Courses

Leicester & District Organists’ Association are running an afternoon course for pianists on Saturday November 13th commencing at 1.00pm at Osgathorpe Parish Church.  This has been designed for pianists who are often asked at short notice to deputise at their church, when the resident organist is unavailable.
 
The course will include hymn/psalm accompanyment, stop selection, and general advice on playing. Tutors are Simon Headley (Assistant Organist, Leicester Cathedral), and Peter Harris ( Organist of the Parish Church of the Assumption Hinckley).  The cost for the afternoon is £5,light refreshments included. For further information, please contact either
Peter Connelly (0116 2478497), or Phillip Herbert (01455 635653).

Event Date: Monday 13th September onwards

St Philip’s Church Community Hall, Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1HN

St Philip’s Centre’s Interfaith Sports programme begins again after the summer break, with Salsa Aerobics on Mondays, 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm (from 13th September), and Women’s Badminton on Wednesdays, 4.30pm – 5.30 pm (from 15th September).
Ladies of all faiths are invited to come along for fun, fitness and friendship!
Further information from maureen@stphilipscentre.co.uk

Applications are invited to join postgraduate courses beginning in October 2010. Courses lead to qualifications in Interreligious Relations at Certificate, Diploma and MA levels and are validated through De Montfort University.

Study is part-time and takes place on given Saturdays. There is a strong linkage into local communities and a placement module in a context of interreligious encounter.

For further details contact:
Tel: 0116 273 3459
alan.race@stphilipscentre.co.uk.

MISSION & MINISTRY DROP-IN DAY
Friday 25th June, Christ Church Hall, Coalville – 10am – 3.30pm
 
Planning an away day?   Building a new team?   Grappling with change?
 
This is not a teaching session!  This is an open space to allow you to engage with some of the tools available for team dynamics, vision building, and understanding change.  Drop in when you like and work on your own “stuff” with others and members of the M & M team.  Coffee and sweets available, drop in when you like.  Mike, Nicky and Stuart will be there all day to assist you.
 
It is not necessary to book, if you would like a conversation first please contact the Mission & Ministry Department
 
 
CHURCHWARDENS AND PCC OFFICERS TRAINING
Saturday 26th June, Christ the King, Beaumont Way, Beaumont Leys, LE4 1DS – 9.30am – 12.30pm
 
This training morning is being offered as an introduction to the work for new churchwardens, treasurers and PCC secretaries and as a refresher for experienced PCC officers as well as providing time and space to reflect with others on the challenges and opportunities of these vital ministries.
 
A number of workshops will be provided which consider different dimensions and duties and roles of churchwardens, highlighting resources available.  There will also be workshops run specifically for PCC secretaries and PCC treasurers.  It is anticipated that there will be information packs available from each of the workshops to all participants attending the day.
 
Further information and booking slips have been included in the Archdeacon’s visitation paperwork.  Alternatively please contact Claire Stapleton on 0116 248 7417 or email: claire.stapleton@leccofe.org to book your place ASAP.
 
 
‘A CHOICE OPPORTUNITY’ Tools for the Task of Ministry
Tuesday 6th July, St Philip’s Church, Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1QN – 9.30am – 4pm
 
A series of workshops looking at particular tools we need for the work of developing a Christian community that learns, grows and shines out!
 
In the morning there are two workshops on offer.  Nicky McGinty will consider how we engage with individuals whose behaviour can, in one way or another, be challenging and threaten to derail relationships and or groups, while Mike Harrison will look at the how and why of mentoring others in the faith.
 
In the afternoon Stuart Burns will address the subject of Helping Adults Learn in ways which are transformative, while Liz Hudson-Oliff will look at ‘Communicating as Church’ – what is it we communicate and how our communication can convey the Christian message better.
 
Moring Workshops
Dealing with difficult people
Mentoring others
 
Afternoon Workshops
Helping adults learn
Communicating as church
 
Attend for the full day or half day – to book contact Claire Stapleton with your choices of workshops.  Refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch.
 
