'Encountering God afresh'
First published on: 22nd May 2025To close the clergy conference, Bishop Howard Gregory spoke on the subject of commissioning, during the final Eucharist service.
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Should pastoral leaders be more political?
First published on: 22nd May 2025Harnessing the qualities and skills of a political leader to become a better pastoral leader was the central theme of the Revd Canon Prof Luke Bretherton’s keynote speech at the clergy conference 2025.
'Here we are, God doesn't make mistakes'
First published on: 22nd May 2025Sister Gemma Simmonds gives the first keynote speech at the Clergy Conference 2025.
'Young people are consultants for the clergy'
First published on: 15th May 2025Bringing an engaging energy with them, young people became consultants for the clergy attending the Oxford diocesan clergy conference. For the first time ever, students from four Church of England schools led worship during the Eucharist and also shared reflections on the reading.
Clergy are Chosen, Called and Commissioned at conference
First published on: 15th May 2025The diocese triennial clergy conference took place in Derbyshire where clergy heard a series of speakers and workshop leaders on the topic of Chosen, Called and Commissioned.