Saturday 28 March 2020 Fleet URC 10.30am – 3.30pm A day of exploration with guest speaker: Linda Rayner Being a mission-shaped church in 21st century Britain raises many important questions. This will be a dynamic day of conversation and interaction, of mutual support and valuable networking. Learning to listen to our communities in order […]
Faith Filled Life – the first of the Stepwise streams. A local group will be starting soon at Woking URC. The first session will be on Wednesday 27 November 2019. 7 – 9 pm Please book before 8 November 2019 Booking form for Stepwise. Further information and bookings, please email.
Wonderful World, Wonderful You! Saturday 30 November 2019 Based at Intech Science Centre and Planetarium, Winchester. 5.30pm – 10pm (although you don’t need to stay until 10pm) This event is aimed at Primary children (5 – 11 years) but is a wonderful all-age opportunity with sole after-hours use of a fantastic venue. Children must […]
Messy Church Training on Saturday 2nd November 2019 at London Street URC, Basingstoke, RG21 7NU There will be two sessions and a cross over lunch. Attend the session most appropriate to you and chat to others over lunch. 10:30 – 12:30 this session is aimed at those who are interested in starting […]
This is a one-day bespoke first aid course for the URC run by trainers from the British Red Cross. 10am – 4pm. Arrivals and registration from 9.30am. Please bring your own lunch. Booking is essential, please see the posters for contact details. At High Cross Church, Camberley on Saturday 30 November 2019 At London […]
Is it I Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 26 October 2019 Westminster College, Cambridge. Further details.
Inside Outside – an inter-cultural inter-generational event for adults and young people. Open to: Thames North, Southern, Eastern and Wessex Synods Date: Saturday 26 October 2019, 10am – 4pm. Venue: Vine URC, Riches Road, Ilford, IG1 1JH. Lunch provided (meat and vegan options). Content: 4 main themes. Each theme […]
Youth Assembly – for young adults in school year 10 up to age 25 years (inclusive). Taster Day – for young people in school year 7 up to age 16 years (inclusive). URC Youth Assembly 2020 24 – 26 January 2020 at Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffordshire. Book before 11 November 2019 for the Early […]
The first of the Stepwise Streams, Faith Filled Life will be starting at Chandler’s Ford URC, King’s Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2EY. at 7pm on Tuesday 24 September 2019. To book: please fill in a participant form and email it back to [email protected] Thank you.
Join us for a Growing the Church day Saturday 20 June 2020 Speaker: Revd John McGinley, author of ‘Mission Shaped Grace’. Further details to follow.
Saturday 14 September 2019 Trinity United Church, 53 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH. Arrivals and refreshments from 10am for 10.30am start. Finish at 3.30pm. Lunch will be provided. Join us on this day event designed to inform, equip and enthuse potential facilitators for Stepwise – the United Reformed Church’s new discipleship development programme. Facilitators […]
A Quiet Day organised by the Silence & Retreats group for all in Wessex Synod. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Email or phone 023 8067 4513. This event is now fully booked but you can join the waiting list or register your interest for a similar event in the future. […]
The Big Speak Out 5-7 July 2019 Repton School, Derbyshire DE65 6FH This event is open to all 11-18 year olds associated in any way with the United Reformed Church. Come for a weekend of fun, fellowship, faith, friendship and finding your voice! Ruth White, Wessex Synod Children’s and Youth Development Officer (south), is […]
Mental Health First Aider course. This is the two-day training course, participants must attend both days to complete the course and gain a certificate. On Mondays 7 & 14 October 2019. Petersfield United Reformed Church, College Street, Petersfield, GU31 4AG. 9.15am – 5pm Please bring your own lunch. Places are limited. Please book early […]
A full one day’s safeguarding training for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk. On Saturday 15 June 2019. 10am – 4pm. At Wheatley URC, High Street, Wheatley, OX33 1UE. Please bring your own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. To book your place, please email or phone 023 8067 4513. Further […]
Lego Mania! In line with the assembly theme for 2019 of ‘One Body, many parts’ we are running a Lego Mania children’s day. On Saturday 8 June 2019 Fleet URC, 25 King’s Road, Fleet, GU31 3AF. 10am – 4.30pm. A day for 7 – 13 year olds. Cost: £5 per person. Bookings close on […]
Is it I Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 6 April 2019 10am – 4pm Luther King House, Manchester Further details
Two exciting Quiet Days organised by the Silence & Retreats group for all in Wessex Synod. Booking is essential and places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Email or phone 023 8067 4513. Thursday 30 May 2019 A Quiet Day of gentle walking and spiritual reflection in the New Forest led […]
