Lay & Clergy January July 2012 Training & Formation
spirituality days Be still and know that I am God Ann Leonard and John Preston A day in which we shall explore waiting on God, stilling the mind as well as the body and making space for God at the depth of our being. Date: Saturday 17th March Venue: Portsmouth Cathedral Time: 10:00 am 3:30 pm Donations to Bishop s Lent Appeal on the day please (cheques payable to Portsmouth DBF). Orthodox Spirituality John Preston An introduction to the life and spirituality of the Orthodox churches. We will explore the events that led to the separation of the two halves of Christendom. In recent years many western Christians have discovered that their faith can be enriched by the faith and spirituality of eastern Christians and we will look at ways that we can do this. Date: Saturday 24th March Venue: Newport Minster, IOW Time: 10:00 am 3:30 pm Cost: 7.50
spirituality days Quiet Day Taking a Walk: the road to Emmaus With Pat Clegg A day of contemplation and engagement with the two disciples as they encounter the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus. There will be opportunity for creative expression through art and the day will end with a simple liturgy. Date: Saturday 14th April Venue: Portsmouth Cathedral Time: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Cost: 7.50 Senior Moments with God The spirituality of ageing Bruce Carpenter A day to explore the relationship older people may have with God and the church, looking at prayer in later life and some of the stories of older people in the Bible. Date: Saturday 28th July Venue: Portsmouth Cathedral Time: 10:00 am 3:30 pm Cost: 7.50 Information on the programme of Spirituality Days will be available for the whole year on the diocesan website and also in a booklet. If you would like a booklet sent directly to you, please contact Claire Holland on claire.holland@portsmouth.anglican.org or telephone 023 9289 9678
spirituality Inspire The Diocesan Foundation Course in Christian Spirituality : Cathedral House, St Thomas s Street, Portsmouth The Course consists of three terms with a week of accompanied prayer in between Terms 2 and 3 PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE HAS BEGUN. THE NEXT COURSE STARTS IN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND BOOKING INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE JANUARY 2013 Christian Spirituality Terms 1 and 2 (Autumn 2011/Spring 2012) Twenty evenings plus two Saturdays over two terms, covering: prayer experience, input and opportunity for reflection each evening experience of different approaches to prayer input from the course facilitators & guest speakers introducing the history of spirituality & spiritual traditions, e.g. Benedictine, Franciscan, Celtic, Ignatian, Evangelical exploring images of God, images of self, contemporary spiritualities sharing experience in a variety of small groups individual support from a mentor who is one of the course facilitators advice on reading, reflection, journalling and prayer in between sessions A retreat in daily life Week of Accompanied Prayer, April 2012 An opportunity to reflect on our relationship with God through dedicated times of prayer each day, meeting as a group at the start and end of the week; during the week meeting daily one-toone with a prayer guide to review what is happening. An Introduction to Christian Spiritual Direction Term 3 (Summer 2012) Ten evenings and one Saturday during the term, covering: Developing skills in listening, accompanying and discerning Understanding a personal journey at a deeper level What is spiritual direction? Grief and loss Support from course facilitators Autumn term 2011 Tuesdays: 27th Sept. to 6th Dec. : 7.00 pm 9.30 pm (excl. Half Term 18th to 25th Oct) Saturday: 15th Oct: 10.00 am to 3.30 pm Spring term 2012 Tuesdays: 10th Jan. to 20th Mar.: 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm (excl. Half Term 7th to 14th February) Saturday: 4th February 10.00 am to 3.30 pm Week of Accompanied Prayer Sunday 22nd April 3.45 pm (tea) for 4.00 to 5.00 pm, Cathedral House Then half an hour daily with a prayer guide by arrangement Saturday 28th April 11.00 am to 12.00 noon followed by coffee, St Thomas s Cathedral Summer term 2012 Tuesdays: 1st May to 10th July : 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm (excl. Half Term 29th May to 5th June) Saturday: 26th May 10.00 am to 3.30 pm For full details of course costs and the application process 2013/14 course (available in the Spring of 2013) please contact Kay Lancaster 023 9289 9656, kay.lancaster@portsmouth.anglican.org
