Resources to Help You & Your Church Grow Programme 2019

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1 Learning in Faith Resources to Help You & Your Church Grow Programme 2019

2 Contents Mission, Evangelism & Discipleship - Living Our Faith & Sharing It with Others 4 Spirituality & Prayer - Connecting with God 8 Community - Seeking to Actively Engage with All 10 Stewardship - Caring for All God has Provided 11 Leadership & Management - Working Well Together 12 Vocations - Responding to God s Call to Serve 14 Churchwarden & Officer Training - Resourcing for Church Roles 16 Children s & Youth Work - Engaging with Young People 18 Education - Resourcing Our Schools 22 In Development - Programmes & Sessions to Look Out for in the Future 23 Good to Go - Resources for Your Church to Pick Up & Use 24 How to Book Please use Eventbrite (visit the Training page at to book your place for all sessions unless specified otherwise. Alternatively, training@derby.anglican.org or call to book a place. Unless otherwise indicated, sessions are free of charge. Accessibility We strive to make all of our training accessible to everyone. Please get in touch if you require accommodation in order to access a particular session or programme. training@derby.anglican.org or call Safeguarding Training The Diocesan Safeguarding Team schedules and delivers the Safeguarding training programme in locations across the Diocese. For a full programme of Diocesan Safeguarding Training, visit: 2

3 Learning in Faith 2019 Introduction Welcome Jesus calls each and every one of us to be his disciples. The word disciple comes from a Greek word meaning apprentice or learner. So Jesus calls us all to be life-long learners. Learning in Faith does what it says on the tin. It offers us all, whether lay or ordained, lots of opportunities to grow in our Christian life and witness and, together with others, to become more confident disciples. You don t need me to tell you that we live in a fast changing and increasingly sceptical world. If we want to see our churches flourish and grow, we ALL need to be ready to meet these challenges. St Paul encouraged Timothy to be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim 3:17). I m sure that applies to each of us too. With well over 100 different training opportunities planned for 2019, ranging from how to work with children in church through to sharing your faith in the workplace, I can guarantee there will be a course here that you will find interesting, stimulating and enjoyable even if you haven t been involved in learning like this before now. What, I wonder, might our Diocese look like in a year s time if every one of us committed ourselves to attending at least one of these excellent opportunities? If you do, I can guarantee that you will learn a great deal, grow in your faith and be surprised at how much you also have to share with others. May God bless you richly as you grow as a disciple of Jesus in The Rt Revd Jan McFarlane Bishop of Repton and Acting Bishop of Derby Learning in the Diocese of Derby There is a great emphasis in the Church of England on Setting God s people free ; so often it s our lack of knowledge and confidence that holds us back and limits the freedom God wills for us to serve Him fully in the world. The Diocesan Mission & Ministry team is fully committed to helping every member grow in their understanding and experience of faith so that each of us can more confidently engage in our communities and serve a world so desperately in need of God s Good News. To support what happens in our parish churches, the Diocese has recently adopted a new multi-tier approach to coaching. Tier one learning [this programme] offers a broad and varied series of stand-alone or shortcourse opportunities that are suitable for anyone to come along and enjoy. Whether it s because you already have an interest in a particular area and want a refresher or would like to gain some new ideas, or if you re just interested to see what s being said, then these sessions are for you. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Tier two learning [Derby Discipleship Programme] is currently under development but will offer a deeper examination of life and faith over a longer period. Tier three learning [Certificate in Theology, Mission & Ministry] is geared towards those training for licensed ministries (Readers or Ordinands), but is currently open to all learners. It is a University of Durham certificate course provided by All Saints Centre for Mission & Ministry but delivered by our local delivery team of trainers. This course offers a deep, more academic exploration of key Christian themes and concepts and is used to help shape the next generation of lay and ordained thinkers and theologians. I hope that you can spot the right place for you to grow amongst all that we have to offer as a Diocese, and, as you do, my prayer is that you will go for it and you will know what it is to be God s people set free! Revd Canon Matt Barnes Interim Director of Mission & Ministry Booking for all courses: address here Phone

4 Learning in Faith 2019 Mission, Evangelism & Discipleship Living Our Faith and Sharing It with Others Talking Faith for Ordinary People 26 Jan 16 Feb Sat 26 Jan 10am-1pm, The Church on Oakwood Sat 16 Feb 10am-1pm, St Helen, Darley Dale The Bible tells us, Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. Yet, sharing our faith story with those outside the church can be a daunting prospect. This workshop is designed to remove the fear from sharing our faith story and give some practical thoughts and ideas of how we can do so more effectively. 12 Feb 20 Feb Everybody Welcome: Welcoming & Integrating Newcomers into the Church Tue 12 Feb 7pm-9pm, Church House Wed 20 Feb 7pm-9pm, St Helen, Darley Dale Almost every church will tell you that they are welcoming-and yet, typically only around 10% of people who try a church will join. Bob Jackson writes, True welcome is about active encouragement into the heart of the community of the church, and its job is not done until someone is completely at home, a valued, contributing member of the Body of Christ. This workshop looks at various aspects of a church s welcome and introduces tools to help churches become truly welcoming. 13 Mar 19 Mar Flourishing Church: Seeking Health & Growth in Your Church Wed 13 Mar 7pm-9pm, St Nicholas, Allestree Tue 19 Mar 7pm-9pm, St Barnabas, Danesmoor We long for our churches to flourish and grow- but how do we enable that to happen as church leaders? This workshop is designed for small groups of both lay and ordained leaders in a church to attend together and, by looking at the purpose and character God calls his church to have and introducing further tools and resources, helps them to consider how they can lead their churches into health and growth. 4