Bridge Builders Course Changing how we handle conflict, useful for Lay People and Ministers. At Fleet URC, 10.30am – 2.30pm Participants should plan to attend all sessions. Saturday 2 March 2019 SESSION 1: LET’S TALK ABOUT CONFLICT. Getting started on the journey together, and talking about conflict. SESSION 2: OUR THEOLOGY AND ATTITUDES. How the […]
Mental Health First Aider training for people working with adults. On 30th and 31st January 2019. 9am – 5pm. Participants must attend both days to complete the course and gain a certificate. At United Church Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RZ. A4 Poster with further details. Details of Introductory Mental Health First Aid courses […]
Wessex Synod Children’s Event – ‘24 Hour Adventure’ Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd December 2018 Christ Church Centre URC, Henley-upon-Thames, RG9 1AG 24 hours of fun for children aged 7 – 13 years Come together, make new friends and have a great time. We will explore advent, looking at Hope, Faith, Joy, Peace, and Fulfilment […]
The deadline for applications has been extended until 1st October 2018! It’s not too late to apply if you are interested. CWM Europe Region Youth Programme for 2018. For those age 18 – 25 years. Publicity Flier. Further information and application forms. ‘Beyond myself in exploring mental health …’, 12 – 14 October 2018 and […]
Mental Health First Aid training courses at Woking URC White Rose Lane Woking GU22 7HA. Further information on MHFA – Introductory course with a Youth focus here. MHFA – General Introductory course here. Mental Health First Aider qualification, two-day certificated course. Places are limited, priority will be given to paid children’s, youth and family […]
Youth Assembly 18 – 20 January 2019 One Body: we’re all in this together At Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffordshire. A weekend to focus on Jesus, to share in community with other young people, and to explore what it means to be church together. Further information. Age: Year 10 to 25 years (inclusive) Bookings: Please book […]
Do you feel God is calling you to serve in some way but you’re not sure what or where or how? Worship Leaders, Youth Work, Church Related Community Work Ministry, Eldership, Minister of Word and Sacrament – stipendiary and non-stipendiary. The Synod Vocations day will provide a day of exploration of several vocations, hearing from […]
All are welcome to attend the Synod Quiet Day on Wednesday 26 September 2018 The Centre for Reflection, Aston Tirrold URC, Didcot, OX11 9EJ 10.30am – 4pm. Cost: £10 per person (includes simple bread and soup lunch). Theme: Later Life in all its Fullness led by Andrew Williams Further information Booking Form. Closing date for […]
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low numbers. Sorry to disappoint those who were planning to attend. Saturday 23 June 2018 at Grange URC in Reading
Dinner on Friday 6 to lunch on Sunday 8 July 2018 inclusive. University of Nottingham campus, NG7 2RJ. Open to all 11 – 18 year olds associated in any way with the URC. A fantastic weekend full of fun activities where young people will be exploring how to be ‘activists’ in their church, […]
Wessex Synod Summer Camp Ferny Crofts Activity Centre in the New Forest 13 – 15 July 2018 for young people 11 – 17 years A fantastic youth camp giving space to learn more about the Christian faith, who Jesus is, and explore how this impacts us and where we fit in … Further information […]
Opportunities for those age 18+ years. Wessex Synod Exciting changes happening to Wessex Summer Camp. The camp planning group have taken the decision to run summer camp for 11 to 17 year olds: this provides an opportunity for 18+ to be full leaders at the event: you will be part of the running […]
Wait Here! Preparing for Pentecost Wessex Synod Quiet Day for all on Saturday 19 May 2018 at Wisdom House in Romsey led by Clare Downing Cost £15 which includes lunch (soup, cheese and dessert) Programme. Closing date for bookings is Thursday 19 April 2018. To book your place, please email. Do not send payment now, […]
Announcing a new date for Safeguarding Training. This is a full day’s training for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk. Also important for Ministers and Elders of the Church. Saturday 10 November 2018 at Broadstone URC. Further details. Reminder of other safeguarding training dates you might be interested in Saturday […]
A Youth Day hosted by the Synod youth Executive Saturday 19 May 2018. 10am – 5pm. At Runways End Activity Centre, Farnborough. The Wessex Synod Youth Executive are inviting young people aged 14-25 to join them at their next weekend. Further information. Book by 4 May 2018, please email.
‘A day at the beach’ – an event for children aged 7 – 13 years. Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled. A new date will be publicised in due course.
