and governor wellbeing\n	Statutory responsibilities & compliance\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for Clergy. \n\n\n\nTo book: forms.office.com/e/XmvcgRSuST
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-governors-governance-professionals-briefing-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154526Z
CREATED:20260928T154526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154526Z
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SUMMARY:Rooting Ministry in Prayer (In person)
DESCRIPTION:This event is firstly for new ALMs\, but is open to existing ALMs and anyone else who is interested. (New ALMs are asked to complete sessions on the Bible\, the Creeds\, and Spirituality after they’re authorised\, and this is the session on the Bible.) \n\n\n\nWhen we engage in ministry\, it is important that we root ourselves not only in scripture and the faith of the church (our previous two sessions in this series)\, but above all in prayer\, cultivating our own relationship with God. For clergy\, there is an expectation that this will involve praying forms of morning and evening prayer authorised by the church. For lay ministers\, there is a strong encouragement both to find a consistent pattern of personal prayer\, and to engage in the corporate praying life of the church\, and not only when we are ministering. \n\n\n\nThis session will be led by Sister Jessica OSB from Mucknell Abbey\, reflecting with us on patterns and approaches to prayer\, and inviting us to explore some different approaches to prayer. \n\n\n\nTo book this event\, please click this link.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/rooting-ministry-in-prayer-in-person/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154522Z
CREATED:20260928T154522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154522Z
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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.\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\nSuitable for Clergy and Governors. \n\n\n\nTo book: forms.office.com/e/Mj3XFGdwsJ
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-siams-framework-day-2-impact-of-collective-worship/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T193000
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UID:8650-1779213600-1779219000@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 nderstanding of their position within the governing board and how it relates to other key stakeholders within the school. Additionally\, 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\nSuitable for Clergy. \n\n\n\nTo book: forms.office.com/e/5fCw6zxqTB
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-being-a-clergy-ex-officio-or-bishops-representative/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154519Z
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SUMMARY:DBE: Sharing Good Practice - Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:This year we are introducing a networking opportunity for schools toshare and celebrate their best practice. Each session three schools will be invited to share aspects of their work relating to the relevant focus. All other schools are invited to attend and listen to the presentations and engage in dialogue. \n\n\n\nTo book: forms.office.com/e/SEtuZXFDpN
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-sharing-good-practice-spirituality/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T155835Z
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SUMMARY:Worcester Theological Society: Abelard & Heloise Revisited
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Worcester Theological Society will be on Thursday 21 May with the subject of “Abelard & Heloise Revisited” with Glynn Richerby\n\nAll meetings take place in:\nSt Andrew’s Methodist Church\nPump Street\, Worcester\, WR1 2QT \n\n\n\n1.45pm for a 2pm start \n\n\n\nFuture Dates: \n\n\n\n\n	18th June – “Existential Guilt – To whom are we accountable?” Led by Pater Bevan\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join this informal group of laity and clergy who enjoy exploring theology together. \n\n\n\nContact: Chris Liley – 01386 561608 / lileyc@aol.com \n\n\n\nDownload flyer
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/worcester-theological-society-abelard-heloise-revisited/
LOCATION:Worcester\, St Andrew’s Methodist Church\, Pump Street\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2QT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154526Z
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SUMMARY:Rooting Ministry in Prayer (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This is firstly for new ALMs\, but is open to existing ALMs and anyone else who is interested. (New ALMs are asked to complete sessions on the Bible\, the Creeds\, and Spirituality after they’re authorised\, and this is the session on the Bible.) \n\n\n\nWhen we engage in ministry\, it is important that we root ourselves not only in scripture and the faith of the church (our previous two sessions in this series)\, but above all in prayer\, cultivating our own relationship with God. For clergy\, there is an expectation that this will involve praying forms of morning and evening prayer authorised by the church. For lay ministers\, there is a strong encouragement both to find a consistent pattern of personal prayer\, and to engage in the corporate praying life of the church\, and not only when we are ministering. \n\n\n\nThis session will be led by Sister Jessica OSB from Mucknell Abbey\, reflecting with us on patterns and approaches to prayer\, and inviting us to explore some different approaches to prayer. \n\n\n\nTo book this event\, please click this link.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/rooting-ministry-in-prayer-online/
LOCATION:Online
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