5 06 Apr 13 Apr Sharing the Good News: Effective Evangelism for the Local Church Sat 06 Apr 10am-1pm, St John Institute, Tideswell Sat 13 Apr 10am-1pm, The Church on Oakwood Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved, but Paul reminds us that in order for someone to respond to the Good News, the church must proclaim it to them (Rom 10 : ). This is evangelism, and it is at the heart of our calling as the church. But how can we do that effectively, sensitively and appropriately in our culture today? This workshop helps small groups of lay and ordained church leaders together to answer that question. 04 Mar 16 May Fresh Expressions 1: Getting Started with Fresh Expressions Mon 04 Mar 7pm-9pm, St Andrew, Swanwick Thu 16 May 7pm-9pm, Holy Trinity, Mapperley Starting a fresh expression can seem complicated and difficult for many churches- and yet, it need not be. This workshop gives some practical advice and ideas about how to get started with fresh expressions, without assuming any previous knowledge or experience. It introduces the idea of fresh expressions, explores why we should consider using them and leads people in some simple steps to start their fresh expressions journey. 08 Jul 15 Jul Fresh Expressions 2: Growing Disciples in Fresh Expressions Mon 08 Jul 7pm-9pm, St Thomas, Brampton Mon 15 Jul 7pm-9pm, Holy Trinity, Mapperley This workshop is designed for those churches that already have a fresh expression but want to move to the next stage with it. The workshop focuses on two particular areas; making and growing disciples within your fresh expression and growing your fresh expression by replicating it. Although it follows on from Fresh Expressions 1, the workshop doesn t assume that you have attended this first. Booking for all courses: address here Phone

6 Ministry Learning Matters in Faith Mission, Evangelism & Discipleship Preaching Living Our Faith and Sharing It with Others 17 Sep 25 Sep Occasional Offices & Mission 1: Baptisms Tue 17 Sep 7pm-9pm, St Barnabas, Danesmoor Wed 25 Sep 7pm-9pm, St Nicholas, Allestree In 2016 the Church of England baptised 112,000 children under the age of 12. That presents a huge mission opportunity- but are we making the most of it? Based on excellent research and thinking by the Life Events team of the Archbishops Council, this workshop helps churches to consider how they can be more effective in welcoming baptism families, giving them a wonderful experience and inviting them to explore their own journey of faith. 08 May 20 May Occasional Offices & Mission 2: Weddings Wed 08 May 7pm-9pm, St Thomas, Derby Mon 20 May 7pm-9pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne In 2016, the Church of England conducted 43,000 weddings. That presents a huge missional opportunitybut are we making the most of it? Based on excellent research and thinking by the Life Events team of the Archbishops Council, this workshop helps churches to consider how they can be more effective in welcoming couples for marriage, giving them a wonderful experience and inviting them to explore their journey of faith together. 04 Nov 19 Nov Occasional Offices & Mission 3: Funerals Mon 04 Nov 7pm-9pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne Tue 19 Nov 7pm-9pm, Emmanuel, Swadlincote In 2016, the Church of England conducted 139,000 church-led funerals. It is a wonderful privilege to draw alongside families at such a difficult time, offering light and hope in Jesus Christ. Based on excellent research and thinking by the Life Events team of the Archbishops Council, this workshop helps churches to consider how they can be more effective in their funeral ministry, helping them to love and care for those who are bereaved. 6 Booking for all courses: address here Phone

7 05 Oct 19 Oct Planting New Congregations Sat 05 Oct 10am-4pm, All Saints, Marlpool Sat 19 Oct 10am-4pm, St Thomas, Brampton Throughout church history, one of the most effective ways for the church to grow has been through planting- creating new churches and congregations from existing ones. This day-long workshop helps churches to prayerfully consider, without assuming any knowledge or experience, their own way forward with God in this exciting way of growing His Kingdom. 22 May 23 Oct Being a More Inclusive Church Wed 22 May 7pm-9pm, Church House Wed 23 Oct 7pm-9pm St Helen, Darley Dale Drawing the circle wider... and wider - this workshop will explore why the principles of inclusion are central to the mission of the church. Inclusion is actually a very simple concept of enthusing all that we do with a deep desire to bring all into the love of Christ and speak the word of God afresh to our generation. We will look at how relatively small changes can help the local church engage in radical hospitality and radically refocus mission for growth. This is a practical workshop for those interested in exploring issues of inclusion in areas like disability, addiction, mental health, gender, age, sexuality and poverty; it will also introduce the work of the educational charity Inclusive Church. Together we ll try to discern the difference between being a welcoming church and being an inclusive church and why that is important. These sessions are open to all but spaces are limited, so please pre-book. 02 Nov 23 Nov Come & See: Creating a Culture of Invitation in Your Church Sat 02 Nov 10am-1pm, St Thomas, Derby Sat 23 Nov 10am-1pm, St Helen, Darley Dale Jesus invited Andrew to come and see, and Andrew, in turn, invited his brother Simon. Philip invited Nathaniel to come and see Jesus. Our churches may have heartfelt worship, wonderful teaching and amazing programmes, but without that simple invitation, no one will ever experience them. This workshop will help churches develop a culture of invitation that is key to all they do. Booking for all courses: address here Phone