parish Churchwardens Induction Training IOW Tuesday 10th July 2012, 6:30-9:00pm Church Hall, St Pauls Barton, School Road, Newport, PO30 2HP with the Diocesan Secretary and the Archdeacons Churchwardens Induction Training Mainland Wednesday 11th July 2012, 6:30-9:00pm Diocesan Offices Conference Room, Peninsular House, Wharf Rd, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB with the Diocesan Secretary and the Archdeacons The seminar, prepared in conjunction with the archdeacons, is designed for new churchwardens and will provide an opportunity to reflect on the legal framework within which they operate, the range and content of their responsibilities and how to make sure they have access to the information they need. Course cost: 5.00 PCC Training on the mainland Wednesday 13th June 6.30-9.00pm Conference Room, Diocesan Offices, Peninsular House, Wharf Rd, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB PCC Training on the Isle of Wight Wednesday 20th June 6.30-9.00pm Church Hall, St Pauls Barton, School Rd, Newport, PO30 2HP Led by Revd Alex Hughes, these induction sessions are designed for new PCC members. How does the Church govern itself? What is the PCC for? What should our meetings be like? These and other questions are addressed at this training session for those who want to know more about their role and how they can become more effective as members of the PCC in their parishes. Course cost: 5.00 For further information and to book a place on either of these courses, please contact Mrs Claire Holland Tel: 023 9289 9678 Email: claire.holland@portsmouth.anglican.org To access PCC Training for whole PCCs and for a training pack which incumbents might use with their own PCCs please contact Kay Lancaster kay.lancaster@portsmouth.anglican.org
personal development Time: 7.00pm-9.15pm Venue St Peter & St Paul Church Hall, Medina Rd Wymering, Portsmouth Cost 26.00 per term The Bishop s Foundation Course on the Mainland 2012. Help for Christians in growing more confident as followers of Christ Do you have questions about what we believe, how our traditions arose or what you read in your Bible, but don t know who to ask or where to go for the answers? Do you want to deepen your understanding of Christian faith and belief? Would you like to join others with similar questions or aims on their faith journey? If so, then you may be interested in... The Bishop s Foundation Course. One evening a week for two terms plus two Saturday sessions. We cover a different topic every week, each with a different speaker and offer sessions for reflection and discussion. Lots of ideas, differing approaches, discussions and questions: an ideal way to learn! Term 1 starts in 19th January 2012. Term 2 begins the week after Easter week. Session 1 - Introductory session: Getting to know each other Session 2 - What is Faith? Session 3 - Jesus and the Kingdom New Testament Prophecy Session 4 - Holy Baptism Session 5 - An introduction to the Four Gospels Session 6 - Reflection and discussion session Session 7 - The Influence of St Paul Session 8 - The Passover- a Saturday session Session 9 - Outline of the Old Testament History Session 10 - Old Testament Prophecy Session 11 - New Testament Greek issues of translation. Reflection at end of first term Term 2 starts 19 th April Session 12 - The Bible - Its Nature and Authority Session 13 - The Nicene Creed the formation of doctrine Session 14 - Atonement / reconciliation/healing Session 15 - The Eucharist: A Saturday Session Session 16 - The doctrine of the Trinity thinking about God Session 17 - Living in the Trinity praying to God Session 18 - Reflection and discussion session Session 19 - Outline of Church History up to the Reformation Session 20 - The Reformation and the development of the Anglican Church Session 21 - Being the Church today: witnessing to the kingdom locally and globally Session 22 - Vocations to serve Session 23 - Reflection/Feedback on the course and final party! We hope to run an Island course again in 2013. For further details please contact Mrs Kay Lancaster 023 9289 9656 or emailkay.lancaster@portsmouth.anglican.org
