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SUMMARY:DBE: Sharing Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:Carbon Net Zero – A useful session for SLT members and Sustainability leads to share effective practice\, update and evaluate their Climate Action Plan (CAP) and learn from one another. Discover practical ways to support your school’s journey towards Net Zero\, engaging all stakeholders with the school community\, whilst reducing financial costs as well as your carbon footprint. \n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/NBXiiBxVWc
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-sharing-best-practice/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T133000
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SUMMARY:DBE: Effective Teaching & Learning of RE - Part 2
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-2/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T190000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154547Z
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SUMMARY:Preaching with Mark
DESCRIPTION:Mark is one of the most accessible and\, at the same time\, one of the most challenging of the Gospels. Mark’s Jesus is very human\, but some of his stories are ‘hard’ theologically. Understanding some of Mark’s stories and sayings requires us to understand the underlying purpose that shapes his portrait of Jesus. In this session we will use techniques from narrative criticism to begin to approach Mark as a whole\, understanding his themes and purpose as a lens through which we can preach week by week in a way that is true to the text. The only preparation required will be to read through the Gospel\, preferably in one go.\n\nThis workshop is part of the LLM continuing development programme\, but is also open to clergy and others. Led by Rev’d Dr Roger Latham\, Vicar of Malvern Priory\, it will look at Matthew’s shape\, theme\, and theology\, and how these can connect with the concerns and questions of our congregations.\n\nRoger was a student of literature to postgraduate level before ordination\, and spent 15 years as a full-time theological educator specialising in literary approaches to the Bible (which were the focus of his doctoral research). He is also a passionate amateur military historian and wargamer\, self-confessed Tolkien geek and steampunk. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here\n 
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/preaching-with-mark/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154547Z
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SUMMARY:Preaching with Mark
DESCRIPTION:Mark is one of the most accessible and\, at the same time\, one of the most challenging of the Gospels. Mark’s Jesus is very human\, but some of his stories are ‘hard’ theologically. Understanding some of Mark’s stories and sayings requires us to understand the underlying purpose that shapes his portrait of Jesus. In this session we will use techniques from narrative criticism to begin to approach Mark as a whole\, understanding his themes and purpose as a lens through which we can preach week by week in a way that is true to the text. The only preparation required will be to read through the Gospel\, preferably in one go.\n\nThis workshop is part of the LLM continuing development programme\, but is also open to clergy and others. Led by Rev’d Dr Roger Latham\, Vicar of Malvern Priory\, it will look at Matthew’s shape\, theme\, and theology\, and how these can connect with the concerns and questions of our congregations.\n\nRoger was a student of literature to postgraduate level before ordination\, and spent 15 years as a full-time theological educator specialising in literary approaches to the Bible (which were the focus of his doctoral research). He is also a passionate amateur military historian and wargamer\, self-confessed Tolkien geek and steampunk. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/preaching-with-mark-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20261023T093522Z
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SUMMARY:Rudolph Steiner's Christian theology
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Worcester Theological Society will look at Rudolph Steiner’s Christian theology with Adrian Lamont. \nSt Andrew’s Methodist Church\, Pump Street\, Worcester\, WR1 2QT 1.45pm for 2pm \nAll are welcome to this informal group of clergy and laity who enjoy exploring theology together. \nContact: Contact Chris Liley\, 01386 561608 \nFuture meetings: \n\n21 Jan: A visit from Queens’ Students\n18 Feb: ‘A good read’
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/rudolph-steiners-christian-theology/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T153000
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SUMMARY:DBE: Newly Appointed Senior Leaders Welcome & Induction
DESCRIPTION:This one-day course is suitable for senior leaders\, such as Assistant and Deputy Heads\, who are new to teaching in a Church of England School. Church schools have a very distinctively Christian feel\, ethos and culture\, which are rooted in a theological vision. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n	On this course will we cover:\n	the history of church schools\n	church schools in the Diocese of Worcester\n	categories of a church school\n	an overview of being a church school from a SIAMS perspective\n	the Diocesan Education Team and services provided\n	understanding the importance of vision\n	governance of church schools\n	the role of the Diocesan Board of Education\n	leading a church school.\n\n\n\n\nThrough this\, you will have a better understanding of the distinctive nature of church schools\, and the expectations on staff. \n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/NJXZ0GTNbW
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-newly-appointed-senior-leaders-welcome-induction/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154611Z
