Category: News
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Tackling Modern Slavery
There are an estimated 136,000 victims in the UK. Modern Slavery comes in many forms and can be difficult to identify- it is present in every type of community and victims don’t fit into a simple stereotype. Could you spot the signs of modern slavery? Would you know what to do if you suspect someone […]
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About Caroline Virgo
Caroline Virgo will be delivering the Deanery Briefing: The Deanery’s role in tackling Modern Slavery on Wednesday 1 February 2023. Caroline is Director of The Clewer Initiative. A former barrister, she has been involved in faith based charities and the Church throughout her working life, both in the UK and abroad. Caroline founded the Bristol […]
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Serving those who serve: The Clergy Support Trust
When our vicar or clergy colleagues are not firing on all four cylinders and their ministry begins to suffer, we all feel it. The health and well being of our clergy impacts all of us whether ordained or lay. We all have a role to play to help clergy keep on top of their game. […]
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National Deaneries Conference 2023 – Deanery Briefing LIVE
Deaneries ; “simpler, humbler, bolder”What part should Deaneries play? The Deanery’s role in: Re-Imagining ….. Re-Focusing ….. Re-Connecting ….. Mission and Ministry The direction is set: we are aspiring to be Simpler …. Humbler …. and Bolder! A simpler Church, both in governance and structure and in the way we live and share […]
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The Future of the Church
The Future of the Church? Rethinking the framework of ministry amongst families with Dr Sarah Holmes 7:30pm Wednesday 28 September A new report has revealed that many churches in the UK do not have a plan or strategy in place for reaching out to children and families. The ‘Do we need a new plan for […]
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Safeguarding: everyone’s wellbeing, everyone’s responsibility?
Safeguarding: everyone’s wellbeing, everyone’s responsibility? Download the PowerPoint Slides: Do we understand what safeguarding is really about, and how it is fundamental to wellbeing, and to a healthy ministry? Churches try to do the right thing of course, appointing a Safeguarding Officer, and with PCC members and others trained and aware. But is safeguarding seen as what […]
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Bp Graham Usher on Climate Change
How the church can lead the way on ecological living Deanery Briefing: 7.30 pm Wednesday 19 January 2022 Whether city, urban or rural the care of creation is at the heart of the Anglican Communion’s marks of mission. Responding to the climate and biodiversity crises that the planet faces is not a luxury in […]
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Bishop Martin Seeley and The changing shape of Ministry
The new Vision and Strategy is underway but the foundations are already clear: The Church of England must adapt and put its trust in God to become a simpler, humbler, bolder Church that is Jesus Christ centred and Jesus Christ shaped. What will ministry look like in the future? How will it need to adapt? What […]
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Liz Morgan and Rachel Roberts – Developing an effective online missional presence
New Deaney Briefing: 7:30 Wednesday 22 September For many Deaneries and Parishes, the pandemic has meant getting to grips with all things digital and online. Just what makes a successful online presence? How to add a digital presence to enhance our mission and ministry? How do we make use of the available resources and maintain […]
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Jimmy Dale – Reaching New Generations
New Deaney Briefing: 7:30 Wednesday 21 July In the last 5 years, the number of churches and parishes with 25 or more under 16s has decreased by 28% and the overall attendance of under 16s has decreased by 20%. Generation Z (those 18 and under) are the first ever generation in England to be non-churched […]