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'Forming a Human Being' with the Desert Fathers
6-10 October (College of St George, Windsor Castle)
A course for clergy with at least five years of ministerial experience.
According to the early Church Fathers, each of us is in a process of continual spiritual transformation, so that only at the end will we finally be made ‘in the image and likeness of God’. In this course, we will explore some ancient writings, alongside contemporary sources, discerning various distinct, yet complementary, perspectives on what it means to be human. The program will feature shared discussion, individual reflection, and engaging presentations from our speakers
Cost: £225
Click the links for more information and an application form, or contact patricia.birdseye@stgeorgeshouse.org (tel: 01753 848886).
Preaching Acts
16 October (10am - 3.30pm, St Andrew's Church, Oxford)
A not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear Bishop Tom Wright and Professor Steve Walton speaking about the book of Acts.
Leaders: Rt Revd Tom Wright and Professor Steve Walton
Lunch is provided.
Engaging Primary Schools Without Adding to Your Workload (Free Lunch Webinar)
Date: Wednesday 22 Oct | Time: 1:15–2pm | Cost: Free
Unlock partnership potential with schools through a 45-minute session offering stories, activities, practical ideas, and renewed vision—empowering church family engagement, without increasing the diary commitments of leaders. To book, click on the heading above.
Preaching from Matthew's gospel
4 November (10am - 3.30pm, Church House Oxford) OR 8 November (10am - 3.30pm, venue tba near Oxford)
We will explore preaching Matthew, the lectionary gospel for the year, and how it speaks into the life and mission of the church today. Building on an overview of the structure and main themes of Matthew, we will look particularly at: his vision of Jesus coming alongside all disciples and gently teaching us how to live; his vision of the church as a humble and transparent community of people seeking to come alongside each other as Jesus rebuilds our lives; and his understanding of the way in which judgment, justice, grace and forgiveness are together central to the kingdom of God.
Leader: Revd Dr Andy Angel
Lunch will be provided.
Preaching the Women of the Gospels
17 November (6.30pm - 9pm, online)
The gospels feature a number of women and without their stories, the story of Jesus would be incomplete. So why don't we hear about them very often in sermons? This workshop will look at some of these women's stories, how we can preach about them, and why it matters that we do so.
Leader: Revd Liz Shercliff, tutor at Luther King Centre, Manchester.
Cost £12 (£10 ministry students)
Book here. Use password Preach117
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Practical Steps to Better School-Church Links (Online Training)
Date: Wednesday 19 Nov | Time: 9:45–11:45am | Cost: £20
This two-hour training session helps church leaders and Children & Family Workers strengthen existing school partnerships through self-reflection, real stories, and vision-building tools, enabling strategic growth without extra time demands. To book, click on the heading above.
Preparing for Retirement: Pensions, retirement housing and finances
Date: Tuesday 13 January | Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm
You are never too young to start planning for your retirement. Planning for retirement is something all clergy need to do. Clergy can face particular challenges over housing and it is good to have a clear understanding of your pension arrangements. This day will enable you to understand retirement housing provision for clergy and the clergy pensions schemes. There will also be advice on financial planning.
Hosts: the Church of England Pensions Team, and Ecclesiastical Insurance.
Lunch will be included.
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