Social Media for the Scared

Engaging with the Twittersphere

26 April 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm

Church House Westminster

£50 per course for delegates from the Church of England

Two half-day courses designed to help improve churches' engagement with social media. In the morning, Social Media for the Scared will give you an overview of the main social media tools, why you need to engage with them, and how to get started.

Engaging with the Twittersphere will help you understand how Twitter can help you build relationships, both locally and further afield, and will give you practical help with tools and etiquette

For more information and to book online visit http://www.churchcommstraining.org/webmedia.php

Get your church noticed: basics

Get your church noticed: connect with your community

1 May 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm

Church House Westminster

£35 per course for delegates from the Church of England

These two half-day workshops are designed to help you give your church communications a makeover. In the morning, pick up simple communication strategies and apply them to what you're already doing, such as church logos, noticeboards, websites, and newsletters.

In the afternoon, discuss new ideas for promotional materials such as posters and leaflets, and get an overview of working with your local paper or radio station. Come for either the morning or the afternoon, or stay all day.

For more information and to book online visit http://www.churchcommstraining.org/churchcomms.php

Being interviewed

16 May 10am-5pm

Church House Westminster

£100 for delegates from the Church of England

Appearing on TV or radio can be nerve-wracking, but it's a great way of getting your message out to large numbers of people. This small-group workshop will give you the skills you need to become an effective interviewee.

For more information and to book online visit: http://www.churchcommstraining.org/beinginterviewed.php

The Magazines Masterclass

22 May 11am-4pm

Church House Westminster

£35 for delegates from the Church of England

Would you like to give your newsletter or magazine a makeover? This interactive workshop will reveal tips and techniques for an eye-catching publication. Come and discover how to say more in fewer words, and pick up design ideas that will help your stories fly off the page.

For more information and to book online visit: http://www.churchcommstraining.org/magsmasterclass.php