8 Learning in Faith 2019 Spirituality & Prayer Connecting with God 4 & 6 Feb 7 & 21 Mar Thy Kingdom Come: Praying for Mission Mon 04 Feb 7pm-9pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne Wed 06 Feb 7pm-9pm, Emmanuel, Swadlincote Thu 07 Mar 7pm-9pm, St John, Newbold Thu 21 Mar 7pm-9pm, St Peter, Littleover Thy Kingdom Come is a movement of prayer, begun by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in It calls people to a focused time of prayer between the festivals of Ascension and Pentecost (May 31st to June 9th 2019), for people to hear and respond to the Good News of Jesus Christ. This launch workshop shows you the resources and information for this year s event and describes how you and your church can get involved. 31 Jan 28 Feb Leading Intercessions Thu 31 Jan 7pm-9pm, St Andrew, Swanwick Thu 28 Feb 7pm-9pm, St Francis, Mackworth A short, practical session on how to plan and write intercessions, covering what to include, what to avoid and how to deliver them. The session will include the opportunity to write some intercessions together. 02 Mar Lent Quiet Morning Sat 02 Mar 9.30am-12.30pm, St Helen, Darley Dale A morning to pray and reflect together as Lent begins. This session is open to all. 8 Booking for all courses: address here Phone

9 Saturdays in Lent Prayer Course Sat 09 Mar- Sat 06 Apr 09.30am-12.30pm, St Helen s, Darley Dale Five-week course exploring different areas of prayer (e.g. prayer in the Bible and through history, the Lord s Prayer, prayer as mission, contemplation, sacramental prayer, prayer with scripture, Lectio Divina, centering prayer, the Jesus Prayer, praying with creation). Each session will begin with a shared breakfast and end with a time of worship. Booking is essential to plan catering. 16 May 13 Jun Introduction to Church, Spirituality & Dementia Thu 16 May 7.30pm-9pm, St Barnabas, Danesmoor Thu 13 Jun 7pm-8.30pm, St Francis, Mackworth A short presentation outlining some basic facts about dementia; how to make your church more dementia-friendly and some hints and tips when carrying out a pastoral visit. Booking for all courses: address here Phone

10 Learning in Faith 2019 Community Seeking to Actively Engage with All 27 Feb 02 Apr Community Engagement- People & Buildings Wed 27 Feb 7pm-9pm, St Thomas, Derby Tue 02 Apr 7pm-9pm, Saints Parish Centre, Chesterfield Concepts, tools and techniques with specific examples to develop your process of community engagement. Including exploring the benefits of social media, partnership opportunities and maximising your regular calendar of events. 12 Mar 30 Apr I m Not a Project Manager- Get Me Out of Here! Tue 12 Mar 10am-12pm, Church House Tue 30 Apr 10am-12pm, St Helen, Darley Dale Does talk of Stakeholders, Gantt Charts and Milestones send you into a tail spin? Do you always wonder what the R in the acronym SMART stands for? Do you have an irrational fear of post-it notes? There are many ways to approach a church project, but none of them should include panic! 15 Mar 09 May Eco Church Fri 15 Mar 10.30am-12.30pm, St Barnabas, Derby Thu 09 May 10.30am-12.30pm, Saints Parish Centre, Chesterfield What is the Arocha Eco Church scheme? Why is it used in the Diocese of Derby? Contacts, resources and potential networks to encourage and help you on your journey as an Eco Church, with illustrations and examples from colleagues in the county. 10 Booking for all courses: address here Phone

11 Learning in Faith 2019 Stewardship Caring for All God has Provided Jan & Feb Stewardship Mon 28 Jan 7pm-9pm, Church House Wed 30 Jan 7.15pm-9.15pm, St Barnabas, Danesmoor Mon 18 Feb 7pm-9pm, Emmanuel, Swadlincote Sat 23 Feb 10am-12pm, Calver Village Hall, Calver Stewardship is a way of life in which we recognise that we are stewards of all that God has given us; and that includes our time, our talents, our possessions and our money. Underlying all mission is the need to resource new initiatives, not only with the necessary personnel but also by providing adequate financial support. This course will look at the stewardship of time, talents and money. May & June Treasurer Training Tue 07 May 7pm-9pm, St Barnabas, Danesmoor Tue 14 May 7pm-9pm, Derby City Deanery- venue TBC Wed 15 May 7pm-9pm, St Mark, Brampton Wed 05 Jun 7pm-9pm, St Peter, Hartshorne Sat 08 Jun 10am-12pm, Ashford War Memorial Hall, Ashford in the Water Tue 11 Jun 7pm - 9pm, All Saints, Ripley Wed 12 Jun 7pm-9pm, Dove & Derwent Deanery - venue TBC Mon 17 Jun 7pm-9pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne Whether you are new to the role or have been in post for many years, you will find something in the course to benefit you. The course, which is primarily aimed at PCCs with incomes below 250,000, will include basic bookkeeping, fund accounting, year-end routines, budgets and the charitable status of PCCs. 11