living your faith This is a four part module course for adults, which is designed to provide essential guidelines for continuing Christian discipleship. Each module is five weeks long. The course is intended for Christians wanting to develop their faith and discipleship, understand the grounds for faith in order to share it and think further about God s call on their life. Living Your Faith is the Diocese of Guildford s course package on discipleship, which is available through the Guildford diocesan website and is kindly offered for use in Portsmouth. In an earlier version (Toolkit for Christian Living), the course ran in local groups for two years (2007-2009) in Guildford Diocese and was also available in Portsmouth Diocese. The material is now being prepared for general release in a published format for adult use by parishes or other groups. Module 1. Journey of Faith: Where are you on the journey? Faith development and life-stages, connecting with others, developing discipleship and sense of life s mission. Module 2. Roots of Faith: Approaches to studying and interpreting the Bible as it helps us to encounter Jesus, exploring the authority of scripture, its range and scope and its relationship with Christian living today. Module 3. Community of Faith: Exploring the nature of the Church as the local and worldwide worshipping community, commissioned by God to serve God s world. Module 4. Living Faith: Understanding how to live as Christian disciples in a fast-changing world, responding to people of other faiths and no faith, expressing and sharing faith at home, at work, in the community and across the whole of life. Modules are available for downloading from: www.cofeguildford.org.uk/lifeandfaith/lent-group-material/ For further details contact Kay Lancaster
initial ministerial education 4-7 Saturday 11 th February 2012 Planning the Liturgy 10.00am 4.00pm Led by Canon Nicholas Biddle, Canon Precentor Venue: Cathedral House and the Cathedral Saturday 21st April 10.00am 4.00pm Saturday 19 th May 10.00am 4.00pm Turning Vision into Action Led by Laurence Gamlen from CPAS Venue: Cathedral House In the Shadow of the Empire Led by Canon Professor Gareth Lloyd Jones Venue: St George s Portsea Saturday 2 nd June 10.00am 4.00pm or Saturday 9 th June 10.00am 4.00pm First Aid (25 Places only) St John s Ambulance The Revd Graham Smith Venue: St George s Portsea First Aid (25 Places only) St John s Ambulance The Revd Graham Smith Venue: St George s Portsea Important First Aid each Saturday can only take 25 participants so first 25 booked in will get their first choice of date. We need sufficient space and they need sufficient equipment plus trainers so we are offering it over two dates. As this is certificated training by St John s Ambulance, coffee will be at 9.45am and session starts at 10.00am.prompt. To receive a certificate you must be there for the whole session. Open to those on IME 4-7 only. For further details on all CMD and IME 4-7 courses please contact Canon Karina Green, Tel: 023 9283 8713 or email: karina.green@portsmouth.anglican.org
continuing ministerial development Southern Regional Institute - serving the South-Central Regional Training Partnership SRI runs 48-hour, high-quality residential consultations on an inter-diocesan basis. They include Consultations for Area Deans newly in post. First Responsibility Consultation for clergy six months or more into their first post after their title curacy. Preparing for Retirement for clergy and spouses up to five years away from their retirement. New Posts for clergy six months or more into any new post. Training Incumbents for those new to the role and those wanting a refresher. These consultations run for forty-eight hours and are held at various venues in the region. Cost of these consultations are paid in full by the CMD budget. Leadership Development a programme of Leadership Development is being put together in the diocese please contact Karina Green on 023 9283 8713 karina.green@portsmouth.anglican.org for further information. Parish Development Opportunities vision days congregational consultations ministry team-building developing aims and strategy Programmes custom-designed for local needs available on request For more details and to register your interest, contact: kay.lancaster@portsmouth.anglican.org 023 9289 9656
