Monday 1 March 2021, online event
With you in spirit? The Youthscape/St. Mellitus annual lecture
Rev Dr Sam Wells, from St. Martin's in the Field speaks about moving towards a theology of presence in online youth work. Find out more here.
Monday 1 to Thursday 4 March 2021, online module
CYM short course: Chaplaincy skills
Covers basic skills and key aspects of chaplaincy, including religious, spiritual and pastoral care in a range of contexts of school, college, young offenders and hospital. Find out more and register here.
Tuesday 2 March 2021, online event for North West & Man region
When prayer is difficult
Part of the Methodist Year of Prayer and the second in a series of events from the NW&M regional team. See the flyer here or contact Rob to book.
Wednesday 3 March 2021, online event
Developing and empowering teams
Hosted by the Southern & Islands team of the Methodist Learning Network, along with Emma Nash from the Evangelism & Growth team, but open to all. When we get teams 'right', ministry flourishes: people grow in confidence, they develop new skills, the work gets done faster, solutions are more innovative. But many of us find it hard to develop and empower teams like this consistently. Find out more and register here.
Saturday 6 March 2021, online event
Joined Up conference
Aimed at youth and children's workers, schools workers and chaplains. This event is completely free and will include Krish Kandiah (Home for Good), Mark Russell (Children's Society) and Susie Mapledoram (a Diocese Youth Advisor) as keynote speakers. There will also be a range of workshops, both live via Zoom and pre-recorded. Find out more and register here.
Tuesday 9 March 2021, online event
Connecting chaplains
A National Gathering of Chaplains hosted by the Southern and Islands Region in partnership with the Ministries Team of the Methodist Church. Find out more and register here.
Wednesday 10 March 2021, online event
Praying and responding to God for all ages and abilities
Led by Naomi Graham from Growing Hope, this webinar from The Well will seek to answer questions like, "How do I support someone who is non-verbal to hear from God?" or "What do I do when a young person with autism finds it difficult to picture what God is saying as they think very literally?" or "How do I engage a young person with a learning disability in understanding the concept of God speaking to us?" Naomi will offer some background information on how our brains work and how we process things, as well as some practical strategies to try. Register here.
Monday 15 to Friday 19 March 2021, online event
CYFI week
A week of input for children's, youth and families workers and key volunteers, delivered by The Well, in partnership with the Southern and Islands Regional Team. Find out more and register here.
Monday 22 March 2021, online event
Webinar: How to run a virtual prayer room
Brian Heasley from 24-7 Prayer will talk about the logistics of running a virtual prayer room and provide some top tips for encouraging people to take part. The evening will also include an opportunity to experience an online prayer room; to pray, reflect and spend time with God. Register here.
Tuesday 23 March 2021, Monday 26 April and Monday 10 May 2021, online module
CYM short course: Supporting and mentoring young leaders
Exploring mentoring, supervision and coaching as models for discipleship and helping learners reflect on their own practice. Find out more and register here.
Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 March 2021, online event
Renew Normal
From Youthscape, an event that asks what we have learned and what we might need to do next. Find out more and buy tickets (£10) here.
Thursday 25 March 2021, online event
Green evangelism: what does climate justice have to do with sharing our faith?
Join hosts Phoebe Parkin (Youth President, and keen advocate for climate justice) and Holly Adams (Evangelism and Contemporary Culture Officer) and panellist Elaine Heath (author and minister in the United Methodist Church) for a discussion about environmentalism and evangelism. Find out more and register here.
Saturday 27 March 2021, online event
Thriving families - supporting family wellbeing now and in the future
The Well, in partnership with Action for Children. Check our online events page for the registration link.
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 April 2021, online module
CYM short course: Working in a school community
Providing a critically informed evaluation of the role Christians have and can fulfil within the school community and a platform for students to engage with the changing policy environment for schools and to identify appropriate opportunities for contextual ministry. Find out more and register here.
Thursday 15 April 2021, online event
Ideas exchange event for those in ministry with 11 - 25 year olds
See item in featured news or find out more here. Click here to register.
Saturday 17 April 2021, Methodist Church House, London
Exploring ordained ministry (for 18 - 30 year olds)
Find out more about being an ordained person, how to candidate for ministry and what is included in the training pathway. Book here.
Tuesday 27 April 2021, online event for North West & Man region
Praying with children
Part of the Methodist Year of Prayer and the third in a series of events from the NW&M regional team. See the flyer here or contact Rob to book.
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 May 2021, online module
CYM short course: Mission and evangelism with children and young people
In partnership with Youth for Christ the course will explore a theology of evangelism and explore its place in the wider mission of the church as well as its relationship with areas of ministry such as pastoral care and counselling/worship and social action. Find out more and register here.
Saturday 22 May 2021, online event
A living library - part of #LoveThisCalling
People posing as living ‘books’ will share their stories of calling with the attending ‘readers’. A wide range of ‘books’ will be available to browse; from Youth Reps to Ministers to administrators to worship leaders. The event will be online, it will be free, it will be quick-moving and stimulating, follow-up support will be available for people who have vocational questions. More information coming soon!
Tuesday 15 June 2021, online event for North West & Man region
Helping a congregation to pray
Part of the Methodist Year of Prayer and the fourth in a series of events from the NW&M regional team. See the flyer here or contact Rob to book.
Tuesday 13 July 2021, online event for North West & Man region
Prayer at home
Part of the Methodist Year of Prayer and the last in a series of events from the NW&M regional team. See the flyer here or contact Rob to book.
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