12 Learning in Faith 2019 Leadership & Management Working Well Together 18 Feb 25 Feb Entrepreneurship in the Church Mon 18 Feb 7pm-9pm, St Thomas, Brampton Mon 25 Feb 7pm-9pm, St Peter s in the City, Derby Funding the mission and ministry of the local church is a challenge for most, but what would it be like if mission could pay for itself! As it becomes increasingly difficult to fund the costs of parish ministry from congregational stewardship alone, new ways of generating revenue need to be found. The church has a rich history of funding its activities through entrepreneurial activity which actually drives mission and community connection a win-win! This course would be suitable for those wishing to explore the practical and theological principles that underpin entrepreneurship in the local church and would benefit clergy, treasurers, church council members and budding entrepreneurs alike. 18 Mar 20 Mar Positive Promotion Mon 18 Mar 7pm-9pm, St Thomas, Brampton Wed 20 Mar 7pm-9pm, St Francis, Mackworth Ever meticulously planned a brilliant event or course only for a handful of folks to turn up? Ever wondered why people just don t come to your church? This course will help you understand how to positively promote your event and parish in a way that will guarantee better engagement. Looking at some basic principles of marketing and promotion, participants will also learn how to release the secret to success! 12 Booking for all courses: address here Phone

13 11 May Handling Tension Constructively: An Introduction to Living Well with Difference & Change Sat 11 May 9.30am-4.30pm, St Barnabas, Danesmoor Bridge Builders present this full-day programme examining patterns of tense behaviour and how we respond to tension. The day will focus on how we learn & unlearn constructive and destructive habits, examine ways of responding to difference and difficult relationships, explore constructive communication and think about change and getting beneath the surface of difference and tension. This session is open to all but places are limited, so booking is essential. Cost 20 per person. Booking for all courses: address here Phone

14 Learning in Faith 2019 Vocations Responding to God s Call to Serve Dates throughout year Vocations Exploration Days Thu 10 Jan & Thu 17 Jan 7pm-9.30pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne Sat 09 Mar 10am-3pm, Dove & Derwent Deanery- venue TBC Sat18 May 10am-3pm, St John Institute, Tideswell Sat 15 Jun 10am-3pm, Hardwick Deanery- venue TBC Sat 14 Sep 10am-3pm, All Saints, Marlpool Sat 28 Sep 10am-3pm, St Mark, Brampton Sat 02 Nov 10am-3pm, St John, Newhall Sat 23 Nov 10am-3pm, Derby City Deanery - venue TBC Here I am. Do you sense that God is calling you to ministry? Spend a day exploring your vocation with others who are discerning God s call to ordained or licensed lay ministry. You will spend time reflecting on and sharing your own spiritual journey, examining how God calls people in the Bible and looking at aspects of pursuing your calling. The day will include time and space for quiet prayer and reflection as well as group discussion. Dates throughout year Exploring Your Calling: Lay Vocations Wed 18 Mar 7pm-9pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne Mon 08 Apr 7pm-9pm, Saints Parish Centre, Chesterfield Wed 01 May 7pm-9pm, Hardwick Deanery - venue TBC Mon 10 Jun 7pm-9pm, Hartington Village Hall Wed 16 Oct 7pm-9pm, Derby City Deanery - venue TBC God gives each of us unique gifts- talents, interests and experiences. How do we use our gifts for God s purposes? This session will bring lay people together to explore the gifts they have been given, share their experiences, listen to how God is calling them to use their gifts in their lives (at school, work, home, in their communities) and encourage each other. There will be time for quiet prayer and reflection as well as group discussion. 14

15 26 Mar 28 Mar Making the Most of Vocations Sunday Tue 26 Mar 7pm-9pm, St Barnabas, Danesmoor Thu 28 Mar 7pm-9pm, Church House Vocations Sunday is 12th May How might your church use the opportunity to encourage all congregation members to consider how God is calling them? Whether people are being called to ordained or licensed ministry in the church, a church role or responsibility, or more widely how they live out their faith in their daily lives (at work, school, home...), a word of encouragement and a challenge to focus on God s calling could make a vital difference in the paths people take. This session will share resources that can be used in your services and explore ways of making vocational connections with everyone in your church. 04 Feb 17 Jun Chaplaincy Training Days Mon 04 Feb 09.30am-3pm, Willersley Castle Mon 17 Jun 09.30am-3pm, Willersley Castle Regular programme of training for Chaplains. In February, Eunice Attwood, Diaconal Oversight Tutor and Tutor in Pastoral Theology at Queens College Birmingham, will explore Vulnerability in Ministry. In June, Andrea Russell, Anglican Tutor, Tutor for Anglican Admissions, Director of Studies (Postgraduate Programmes) at Queens College Birmingham, will look at How Doctrine and Beliefs Impact Our Ministry. These sessions are open to all Chaplains. To book, contact Rev Paul Morris - paul@stpetersderby.org.uk. 15

