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The Diocese of

Southwark

Ministry Matters

Programme 2016-2017

Events, courses and coaching for ministry

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Introduction

Welcome to the Ministry Matters Programme for 2016-2017.

We hope that the new annual programme builds on experience from last year, offering resources and programmes that will appeal to those in every kind of ministry in the Diocese of Southwark.

There are courses and events open to all those holding the Bishop’s licence or commission, and the vast majority are free.

The programme has been developed taking account of the training needs identified by clergy in their Ministerial Development Review, Readers’ annual feedback to the diocese and in collaboration with the SPA Council.

We hope that by continuing to publish the list of courses available for the whole year, you will be able to prioritise and plan for your own development needs.

The majority of courses can be booked through the Department of Discipleship and Ministry, but some courses focused on Children and Young People, and Safeguarding courses, must be booked through Eventbrite. Details are given on the relevant pages. In the event of any problem, or if you simply wish to know more about a particular course or event, please contact Caroline Wakelam-Jones, the Administrator, the Department of Discipleship and Ministry.

Your feedback on this programme and the courses you attend is always welcome and we are always delighted to receive your comments.

MandyCanon Mandy FordDirector of Discipleship and Ministry

Ministry Matters 2016-2017

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Contents


Contents Page

Clergy Study Day 4Events 5Encouraging Vocations 6Training the Trainers 7Ministry across Diverse Ethnic Cultures 8Employment Resources 9Mission and Evangelism 10Coaching, Mentoring, Pastoral Supervision 12Theological Action Research 13For Clergy and Readers 14For Clergy 16Spirituality and Pastoral Care 20Children and Young People 24Safeguarding 29Diary 30


Tuesday 11 October 2016: The Gospel of JohnSouthwark Cathedral

The Bishop of Southwark warmly invites clergy colleagues to Southwark Cathedral for a day of study and reflection together.

10:00 Coffee Available

10:30 Learning to Read and Live the Gospel of John

Professor David Ford, Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge

12:00 Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science

A presentation from the Templeton Foundation

12:30 Midday Prayer

12:45 Lunch

2:00 The Gospel of John and its Cultural Context

Professor Joan E. Taylor & Rev. Dr. Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski, King’s College, London

3:30 The Bishop of Southwark’s Blessing, depart by 3:45 latest

David F. Ford OBE is Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus in the University of Cambridge, and Visiting Professor in St Mellitus College, London. He is a co-founder of the inter-faith practice of Scriptur-al Reasoning (www.scripturalreasoning.org ). He works closely with the International Federation of L’Arche Communities and has been a theological adviser to three Archbishops of Canterbury. Alongside work on inter-faith relations, Professor Ford’s current research includes work on the Gospel of John, on theology, modernity and the arts, and on higher education. He is widely published, with notable works including Christian Wisdom (2011) and The Drama of Living (2014)

Joan Taylor is Professor of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism at King’s College London. Professor Taylor’s reasearch interests include The New Testament and early Christian texts within their wider social and cultural contexts; history and archaeology of Second Temple Judaism and early Christi-anity; historical figures of the New Testament, and the literature of Second Temple Judaism, especially Philo, Josephus and the Dead Sea Scrolls. She is author of Christians and the Holy Places: The Myth of Jewish-Christian Origins (1993), The Essenes, the Scrolls and the Dead Sea (2012) and editor of The Body in Biblical, Christian and Jewish Texts (2014).

Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski is a half-time assistant priest at St Mary’s Church, Twickenham. He gained his PhD at the University of Warsaw (1998) with his thesis on Clement of Alexandria and Plotinus.

The Clergy Study Day in 2017 will take place on Tuesday 17 October

4 | Booking for Clergy Study Day: Email [email protected]


Clergy Study Day

Booking for all courses: Email [email protected] Phone 02079399475 | 5

Permission to be Yourself: Celebrating, affirming and resourcing women in ministry

St George the Martyr, Borough High Street

Southwark Dean of Women’s Ministry’s Biennial Conference

Keynote address Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Bishop of TauntonWorkshops on unlocking the potential to be yourself, anxiety and overload, issues around FGM.Networking opportunities to find out more about being an Area Dean, a Chaplain, an Archdeaconry SPA, a DDO, an Archdeacon, a Bishop.

Cost: £10 donation to be paid on the day. Includes a light lunch. Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/permission-to-be-yourself-tickets-24919827876For more information: [email protected]

Primarily for women Clergy, Readers and SPAs, but open to all.

Saturday

26 Nov10am-3.30pm

Events


Urban Practitioners’ DayAndy Delmege Trinity House

A day for those engaged in mission to estates, deprived and mixed housing areas, to reflect on the challenges and joys of urban ministry. The day will begin with input from Andy Delmege and then offer space for discussion and learning from one another.

Andy Delmege is Vicar of St Bede, Brandwood, an outer estate parish in Birmingham, convenes the Birmingham Outer Estates Group, and works with Jesus Shaped People in the Diocese. He is passionate about estate ministry, foster-ing indigenous discipleship and leadership, and the Kingdom of God. You can read some of his reflections on estate ministry at http://pilgrimpace.wordpress.com/

This session is open to all

Tuesday

7 Feb 10am - 3pm


Encouraging Vocations

Vocations Fairs Louise Ellis, Vocations and Discipleship Missioner

Held in various locations around the Diocese, these events will provide an opportunity to explore vocation, to think about what it means to be called by God and to receive information about the wide variety of vocations offered within the Church. Participants will have an opportunity to talk to others exercising a wide variety of ministries and also to find out more about specific ministries. There will be a keynote address exploring the theme of vocation and calling, and seminars engaging with particular aspects of ministry.

24 Sept at St Mark, Wimbledon SW19 7ND25 Feb at St Mary Magdalen, Croydon CR0 6QD8 June at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street, SE1 1JD

Wednesday

5 Oct10am- 1pm

Encouraging VocationsLouise Ellis Trinity House

Encouraging vocation is a key theme in the life of the diocese. This session offers ideas and resources for encouraging and nurturing vocation, plus up-to-date information on the Southwark discernment and vocations process.

