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

Enrichment

Wednesday, 13 November

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Lunchtime Learning – Faith in Poetry

Part or our Lunchtime Learning Series - Faith in the Arts

Training

Ministry and Leadership

Wednesday, 13 November

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Doing Communion by Extension well

Led by Doug Chaplin

Education and Schools

Thursday, 14 November

12:00am

DBE: Approaches to Assessment in RE

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.

Governance and Compliance

Ministry and Leadership

Training

Thursday, 14 November

10:00am - 1:00pm

Your Church and the Law

The Church of England is governed by a whole body of Ecclesiastical law, which affects all areas of church life, and is something clergy are often poorly trained in, but often have to deal with. This training session is intended to give you an overview of church law, and focus on three key areas where it helps to have a clear understanding.

Training

Finance and Administration

Thursday, 14 November

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Canva Training

Calling all church creatives! Due to overwhelming interest, we're bringing back our popular Canva training session.

Saturday, 16 November

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Silent movie with live organ accompaniment

David Ivory with a silent movie night and live organ accompaniment. A concert of light music followed by a silent film comedy with live accompaniment on the mighty compton.

Sunday, 17 November

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dudley Interfaith Celebration

Inspirational speakers, music, dance, art and food.

Training

Finance and Administration

Monday, 18 November

9:30am - 2:30pm

Financial Planning During your Ministry & Beyond

This session is aimed at helping clergy (and their partners if applicable) demystify financial matters and helping you plan for your financial future no matter how far you may be from retirement.

Monday, 18 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.

Training

Governance and Compliance

Monday, 18 November

7:00pm - 9:00pm

PCCs as employers – what you need to know!

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).

Finance and Administration

Training

Tuesday, 19 November

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Writing your Will for Free

You can write your Will for free with the Church of England!

Education and Schools

Tuesday, 19 November

1:30pm - 4:00pm

DBE: Effective Teaching & Learning of RE: Part 1

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.

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