Claire.stapleton@leccofe.org   Tel: 0116 248 7417

We are pleased to announce details of a major new course to equip all those involved in leading or interested in setting up a Fresh Expression of church.

The eighteen month Mission Shaped Ministry course starts this September and will explore discerning, starting and maturing a Fresh Expression of church. It comprises of six week nights and six Saturday sessions and is being hosted locally by Stuart Burns, Tim Woolley and Barry Hill, with a number of guest speakers (both nationally known and respected leaders in their fields and locally based, experienced, practitioners).
Click here for more details and to download a booking form

The Multifaith Leadership Programme 2010, a weekend residential to develop young leaders to be effective in a multi faith world!

No experience necessary, you’ve just got to be keen, and the earlier you get your form in, the better chance you have of getting a place! Apply http://bit.ly/LeadershipApp

When: Friday 26th March 2010 – Sunday 28th March 2010

Where: Markfield Conference Centre, Markfield. Transport will be provided on Friday at 6pm from St Philip’s Centre, 2A Stoughton Drive North, Leicester, LE5 5UB, returning at 6pm on Sunday 28th. 

Programme: The residential weekend will cover;
Brand new method of communicating personal change, drawn from Barack Obama’s Presidential Campaign
Dragon’s Den idea generation & presentation exercise
Team building fun activities
External trainers from leading UK organisations
Workshops planned with Interfaith Youth Core (Chicago)
Get to know other young leaders from across Leicester.

Cost of the programme is in excess of £200 per delegate. However:

15 Full Scholarships are being offered, sponsored by the Faiths Act Campaign, for young people (16-26) interested in making a positive difference to their community locally, and helping those in need overseas. Particular note will be given to applicants who can demonstrate commitment to the Faiths Act Campaign, of multi faith action for the Millennium Development Goals.

Deadline for Applications: 19th March 2010.

Apply now at http://bit.ly/LeadershipApp

The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) is offering organ scholarships to two young organists at the 2010 Bath Summer Course for Young People. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to play the four-manual Klais organ in the city’s splendid Abbey church; the setting for some of the choral services. They will assist the Course Organist in playing for rehearsals and services during the popular week-long event, which is based at Kingswood School and runs from 23rd – 29th August

More details on the attached document RSCM 2010 organ scholarships

A Conference for All who care about the future of our Communities and the Places we will call Home in the EAST MIDLANDS
Monday 22nd March 10:30 – 3:30
YMCA Learning & Development Campus
770 London Road, Wilmorton, Derby, DE24 8UT
Cost: £10 to cover buffet lunch and refreshments

For Full details download the attached pdf – Built for Good 2010

Tuesday 2nd to Wednesday 3rd March 2010.
Sarum College, 19 The Close, Salisbury.

Cost including full accommodation and tutoring – £195
An overnight course aimed at pianists who have volunteered to play the organ in their church.
The course includes sessions on hymn playing, accompanying services, coping with organ stops, simple use of pedals and useful repertoire – an essential survival package! Many churches have supported their Volunteer Organist by paying for the course as ‘in-service training’ and many former course members have reported on the immediate impact that this training has had in the worship of their churches. Combining informal and sympathetic teaching with the pleasures of residence in the Cathedral Close. These courses have become a popular focus for pianists who have been ‘thrown in at the deep end’ with organ playing at their church.
For further information on the courses or how to book a place, please get in touch with:
Robert Fielding (Courses Director)
tel: 0787 944 3060
email: rcfielding@googlemail.com

Conferences open to anyone. Take part in a stimulating programme and meet like-minded people.

Come alone or bring your church group. Full-board and single room accommodation. Or come for the day and sleep at home.

Listening Skills 27–31 March 2010

A substantial listening course for anyone involved in pastoral care at church or in the workplace. You can also use this basic introduction to counselling training as entry to our Postgraduate Counselling Diploma autumn 2010. 

Myers Briggs and Leadership 9–11 April 2010

An excellent opportunity to explore how personality type affects our approach to leadership. Open to all whether or not you have previous knowledge of your MBTI type. 