Essential for clergy wanting to nurture vocation in any area of ministry

Saturday

8 April 10am- 4 pm

Here I am: A Vocations Conference for WomenLouise Ellis Southwark Cathedral

What does it mean to fulfil our calling and be a ‘servant of the Lord’ (Luke 1.38)? This is a day conference at Southwark Cathedral for women who would like to explore and find out more about ordained ministry.

Vocations Conferences provide the opportunity to explore and reflect on your calling in a friendly and inspiring environment. These are fully funded by the Diocese, and so are free to all participants. All participants will need the support of their incumbent or chaplain in order to book a place. The information is included here to encourage those in ministry to promote the event.

Intended for women who worship currently within the Diocese and would enjoy the opportunity to explore the possibility of ordained ministry.

Lunch is provided.Childcare may be available, please make enquiries

6 | Booking for Vocations Events: Email [email protected] Phone 07470 226395

Saturday

24 Feb 2.30 - 5pm

Saturday

24 Sept 2.30 - 5 pm

Wednesday

8 June 6.30 - 9pm


Training the Trainers


Training and Facilitation for Discipleship, Ministry and MissionMick Cain and Nick Shepherd Trinity House

These sessions explore understanding and implementation of transformative adult learning in theological education.This includes the principles of how adults learn and how learning can lead to personal transformation. This exploration will lead to a focus on how to best encourage deep learning in church and ministry training contexts.

Session 1: Understanding transformative adult learningSession 2: Facilitating adult learning and Christian formationSession 3: Evaluating learning and reflecting on practice

These sessions are designed for individuals seeking to develop their understanding and skills in tutor and facilitator roles in churches,

organisations and diocesan programmes. Participation in this programme is strongly advised for tutors and facilitators involved in delivery of Mission &

Evangelism and Discipleship & Ministry programmes

Monday

17 Oct 6.30 - 9 pm

Monday

8 May 6.30 - 9pm

Monday

14 Nov 6.30 - 9 pm

Effective ConversationsClaire Pedrick, 3d Coaching Trinity House

How to have conversations with peers, colleagues and church members that are supportive and challenging, full of both grace and truth. The simplest learning from coaching can add an edge to the conversations. This is a short course covering some of the skills from the longer coaching course, Transforming Conversations, and is ideal for training incumbents, curates, mentors and anyone who wants to have even better conversations that grow discipleship and leadership in others.

Max 24This training is experiential

you will need to bring something real and live to think through.

Wednesday

22 Feb 10am - 4pm

Coaching Supervision and MDR ReviewAlan Gyle, 3d Coaching Trinity House

Sessions designed for those who are working towards accredited coaching status, who want to coach and be coached, and MDR reviewers. If you do not currently receive an invitation please contact the department.

Max 24This training is experiential

you will need to bring something real and live to think through.

19 Oct22 March7 June

8 | Booking for all courses: Email [email protected] Phone 02079399475


Wednesday

10 May 10 am - 1pm

Rites of Passage and Initiation Across CulturesRosemarie Mallet and others Trinity House

Rites of passage – birth, namings, baptism, admission to Holy Communion, Confirmation and FGM. Pastoral, liturgical and spiritual aspects of rites of initiation with a particular emphasis on African and Afro-Caribbean traditions, including the role of grandparents and godparents, gender difference and expectations.

This session is open to all.

Funeral Traditions Across CulturesRosemarie Mallet and others Trinity House

The changing face of funerals; secular officiants, diversity of music, use of photographs etc. Pastoral, liturgical and spiritual aspects of funerals, with a particular emphasis on African and Afro-Caribbean traditions. Family expectations, rituals at home, the funeral service (including the role played by independent church leaders and family members, attitudes to filming, open coffins, back filling etc.).


Thursday

6 April 10 am - 1pm

Wednesday

15 Nov 10 am - 1pm

Celebration and Thanksgivings Across CulturesRosemarie Mallet and others Trinity House

Weddings (preparation and liturgy), Watch Night services, attending meetings and festivals (blessing the table, blessing money offerings, etc)National Days, Racial Justice Sunday, Black History Month, One World WeekCitizenship or right-to-remain celebrations. Your diverse church on a Sunday; hymnody, Bible reading, non-book cultures, including everyone in worship.


Ministry Across Diverse Ethnic Cultures

Area MEACs Our committees for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns have programmes focussing on empowering BAME (Black and Asian Minority Ethnic) groups, lay and ordained workers into leadership through capacity building, skills acquisition and support networks.


Employment Resources


Employing People in ParishesDavid Loft Trinity House

Looking at • Recruitment – Assessing needs, writing a job description, person specifica-

tion, advertising.• Selection – Shortlisting, Assessing – interviews, tests.• Employment Law – Contracts, Staff Handbooks, Terms and conditions, em-

ployment policies and procedures, equality and diversity good practice.• Induction and starting to manage people

Parish clergy, Church Wardens, Parish Administrators, Treasurers – anyone who has responsibility or plays a role in employing paid staff in a parish.

Wednesday

15 Nov 10 am-1pm

Tuesday

14 March 10 am - 1pm

Tuesday

13 June 10 am - 1pm

If you are unable to attend any of these dates, but wish to seek advice on a particular aspect of employment, then please get in touch.

Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7939 9470

Workshop: Managing & Supervising Lay EmployeesDavid Loft Trinity House

We will aim to provide some tools, techniques and good practice guidelines that will enable you to make the most of the people who work in your parish, and that will give them a positive experience from their work. It’s the oppor-tunity to learn more about the way to support and develop people, as well as how to take early action to remedy any problems, and avoid some of the pitfalls that arise from employing people.