worship and liturgy The Work of the People a course for clergy, readers and all involved in leading worship Saturday 3rd & 31st March 2012 St George s Church, Portsea The Work of the People is a two day reflective and practical course for all those who lead and put together worship services and gatherings. The course will explore what elements go into the liturgy of a service and how these work together to make uplifting worship to God. The course will consider the many different styles that are part of Anglican tradition and contain resources for worship and an opportunity to design acts of worship and use them. This is a practical course about leading worship and will involve group work, discussions, times of worship as well as some preparations outside of sessions. The cost of the whole course is 15.00 per person. For more information please contact Kay Lancaster on 02392 899656 or email: kay.lancaster@portsmouth.anglican.org
Useful links for liturgy resources Information about Common Worship is available on the Church of England Website at the address http://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-worship/worship.aspx Praxis : http://www.praxisworship.org.uk/ worship and liturgy Praxis offers the following: day and residential conferences around the country (with reduced fees for members) training resources Praxis News of Worship (published four times a year and included in the membership fee) and its website If you are interested in exploring this area please contact: Revd Canon Nicholas Biddle nicholas.biddle@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk stewardship Training for new treasurers Training is available for small groups of treasurers as required and is co-ordinated at a Deanery level. Evening workshops can be arranged either at the diocesan office or in the parishes. Individual support is always available by telephone or email. For further advice please contact Mr Chris Malone 023 9289 9655 or email chris.malone@portsmouth.anglican.org Christian Stewardship Resources The Mission Resources Advisor helps parishes with issues relating to Christian mission and stewardship of resources. The advisor also works with parishes in any way which will help stimulate imagination for mission and growth. For further advice please contact Canon David Isaac 023 9289 9654 or email david.isaac@portsmouth.anglican.org
bishop s training day Children delightfully lack adult need to define and categorise, thereby separating religious from non-religious. They see mystery as a normal component of existence. Their world erupts with wonder. Therefore it is time for churches to take this on board and assess the spiritual merits of all they offer to their children A Bishop s Training Day for Clergy, Readers, Parish-Based Workers (Youth & Children) and those working with children in parishes. With Dr. Rebecca Nye Date: Wednesday 7th March 2012 Venue: Portsmouth Cathedral Time: 9:30am 3:30pm Please bring a packed lunch. Drinks provided.
children s & youth ministry Getting the support that you need! As part of our commitment to get the right support, resources and input for youth and children s ministry into your parish we are able to arrange training for your team in your local area. After an initial conversation to talk through your needs and find a date, you can then choose from a range of options which can last from two hours or greater. There is no cost to the parish at all. All you have to do is provide the room and refreshments! Needs and input will be considered on an individual basis. Please note that due to time commitments, bookings for this kind of support need to be done by at least a term in advance available dates are on the following page. Children s Ministry: Child Development Leadership Skills Programme and Planning Children & Community Pastoral Awareness Spirituality & the Bible Spirituality auditing your children's work All age and all stage worship Special Needs Transitions from infancy to early adolescence Using Young People as Leaders Challenging Behaviour Global Dimension Youth Ministry: Starting Right Theological Frameworks for Youth Leaders Understanding Young People & Youth Culture Understanding Youth Work & Youth Ministry Working with Young People & Groups Developing Vision & Team Developing Programme Empowerment & Participation Working with Teenagers Young People & Mission covers evangelism Young people & worship includes youth congregations Deep Youth Ministry auditing & reflecting on your church s youth work Please contact Ben Mizen, Diocesan Youth & Children s Work Adviser, for a chat and more details. You can get him by email: ben.mizen@portsmouth.anglican.org and telephone: 02392 899652 DOPCANDY? http://dopcandy.portsmouth.anglican.org Keep up to date with all events, training, support, resources and news on children s and youth ministry across the Diocese of Portsmouth with the DOPCANDY website!
