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Encountering God in the life of the Church

Saturdays online, 9.30-11am, on:

  • 5th Feb
  • 5th March
  • 26th March
  • 7th May
  • 29th May

A series of monthly 90 minute sessions to explore worship in personal discipleship and for those leading worship in different contexts.

Whether you are already an accredited worship leader or local preacher or someone exploring a call to these areas of ministry or someone who is interested in how public worship is shaped to enable people to encounter God, these sessions are for you! You will find space to engage and reflect with others as we share and learn more together. Participation in this series will also support those wishing to complete Module 2 within the new Worship: Leading & Preaching Course (Version3).

You can register and find out more here.

Encountering God in the life of the Church

Saturdays online, 9.30-11am, on:

  • 5th Feb
  • 5th March
  • 26th March
  • 7th May
  • 29th May

A series of monthly 90 minute sessions to explore worship in personal discipleship and for those leading worship in different contexts.

Whether you are already an accredited worship leader or local preacher or someone exploring a call to these areas of ministry or someone who is interested in how public worship is shaped to enable people to encounter God, these sessions are for you! You will find space to engage and reflect with others as we share and learn more together. Participation in this series will also support those wishing to complete Module 2 within the new Worship: Leading & Preaching Course (Version3).

You can register and find out more here.

Encountering God in the life of the Church

Saturdays online, 9.30-11am, on:

  • 5th Feb
  • 5th March
  • 26th March
  • 7th May
  • 29th May

A series of monthly 90 minute sessions to explore worship in personal discipleship and for those leading worship in different contexts.

Whether you are already an accredited worship leader or local preacher or someone exploring a call to these areas of ministry or someone who is interested in how public worship is shaped to enable people to encounter God, these sessions are for you! You will find space to engage and reflect with others as we share and learn more together. Participation in this series will also support those wishing to complete Module 2 within the new Worship: Leading & Preaching Course (Version3).

You can register and find out more here.

Encountering God in the life of the Church

Saturdays online, 9.30-11am, on:

  • 5th Feb
  • 5th March
  • 26th March
  • 7th May
  • 29th May

A series of monthly 90 minute sessions to explore worship in personal discipleship and for those leading worship in different contexts.

Whether you are already an accredited worship leader or local preacher or someone exploring a call to these areas of ministry or someone who is interested in how public worship is shaped to enable people to encounter God, these sessions are for you! You will find space to engage and reflect with others as we share and learn more together. Participation in this series will also support those wishing to complete Module 2 within the new Worship: Leading & Preaching Course (Version3).

You can register and find out more here.

Circuit Stewards’ Training

Introduction and refresher training for Circuit Stewards in the Methodist Church
These four sessions, on consecutive Wednesday evenings, introduce new local Circuit Stewards to expectations and responsibilities of serving in this area of circuit leadership and will refresh existing Circuit Steward in their ongoing learning and development.
Each session will offer opportunities to explore ideas and share experiences as well as identify areas for further action, ongoing learning and development needs particularly in these areas:

9th March – Calling and Role of the Circuit Steward

16th March – Distinctively Methodist

23th March – Positive Working Together

30th March – Continuing to Learn

This event is being led by the Learning Network.

For more information please contact Lorraine Darlow darlowl@methodistchurch.org.uk

Who should come to this Learning Network event?

Anyone preparing for or who has recently started in the role of Circuit Steward or anyone currently serving as a Circuit Steward who would like to refresh or develop learning and share experiences with others.

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.

Visit to book in or find out more.

Circuit Stewards’ Training

Introduction and refresher training for Circuit Stewards in the Methodist Church
These four sessions, on consecutive Wednesday evenings, introduce new local Circuit Stewards to expectations and responsibilities of serving in this area of circuit leadership and will refresh existing Circuit Steward in their ongoing learning and development.
Each session will offer opportunities to explore ideas and share experiences as well as identify areas for further action, ongoing learning and development needs particularly in these areas:

9th March – Calling and Role of the Circuit Steward

16th March – Distinctively Methodist

23th March – Positive Working Together

30th March – Continuing to Learn

This event is being led by the Learning Network.

For more information please contact Lorraine Darlow darlowl@methodistchurch.org.uk

Who should come to this Learning Network event?

Anyone preparing for or who has recently started in the role of Circuit Steward or anyone currently serving as a Circuit Steward who would like to refresh or develop learning and share experiences with others.

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.

Visit to book in or find out more.

Circuit Stewards’ Training

Introduction and refresher training for Circuit Stewards in the Methodist Church
These four sessions, on consecutive Wednesday evenings, introduce new local Circuit Stewards to expectations and responsibilities of serving in this area of circuit leadership and will refresh existing Circuit Steward in their ongoing learning and development.
Each session will offer opportunities to explore ideas and share experiences as well as identify areas for further action, ongoing learning and development needs particularly in these areas:

9th March – Calling and Role of the Circuit Steward

16th March – Distinctively Methodist

23th March – Positive Working Together

30th March – Continuing to Learn

This event is being led by the Learning Network.

