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
Finance and Administration
Training
Wednesday, 14 October
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Understanding About Church’s Funds
Following charity law, PCCs account for their money through funds. This session will explore the different types of funds, what they mean and how you can utilise them.
Finance and Administration
Thursday, 15 October
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Build community using WhatsApp
Discover how WhatsApp Communities can help your church communicate more effectively, organise groups, share updates, and strengthen connections within your congregation.
Enrichment
Talk, seminar, lecture
Thursday, 15 October
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Money - why it's all about faith
The next meeting of Worcester Theological Society will be on the topic of: Money - Where it comes from, where its going and why its all about faith - with Prebendary Dr John Daniels.
Enrichment
Saturday, 17 October
10:00am - 2:00pm
Gathering Under the Mercy- Praying the Jesus Prayer
A morning exploring the history, theological roots, and practice of a way of praying known as “the Jesus Prayer”.
Training
Ministry and Leadership
Monday, 19 October
10:30am - 12:30pm
From Text to Sermon
This workshop is put on as part of the continuing development programme for Readers / LLMs, but is also open to clergy.
Education and Schools
Tuesday, 20 October
6:00pm - 7:30pm
DBE: Being a Clergy Ex-Officio or Bishop's Representative
This session will look at the unique role of the clergy Ex-officio or approved Bishop’s Representative on the governing board of a church school. We will review their responsibilities and provide an understanding of their position within the governing board.
Tuesday, 20 October
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Along the Way: Three studies in courage
Three entertaining talks on a Christian from the Bible, a character from Gerard's life exploring courage.
Education and Schools
Thursday, 22 October
10:00am - 12:30pm
DBE: Self-Evaluation - Getting Ready for SIAMS Inspection
SIAMS inspectors request that schools send them a brief summary of their ongoing self-evaluation for the purposes of inspection. 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.
Friday, 23 October
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Friendly Lunch – Libraries of the World with Sue Ablett
This is a joint Holland House/Evesham Festival of Words event.
Tuesday, 27 October
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Along the Way: Three studies in courage
Three entertaining talks on a Christian from the Bible, a character from Gerard's life exploring courage.
Training
Buildings and Churchyards
Wednesday, 28 October
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Health and Safety training with Ecclesiastical Insurance
This training is with Heather Ford, Church Support Manager with Ecclesiastical Insurance. Heather will lead the session, explaining why managing health and safety effectively is important, providing an overview of health & legislation relevant to churches, and offering a step-by-step guide and the tools to enable churches to feel more confident in managing their health and safety responsibilities.
Training
Buildings and Churchyards
Thursday, 29 October
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fire Safety training with Ecclesiastical Insurance
This training is with Heather Ford, Church Support Manager with Ecclesiastical Insurance. All churches need to complete a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment to comply with legislation. Heather will lead this session and take you through the specialist resources Ecclesiastical have, in order to enable you to meet your fire risk management obligations.
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