children s & youth ministry Unlocking Children s Ministry Two evenings of ideas, encouragement and resources for children s ministry in your church & community. If you re thinking about starting a new group this is for you. If you re already running a group this is for you. Whether it s Messy Church, Godly Play, Sunday Groups or After School Clubs you re welcome A chance to chat, learn and reflect on all aspects of children s ministry. Bring your questions find some answers (hopefully). Meet other leaders. Find some resources. Drink coffee. Eat cake. For more details and to confirm your place, please contact Claire Holland on 02392 899678 or email: claire.holland@portsmouth.anglican.org Thursday 3rd May 7.30 9.00pm Holy Trinity Church West Street, Fareham or Thursday 14th June 7.30 9.00pm St George s Church St Georges Square The Hard, Portsea PO13AT.
children s & youth ministry The Key The Key is an induction tool which has been written and developed to equip those who work with children and young people. It is primarily aimed at volunteers in a variety of church settings, however, it can also be used as a basic quality assurance tool for existing volunteers or paid workers. The core aims of The Key are to: Reflect on why they work with children or young people Explore learning styles, programme planning and resources Be aware of the basics in safeguarding and good practice The Key has been designed to be delivered to small and large groups. The style of the three sessions is interactive and full of games, quizzes, reflections, ideas, practical advice and group work. Each session lasts for approximately two hours and can be delivered on three separate occasions or as a full day. The hope is that The Key will act as a pathway to further training and development. The cost of the whole course is 3:00 per person. Contact Claire Holland for booking details. Dates of Key courses across the diocese Saturday 11th February 2012 (three modules in one day) 09:30 15:30 Venue: St John s Church Halls, Newport, Isle of Wight Cost: 3:00 per person (includes materials and handouts) Saturday 23rd June 2012 (three modules in one day) 09:30 15:30 Venue: St Peter s Church, Hambledon Cost: 3:00 per person (includes materials and handouts) For more details about The Key and other courses running across the diocese contact Claire Holland, Mission & Discipleship Team, on 02392 899 678 or email claire.holland@portsmouth.anglican.org
children s & youth ministry Saturday 25th February 2012 10am until 4pm Church of the Good Shepherd Crookhorn Lane Waterlooville, PO7 5QB A day of input, reflection, challenge and resources about confirmation, discipleship and nurture with young people in the Anglican Church. With speakers Pete Maidment and Susie Mapledorum (authors of: Reconnecting with confirmation ). Also with other contributors and leaders. This is ideal for youth workers/ ministers, clergy and laity who are involved in preparing candidates for confirmation in their parishes. It is also suitable if you are involved in the ongoing nurture and discipleship of young people. Cost for the whole day, including lunch, is 10.00 per person. To get a booking form and to reserve places for you and your team please call Claire Holland on 02392 899678 or email: claire.holland@portsmouth.angli can.org
children s & youth ministry Youth Work: Getting Started, Sustaining & Growing Two evenings of resources, chat and ideas to encourage youth ministry in your church and community. A chance to learn and reflect how to get the right youth work for the young people you re trying to reach. Bring your questions find some answers (hopefully). Meet other leaders. Find some resources. Drink coffee. Eat cake. Date: Thursday 9th February 2012 Venue: St Faith s Church Halls, The Pallant, Havant Time: 7:30 9:30 pm Or Date: Thursday 24th May 2012 Venue: St Peter s Church, Petersfield, GU32 3HS Time: 7:30 9:30 pm For more details and to confirm your place, please contact Claire Holland on 02392 899678 or email: claire.holland@portsmouth.anglican.org