Employing People in Parishes: Individual Consultancy WorkshopsDavid Loft Trinity House

Half hour slots for individual consultations. We can provide advice and support on a consultancy basis, for any particular issues or queries about employment of lay staff in a parish. Provide information in advance, and have a discussion about the options that you can take.



Mission and Evangelism


MAP 1: Introduction to MAP Vanessa Elston, Mission Support Officer Trinity House

This session will introduce Mission Action Planning (MAP) as a tool for developing a shared vision and identifying priorities for mission. We will look at the principles behind MAP and the process of producing a MAP by: • Understanding the parish context • Reviewing current activities • Evaluating the feasibility for new initiatives• Discerning the next steps for implementation


Tuesday

8 Nov10am – 1pm

Tuesday

6 June10am – 1pm

MAP 2: Implementation & LearningVanessa Elston, Mission Support Officer Trinity House

This session will look at embedding a Mission Action Plan as a dynamic work in progress, an opportunity for implementing an ongoing action and reflection learning cycle around discipleship and mission. There will be time for parishes to share their experience of MAP and to review the process in a supportive environment. For those who are engaging in all stages of the MAP process.


Tools for Evangelism: Preparing the WayVanessa Elston, Mission Support Officer Trinity House

This is an interactive workshop that will introduce two resources; Jesus Deck, for one to one encounters, and Puzzling Questions, for informal discussion groups as tools to open up conversations exploring spirituality, meaning and faith for those who may be at some distance from a more explicit engagement with Christianity or church.


Tuesday

7 March 10am – 1pm

MAP 3: Objectives & Progress Vanessa Elston, Mission Support Officer Trinity House

What is progress in mission terms and how do we define and measure it? Using theological perspectives this session will look at setting concrete objectives and implementing SMART plans in a faith context. We will ask what this ap-proach has to offer and how it can help us to effectively evaluate our progress and mission?


Tuesday

14 Feb 10am - 1pm


Exploring Catholic Understandings of Mission and Evangelism.

These four days are for those from a sacramental and Anglo-Catholic church tradition to explore catholic theologies of mission. We will draw on the work of a number of Anglican and Roman Catholic theologians to explore a particularly incarnational approach to the Anglican Marks of Mission and how this relates to the challenge of mission and evangelism in the 21st Century. It is hoped that the four days will assist those exploring a more catholic missiology to engage with the un-and-dechurched who are often coming from a more postmodern and post secular culture.

Thursday

3 Nov 10.30am – 3pm


Vincent DonovanIan Mobsby Trinity House

Exploring Vincent Donovan’s incarnational and apostolic approach to mission. Ian Mobsby is the Woolwich Area Parish Mission Enabler and Priest In Charge of St Luke’s Church Camberwell in Peckham. Ian has a background working as a missional priest, most notably with the Moot Community in the City of London.


Hans Von BalthasarGareth Powell Trinity House

Exploring the contribution of Hans Von Balthasar to a modern catholic view of mission and evangelism. Dr Gareth Powell is the Priest Missioner to the Community of St Margaret the Queen in Streatham Hill, which is an innovative new monastic and missional initiative in the Diocese of Southwark.


Wednesday

25 Jan 10.30am – 3pm

New Monasticism Ian Mobsby and Gareth Powell Trinity House

The place of a new monasticism as an ancient:future form of missional community in a parish and deanery context.


Wednesday

29 March 10.30am – 3pm

Friday

5 May 10am – 3pm

A Catholic Anglican approach to EvangelismBishop Stephen Cottrell The Garry Weston Library, Southwark Cathedral

This day will explore how Anglican Catholic Parishes can be more intention-al around mission and evangelism. Bishop Stephen Cottrell is well-known for his writing and speaking in engagement with Anglican Catholic approaches to evangelism. This event is sponsored by the Southwark Mission Network in partnership with the diocese and Southwark Cathedral.



For Clergy and Readers


Coaching, consultancy and supervision is playing an increasingly important role in ministerial develop-ment. The department of Discipleship and Ministry has a range of practitioners who are able to offer such support to ministers in the diocese. This approach is often particularly valuable where an individual has identified development areas such as those suggested through the MDR process. It can also be a creative and helpful approach where strategies for addressing the contextual challenges in ministry and mission are hard to identify.

Tailored ministerial development is distinct from the informal support of peers in that it is a contract-ed arrangement. The department has a standard agreement that can be used for such arrangements. Use of this agreement is a requirement of tailored ministerial support identified through the MDR processes. This agreement does not frame the outcomes, but clarifies the commitment, length and type of process being entered into. A record of this agreement is a helpful indicator that a person has engaged in this valuable CMD activity. It is also important so that we can support people in coaching, mentoring and consultancy roles, and monitor the effectiveness of the arrangements which we have brokered. The type of support offered includes:

Coaching: A coach does not need to have a detailed understanding of the context, but offers to help an individual to find solutions to their own challenges through observation, asking good questions and offering a high level of support and challenge. Coaching is most useful in periods of transition or when a particular challenge is faced and would usually be short-to-medium term.

Mentoring: A mentor will have some experience in the area where support is being sought and will these share skills and experience. There is likely to be a mix of hard skills information sharing and reflection as well as questioning and problem solving in the conversation. Mentoring is most useful in supporting someone in a new role and would usually be medium term, up to a year in duration.

Peer Coaching Group (Action Learning Set): A group of no more than six people who meet together often and commit themselves to working rigorously to give each member time and space for questioning, reflection and action planning. In Action Learning the set members work together with a facilitator to enable the set members to act as coaches for one another. Action Learning is most useful where an issue for development is a complex contextual problem or an area of strategic change.

Consultancy: This is probably somewhere between coaching and mentoring, in that the consultant is likely to have experience in a similar role, but may bring skills and experience from the secular world. A consultant may offer models and analysis of a situation and will work with an individual or team over a longer period, probably with less frequent meetings. Consultancy is often useful where a larger group or team is involved in determining solutions and implementing actions.

