Category Archives: Events

Session details (it is strongly recommended that participants attend all 4 sessions)

Session 1 (13th November): Introduction to Pastoral care

Session 2 (20th November): Discipleship and Hospitality

Session 3 (27th November): Listening and Prayer

Session 4 (4th December): Pastoral Care in Difficult Times

All sessions will take place on Zoom, from 7-9pm

Who should come to this Learning Network event?

The event is created with Methodist Churches in mind, but anyone passionate about the ministry of pastoral care is very welcome to attend!

How much does this event cost?

This event is free and offered as part of the Learning Network support across the Connexion – just register and you’ll receive joining instructions for the event.

About the Connexional Learning Network

Learning and development across the Connexion is supported by the Methodist Church’s Learning Network. This work has four aims:

• nurturing and equipping Christ-like disciples
• challenging and equipping mission-shaped communities
• forming and equipping those who share in lay and ordained ministry
• enabling and encouraging creative thinkers in an environment of scholarship, research and innovation

Registration

Book Launch/Conference

Saturday 30 September, 10.30am-3pm, Dunfermline East Church

Accompanying the publication of ‘Being an Intergenerational Church: Practices to bring the generations back together’, this interactive event, open to all ages and people from all denominations, will offer a vision of hope. Featuring intergenerational worship, the sharing of stories from local congregations, discussions about different aspects and practices of intergenerational church, the event will seek to equip and inspire you, no matter where you are on the journey to being an intergenerational church. All are welcome – those who are sceptical, those who have questions, those who long for it to be so, those who are fearful, those who are worn out trying and those who are hopeful.

The event is free to attend but registration is required – booking closes Tue 26 Sept. Light refreshments will be provided but you will need to bring your own lunch. Doors open at 10am with the first session starting at 10.30am. The event will finish at 3pm. All ages are welcome but under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.

Those who attend will be able to purchase the book at an event discounted price.

Booking: https://being-an-intergenerational-church.eventbrite.co.uk

Online Book Groups

Group 1: Thursdays 5 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec (11am-12noon)

Group 2: Tuesdays 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec (8-9pm)

Accompanying the publication of ‘Being an Intergenerational Church: Practices to bring the generations back together’, this book group will enable people, over a series of sessions, to engage with the authors and delve into the themes of the book through discussion. The group will seek to equip and inspire you, no matter where you are on the journey to being an intergenerational church.

Group 1 is particularly aimed at ministers, deacons, children/youth/community/mission workers, and Group 2 is particularly aimed at elders, stewards, children/youth volunteers, local worship leaders, but all are welcome at either group.

Those who attend will be able to purchase the book at an event discounted price.

The group is free to attend but registration is required.

Booking for Group 1: https://Being-an-intergenerational-church-book-group-1.eventbrite.co.uk

Booking for Group 2: https://Being-an-intergenerational-church-book-group-2.eventbrite.co.uk

View all events at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/being-an-intergenerational-church-578349.  

The Learning Network in Scotland is offering a series on ‘Working out Worship’ and the first of those begins with Local Arrangements on Tuesday 18^th April from 7-9pm.

This session is designed for church stewards and worship leaders, as well as anyone else who currently or would like to contribute to worship. This will be a very accessible session and will be a great opportunity for churches to explore different ways of worshipping together. It will look at the steps of planning a service, different aspects and approaches to keep in mind, and how to plan ahead. The session will also signpost participants to useful resources.

Sign up here:  Working out Worship Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

This link is the same to register for the other events which will be helpful for all involved in worship and preaching. They are:

• 2^nd May Creative Worship 7-9pm on zoom
• 16^th May Intergenerational Worship 7-9pm on zoom
• 20^th May Practice what you preach 10.30-3pm onsite – venue to be confirmed

version with live links

With democracy under pressure everywhere, can Christians recover a positive vision for political engagement?

This four-week course explores a vision of constructive and critical participation in British democracy. Cynicism about politics is at an all-time high, citizens are divided and angry, and democracy seems unable to promote the common good. Given rising global religious extremism, many fear the presence of religion in politics and argue for a wholly secular democracy. But Christians, not least Methodists, have long engaged in political action as an expression of love of neighbour and concern for the common good. There are rich resources in the Christian tradition to empower us to engage with politics faithfully, wisely and effectively today.

Faith in British Democracy: A Christian Vision for Political Engagement delves into these resources, equipping participants to become more articulate and confident Christian citizens working for the common good. The course is designed for anyone engaged in or interested in British politics, campaigning or church-based action. Through readings, conversation and reflection on participant’s practical experience, we will explore a broad Christian vision of democracy and consider its application in concrete areas of political life.

More information, and registration.

Our partners at The Queen’s Foundation in Birmingham are offering an evening of reflection on “Advent in a time of crisis” on Monday, November 28th, at 7.30pm
It can be attended in person or accessed online, and the cost is minimal.

This would be a wonderful stimulus for your Advent groups or studies, and registration also comes with a free resource booklet to aid individuals or groups to continue the reflection.

Details of the event can be found on the Queen’s website, along with the link to register.

Download the brochure, which gives details of online courses available in the coming Methodist year.