Events

A session exploring Common Worship daily prayer.

A session exploring Common Worship daily prayer.

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.

Find out what you need to know about church finances to ensure your trustee duties are fulfilled and better plan for mission and ministry.

Annual Planning; being prepared for the year ahead. In this session we will review what processes need to be in place in order for governance professionals (clerks) to support effective governance in the year ahead.

Christian Teaching and Learning about Identity, Sexuality, Relationships and Marriage. This session enables delegates to explore the guidance and tools given to church schools.

As part of the Church of England response to diversity laid out in the “From Lament to Action” project this course will share excellent examples of Collective Worship resources that underpin key racial justice concepts.

Annual Planning, being prepared for the year ahead. In this session we will review what processes need to be in place in order for governance professionals (clerks) to support effective governance in the year ahead.

Weekend retreat led by Julie Fay

Arrivals from 4pm on Friday 5th June until 2pm on Sunday 7th June 2026.

An afternoon of outside fun at Powick Church.

An in-person evening retreat with music, art and silence.

This course focuses on inspection question 6 & 7 (VA)

Find out what you need to know about church finances to ensure your trustee duties are fulfilled and better plan for mission and ministry.

This is firstly for new ALMs, but is open to existing ALMs and anyone else who is interested. In this session we will explore what it means to do theology together as we try to work out where God is at work in the world and how we join in. We will explore how the Creeds offer us a framework for doing that, take a brief overview of the history of the creeds, and explore a method for doing practical theology, which is a lot of what all ministers, lay and ordained do as they think about their practice.

This session is aimed at school leaders and governors. We will share how the school development plan is monitored by governors.

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.)

In this session we will explore what it means to do theology together as we try to work out where God is at work in the world and how we join in. We will explore how the Creeds offer us a framework for doing that, take a brief overview of the history of the creeds, and explore a method for doing practical theology, which is a lot of what all ministers, lay and ordained do as they think about their practice.

There is more space in the morning session for questions and discussion, but the online evening session is kept within a fairly tight 90 minute time limit.

The sessions are led by Doug Chaplin, Discipleship and Lay Training Officer.

This session is designed to explore the importance of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice (EDIJ) and consider how these themes can be brought to the fore in our schools.

Come and spend the day enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Holland House gardens.

Healing Prayer - central to the work of the Kingdom or niche ministry?

This introductory session asks: What is Christian healing ministry? What can we learn from the example of Jesus?, and How might we equip followers of Jesus to pray with others?

All with an interest in finding out more about prayer ministry and how it can benefit our churches and communities are very welcome.

A service to thank God for the life and riches that the River Avon brings to the town and people of Evesham.

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.

Bach to Beyoncé on speed dial! A practical workshop on using technology to facilitate worship.

In this course we will look at the multi-disciplinary approach to RE, using the lenses of theology, human and social science and philosophy to provide a useful tool to support the delivery of content and provide pupils with the opportunity to work at a greater depth.

Continuing Professional Development for Spiritual Directors, sponsored by companions on the Way and the Worcester Diocese Spiritual Direction Network. If you are a Director / Accompanist, you are very welcome.

Continuing Professional Development for Spiritual Directors, sponsored by companions on the Way and the Worcester Diocese Spiritual Direction Network. If you are a Director / Accompanist, you are very welcome.

An afternoon for new treasurers to look at the peculiarities of church finances within the Diocese of Worcester.

A meeting of the Worcester Theological Society - An informal group of laity and clergy who enjoy exploring Theology together.

Annual Headteachers’ & Senior Leaders’ Conference

A week of fun, drama, learning and exploring the lifestyle of medieval monks in Malvern.

At Create we use Christian Mindfulness, Relaxation and Art Therapy to do just that, using art materials to creatively connect us to God, his peace, love and to build faith!

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Church of England!

A week of fun, drama, learning and exploring the lifestyle of medieval monks in Malvern.

This creative session will begin to develop RE teaching and delegates’ confidence in teaching a diverse range of faiths and world views, through reference to the arts and literature.

A week of fun, drama, learning and exploring the lifestyle of medieval monks in Malvern.

Come and learn some simple eco dying techniques and mark making with natural materials inspired by the gardens at Holland House.

A week of fun, drama, learning and exploring the lifestyle of medieval monks in Malvern.

A week of fun, drama, learning and exploring the lifestyle of medieval monks in Malvern.

A traditional fete in a lovely setting.

This creative session will begin to develop RE teaching and delegates’ confidence in teaching a diverse range of faiths and world views, through reference to the arts and literature.

The second gathering of the diocesan Parish Administrators' Network, with practical hints and tips covering all areas of parish life!

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Church of England!

Making your website SIAMS or Ofsted compliant.

Grant hunting is a great way to fund large projects for your church, but where to begin? We will look at Cornerstone as a first step.

An open day of short informal organ recitals to raise funds for essential repairs to our historic instrument, with exhibition and all day refreshments

All aboard the Severn Voice Express - join us on a musical journey.