Pastoral Supervision: This is a relationship between a qualified therapist or counsellor which is intended to allow the clergy person to process their response to the stresses and strains of ministry. The focus is more likely to be on the past than on particular future challenges and the relationship may be long term or open ended. An introduction to pastoral supervision is offered on 15 June 2017, see P17.

How to Apply: For further details on tailored support and to discuss the most appropriate option, please contact the Department of Discipleship and Ministry. Individuals may also be contacted with a recommendation for tailored development following a Ministerial Development Review.

Coaching, mentoring and supervision



Southwark Theological Action Research Network (STAR)The STAR seminar series is for clergy and other professionals seeking to use research to inform ministry and mission. The aim of the seminars are to: • encourage the development of a practical theology and theological action research network in

Southwark• disseminate and discuss research from universities and research bodies • provide a forum for individuals engaged in research based study as part of their continuing

ministerial development

Wednesday

16 Nov 11am - 1pm

Engaging DiscipleshipSimon Foster, Saltley Trust Trinity House

What makes disciples grow?

Intended for those engaged in research or interested in practical theology Max 15. Please bring a contribution to a bring and share lunch

Wednesday

15 March 11am - 1pm

Engaging MissionDr Richard Burgess, University of Roehampton Trinity House

Reverse Mission: trends and theological engagement


Wednesday

14 June 11am- 1pm

Engaging ScriptureDr Andrew Rogers, University of Roehampton Trinity House

Congregational Hermeneutics: How do congregations read the bible?


Theological Action Research


Preaching

Preaching in the Year of MatthewBrett Ward Trinity House

We’ll take a preacher’s overview of Matthew’s Gospel, reflecting on themes, patterns and content, and exploring how this can inform our preaching through Year A of the lectionary. Brett Ward is a member of the College of Preachers and a priest in the diocese.

Readers and Clergy only.

Ministry Matters 2015

Thursday

24 Nov 10 – 3pm

Anglican Theology and Judaism: What are you preaching and teaching?Dr Jane Clements Trinity House

How do Christians understand Judaism? What about the covenant? Is our the-ology negative towards Jews? Who are the pioneering theologians in this area and what can we learn from them? This is a morning to consider and debate these and other important questions related to Christian-Jewish relations today. Dr Jane Clements is Director of The Council of Christians and Jews and founder of UK charity FODIP (The Forum for Discussion of Israel & Palestine). This event follows National Inter Faith Week.

Readers and Clergy only

Wednesday

23 Nov10.30am - 1pm

Preaching


How to Truly Connect with an Audience, Every TimeRobin Kermode Trinity House

Another chance to attend this half- day practical workshop for preachers to explore what true connection with an audience looks like, sounds like and feels like.

It will be led by Robin Kermode, an actor with more than 30 years

experience on stage and screen who now coaches senior leaders in their personal and public communication skills. He will help to grow our skills in both reading and preaching so that we increasingly deliver our messages with energy, clarity and humanity.

Last year this course was oversubscribed, so please book early.

Readers and Clergy only.

Wednesday

18 May 9.30am -1pm


For Clergy and Readers: Preaching



10,000 mile service for ReadersNick Shepherd and others Trinity House

A repeat of last year’s highly sucessful event which offers Readers the opportunity to reflect on their ministry and to have an individual discussion with a trained reviewer.

There are limited places for this event and some preparation will be required. Please book before Monday 3 April.

Readers only

Thursday

4 May10 am-3pm

For Clergy and Readers

Parish Registers and Family HistoryRaymond Wheeler Trinity House

With TV programmes such as Who Do You Think You Are?, Long Lost Family, and Heir Hunters, family history has never been as popular as it is now. This session will look briefly at the history of parish registration, from the time of Queen Elizabeth 1 when a record of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials were required to be kept, up to the present. The course will also look at other relevant aspects of family history.

Readers, Clergy, Churchwardens, Parish Administrators or anyone with an interest in family history and genealogy

Tuesday

8 Nov10 – 1pm

Tuesday

20 June 10.15am - 4pm

Art, Theology and Parish MinistryACE (Art and Christianity Enquiry) with Laura Moffat, Charles Pickstone, Mark Dean and Gill O’Neill starting from Trinity House

A study day to provide opportunities for those in ministry to engage theologically with works of art, to consider the place of art in churches, and to develop the ideas and practicalities of churches working with artists.

Part of this day will be spent in a gallery.

Ideal for those interested in bringing the visual arts into parish life Please bring your own lunch


Wednesday

1 Feb 10 am-1pm

Role Descriptions as a Tool for MinistryMandy Ford and Jane Steen Trinity House

Ministry is complex and challenging at a time of change, when many clergy feel overwhelmed by the demands on their time and struggle to prioritise their tasks. The Church of England recommends that every clergy person should have a role description which outlines their parish context and identifies priorities for mission and ministry. This is an opportunity to shape your role description for further conversation with your PCC and as a tool for Ministerial Development Review.

Helpful for all clergy under Common Tenure

Writing your Ministerial Development PlanThe Discipleship and Ministry Team Trinity House

Want to think further about your development as a pastor, leader in mission, or how to rebalance your role? This is an opportunity to reflect on how we embed our learning in ministry, looking in more detail at the 10:20:70 model of informal learning, and building ministerial development plans. Ideal for those wanting to shape a ministerial development plan before applying for a grant or wanting to receive some informal coaching after an MDR. This session, which is offered termly, can also be offered to Deanery Chapters on request.

24 Nov 15 Feb &

3 May10.30am -1pm


For Clergy

Tuesday

24 Jan10.30am- 1pm

Getting the Most Out of Your SabbaticalMandy Ford and others Trinity House

Looking forward to a sabbatical in 2018? This session offers the opportunity to hear from clergy who have recently completed a sabbatical about what worked well and what they might have done differently. There will be be practical advice about identifying grants, communicating with the parish and getting the balance right so that you return to ministry refreshed and renewed.