mission and society The Mission and Society Team, led by the Revd Canon Nick Ralph, provides training for the following areas, either directly or by signposting to others. These areas include: Race Equality, Interfaith relations Social Care Community Engagement Communications Bidding for Grants Good Neighbour Scheme Governance etc For further details about training which can be offered by the team please contact Nicky Pybus on 023 9289 9672 or via email nicky.pybus@portsmouth.anglican.org mission & education The Mission and Education team, led by Mr Tony Blackshaw, provides training for those people involved with their local Church School either as a foundation governor or visitor. These areas include: Collective Worship Religious Education Developing the School s Christian Character New Foundation Governors Christian Values in Schools Preparing for the School s Denominational Inspection Leadership & Management etc For further details about training which can be offered by the team please contact Liz Hodson on 023 9289 9658 or email : liz.hodson@portsmouth.anglican.org Information on events for inclusion in this booklet should be sent to: The Mission & Discipleship Team, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB, or contact Mrs Kay Lancaster on 023 9289 9656 or email: kay.lancaster@portsmouth.anglican.org PLEASE NOTE DATES AND VENUES ARE SOMETIMES LIABLE TO CHANGE Portsmouth Diocesan Board of Finance A company limited by guarantee Registered in London No. 226466 Charity No. 249256
safeguarding All training workshops will be held at the Portsmouth Diocesan Offices Saturday 14th January Monday 23rd January Saturday 4th February Saturday 10th March Saturday 21st April Tuesday 22nd May Saturday 16th June Saturday 7th July Saturday 15th Sept Tuesday 25th Sept Saturday 13th October Essential Awareness and Response to Safeguarding Children Essential Awareness & Response to Safeguarding Adults Designated Safeguarding Representative Induction Training Managing Offenders in Church Essential Awareness & Response to Safeguarding Adults Essential Awareness & Response to Safeguarding Children Recruiting & Managing Volunteers Safely Essential Awareness & Response to Safeguarding Adults Designated Safeguarding Representative Induction Training Managing Offenders in Church Essential Awareness & Response to Safeguarding Children TRAINING TIMES: SATURDAYS 10am - 12.00pm/EVENINGS 7.00pm - 9.00pm To book on this training, e-mail Theresa at theresa.winship@portsmouth.anglican.org or ask your Safeguarding Representative to book a place for you. Keeping Safe On and Off-line (Workshop for young people aged 11-16 years) This workshop raises awareness about the issues young people face on and off line. Resources used include films and quizzes to help educate young people in the safe use of the internet, and explores how their actions and behaviour can put them at risk. This workshop will be run in the parish in liaison with Youth Leaders and is designed to last approximately 1½ hours. For more information please contact Mary Daisy on Tel 023 9289 9677 or email mary.daisy@portsmouth.anglican.org Training Workshops in Parishes We understand that some parishes are keen to host a training workshop at their own church due to numbers involved. In these circumstances, please contact Theresa Winship on Tel 023 9289 9665 or email theresa.winship@portsmouth.anglican.org to discuss your requirements. These courses are FREE!
diocesan training contacts Canon David Isaac, Head of Mission and Discipleship section First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB 023-9289 9654 david.isaac@portsmouth.anglican.org Mr Tony Blackshaw, Head of Mission and Education section First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB 023-9289 9657 tony.blackshaw@portsmouth.anglica n.org Canon Nick Ralph, Head of Mission and Society section First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB 023-9289 9674 nick.ralph@portsmouth.anglican.or g Canon Karina Green, Continuing Ministerial Development Adviser The Vicarage, 8 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HL 023-9283 8713 karina.green@portsmouth.anglican.org Ben Mizen, Youth & Children s Work Adviser First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB 023-9289 9652 ben.mizen@portsmouth.anglican.org Kay Lancaster, Mission & Discipleship Team Administrative Secretary First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB 023-9289 9656 kay.lancaster@portsmouth.anglican.or Chris Malone Parish Finance Adviser First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB 023-9289 9655 Chris.malone@portsmouth.anglican. org Mary Daisy Assistant Safeguarding Adviser First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB 023-9289 9677 mary.daisy@portsmouth.anglican.org Claire Holland Mission & Discipleship Team Admin Assistant. First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB 023-9289 9678 claire.holland@portsmouth.angli can.org