16 Learning in Faith 2019 Churchwarden & Officer Training Resourcing for Church Roles May Jun Sep Introduction to Churchwarden Role & Responsibilities Thu 09 May 7pm-9pm, Emmanuel, Swadlincote Tue 04 Jun 7pm-9pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne Thu 06 Jun 7pm-9pm, Dove & Derwent Deanery - venue TBC Mon 16 Sep 7pm-9pm, St Peter, Chellaston Thu 19 Sep 7pm-9pm, St John, Newbold Exploring the PCC s purpose and giving an overview of key relationships, areas of responsibility and good practice and a guide to the resources available to help. Jul Oct Nov Church Buildings Tue 09 Jul 7pm-9pm, St Mark, Winshill Mon 15 Jul 7pm-9pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne Mon 07 Oct 7pm-9pm, Dove & Derwent Deanery - venue TBC Mon 04 Nov 7pm-9pm, St Andrew, Swanwick Mon 18 Nov 7pm-9m, St John, Newbold Mon 25 Nov 7pm-9pm, St Peter, Chellaston This session has a specific focus on buildings - using buildings for mission, introduction to the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) and faculty process, church insurance, health and safety. 05 Oct Churchwarden Role & Responsibilities, Church Buildings & Leading Worship at Short Notice 05 Oct 10am-3pm, St John Institute, Tideswell Combining all three sessions of churchwarden training into a full day s programme. This session is open to all. 16

17 Jul Sept Oct Leading Worship at Short Notice Mon 01 Jul 7pm-9pm, St Andrew, Swanwick Wed 11 Sep 7pm-9pm, Dove & Derwent Deanery - venue TBC Thu 26 Sep 7pm-9pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne Wed 09 Oct 7pm-9pm, Honner Room, Melbourne Mon 21 Oct 7pm-9pm, St Peter, Chellaston This session includes suggestions of useful resources and service formats and clarifies what you can and cannot do if you are not ordained or licensed. This session is open to all. 25 Mar 25 Jun Registers & Churchyards Mon 25 Mar 7pm-9pm, All Saints, Kirk Hallam Tue 25 Jun 7pm-9pm, St Helen, Darley Dale Learn about the importance of keeping accurate registers and your legal obligations relating to them; how to correct errors and how to deal with some unusual situations. The churchyard section will cover the Churchyard Regulations; burials and cremations; headstones; health and safety; the closure of churchyards and maintenance by the Local Authority. 18 Jun Health & Safety for Churches Tue 18 Jun 10am-1pm St Oswald, Ashbourne Tue 18 Jun 6pm-9pm, Church House These sessions on health and safety and risk assessment for churchwardens and parish officers will be led by Kevin Thomas and Huw Andrews from Ecclesiastical Insurance. The sessions will enable parishes to assess their health and safety needs, and by the end of the training the aim is that all participants will be able to confidently create and maintain risk assessments for all aspects of church life. 17

18 Learning in Faith 2019 Children s & Youth Work Engaging with Young People 14 Jan 21 Jan Experience Christian Festivals: Churches Inviting Schools In Mon 14 Jan 6.45pm-8.30pm, Church House Mon 21 Jan 6.45pm-8.30pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne The Experience Journeys are an exciting way to share Christian festivals with school children. Suitable for Community and Church schools, children become engaged in the events and celebrations of major Christian festivals. Children travel around stations set up in the church building or outdoor space, and have opportunities to respond through multi-sensory activities. 19 Feb 12 Mar Messy Church for Leaders Tue 19 Feb 10am-1pm, St Barnabas, Danesmoor Tue 12 Mar 6.15pm-9pm, All Saints, Breadsall A chance to meet together as Messy Church Leaders to explore: Messy Men where are they? Messy Communion how should this be done? Messy Science demonstrations and ideas to take away. 09 Apr 07 May Diddy Disciples 09 Apr 9.15am-12.15pm, St Mark, Brampton 07 May 9.15am-12.15pm, St Paul, Chester Green Diddy Disciples is a creative and playful new worship and Bible storytelling resource for babies, toddlers and young children. Groups are invited to build their own Diddy Disciples sessions, choosing from different options. Feel free to bring pre-schoolers along too. 18

19 15 May 21 May All Age Worship Wed 15 May 10am-12pm, Beckett Room, Chapel en le Frith Tue 21 May 1pm-3pm, St Paul, Chester Green Is your All Age Worship a joyful celebration with all ages taking part? Or does this seem like an impossible dream? A chance to return to first principles and plan for your own church situation with plenty of ideas, resources and support. 03 Jun 11 Jun Into Your School: Supporting Schools with Faith Activities Mon 03 Jun 7pm-8.30pm, Church House Tue 11 Jun 7pm-8.30pm, Ashford War Memorial Hall, Ashford in the Water Showing love and sharing the Gospel message. What could you say and offer to show love to your local school? Looking at a range of opportunities from prayer corners to running a Christian club. We will discuss Primary and Secondary schools. 19