Ideal for those planning a sabbatical in 2018



Wednesday

9 Nov10am - 4pm

Developing Resilience in MinistryRob Archer Trinity House

Rob Archer will consider the skills and techniques which can be used to manage stress and pressure more productively. Rob is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist with 16 years’ experience across public and private sectors, specialising in leadership development, coaching, organisation development and resilience training. He works closely with St Luke’s Charity for Clergy Healthcare and understands the particular pressures faced by those in ordained ministry.

Back by popular demand, so book early.Limited to 25 places

An introduction to Reflective Practice GroupsRuth Dormandy and Jan Korris Trinity House

The morning consists of resilience training, looking at ways of reducing stress, sustaining performance under pressure and enhancing wellbeing.

The afternoon presentation is on the creative use of reflective practice and the importance of exploring ministry in a safe environment. This offers insight into the work of the pastoral supervision groups.

This day may be used as the preface to putting your name down to join a pastoral supervision group, which is free to participants.

Max 20

Friday

17 Feb 10 am - 5 pm

Church Groups and how to survive themBrian Shand and Nicky von Fraunhofer Institute of Group Analysis

1 Daleham Gardens, London NW3 5BY

This one day training, tailored to the circumstances and needs of working clergy and laity, draws on the theory and practice of Group Analytic Psychotherapy to offer a framework for collaborative group work and addresses some of the challenges and difficulties that can arise. Combining practical exercises and theoretical learning allows participants to learn what is needed for fruitful group work and offers an understanding of why sensible, rational people who have the best of intentions can find themselves in conflicts they cannot resolve.

Cost £130 before 1 Jan 2017 / £150 after 1 Jan 2017To book http://www.groupanalysis.org/WorkshopsandEvents/OnlineBooking/

BookingForm/tabid/92/EventId/603/Default.aspx

Thursday

15 June10 am - 4 pm


For Clergy

Ministry Matters 2015

For Clergy


Enriching Biblical Understanding: A Reading Group Trinity House

For all kinds of reasons your biblical knowledge may not be as deep as you would like it to be, but once you are ordained it can be hard to admit it and hard to find the time to work on it. We are looking for members for a new reading group which would commit to meeting on a regular basis over a year and to read material in advance.

The material would be rigorous and might include the sort of things you missed out reading during your training. However it is not intended for specialists so no Hebrew or Greek. The first meeting of the group will be facilitated, but the main resource will be the group members.

To express an interest please contact the Department of Discipleship and Ministry before 1 October 2016

Tailored training for inter faith engagementSiriol Davies

Wanting to engage with other faiths? I am Diocesan Inter Faith Adviser based at Trinity House in the ‘Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation’ Department. I am available to support parishes, schools and chaplains engaged in mission and ministry in multi-religious contexts. I can help in a variety of ways - maybe a study session on inter faith relations or a visit to neighbours of another faith. If you are interested please get in touch to discuss your needs.

Email: [email protected] Phone: 07913 470 816


Southwark Leadership ProgrammeLeading with Hearts on Fire Discipleship and Ministry team Wychcroft

This week long residential programme offers a chance to reflect on the challenges of leadership for mission and ministry in a complex world, with opportunities for bible study, reflection on local context and personal gifts, and learning in facilitated peer groups. Although it is primarily designed for those in the first two years of incumbency, clergy in periods of transition or facing particular leadership challenges are warmly invited to express an interest.

The residential is followed up after 90 days and180 days. Participants are asked to commit to the whole programme.

To express an interest contact the Department of Discipleship and Ministry.

Mon to Fri

15-19 May

New Incumbents Nuts and BoltsDiscipleship and Ministry Team Wychcroft

This residential programme covers the key areas of legal and professional knowledge for incumbents in the Diocese of Southwark, including the aware-ness needed for those ministering in our diverse diocese through unconcious bias training. The course is compulsory for those new to incumbency and incumbents new to the diocese.

To express an interest contact the Department of Discipleship and Ministry.

Mon to Wed

6-8 Feb

Mon to Fri

31 Oct -4 Nov


For Clergy by invitation

A number of residential courses are provided for clergy at particular stages of ministry at no cost. Clergy are invited to participate by the Bishop of Southwark. If, for any reason, you are interested in one of these courses and do not receive an invitation, please get in touch.

Training for Training IncumbentsDiscipleship and Ministry Team Wychcroft

An introduction to the skills of supervision and the requirements now placed on incumbents and curates for the completion of the assessment of curacy. This residential also offers the opportunity to think about your own reflective practice in ministry.

All those hoping to welcome a curate in 2017 should note the dates.

Mon to Wed

22-24 May


Spirituality and Pastoral Care


Love Bade me WelcomeMagdalen Lawler SND, a Sister of Notre Dame Trinity House

Praying the scriptures through the art of Sieger Köder. This day will explore how painting, poetry and song can open up the scriptures and help us relate their message to our lives. We will focus on the biblically based artwork of Sieger Köder. The day aims to be both informative and reflective.


Learning the Language of the SoulCanon Dr Andrew Mayes, Spirituality Adviser to the Diocese of Chichester

Trinity House

Creative metaphors for understanding and communicating spiritual life. Through the bible, the Christian tradition and in everyday conversation metaphors help express the depths of our experience when words alone fail. This day will explore the range of these metaphors and the ways we might use them within our own journey and insupporting others.

Ideal for Spiritual directors but open to all

How to Plan and Lead a Quiet DaySister Diane and Sister Marie-Christine Sisters of St. Andrew, Lewisham, 99 Belmont Hill, Lewisham, London SE13 5DY

A day set aside to be open to God can take many forms. This day will move step by step through all practical aspects of planning and leading a quiet day. We will explore how to help people into stillness, possible themes and use of resources. In the afternoon people will be will given time in groups to plan a Quiet Morning or Day.

