A free one day study day, organised by the African Health Policy Network (AHPN), in conjunction with the Diocese of Southwark and the Diocese of London. This is an opportunity for clergy and church leaders to come together and discuss the many complexities surrounding HIV and how the church should respond.
There is a commonly held belief that worship in a school setting is something quite different and distinct from what happens in church. This day conference, organised by Praxis,seeks to show the inherent connection between the two, and how to enliven and inspire worship with children whatever the resources and received tradition.
Starting 25/09/11
Conflict is normal and inevitable - but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. This training course is intended for those in leadership positions in the church, and also for other Christians who want to deal better with conflict.
Starting 27/06/11
What can you do when a relationship between fellow Christians is strained? While you can pray for them, you may also be in a position to bring them together to try to overcome the tensions. If your training with Bridge Builders has given you an appetite for practical peace-making, and you want to be equipped to mediate between individuals, then the Mediating Interpersonal Conflicts course is for you.
Starting 07/06/11
A Bridge Builders course led by Richard Blackburn, Executive Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Centre, Chicago, USA.
It is designed to enhance the ability of participants to function as mature leaders within their churches. It provides a safe forum for processing challinging situations in ministry, while also facilitating reflection an a way of thinking about the human condition which has implications for all aspects of life.
A conference bringing together theologians and church leaders in the context of a dynamic local church to think about the person, role and work of the Holy Spirit in the church and the world today.
King’s College London is pleased to announce a one-day conference to celebrate the landmark work of Professor Andrew Walker, who recently retired after a distinguished career at King’s. There is no charge for this conference, which is open to all.
A day for clergy on building practical relationships and making mutually beneficial connections.
A day for clergy on building practical relationships and making mutually beneficial connections.
Starting 15/05/11
Conflict is normal and inevitable - but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. This training course is intended for those in leadership positions in the church.
11/05/11
A talk by Dr Andrew Davison on his new book
Reaffirming the Parish
'For the Parish: A Critique of Fresh Expressions'
Starting 05/05/11
Nowadays pastoral counselling moves beyond the support or encouragement a church community can offer, by providing professional therapy that brings together a full understanding of the personality and human experience.
Counselling skills are a vital component of such work, which may be voluntary or paid, providing support and care.
Starting 25/03/11
The Gospel has as mnuch to say about transorming places and communities as it does about personal renewal. Come and hear the story of The Salvation Army Eden project in Fitton Hill who are working in partnership with other service providers and community groups to bring regneration to the area.
An afternoon considering the skills and practicalities of church meetings for clergy.
Starting 06/02/11
Conflict is normal and inevitable - but Christians often feel ill-prepared to handle conflict in the church. This course is intended for those in leadership positions in the church who want to deal better with conflict.
Starting 04/02/11
This weekend to explore the diversity found across new forms of church. Starting a church with a team of thirty can be a very different experience to starting from scratch with one or two others.
Starting 26/11/10
St Laurence's, a city centre church in Reading had shrunk in size to half a dozen people. Several years later it now has a thriving young congregation with a sole focus on sharing Jesus and creating Christian community with young people in the city. It's been quite a journey
A seminar to explore the issues and themes raised in Crossover City with contributors and respondents. Chaired by The Rt Revd Christopher Chessun, Bishop for Urban Life and Faith
Starting 31/10/10
A Foundation Course for Leaders led by Bridge Builders
Starting 25/10/10
The Archbishops' Certificate in Public Worship was inagugurated in 2003, by the Guild of Church Musicians and is aimed at those who are entrusted with leading Public Worship in Church whether they are ordained or lay people.
Starting 08/10/10
What does it mean to be a Christina in a multi-cultural context and how does creation care fit with our theology of mission?
07/10/10
A morning looking at recent developments in Marriage Legislation and their impact on the Church of England with Paul Morris, London Diocesan Registrar
16/09/10
Over half the world's population now live in cities - yet patterns of ministry and mission are often dominated by rural or monastic models. This conference will explore how Christians can minister faithfully and effectively in this changing environment. It brings together leading theologians and prophetic, imaginative examples of urban discipleship, placing transformative practice at the heart of the event.