20 Learning in Faith 2019 Children s & Youth Work Engaging with Young People 20 Feb 11 Jul Mental Health First Aid for Clergy, Youth & Children s Leaders Wed 20 Feb 10am-12pm, St Barnabas, Danesmoor Thu 11 Jul 7pm-9pm, Church House Would you know how to spot the signs of mental health issues in a young person? A look at statistics and stories with some general guidance as to how to respond appropriately, and where and how you might signpost a young person for further help. 14 Mar 24 Sep Detached Youth Work: Responding to Young People on Our Streets & in Communal Areas Thu 14 Mar 7pm-9pm, Church House Thu 24 Sep 7pm-9pm, St John, Newbold This is a practical training session for those who are new to detached work or those who are wanting to engage with young people in the community. Exploring all the stages of detached work, from assessing the needs of young people through to making contact and enthusing young people to get involved in new church or community projects. 27 Mar 20 Jun Working with Small Groups: Training for Youth Leaders Wed 27 Mar 7pm-8.30pm, All Saints, Mickleover Thu 20 Jun 7pm-8.30pm, Chesterfield Archdeaconry - venue TBC This course is aimed at anyone, lay or ordained, who wants to encourage a small group of young people in their faith. Many churches have only 2 or 3 secondary school age youngsters in the congregation. This session will look at why it is important to meet regularly with them, what sort of programme you can put together and we will look at some of the resources available. 20

21 10 Jun 17 Oct Working with Secondary Schools Mon 10 Jun, 7pm - 9pm, Church House Thu 17 Oct, 7pm - 9pm, St Oswald, Ashbourne Are you... looking for new ways for your church to engage with your local Secondary Schools? hoping to help offer more than Assemblies and Christian Unions? If so, this session is for you. Come along and hear how churches from the Diocese have worked in partnership with their local schools and embraced the opportunities to serve the staff and pupils as well as share good news. 04 Jul First Aid for Children s & Youth Leaders Thu 04 Jul 7pm-9pm, Church House Chesterfield Archdeaconry - venue and date TBC This certificated course will cover the essential elements of what to do whilst waiting for an ambulance to arrive. It will cover the aims of First Aid, what to put in a First Aid kit, how to deal with an unconscious person, resuscitation, treating burns and bleeding, and what to do if a child suffers from asthma, epilepsy or diabetes. On satisfactory completion of the course, an Emergency Life Support Certificate will be presented. This is valid for three years. 21

22 Learning in Faith 2019 Education Resourcing Our Schools 11 Feb Headteacher & Clergy Conference Mon 11 Feb 9.15am-12.15pm or pm, Chatsworth The conference will be focusing on Church and School working together to serve their community. These sessions are open to headteachers & clergy. See below for booking details. 26 Feb 27 Feb Exploring the Eucharist in Church Schools Tue 26 Feb 9.30am-12.30pm, Eyam Parish Centre Wed 27 Feb 9.30am-12.30pm, Church House The Eucharist training will be an exploration of the possibilities and challenges of holding Eucharist in schools. These sessions are open to headteachers & clergy. See below for booking details. Mar Churches Providing a Retreat Day for Year 6 Pupils Full day programme, date, time & venue TBC Further details to be released. To book your place on these education courses, contact: Netta Russell Senior Administrator, Diocesan Board of Education netta.russell@derby,anglican.org

23 Learning in Faith 2019 In Development Programmes & Sessions to Look Out for in the Future 2019 & 2020 Social Media & Churches Discerners Quiet Day Spring 2019 Spring 2019 Mind Mapping Your Spiritual Journey Spring / Summer 2019 Making the Most of Small Groups Leading a Quiet Day Setting Up a Pastoral Care Team Music & Mission Culture Change Management School Governor Training School Governor Induction Training Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Autumn 2019 Autumn 2019 Autumn 2019 Autumn 2019 Autumn 2019 Exploring Faith Through the Arts Women in Ministry Lay Conference late 2019/ early 2020 late 2019/ early

24 Learning in Faith 2019 Good to Go Resources for Your Church to Pick Up & Use Good to Go Mission Action Planning: MAP for Derby Diocese Based on the widely respected and used Mission Action Planning, and adapted for use in Derby Diocese, this suite of tools and resources works together to provide a vehicle to help churches reflect on God s calling to them, in respect to both their purpose and their character. MAP for Derby Diocese offers an opportunity to prayerfully reflect on where they are, consider the areas in which God may be challenging them to grow and change and then to journey with God as they move towards him. MAP for Derby Diocese is free to download and use from the Diocesan Website. For more information, visit the Our Mission page at Leading Your Church into Growth (lycig)- Local Good to Go Leading your Church into Growth: Local is the ideal next step for church leaders who want to get church growth principles and practice into the bloodstream of their own church communities. This local course for use by churches is designed for use in small groups. The DVD-based interactive sessions will stimulate, teach, equip and motivate church members of all ages to play their part in leading their church into growth. There are nine main sessions, three for leaders, six for church members. The whole course comes to a joyful completion with a celebration event. For more information and to purchase your own copy of the course, which includes DVD, leader guide and resources that can be printed or copied, go to: Good to Go Everybody Welcome This six-session course is an ideal next step after the Everybody Welcome: Welcoming and Integrating Newcomers into the Church. There are five sessions for the whole church, helping to review attitudes to newcomers, learn new approaches and identify areas of improvement and change.the sixth session is provided to train and equip the welcome team of the church.the material covers such topics as making the church more visible, making premises more inviting and a welcoming God and his people. The course materials, including DVD with freely printable resources, a leaders book and a members booklet, may be purchased direct from Church House Publishing online, where you will also find additional resources and downloads. For more information, to view the resources and to purchase, go to: 24