Suggested donation £25-35, with concessions available.

Ideal for those already involved or wanting to develop this ministry

Wednesday

12 Oct10.30am -3.30pm

Thursday

2 Feb 10.30am - 4pm

Wednesday

10 May 10am-4pm



Everybody’s Got to be SomewhereChris Skilton Wychcroft

The wonderful response to the question ‘What are you doing here?’ in the last ever Goon Show makes a good starting point for thinking about places we in-habit, work in, visit, pray in; places we love and revisit; places we dislike and avoid. During this day we will reflect on the importance of place in our lives and how place shapes our being, our prayer, our relationships. We will also enjoy being at Wychcroft as a special place.

Cost £26.50Open to all

Dark Valleys and Green PasturesA team of experienced spiritual guides led by Chris Chapman Wychcroft

An individually guided retreat is largely silent but with an opportunity to meet each day, one to one, with an experienced guide. The emphasis is on atten-tiveness: we have time to catch up with ourselves with our hopes, fears and desires. We pay attention too to the Word of God as it meets us where we are. And we seek to discern the movement of the Spirit within our experience, drawing us in to fullness of life. Your guide will suggest material for prayer and support you in your listening to the Spirit.

Cost £125Open to all

Holding the Light in Advent Jane Hoskins and Susan Oakes Wychcroft

This day offers an opportunity to explore the themes of darkness and light. We will also think about those things which we may be carrying on our journey through Advent. There will be some times of input, times of personal spacefor prayer and reflection, and a creative space with art materials.

Cost £26.50Open to all.

Tuesday

18 Oct10am-4pm

Tuesday to Thursday

22-24 Nov

Tuesday

13 Dec 10am - 4pm

A full programme of events at Wychcroft, including quiet days and retreats, will shortly be available. In the meantime, the events for the Autumn 2016 are outlined below.Quiet Days and retreats can be booked through Discipleship and Ministry until December 2016. Other booking enquiries should be made directly to Wychcroft;

Email: [email protected]: 01883 743041


Spirituality and Pastoral Care


Ministering to Those With AddictionAndrew Wilson Trinity House

A day to explore the impact of addiction on us all, as individuals, as a church community and as carers. There will be the chance to examine our own spiritual and pastoral resources, as we support those struggling with addiction, and enable those who care for them to manage their own self-care.


Making Sense of SuicideAndrew Wilson Trinity House

“No one ever lacks a good reason for suicide” Cesare Pavese

“At least one in five people in the UK has been personally affected by a suicide. Given that figure, supporting the suicide bereaved is everybody’s business” wrote Alison Wertheimer. The day hopes to give an airing to our thoughts and anxieties as we face the task of supporting people in their pain and how we might take better care of ourselves in this area of ministry.

This session is open to all.This is a day which may well have emotional implications for those who

attend. In preparation you might need to plan what you will be doing for a couple of days after the session to look after yourself.

Thursday

16 March 10:30 am- 4pm

Thursday

19 Jan10.30am – 4pm

Ministry to People with Mental Health Issues Andrew Wilson Trinity House

A day to help increase awareness and confidence in dealing with mental health issues. Participants will explore ways in which tthey can take care of others and themselves, as all of us manage our mental health. The course will draw on the experience of the participants and look at appropriate methods of support.


Thursday

22 June 10.30am – 4 pm



Talking about Death?input from SAGE and PSALM. Trinity House

This workshop will explore how we can start the conversation which is taboo in our current society . Talking about Death workshop will give us practical ideas and introduce us to some of the excellent material that is available.


Holiday at Home WorkshopMarc Richeux and Sylvena Farrant Trinity House

The ‘How to run a Holiday at Home’ workshop will offer practical advice on planning, programming and running a Holiday at Home for older members of our communities. Speakers Rev Marc Richeaux and Sylvena Farrant are both experienced organisers of Holiday at Home events.


Saturday

28 Jan10 am- 1pm

Saturday

8 Oct 10am-1pm

SAGE: Southwark Spirituality & Age Group

Spirituality of Ageing Workshop Ann Morisy Trinity House

Ann will explore the opportunities, challenges and joys of later life.


Saturday

20 May10 am-1pm

Dementia Friendly Church Livability Trinity House

A day in partnership with Livability, the disability and community engagement charity. This day will cover:

• Dementia Awareness• Dementia friendly church and Biblical perspectives• Talking to people with dementia and welcoming them• Dementia friendly church services, worship and accessibility• Pastoral support• Community Mission journey - Livability initiatives

This session is open to all and participants will be contacted in advance to ensure that topics of interest are covered.

Thursday

23 February10 am-3pm


Introduction This programme of courses is for all those interested and engaged in mission and ministry with children and young people in and through the churches of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. This includes church members, PCC members, volunteers, paid staff and clergy in the Episcopal Areas of Kingston, Croydon and Woolwich. We very much hope that you will find a course that interests you and supports the development of work with children and young people. You can find out more about the diocesan approach at http://www.southwark.anglican.org/cypmm/

Please note that more local training can be organised and supported. There is also the CYPM&M local training fund.

For more details, contact Abigail Sanderson: [email protected] Administration

1.Please book all courses with an through Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/diocese-of-southwark-children-and-young-peoples-mission-and-ministry-7954947550

2.All other courses should be booked through the Department of Discipleship & Ministry: [email protected] or telephone: 020 7939 9475

The majority of courses are free, except for the Quiet Day, Introduction to Godly Play, and the CPAS Messy Leaders training day.

Where this is going to cause a problem or prevent someone attending the course, please contact us.

Children and Young People



Organising Effective Youth Work with Young People in ChurchJonathan Roberts, Erica Wooff Trinity House

This programme will help church members develop the practical skills and approaches needed for successful work with young people. It will focus on activities and behaviours that create communities where young people thrive; including: programme planning, young people’s development, teams, needs analysis and personal development.