Fit for the Purpose 16–18 April 2010

An excellent opportunity to explore vocation for anyone who knows God is calling them (not necessarily to ordination!). You can choose either a residential weekend or a short distance learning course or both! 

‘Top Up Your Theology’ 19–23 April 2010

Canon Dr Christina Baxter and members of St John’s College Faculty share the latest developments in their subject areas. Topics include Biblical Studies, Mission and the future of  the  Anglican Communion. 

Further details of these and other summer schools and courses in theology or counselling from:
St John’s Extension Studies 
Chilwell Lane, Bramcote
Nottingham NG9 3RL
ext.studies@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

St John’s College, Nottingham, Thursday 11^th March, 7pm to 9.30pm

Speaker: Professor John Bryant
Event Leader: Dr Ruth Bancewicz 

The relationship between science and faith is often represented as a battleground. But are science and Christianity really in conflict? Test of FAITH – The tour 2010 seeks to bring clarity to the science-faith debate. Scientists and theologians will unpack the key issues with an evening which includes presentations, Q&A and excerpts from the award-winning ‘Test of FAITH’ documentary. 

There is no charge for the Test of FAITH tour and more information on dates, venues and tickets can be found at: http://www.testoffaith.com/tour/ 

Note: The Test of FAITH tour is primarily for church leaders and potential leaders. This includes everyone from trainees, small group leaders and youth workers to those involved in evangelism and outreach.  If you simply have an interest in science and faith then feel free to come along too! 

To reserve your place at the Nottingham event contact Helen Taylor 0115 968 3221 or email: h.taylor@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

Event Date: Friday 5th March

Morning 9.00am to 1pm lunch.  Sue Parker Hall will be speaking:
 ”Anger, Rage and Relationship : From theory to practice”
 at Hothorpe Hall Theddingworth.Leics. L E 1 7   6Q X

Sue Parker Hall, author of ‘Anger, Rage & Relationship: An Empathic Approach to Anger Management’ (published by Routledge.)

Sue  is a psychotherapist and counsellor (MBACP Snr. Accred) in private practice, a supervisor, free-lance trainer and HE lecturer in Cornwall, UK.
She regularly trains a wide range of helping professionals in her empathic approach and is actively campaigning on ethical and pragmatic grounds to raise awareness and challenge the dominant ideology and practice of working with these issues including establishing a national association for practitioners who work therapeutically with these issues… 

Please e-mail       briggs.debs@googlemail.com  if you would like more details. Student discount available. 4 Hours CPD.

 COME FOR A SPRING BREAK IN NOTTINGHAM!

Conferences open to anyone. Take part in a stimulating programme and meet like-minded people.

Come alone or bring your church group. Full-board and single room accommodation. Or come for the day and sleep at home.

Listening Skills 27–31 March 2010

A substantial listening course for anyone involved in pastoral care at church or in the workplace. You can also use this basic introduction to counselling training as entry to our Postgraduate Counselling Diploma autumn 2010.

Myers Briggs and Leadership 9–11 April 2010

An excellent opportunity to explore how personality type affects our approach to leadership. Open to all whether or not you have previous knowledge of your MBTI type.

Fit for the Purpose 16–18 April 2010 

An excellent opportunity to explore vocation for anyone who knows God is calling them (not necessarily to ordination!). You can choose either a residential weekend or a short distance learning course or both!

‘Top Up Your Theology’ 19–23 April 2010

Canon Dr Christina Baxter and members of St John’s College Faculty share the latest developments in their subject areas. Topics include Biblical Studies, Mission and the future of  the  Anglican Communion.

