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.


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November 2023
January 2024
Education and Schools
Tuesday, 4 November
10:00am - 12:30pm
DBE: Approaches to Assessment in RE
Assessment is a key aspect of teaching and learning. This course is aimed at RE subject leaders.
Tuesday, 4 November
11:00am - 12:00pm
Single Friendly Church Network 5 Steps Online Webinar
Join our free webinar in November to learn about how to become a Single Friendly Church https://www.tickettailor.com/events/singlefriendlychurch/1680765
Education and Schools
Tuesday, 4 November
6:00pm - 8:00pm
DBE: Governors & Ex-Officios to Monitor the Christian Vision
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.
Finance and Administration
Governance and Compliance
Talk, seminar, lecture
Training
Tuesday, 4 November
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Annual Treasurers' Meeting
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.
Governance and Compliance
Talk, seminar, lecture
Training
Wednesday, 5 November
10:00am - 12:30pm
Learning about Joint Councils
This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more or looking for help to move towards implementing a Joint Council.
Education and Schools
Thursday, 6 November
10:00am - 3:30pm
DBE: SIAMS Framework Day 3 - The Effectiveness of RE
This course focuses on inspection question 6 & 7 (VA)
Saturday, 8 November
10:00am - 4:00pm
Remembrance 2025 Poppy Cascade at St Peter's, Powick
A community-made installation of poppies to commemorate all those who have lost their lives in conflicts.
Sunday, 9 November
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Remembrance 2025 Poppy Cascade at St Peter's, Powick
A community-made installation of poppies to commemorate the lives of those who have died in conflicts.
Monday, 10 November
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Encounter Meditation
An in-person evening retreat with music, art and silence.
Education and Schools
Tuesday, 11 November
9:00am - 3:30pm
DBE: Newly Appointed Headteachers Welcome & Induction Day 2
This two-day course welcomes new headteachers into our family of church schools and provides opportunities for personal and professional networking.
Tuesday, 11 November
10:30am - 3:00pm
Remembrance 2025 Poppy Cascade at St Peter's, Powick
A community-made installation of poppies to commemorate the lives of those who have died in conflicts.
Training
Ministry and Leadership
Wednesday, 12 November
10:00am - 1:00pm
Building Healthy Teams
A half day online training for clergy and self-supporting colleagues which explores how to respond to conflict in a way that builds rather than erodes your team’s unity and cohesion.
Buildings and Churchyards
Talk, seminar, lecture
Training
Wednesday, 12 November
10:30am - 1:00pm
Introduction to the Buildings Management Portal
Introduction to the Buildings Management Portal
Wednesday, 12 November
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Encounter Meditation
An in-person evening retreat with music, art and silence.
Buildings and Churchyards
Governance and Compliance
Talk, seminar, lecture
Training
Wednesday, 12 November
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Buildings for PCC members
Buildings for PCC members
Education and Schools
Thursday, 13 November
10:00am - 3:30pm
DBE: New to Teaching in a Church of England School Welcome
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.
Parish, community event
Talk, seminar, lecture
Thursday, 13 November
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum
What makes stained-glass so ideally suited to Christian purposes?  A theological framework for thinking about stained-glass is brought to life through windows by the contemporary artist, Thomas Denny, whose work may be seen in over 50 churches and cathedrals in the UK, including Tewkesbury Abbey.
Saturday, 15 November
11:00am - 2:00pm
St Martin's Autumn Fair
A free event for the whole community, with stalls, café, children's games and Grand Prize Draw, in St Martin's Church, London Road, Worcester
Training
Governance and Compliance
Monday, 17 November
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Employment Essentials for PCC's:What you Really Need to Know
Employment Essentials for PCC's: What you Really Need to Know
Ministry and Leadership
Prayer and spirituality
Talk, seminar, lecture
Training
Worship and liturgy
Tuesday, 18 November
10:00am - 12:00pm
Teach the Faith
Teach the Faith
Education and Schools
Tuesday, 18 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. Over 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.
Training
Governance and Compliance
Wednesday, 19 November
10:00am - 12:00pm
Employment Essentials for PCC's:What you Really Need to Know
Employment Essentials for PCC's: What you Really Need to Know
Education and Schools
Thursday, 20 November
9:30am - 12:30pm
DBE: Sharing Good Practice - Justice & Sustainability
Networking opportunity for schools to share and celebrate their best practice.
Thursday, 20 November
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Worcester Theological Society
The next meeting of the Worcester Theological Society will feature a discussion on Pope Leo XIV, Early signs of the direction of his pontificate led by David McClouglin
Education and Schools
Friday, 21 November
10:00am - 3:30pm
DBE: ECT Welcome and Induction
A welcome day for Early Career Teachers to the Diocese of Worcester.
Saturday, 22 November
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Christian Aid @ 80: in Conversation with CEO, Patrick Watt
In Conversation with Patrick Watt, Chief Executive Officer of Christian Aid, to mark the 80th Anniversary of Christian Aid
Saturday, 22 November
7:00pm
Quiz Night
The is the second of our annual quiz nights at St Mark in the Cherry Orchard.
Enrichment
Lunchtime Learning
Training
Monday, 24 November
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunchtime Learning - T S Eliot
Lunchtime Learning - T S Eliot
Training
Children and Youth
Tuesday, 25 November
10:00am - 2:00pm
Open the Book: Core Training
OtB Core Training is for all new or potential Storytellers, or those who haven’t attended training before.
Education and Schools
Tuesday, 25 November
1:30pm - 4:00pm
DBE: Effective Teaching & Learning of RE - Part 2
This course is aimed at RE Subject Leads as well as those who teach RE. Over 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.
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