Max 12This course is open to all

Network meetings for Parish Representatives and Deanery ChampionsHugh Ridsdill-Smith and the CYPM&M team

These meetings offer a great chance to find out the latest with CYPM&M. All churches are invited to send one or more representatives. The event will In-clude resources and support; training; team development ideas and local net-works. There will be time for Q&A’s and meeting other practitioners. Sessions are repeated across the diocese and are open to all.

Croydon - Reigate and Godstone Deanery: Thursday 6 October 2016 7.30 – 9.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, RedhillMax 30

Kingston - Wednesday 12 October 2016 7-9pm, St Mary & St. John the Divine, BalhamMax 25

Croydon - Saturday 15 October 2016 9.30 – 11.30am, St Matthew’s House, CroydonMax 15

Woolwich - Wednesday 2 November 20167 – 9pm, Trinity HouseMax 30

Tuesday

20 Sept7pm-9pm

Taster Session

fortnightly Tuesdays from

4 Oct 7pm-9pm

Wednesday

12 Oct7 -9 pm

Thursday

6 Oct7.30 – 9.30pm

Saturday

15 Oct9.30 - 11.30 am

Wednesday

2 Nov7pm - 9pm





Quiet Day Hugh Ridsdill-Smith with Chris Chapman Sisters of St. Andrew, Lewisham,

99 Belmont Hill, Lewisham, London SE13 5DY

This guided day is for the leaders of children and young people’s work. It offers a chance to step back from ministry and to recharge, through prayer, silence and community. There will be time out and a the opportunity to meet other children and youth leaders. Lunch is included.

Cost: £10 per personBooking via Eventbrite

Max 25

The KeyHugh Ridsdill-Smith and the CYPM team

This is our core, basic course for those engaged or interested in work with CYP. It does not assume experience and yet offers much for lively discussion, reflection and development of practice. It works especially well with groups from churches. Topics include values and priorities; leading sessions; safe practice and resourcing your work.

CroydonTuesdays 18 October, 8 and 22 NovemberSt Matthew’s HouseMax 25

KingstonSaturday 28 JanuarySt Mary & St John the Divine, BalhamMax 30

WoolwichSaturday 24 JuneTrinity HouseMax 30

These sessions are open to all.

Saturday

26 Nov10am-4pm

Tuesdays

18 Oct &8, 22 Nov

7-9pm

Saturday

28 Jan 10am – 4pm

Saturday

24 June 10am – 4pm


Messy Celebration!Bishop Jonathan Clark, Martyn Payne, Hugh Ridsdill-Smith and the Messy Celebration Team Southwark Cathedral

Come and join us in Southwark Cathedral for this large, colourful celebration of rich and varied expressions of worship. Inspired and provided by churches of all shapes and sizes across the Diocese, many of them Messy Churches, this fun action packed event will culminate in a large Eucharist / Holy Communion where we will share bread and wine.

Either get involved or children bring your adults along!

www.southwark.anglican.org/messycelebration

Diocese of Southwark in partnership with BRF

Let’s fill the cathedral with 600 people!

Saturday

25 Feb11am – 1pm

Messy Celebration: So now what?Martyn Payne, Hugh Ridsdill-Smith and the Messy Celebration Team Trinity House

Following the Messy Celebration at Southwark Cathedral, this interactive session will explore practical ways of drawing out the learning and inspiration from the event and applying them to your work with children and families. the event will look at areas such resources, local networks, leadership, discipleship, spirituality, families work, nurturing faith, sacraments and community need.


Saturday18 March 10am - 1pm


Growing Messy LeadersMartyn Payne and Lucy Moore Trinity House

This hands-on, fun, fast-moving day gives leaders aged 9-99+ the opportunity to understand more of the practicalities of leading a Messy Church, developing teams and reflecting on their relationship with God. Groups are welcome. A fun, inspirational, paradigm-shifting all-age training day.

Brought to you by BRF’s Messy Church team and CPAS.

Max 40 Cost: £10 per person

Booking via Eventbrite

Saturday

13 May10am-4.30 pm




Employing children’s, families’ or youth worker/ministerDavid Loft, Hugh Ridsdill-Smith Trinity House

This interactive session is for all churches who either employ or are consider-ing employing children’s, families’ or youth workers / ministers. It will be a practical session, looking at:

• Why employ? • Setting up a really good recruitment process • Employment law • Best practice for management and how to avoid common mistakes


Extended Introduction to Godly Play with Basic Skills WorkshopStuart Lee St Mary’s Church, Putney

This is an opportunity to experience and explore Godly Play, demonstrating ways it can be integrated into work with children and young people. Participants will have opportunities to gather, listen and respond to the Christian story in a worshipful, inspiring and playful way. http://www.godlyplay.org.uk/

Max 12, Cost: £25 per personBooking via Eventbrite

Wednesday

10 May 7 – 9pm

Saturday

11 March 9.30am – 5pm

Living Faith Seminar: Equipping young people to build healthy relationships in a sexualised worldHugh Ridsdill-Smith, Sarah Smith and team (ACET UK) Trinity House

The Living Faith seminar series gathers people from across the diocese to explore how we live out our faith amidst challenging issues. Expect short high quality presentations on relevant topics, with lively and interesting follow up conversations and Q&A’s. Refreshments served. All are most welcome.

This session is led by Sarah Smith and her colleagues from ACET UK who have years of experience delivering relationships and sex education through their project Esteem. We’ll be exploring how to approach conversations about relationships and sex to support young people in making wise choices.

Max 40This session is open to all.

Thursday

16 March7 - 9pm

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Safeguarding: Introduction

The Diocese offers an extensive programme of safeguarding training for individuals in a range of roles and responsibilities in our parishes and other settings. Safeguarding courses form part of the IME programme and are also available as part of ongoing ministerial development.