25 Good to Go Sharing the Good News This single-document resource is a valuable guide for clergy and PCCs to reflect together on how they can be effective in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ in ways that are relevant, appropriate, sensitive and effective in our modern culture. The resource is based on its companion workshop, Sharing the Good News, and looks at such topics as helping the church into evangelism, making contact with those outside the church, how people come to faith and measuring success in evangelism. Sharing the Good News is available for free download as a part of the MAP for Derby Diocese resource toolkit. To download, visit the Diocesan website under Training. Good to Go Faith Pictures Developed by the Church Army and free to download on registration, this six-part course helps Christians talk naturally to friends, neighbours and colleagues about what they believe. The heart of the course is about helping people to identify a single picture or image that embodies something of their faith. The course aims to be accessible and light-hearted, without jargon or inflexible methods. It has a number of emphases not always found in faithsharing courses, including the avoidance of one-size-fits-all models and the importance of honesty and listening. Each session contains a short video and encourages discussion in pairs and as a whole group. For more information and to register, visit churcharmy.org or access via the link under Training on the Diocesan website. Good to Go Mission Shaped Introduction Mission Shaped Introduction (MSI) is an ideal next step for church clergy and PCCs after the Fresh Expressions 1: Getting Started with Fresh Expressions workshop. MSI helps people to reconnect with the communities they are called to serve and to re-imagine the forms of church that are needed for the 21st century. It takes you on a creative and reflective journey looking at the need for new ways of being church. Two versions of the course are available, either free to download (which requires some work in obtaining video clips) and as a complete DVD and course booklet. For more information and to download / purchase, go to freshexpressions.org.uk or access via the link under Training on the Diocesan website. 25

26 Learning in Faith 2019 Good to Go Resources for Your Church to Pick Up & Use Good to Go Electoral Roll Information A guide to the annual revision of the electoral roll and the preparation of a new roll every six years. The guide includes links to detailed guidance and forms as well as templates of timetables to ensure that all of the essential steps are completed as and when they should be. To download, visit the Diocesan website under Church Admin. Good to Go Germinate Equipping for Rural Mission Germinate: Arthur Rank Centre. Tel: or germinate.net. Offer extensive resources (worship, discipleship, buildings, mission), training, annual conference and leadership mentoring to rural church leaders. They offer an e-news bulletin and Country Way magazine (circulated via Area Dean). Country Way back copies are available on Parish Resource Centre stand or online. Good to Go Faith in Action Faith in Action: a Derbyshire Churches Guide to Community Mission (2008), Bates, Collishaw and Jordan. This guide was written and published in-house as a toolkit. It includes author and guest written resources on funding, environment + buildings and theology of community mission. Case studies are a snapshot in time and web references need an upgrade but it remains of value for community initiatives from parishes and deaneries. Currently available in hard copy or CD Rom. All parishes were given a copy. Apply to Stella Collishaw (stella.collishaw@derby.anglican.org) or Mission and Ministry Team colleagues. 26

27 Learning in Faith 2019 Index of Events 2019 Index of events 2019 Date Event Venue Page 10 & 17 Jan Vocations Exploration St Oswald, Ashbourne January Experience Christian Festivals: Churches Inviting Schools In Church House January Experience Christian Festivals: Churches Inviting Schools In St Oswald, Ashbourne January Talking Faith for Ordinary People The Church on Oakwood 4 28 January Stewardship Church House January Stewardship St Barnabas Danesmoor January Leading Intercessions St Andrew, Swanwick 8 04 February Chaplaincy Training Willersley Castle February Thy Kingdom Come: Praying for Mission St Oswald, Ashbourne 8 06 February Thy Kingdom Come: Praying for Mission Emmanuel, Swadlincote 8 11 February Headteacher & Clergy Conference Chatsworth February Everybody Welcome: Welcoming & Integrating New-comers Church House 4 16 February Talking Faith for Ordinary People St Helen, Darley Dale 4 18 February Stewardship Emmanuel, Swadlincote February Entrepreneurship in the Church St Thomas, Brampton February Messy Church for Leaders St Barnabas, Danesmoor February Everybody Welcome: Welcoming & Integrating New-comers St Helen, Darley Dale 4 20 February Mental Health First Aid for Clergy, Youth & Children s Leaders St Barnabas, Danesmoor February Stewardship Calver Village Hall, Calver February Entrepreneurship in the Church St Peter s in the City, Derby February Exploring the Eucharist in Church Schools Eyam Parish Centre February Exploring the Eucharist in Church Schools Church House February Community Engagement- People & Buildings St Thomas, Derby February Leading Intercessions St Francis, Mackworth 8 02 March Lent Quiet Morning St Helen, Darley Dale 8 04 March Fresh Expressions 1: Getting Started with Fresh Expressions St Andrew, Swanwick 5 07 March Thy Kingdom Come: Praying for Mission St John, Newbold 8 09 Mar- 06 Apr Prayer Course St Helen, Darley Dale 9 09 March Vocations Exploration Day Dove & Derwent Deanery March I m Not a Project Manager- Get Me Out of Here! Church House 10 27