Starting 12/09/10
A foundation course for leaders led by Bridge Builders
18/05/10
A morning looking at recent developments in Marriage Legislation and their impact on the Church of England.
Starting 17/04/10
If you are looking for a course to equip you to start a fresh expression of church or to lead a church in effective mission, then this is the course for you.
A CPAS event: Growing Leaders - reflections on leadership, life and Jesus by James Lawrence. 'We need a church where people are helped to take up leadership roles, and equipped to carry them out with confidence and skill.’
18/01/10
A Westminster Conversation: Women Bishops
Where does the Church of England go from here?
This event is jointly organised by the Faith & Public Policy Forum, King’s College London; St Mellitus College; & the Centre for Contextual Theology (CTC). King’s, St Mellitus and CTC have an established relationship and are already working together in a variety of ways to resource and equip the church in London in its mission and ministry through theological education.
This Praxis event, which takes place at Guildford Cathedral, offers an opportunity to consider afresh the liturgical ingredients at the heart of the Christian proclamation of Christ's death and resurrection. The sessions will draw on the tradition of the Church as it has evolved and suggest new and imaginative ways of telling the story, celebrating the Pash and bringing the Triduum alive for all ages. The day will be a practical implementation of liturgical principles and music used in the celebration will be available.
How should churches handle money - theologically and literally? This study day seeks to equip clergy with the tools to preach and teach effectively about money, as well as offer practical suggestions for fundraising and stewardship. An objective of the day is to offer ways to integrate theology and practice, including in liturgy. The training day is a partnership between St Paul’s Institute and the Diocese of London’s Continuing Ministerial Education programme.
Meg Harris Williams will highlight some of Donald Meltzer's original contributions to psychoanalytic thought, and the resonances between his 'post'Kleinian' model of the mind and the poetic tradition.
Starting 27/07/09
Think about how to live our your Christian faith through your'secular' occupation (paid employment, homemaking or voluntary work). Led by Rev Alison Maddocks, City Centre Chaplain.
Starting 08/06/09
Annual Working Conference for Clergy in Local Churches: to discover what I can do to transform my leadership roles in the Church, so that we can all respond more authentically to God's call in today's world.
A day for women to give thanks for and celebrate the roles they play in the church's mission and reflect on the road ahead.
Starting 01/03/09
Essential training for anyone who is being bullied or is carrying the scars from an earlier episode. Also excellent if you have responsibility for supporting anyone who is being bullied, or even if you have been accused of bullying behaviour yourself and want to change.
19/02/09
Praxis South are sponsoring this joint event with a liturgist: David Stancliffe, Bishop of Salisbury; and an architect: his brother, Martin Stancliffe, Director of Martin Stancliffe Architects.
The Conference is organised jointly by St Stephen's House and the Centre of Theology and Philosophy at Nottingham University. Speakers include John Milbank, Alister McGrath, Graham Ward, Michael Northcott, Jeremy Morris and Simon Oliver.
26/11/08
The Deep Church Seminars are held three times a year. They are ecumenical in scope and offer an opportunity to participate in an academic theological forum for those interested in the interplay between new expressions of church, contemporary culture, and Christian tradition. The seminars will take the form of a lecture followed by full discussion. Deep Church is open to all students, theological educators, church leaders, and invited participants from colleges and churches in the greater London area.
A conference for pastoral carers/church leaders to help churches respond to mental health needs in their communities.
17/10/08
Sir Roy Strong speaks of the crisis facing our church heritage and the urgency of its ‘owners’ doing something about it. The Consultation explores Sanctuary UK’s idea of a National Trust-like network of churches supported by a national subscriber-base.
03/10/08
How we deal with our emotions and feelings is an increasingly popular topic. Yet things seem to be getting worse not better, with growing numbers of people suffering from depression and other forms of mental illness. People are looking to faith and spirituality for guidance and support - but is the church ready to respond?