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UID:8864-1795428000-1795447800@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: New to Teaching in a Church School Welcome & Induction
DESCRIPTION:This one-day course is suitable for teachers\, at any stage of their career\, who are new to teaching in a Church of England School. Church schools have a very distinctively Christian feel\, ethos and culture\, which are rooted in a theological vision. \n\n\n\nOn this course will we cover: \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	an overview of being a church school from a SIAMS perspective\n	the Diocesan Education Team and services provided\n	understanding the importance of vision\n	governance of church schools.\n\n\n\n\nThrough this\, you will have a better understanding of the distinctive nature of church schools\, and the expectations on staff. \n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yYiSzHipaE \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-new-to-teaching-in-a-church-school-welcome-induction/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Learning - A very short history of Bible Reading
DESCRIPTION:As well as there being a history behind the Bible\, there is a history of the Bible. For most of its existence\, most Christians have been unable to read\, and so the Bible has been listened to more than read. Because it was often read in the language of scholars – Latin – people didn’t always understand it. Instead they approached it through pictures and the stories those pictures told. Sometimes\, they approached it through drama\, as we still do with nativity scenes and passion plays. \n\n\n\nThose who did read were aware that there was a huge amount of diversity from its human authors\, including some very difficult passages\, but a fundamental unity that came from its divine author. They therefore worked out ways of reading it that would help deepen their understanding of\, and relationship with\, God. \n\n\n\nIn this third and final session\, Doug Chaplin will explore some of the ways the Bible has been read and used over history\, and see what we can learn from our ancestors in faith. \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-a-very-short-history-of-bible-reading/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154544Z
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UID:8754-1795690800-1795698000@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Create Stunning Church Visuals with Canva & AI
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Learn how to create professional-looking designs for your church using Canva\, including Canva’s latest AI-powered tools. \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover how to design eye-catching visuals for social media\, websites\, posters\, magazines\, prayer sheets\, and other church materials. \n\n\n\nThis session will also explore how AI can help speed up design creation\, generate content ideas\, and enhance your church communications. Perfect for beginners and experienced users alike. \n\n\n\nJoin us at the diocesan office and bring your device to give it a go!  \n\n\n\nThis training is being run by external agency Nexus in association with the diocesan communications team.  \n\n\n\nContact annika@nexuscl.com for more information and to book.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/create-stunning-church-visuals-with-canva-ai/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154611Z
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UID:8865-1795773600-1795793400@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBE: Early Career Teacher (ECT) Welcome & Induction
DESCRIPTION:This course is available for all ECTs. \n\n\n\nThe day will comprise of: \n\n\n\n\n	a welcome to the Diocese of Worcester\n	an introduction to the work of the Diocesan Education Team\n	an outline of key features within school life which contribute to Christian distinctiveness\, vision\n	and values\n	the distinctiveness of working in a church school\n	advice and support for succeeding in teaching\n	an opportunity to ask questions about your new post in a church school and the chance to\n	meet and network with other ECTs\n	a wellbeing session with tips and techniques to help with mental health.\n\n\n\n\nTo Book: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1kdKUYGB1c
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-early-career-teacher-ect-welcome-induction/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154536Z
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UID:8711-1796041800-1796052600@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Friendly Lunch – Dr Albert Schweitzer and Reverence for Life
DESCRIPTION:Dr Albert Schweitzer and Reverence for Life\nAlbert Schweitzer 1875-1965 was a polymath from Alsace. Before the age of 30\, he had achieved international academic fame in a wide range of subjects.\nSchweitzer was driven by an awareness of suffering and a need to pay something back for his gifts and happy childhood. In his twenties he decided that\, at the age of 30\, he would study medicine\, and then go out to Africa to work as a doctor. For the next 50 years\, he financed and ran a hospital for Africans.\nSchweitzer developed the principle of Reverence for Life. In 1952\, now world-famous\, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. However\, by the time Schweitzer died\, attitudes had changed and admiration for his humanity had diminished. His hospital was also seen as outdated compared with modern hospitals.\nIn this talk\, Galen Bartholomew will review Schweitzer’s life\, suggesting that he should be seen as a man of his time\, and that his philosophy still has relevance today.\n\nThis is a joint event with Evesham Festival of Words.\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-dr-albert-schweitzer-and-reverence-for-life/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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