Further details of these and other summer schools and courses in theology or counselling from
St John’s Extension Studies
Chilwell Lane, Bramcote
Nottingham NG9 3RL
 ext.studies@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

Leicestershire New Wine Network : January 28th 2010 at Holy Trinity Leicester from 10 am – 2pm

Under the umbrella of New Wine Networks John McGinley is establishing a regular meeting for Clergy and Associate Ministers who’d appreciate a time of teaching, worship & ministry.  The network hopes to provide an opportunity to build on going close and supportive relationships. As this is a part of the New Wine vision, the values and approach of this network will be in accordance with New Wine.  Please see their website www.new-wine.org or contact John McGinley vicar@holytrinityleicester.org or 0116 254 8981 if you have any further questions.  The first date for this network to meet will be January 28th 2010 at Holy Trinity Leicester from 10 am – 2pm.  Please contact John’s PA, Karen Wilkinson if you would like to attend kwilkison@holytrinityleicester.org or 0116 254 8981

Tuesday 3rd November at 7pm , in the BBC Learning Centre and features David Monteith asking “Did St Paul invent Christianity?”

A Christmas Garland

Richard Attenborough Centre

November 2 – November 30

Tutor: Dr. John Florance

The course will explore why we celebrate Christmas as we do. ‘Christmas’ is, in fact, a great gathering together of customs, practices, folklore and habits, some very ancient, others more modern. We will be looking at many of these. Members of the class will be encouraged to discuss their personal family rituals and how the Christmas cornucopia has changed during their life-times.

Week 1: Introduction and the pagan origins of the season.

Week 2: Christmas Carols: Their history and meaning.

Week 3: The Victorians: Did Charles Dickens invent the modern Christmas?

Week 4: Santa Claus and modern innovations.

Week 5: Ghost stories, poems and other Christmas literature.

For details call the Richard Attenborough Centre  0116 2522455

 Thursday 12th November, at St Philip’s Church, Evington Road, Leicester – 10:00am-3.30pm

Being the body—words that are easy to say but less easy to live out when creating worship for the whole gathered community. If you have struggled over how to communicate to all ages and address the multiple learning needs of the congregation then this day is for you.

Looking at both Eucharistic and non-Eucharistic worship, the day aims to equip participants to create multi-sensory and multi-stage worship for the whole people of God.

Workshops and worship will be led by:

Nick Harding (Children’s Ministry Adviser, Diocese of Southwell);  The Revd Mary Hawes (National Children’s Work Adviser)

Janet Ingram (Religious Education Officer, Diocese of Leicester);  John Fryer (Children’s Worker, Diocese of Leicester)

For further information or to book your place contact Maggie Clarke at Church House on 0116 248 7438, Maggie.Clarke@LecCofE.org

This is our own in-house course recognised by the School of Ministry here at Church House, and developed over the last few months with youth work professionals from across the country. This six-module course is packed with information and resources to enable you to become a more confident and able Youth Worker in your own local setting. The six modules cover such topics as: Young people and worship; Detached work and work on the streets with young people; Self harm; Challenging behaviour; Theologies of youth work; Youth work in open youth clubs; Growing ourselves as youth work practitioners.

The course will be run on both Saturdays and Evenings. The times for Saturday sessions will be 9:00am – 3:00pm, and three evening will be needed to correspond to one Saturday.

Participants on the course can swap evenings or Saturdays to suit their own particular needs.
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We are also pleased to announce that the course is now available to do on-line. The overall cost of the course is £75 and we are able to offer bursaries and group discounts if finding this whole cost is a problem.

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To register or for more details please call 0116 248 7400 and ask to speak to either Robin Rolls (extn. 442)
or Catherine Xavier (extn. 448)

Website:   http://www.yp4l.com

Reluctant Organists afternoon at Claybrooke church this coming Saturday, 26th September starting at 2:00pm.

            Hands-on tuition by diocesan Tutors

This event is sponsored by the Ernest and Dorothy Chester Memorial Fund which is administered by the Leicester and District Organists’ Association.

Are you a pianist who is often asked to play the organ at short notice for services?

Do you find this intimidating although you are willing to have a go?

If so, come along to Claybrooke Parish Church on Saturday 26^th September at 2.00pm for an afternoon of practical “hands-on” tuition by our Diocesan Tutors.
This is an inter-denominational event for musicians who are often asked at short notice, to play for services where the resident organist is indisposed, or more likely, where the particular church or chapel, has no organist.

If you wish to come along next week, please contact Peter Connelly on 0116 2478 497
or by e-mail on   mail@valerieandpeter.plus.com