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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
Wednesday, 1 May
10:00am - 11:00am
DBE: Headteachers' Briefing
Attendance each term is strongly encouraged as the team will share essential updates and other significant information; please note, delegates need only attend one briefing per term.
Talk, seminar, lecture
Thursday, 2 May
9:30am - 1:30pm
Diocesan Spirituality Gathering
Treasure in the Wilderness: Desert spirituality for uncertain times. A morning of learning, reflection and sharing facilitated by Canon Dr Andrew Mayes TSSF.
Education and Schools
Thursday, 2 May
10:00am - 12:30pm
DBE: SIAMS Self-Evaluation - Get ready for your inspection
This is an opportunity to share your SEF. We will have SIAMS inspectors at the session to support you.
Education and Schools
Thursday, 2 May
4:00pm - 5:00pm
DBE: Headteachers' Briefing
Attendance each term is strongly encouraged as the team will share essential updates and other significant information; please note, delegates need only attend one briefing per term.
Saturday, 4 May
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Gardens @ Hanley Swan
For 15 years the gardeners of Hanley Swan have opened their gardens to raise funds for the two local churches. This year the event is on 4/5/6th May from noon until 5pm.
Sunday, 5 May
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Gardens @ Hanley Swan
For 15 years the gardeners of Hanley Swan have opened their gardens to raise funds for the two local churches. This year the event is on 4/5/6th May from noon until 5pm.
Monday, 6 May
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Gardens @ Hanley Swan
For 15 years the gardeners of Hanley Swan have opened their gardens to raise funds for the two local churches. This year the event is on 4/5/6th May from noon until 5pm.
Education and Schools
Tuesday, 7 May
10:00am - 3:30pm
DBE: Teaching Religions other than Christianity Part 1
This 2 day course will look at other religions other that Christianity including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Humanism, dedicating a half day in each session to each religion.
Tuesday, 7 May
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Gardens @ Hanley Swan
For 15 years the gardeners of Hanley Swan have opened their gardens to raise funds for the two local churches. This year the event is on 4/5/6th May from noon until 5pm.
Parish, community event
Tuesday, 7 May
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Chat & Cuppa Club
The Chat & Cuppa Club takes place on the first Tuesday of every month at St Mark in the Cherry Orchard.
Children and Youth
Training
Tuesday, 7 May
7:00pm - 9:00pm
YouthScape Essentials Course
A 10 week online youth training course.
Education and Schools
Thursday, 9 May
6:00pm - 8:00pm
DBE: Overview of Governance in a Church School
Suitable for governors who are either new to a church school, or who wish to refresh their knowledge and understanding.
Concert, music, exhibition
Parish, community event
Saturday, 11 May
7:00pm
Keith Hearnshaw - Organ Extravaganza
Keith Hearnshaw, the acclaimed concert organist is offering an 'Organ Extravaganza' at St Andrew's, Ombersley,
Education and Schools
Monday, 13 May
6:00pm - 7:00pm
DBE: Governors' and Clerks' Briefing
Attendance each term is strongly encouraged as the team will share essential updates and other significant information; please note, delegates need only attend one briefing per term.
Children and Youth
Training
Tuesday, 14 May
7:00pm - 9:00pm
YouthScape Essentials Course
A 10 week online youth training course.
Enrichment
Talk, seminar, lecture
Lunchtime Learning
Wednesday, 15 May
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunchtime Learning – Exploring Esther
There are three books of the Bible (including the Apocrypha) that are named after their heroines: Ruth, Esther and Judith. This summer, our lunchtime learning sessions are on these three books, among the lesser known texts of the Bible.
Ministry and Leadership
Talk, seminar, lecture
Thursday, 16 May
10:00am - 12:00pm
Preaching the Gospel
In this session, we will explore a narrative approach to Mark’s Gospel which enables us to hear the writer’s distinctive voice and themes, and to deepen our appreciation for the whole Gospel and its unique portrayal of Jesus.
Buildings and Churchyards
Thursday, 16 May
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Energy Footprint Tool Surgeries
Part of a series of short surgeries to help the process along, do join if you need some help in completing your return.
Prayer and spirituality
Talk, seminar, lecture
Thursday, 16 May
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Worcester Theological Society: Nicola Slee
Worcester Theological Society - open invitation to hear Nicola Slee, well known writer, theologian and poet. “Abba Amma: Improvisations on the Lord's Prayer” - The lecture will be based on Nicola’s recent book of the same name.
Education and Schools
Thursday, 16 May
6:00pm - 7:00pm
DBE: Governors' and Clerks' Briefing
Attendance each term is strongly encouraged as the team will share essential updates and other significant information; please note, delegates need only attend one briefing per term.
Ministry and Leadership
Training
Thursday, 16 May
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Everything you ever wanted to know about Church of England
Have you ever been confused by church structures or jargon? Have you got questions about the church that you feel embarrassed to ask? If so, this training is for you!
Enrichment
Training
Monday, 20 May
10:00am - 12:30pm
Bishop’s Teaching Morning for Clergy
Bishop’s teaching morning with the Rev’d Dr Olga Fabrikant-Burke (Ridley Hall, Cambridge).
Education and Schools
Tuesday, 21 May
10:00am - 1:30pm
DBE: SIAMS Day 2 - The Impact of Collective Worship
This course will identify the main features of effective practice in Collective Worship and highlight current resources available to help schools enrich the quality of their worship.
Children and Youth
Training
Tuesday, 21 May
7:00pm - 9:00pm
YouthScape Essentials Course
A 10 week online youth training course.
Buildings and Churchyards
Training
Wednesday, 22 May
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Churchyards Workshop 2024
Where clergy and parishes have churchyards (especially open, but also closed ones), they have pastoral opportunity and also a site for many potential problems. They can be experienced as a significant burden, as well as a means of enriching community engagement.
Ministry and Leadership
Training
Thursday, 23 May
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Apologetics – Invitation to a book club
This is an invitation to a meeting, convened by Doug Chaplin, about forming a book club (or if you prefer more academic framing, a seminar) to read and reflect on Alister McGrath’s new book, Christian Apologetics: An Introduction (Wiley Blackwell, 2023).
Education and Schools
Thursday, 23 May
6:00pm - 7:30pm
DBE: Being an 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 body of a church school.
Sunday, 26 May
6:00pm
Choral Evensong with the ‘COME AND SING CHOIR’
Choral Evensong with the ‘COME AND SING CHOIR’. A choir of 30 drawn from Anglican and Methodist/URC local congregations.
Ministry and Leadership
Talk, seminar, lecture
Thursday, 30 May
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Preaching the Gospel
THIS TRAINING SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED for further information please email training@cofe-worcester.org.uk
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