For more information please contact Lorraine Darlow darlowl@methodistchurch.org.uk

Who should come to this Learning Network event?

Anyone preparing for or who has recently started in the role of Circuit Steward or anyone currently serving as a Circuit Steward who would like to refresh or develop learning and share experiences with others.

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.

Visit to book in or find out more.

Circuit Stewards’ Training

Introduction and refresher training for Circuit Stewards in the Methodist Church
These four sessions, on consecutive Wednesday evenings, introduce new local Circuit Stewards to expectations and responsibilities of serving in this area of circuit leadership and will refresh existing Circuit Steward in their ongoing learning and development.
Each session will offer opportunities to explore ideas and share experiences as well as identify areas for further action, ongoing learning and development needs particularly in these areas:

9th March – Calling and Role of the Circuit Steward

16th March – Distinctively Methodist

23th March – Positive Working Together

30th March – Continuing to Learn

This event is being led by the Learning Network.

For more information please contact Lorraine Darlow darlowl@methodistchurch.org.uk

Who should come to this Learning Network event?

Anyone preparing for or who has recently started in the role of Circuit Steward or anyone currently serving as a Circuit Steward who would like to refresh or develop learning and share experiences with others.

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.

Visit to book in or find out more.

Advanced Module – Creating Safer Space

This Advanced Module Gathered Session is intended for those who:

  • are starting a new role within the Methodist Church that requires the post holder to attend this course, or
  • have previously completed this training and are required to refresh after 4 years.

The Advanced Module (online) comprises of a set of resources that contribute towards the participants’ learning. It is split into three parts:

  • Advanced Module (online) e-learning – this takes approximately 4 to 7 hours and can be completed in smaller sections. Alongside the e-learning participants complete a Workbook which they then take to the Gathered session.
  • Handbook – to support learning during Advanced Module and for further study and resources.
  • Advanced Module (online) Gathered Session – a 2 hour facilitated session to consolidate learning from Advanced Module (online) e-learning.

All course delegates are expected to have a basic knowledge of safeguarding, having already undertaken the Foundation Module. The Advanced Module is designed to build on this learning to ensure that delegates are fully equipped to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities within the Methodist Church. The Advanced Module will help delegates understand what to look out for, how to respond and when to ask for help, to ensure that Methodist Churches are safe places for all.

Please note, participants can only attend the Gathered Session once they have completed the e-learning section of the course. Once you register here, you will be sent e-learning access details at least 2-3 weeks before the Gathered Session. Please make sure you complete this at least 3 days before the Gathered Session or you will not be able to participate.

The Gathered Session is over two hours and includes a brief comfort break.

Copies of the Handbook and any other materials needed can be accessed electronically on the Connexional website here Advanced Module online materials

You will also find a privacy notice which you should read before attending.

If you have any questions or support needs to access the event, please contact Lorraine Darlow, National Learning & Development Coordinator

email: darlowl@methodistchurch.org.uk

mobile: 07799 900471

 

Advanced Module – Creating Safer Space

This Advanced Module Gathered Session is intended for those who:

  • are starting a new role within the Methodist Church that requires the post holder to attend this course, or
  • have previously completed this training and are required to refresh after 4 years.

The Advanced Module (online) comprises of a set of resources that contribute towards the participants’ learning. It is split into three parts:

  • Advanced Module (online) e-learning – this takes approximately 4 to 7 hours and can be completed in smaller sections. Alongside the e-learning participants complete a Workbook which they then take to the Gathered session.
  • Handbook – to support learning during Advanced Module and for further study and resources.
  • Advanced Module (online) Gathered Session – a 2 hour facilitated session to consolidate learning from Advanced Module (online) e-learning.

All course delegates are expected to have a basic knowledge of safeguarding, having already undertaken the Foundation Module. The Advanced Module is designed to build on this learning to ensure that delegates are fully equipped to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities within the Methodist Church. The Advanced Module will help delegates understand what to look out for, how to respond and when to ask for help, to ensure that Methodist Churches are safe places for all.

Please note, participants can only attend the Gathered Session once they have completed the e-learning section of the course. Once you register here, you will be sent e-learning access details at least 2-3 weeks before the Gathered Session. Please make sure you complete this at least 3 days before the Gathered Session or you will not be able to participate.

The Gathered Session is over two hours and includes a brief comfort break.

Copies of the Handbook and any other materials needed can be accessed electronically on the Connexional website here Advanced Module online materials

You will also find a privacy notice which you should read before attending.

If you have any questions or support needs to access the event, please contact Lorraine Darlow, National Learning & Development Coordinator

email: darlowl@methodistchurch.org.uk

mobile: 07799 900471