Southwark Diocese – Lay Ministry Taster Sessions
If you are thinking about how to use the gifts God has given you, then come find out more about Lay Ministry. At this taster session you can ask commitment-free questions about the different ministries, including Reader (teaching) ministry, Pastoral ministry, Pioneer (missional) ministry, ministry with Children and Young People, and Evangelist (outreach) ministry. This is a chance to hear some stories of people who have experienced these roles and been through training, and how you might begin exploring your own vocation. Dates
- Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7:30-8:30 pm
- Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 7:30-8:30 pm
- Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7:30-8:30 pm
Booking links available from this page https://southwark.anglican.org/news-events/events/whats-on/lay-ministry-taster-sessions/
Swansea and Brecon Diocese – Vocations retreat
Do you feel that God is calling you to serve in His church but don’t know where to start? This retreat offers a chance to talk informally with members of the diocesan vocations team and explore where that calling might lead.
This 24-hour Retreat, at the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells from 6pm on Friday, 15 May to 6pm on Saturday, 16 May, is designed to help you find your way.
You will have the opportunity to find out about the exciting range of lay and ordained vocations that are available in the Church in Wales. We will eat and worship as a community and we will reflect together on the nature of vocation.
You will have the opportunity for one-to-one conversations with the Bishop’s Officer for Lay Ministry, the Warden of Readers and the DDO, to learn about the next steps. There will also be free time for private prayer and reflection in and around the tranquil and scenic spa town of Llandrindod Wells.
This event is free, including accommodation on Friday night, Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and refreshment breaks.
To reserve a place, please email Rev’d Prof Jane de Gay, Diocesan Director of Ministry, by Monday, 27 April 2026, giving your name and contact details, as well as details of any dietary or accessibility requirements. Please also state the church or Ministry Area where you normally worship.
For further information, please contact:
Revd Prof Jane de Gay, Diocesan Director of Ministry
Canon Justin Davies, Warden of Readers
Revd Anthony Porter, Bishop’s Officer for Lay Ministry
Winchester Diocese – LLM Funeral Training
The training will run over two days:
- Saturday 7 February, 9.30am – 4pm, Old Alresford Place
- Wednesday 18 March, 9.30am – 4pm, Old Alresford Place
If you can only make one of the days, that is not a problem, but please let us know at the point of booking so we can manage numbers. If you are not able to make these dates we will be repeating this training on a regular basis.
This training is for any LLM in the diocese who would value training on the vital ministry surrounding death, bereavement and funerals. It will be suitable both for those who wish to add to previous training or for those who are new to this ministry. As well as delivered sessions it will be a wonderful opportunity to learn from other Licensed Lay Ministers and share your own experience.
Sessions will include:
- The theology of death and bereavement
- Working with others in funeral ministry
- Planning a funeral and resources available.
Book a place on this training here >>>
If you have any questions about the training, please get in touch with Elena Taraban: elena.taraban@winchester.anglican.org
York Diocese – Step Forward
Step Forward is for anyone aged 18 to 30 who is wondering whether God might be calling them to ministry in the Church of England. Saturday 7 March, 10.30am-4pm
Leicester Diocese – Lay Ministry Gathering
Saturday 7 March, 10am-3.30pm – St Martins House, Leicester A range of sessions and table conversations on the themes of discipleship, pioneering on new housing developments, spiritual engagement in the great outdoors, focal ministry, working with schools. This event is open to all licensed lay ministers, focal ministers, locally authorised ministers and anyone for whom the content might be relevant. Refreshments available from 9.30am. Lunch included. For catering purposes please RSVP to mmbookings@leicestercofe.org State your name, parish and any dietary requirements.
Ely Diocese: Exploring Lay Ministry
Could Lay Ministry be for you? Come along to one of our Explorers evenings and find out more about the range of lay ministry roles available across the diocese, as well as the discernment process, training and support available. https://www.elydiocese.org/exploring-lay-ministry-2025.php# Monday 23 February 2026 Thursday 26 March 2026 Wednesday 29 April 2026 Thursday 21 May 2026 Also, LLM Selection Day – March 2026 Annual Gathering of LLMs – May 2026 Licensing Service – October 2026
Norwich Diocese – Licensed Lay Ministry Training
Monday 16 March, 2026, 7.30pm till 9.30pm at Diocesan House, Norwich. Information about the LLM course and the chance to answer any questions you may have. The evening will run from and will include a short individual interview if you are going to selection. There will be a chance to meet current students as well as staff. To register to attend, please email Marleen Madinda
Blackburn 2026 Diocesan Conference
Monday 6 July – Thursday 9 July, 2026 Theme: Found by Jesus, delving into the books of Luke and Acts. On this Ascension Day we get a taster of the amazing truths Luke records in the first chapter of Acts to set up the rest of the book, following on from his Gospel account. Canon Jean Duerden is once again the Conference Booking Administrator. She can be reached by phone on 07976 528715 or by email at conference@blackburn.anglican.org for more information.
Sheffield Diocese – Joined Up Conference 2026
March 7, 2026 9:45 am – 4:00 pm The 11th Joined Up Conference is for children’s, youth and schools workers in and around South Yorkshire. The Joined Up Conference is hosted by: The Diocese of Sheffield, Sheffield Methodist Circuit, Sheffield Methodist District and United Reformed Church.
Summer Bibical Study in Cambridge
Week 1: Sunday 26th – Friday 31st July 2026
Week 2: Sunday 2nd August – Friday 7th August 2026
The Vacation Term for Biblical Study is running summer courses at Westminster College, Cambridge. Each week offers two five hour courses, and their three related ‘Readings’ in a Biblical language, which explore exegetical and translation issues. The first week also offers three supplementary lectures – which often form a series.; whilst week 2 offers two supplementary lectures and two short papers offered by young scholars (on Wednesday). Courses explore Old and New Testament topics and related subjects. Courses include a concluding question and answer session; and there is always opportunity for further discussion over meals. Participants can be issued with an Attendance Certificate on request.
Festival of Preaching, Cambridge
13–15 September 2026. https://festivalofpreaching.hymnsam.co.uk/
St Augustine’s College of Theology
Upcoming events https://staugustinescollege.ac.uk/upcoming-events/
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