28 Date Event Venue Page 12 March Messy Church for Leaders All Saints, Breadsall March Flourishing Church: Seeking Health & Growth in Your Church St Nicholas, Allestree 4 14 March Detached Youth Work Church House March Eco Church St Barnabas, Derby March Positive Promotion St Thomas, Brampton March Exploring Your Calling: Lay Vocations St Oswald, Ashbourne March Flourishing Church: Seeking Health & Growth in Your Church St Barnabas, Danesmoor 4 20 March Positive Promotion St Francis, Mackworth March Thy Kingdom Come: Praying for Mission St Peter, Littleover 8 25 March Registers & Churchyards All Saints, Kirk Hallam March Making the Most of Vocations Sunday St Barnabas, Danesmoor March Working with Small Groups: Training for Youth Leaders All Saints, Mickleover March Making the Most of Vocations Sunday Church House April Community Engagement- People & Buildings Saints Parish Centre, C field April Sharing the Good News St John Institute, Tideswell 5 08 April Exploring Your Calling: Lay Vocations Saints Parish Centre, C field April Diddy Disciples St Mark, Brampton April Sharing the Good News: Effective Evangelism for Local Church The Church on Oakwood 5 30 April I m Not a Project Manager - Get Me Out of Here! St Helen, Darley Dale May Exploring Your Calling: Lay Vocations Hardwick Deanery May Treasurer Training St Barnabas, Danesmoor May Diddy Disciples St Paul, Chester Green May Occasional Offices & Mission 2: Weddings St Thomas, Derby 6 09 May Eco Church Saints Parish Centre, C field May Introduction to Church Warden role and responsibilities Emmanuel, Swadlincote May Handling Tension Constructively: An Introduction to Living Well St Barnabas, Danesmoor May Treasurer Training Derby City Deanery May All Age Worship Chapel en le Frith May Treasurer Training St Mark, Brampton May Fresh Expressions 1: Getting Started with Fresh Expressions Holy Trinity, Mapperley 5 16 May Introduction to Church, Spirituality & Dementia St Barnabas, Danesmoor 9 18 May Vocations Exploration Day St John Institute, Tideswell May Occasional Offices & Mission 2: Weddings St Oswald, Ashbourne 6 21 May All Age Worship St Paul, Chester Green May Being a More Inclusive Church Church House 7 28

29 Date Event Venue Page 03 June Into Your School: Supporting Schools with Faith Activities Church House June Introduction to Churchwarden Role & Responsibilities St Oswald, Ashbourne June Treasurer Training St Peter, Hartshorne June Introduction to Churchwarden Role & Responsibilities Dove & Derwent Deanery June Treasurer Training Ashford in the Water June Working with Secondary Schools Church House June Exploring Your Calling: Lay Vocations Hartington Village Hall June Into Your School: Supporting Schools with Faith Activities Ashford in the Water June Treasurer Training All Saints, Ripley June Treasurer Training Dove & Derwent Deanery June Introduction to Church, Spirituality & Dementia St Francis, Mackworth 9 15 June Vocations Exploration Day Hardwick Deanery June Introduction to Churchwarden Role & Responsibilities St Peter, Chellaston June Chaplaincy Training Willersley Castle June Treasurer Training St Oswald, Ashbourne June Health & Safety for Churches St Oswald, Ashbourne 17 Church House June Working with Small Groups: Training for Youth Leaders Chesterfield Archdeaconry June Registers & Churchyards St Helen, Darley Dale July Leading Worship at Short Notice St Andrew, Swanwick July First Aid for Children s & Youth Leaders Church House July Fresh Expressions 2: Growing Disciples in Fresh Expressions St Thomas, Brampton 5 09 July Church Buildings St Mark, Winshill July Mental Health First Aid for Clergy, Youth & Children s Leaders Church House July Fresh Expressions 2: Growing Disciples in Fresh Expressions Holy Trinity, Mapperley 5 15 July Church Buildings St Oswald, Ashbourne September Leading Worship at Short Notice Dove & Derwent Deanery September Vocations Exploration Day All Saints, Marlpool September Introduction to Church Warden role and responsibilities St Peter, Chellaston September Occasional Offices & Mission 1: Baptisms St Barnabas, Danesmoor 6 19 September Introduction to Churchwarden Role & Responsibilities St John, Newbold September Detached Youth Work St John, Newbold September Occasional Offices & Mission 1: Baptisms St Nicholas, Allestree 6 26 September Leading Worship at Short Notice St Oswald, Ashbourne September Vocations Exploration Day St Mark, Brampton 14 29

30 Date Event Venue Page 05 October Planting New Congregations All Saints, Marlpool 7 05 October Churchwarden Training - Full Day Programme St John Institute, Tideswell October Church Buildings Dove & Derwent Deanery October Leading Worship at Short Notice Honner Room, Melbourne October Exploring Your Calling: Lay Vocations Derby City Deanery October Working with Secondary Schools St Oswald, Ashbourne October Planting New Congregations St Thomas, Brampton 7 21 October Leading Worship at Short Notice St Peter, Chellaston October Being a More Inclusive Church St Helen, Darley Dale 7 02 November Come & See: Creating a Culture of Invitation in Your Church St Thomas, Derby 7 02 November Vocations Exploration Day St John, Newhall November Occasional Offices & Mission 3: Funerals St Oswald, Ashbourne 6 04 November Church Buildings St Andrew, Swanwick November Church Buildings St John, Newbold November Occasional Offices & Mission 3: Funerals Emmanuel, Swadlincote 6 23 November Come & See: Creating a Culture of Invitation in Your Church St Helen, Darley Dale 7 23 November Vocations Exploration Day Derby City Deanery November Church Buildings St Peter, Chellaston 16 30

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