Our safeguarding training programme is aimed at equipping church officers to implement safe working practices within the church environment for children, young people and adults who may be at risk of abuse. It seeks to enable and promote sensitive and effective responses to allegations and emerging safeguarding concerns. We focus on the importance of responding well to those who have been harmed, working with others as part of a team within the parish, using the support available across the Diocese and engaging with external partners. We aim to ensure that all those attending our courses leave with an enhanced understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities, an awareness of the relevant policies and procedures, and knowledge of when and where to access additional advice and support. We use a range of case studies and exercises to explore good practice.

The diocesan safeguarding programme is aligned to the national Learning and Development Framework as approved by the House of Bishops in 2016. It includes a one day safeguarding course for incumbents, licensed and authorised ministers. That course is available during 2016/17 both to those new to the Diocese and to those already in ministry in Southwark.

There are minimum requirements for participation in safeguarding training for all those who hold the Bishop’s licence, commission or permission to officiate.

For individuals who have previously attended safeguarding training in the Diocese, we offer opportunities to refresh and extend knowledge through a Safeguarding Refresher Workshop. There are regular courses available on Responding to Domestic Abuse and we are aiming to offer some additional workshops in other areas.

Bookings

The current programme for 2016/17 is available on the Diocesan website via the following link:http://www.southwark.anglican.org/downloads/what/Safeguarding-training-2016-17.docx.pdf

Christine Daly is our Safeguarding Administrator and is able to advise on which courses are most appropriate for an individual’s needs as well as to signpost individuals to our online booking system

via Eventbrite.

Christine Daly Phone: 020 7939 9476 Email: [email protected]

Kate Singleton Phone: 020 7939 9423 Email: [email protected]


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Day Month Event Venue page

5 October Encouraging Vocation Trinity House 66 October Parish Reps Support Network Holy Trinity Church, Redhill 258 October SAGE: Talking about Death Trinity House 2311 October Clergy Study Day Southwark Cathedral 412 October Love Bade me Welcome Trinity House 2012 October Parish Reps Support Network St Mary&St John Balham 2515 October Parish Reps Support Network St Matthew's House, Croydon, 2517 October Training the Trainers 1 Trinity House 718 October Quiet Day Wychcroft 2118 October The Key , Croydon St Matthew’s House, Croydon 2619 October Coaching & MDR Follow Up Trinity House 731 October Southwark Leadership Programme Wychcroft 19 2 November Parish Reps Support network Trinity House 253 November Exploring Catholic Understanding 1 Trinity House 11 8 November Family History Trinity House 158 November MAP 1 Trinity House 109 November Developing Resilience Trinity House 1714 November Training the Trainers 2 Trinity House 715 November Funeral Traditions Aross Cultures Trinity House 815 November Employing People in Parishes Trinity House 916 November STAR: Engaging Scripture Trinity House 1322 November Individually Guided Retreat Wychcroft 2123 November Anglican Theology & Judaism Trinity House 1424 November Writing a Ministerial Development Plan Trinity House 1624 November Preaching in the Year of Matthew Trinity House 1426 November Quiet Day Sisters of St Andrew, Lewisham 2626 November Women's Ministry Conference St George the Martyr 5 13 December Quiet Day for Advent Wychcroft 21 2017

19 January Ministering to Those with Addiction Trinity House 2224 January Getting the most out of your sabbatical Trinity House 1625 January Exploring Catholic Understanding 2 Trinity House 1128 January SAGE: Holiday at Home workshop Trinity House 2328 January The Key, Kingston St Mary&St John, Balham 26 1 February Role Descriptions Trinity House 162 February Learning the Language of the Soul Trinity House 206 February New Incumbents Nuts and Bolts Wychcroft 197 February Urban Practitioners Day Trinity House 514 February Tools for Evangelism Trinity House 1015 February Writing a Ministerial Development Plan Trinity House 16

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Day Month Event Venue page 17 February Church Groups: How to Survive Them The Institute of Group Analysis 1722 February Effective Conversations Trinity House 723 February Dementia Friendly Church Trinity House 2325 February Messy Celebration Southwark Cathedral 2725 February Vocations Fair St Mary Magdalene, Croydon 6

7 March MAP 2: Implementation and Learning Trinity House 1011 March Extended Introduction to Godly Play St Mary's Church, Putney 2814 March Employing People in Parishes Trinity House 915 March STAR: Engaging Discipleship Trinity House 1316 March Making Sense of Suicide Trinity House 2216 March Living Faith Seminar Trinity House 2818 March Messy Celebration, So What Now? Trinity House 2722 March Coaching & MDR follow up Trinity House 729 March Exploring Catholic Understanding 3 Trinity House 11 6 April Rites of Passage Across Cultures Trinity House 88 April Here I Am: Women’s Vocations Southwark Cathedral 6 3 May Writing a Ministerial Development Plan Trinity House 164 May Readers' 10,000 mile service Trinity House 155 May A Catholic Approach to Evangelism Southwark Cathedral 118 May Training the Trainers 3 Trinity House 710 May How to Plan and Lead a Quiet Day Sisters of St Andrew, Lewisham 2010 May Celebration Across Cultures Trinity House 810 May Employing Children’s Workers Trinity House 2813 May Growing Messy Leaders Trinity House 2715 May Southwark Leadership Programme Wychcroft 1918 May How to Connect with an Audience Trinity House 1420 May SAGE: Spirituality of Ageing workshop Trinity House 2322 May Training for Training Incumbents Wychcroft 19 6 June MAP: Objectives & Progress Trinity House 107 June Coaching & MDR Follow Up Trinity House 78 June Vocations Fair St George the Martyr, Borough 6 13 June Employing People in Parishes Trinity House 914 June STAR: Engaging Mission Trinity House 1315 June Introduction to Reflective Practice Trinity House 1720 June Art and Theology Study Day Trinity House 1522 June Mental Health Awareness Trinity House 2224 June The Key , Woolwich Trinity House 26

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