Mental Health Awareness Day: Reducing Stigma, Resourcing the Church Saturday 28 April 2018 Woking URC, White Rose Lane, Woking, GU22 7HA Please sign up in advance to attend and mark your workshop choices on the booking form. Thank you. Programme and Booking Form A4 Poster pdf Poster as a jpeg image
The Elders’ Development session – Pastoral Care and Mission – due to take place on Saturday 3 March 2018 at St Andrew’s URC, Reading has been cancelled due to the adverse weather. Apologies for any disappointment. The next date for Elders’ Development is Saturday 14 April 2018. Pop this into your diary. The cancelled […]
Here are downloadable resources which can be used for publicity within your local church. For each event there is an A4 poster in pdf format which can be printed off and put on a noticeboard and a jpeg/photo image which can be inserted into a MS Word document. Please adjust the size of […]
Saturday 21 April 2018 at Fareham URC. 10am – 2.30pm. Led by Mary Thomas, Ray Stanyon and Linda Rayner Reflecting on the context of your local church and imagining new ways to ‘do’ church to build bridges between the wider community and our faith community, more effectively. To book your place, please email.
Is it I, Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 24 March 2018 10am – 4pm Luther King House, Manchester Further details. Advance notice: the date for the Autumn event is Saturday 10 November 2018 at Westminster College.
The Synod Quiet Day is open to all members and Ministers. Saturday 19 May 2018 Wisdom House, Romsey, SO51 8EL. 10am arrivals and coffee – 3.45pm tea and departures Cost: £15 per person including a soup, cheese and dessert lunch, morning and afternoon tea/coffee. “Wait Here! Preparing for Pentecost” led by Clare Downing During the […]
Announcing two new dates for Safeguarding training. Saturday 26 May 2018 at Andover URC. Further details. Saturday 9 June 2018 at Windsor URC. Further details. A full day’s training for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk. Also important for Ministers and Elders of the Church. To book your place, […]
TRANSFORMING FAITH, TRANSFORMING LIFE A thanksgiving service for Training for Learning and Serving (TLS) at The Church at Carrs Lane, Birmingham (Directions can be found at http://carrslane.co.uk/) 23rd June 2018 Worship will begin at 11.30 a.m. Preacher: Revd John Proctor, United Reformed Church General Secretary Drinks will be available from […]
We are pleased to bring you information about Development and Support Events in 2018 Calendar of Development and Support Events 2018 A4 Posters to view/download for the following; Lay Presidency at the Sacraments Elders’ Development sessions Mission Shaped Church Mental Health Awareness Day: reducing stigma, resourcing the church Day for Church Secretaries Facilitating Small […]
Training for DBS verifiers On Saturday 10 March 2018, 10am – 12 noon. at London Street URC, Basingstoke, RG21 7NU. Trainer: from Due Diligence Checking Ltd Training will cover; introducing the DBS Verifier’s role description, explaining the online procedures, record-keeping for DBS verifiers and trouble-shooting problems you have encountered. A4 poster to download. To book […]
Is it I, Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 4 November 2017 10am-4pm Westminster College, Cambridge Poster with more details available here: Vocations Day November 2017
Mental Health Awareness Days: Reducing Stigma, Resourcing the Church. On Saturday 7 October 2017 at the Beacon Church, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8UE. 10am – 4pm. On Saturday 14 October 2017 at Woking URC. Unfortunately the Awareness Day in the north part of the synod has had to be postponed but a new date in […]
A free public lecture exploring issues around women’s ordination, gender justice and empowerment Date: 16 September 2017 Location: Dr Williams’s Library, 14 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 0AR Time: 1pm Speakers: Athena Peralta (World Council of Churches) Patricia Sheerattan-Bisnauth (Guyana Presbyterian Church) Kirsty Thorpe (United Reformed Church) The event is being organised by […]
Revd Michael Hopkins has arranged a trip to Oberammergau Passion Play and tour of the Austrian Tyrol on 17-23 May 2020. If you are interested, please download the brochure and booking form below. Information can also be found by clicking here
Details of the thanksgiving service for the life of the Windermere Centre, and a prayer of thanksgiving for the life of the Centre, have now been released:The thanksgiving service will be held on Saturday 15 July 2017 at 3pm Carver Uniting Church, in Windermere; the Revd Tony Burnham will preach. We are encouraging Individuals and churches to […]
Synod Retreat Weekend, 27 – 29 October 2017 at Old Alresford Pace, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9DH. Fully booked. Theme: Christlikeness – the challenge for Christians today. Looking at events int eh life of Jesus to see their implications for living as Christians today. Led by: Rev Howard Sharp Cost: £140 (full board from Friday eveing […]
Riding Lights Theatre Company are on tour this Autumn with: “Gospel Street” This may be something your church might be interested in as an outreach event for their congregations and communities. The tour marks the beginning of our 40th year with a radical re-telling of the good news. Gospel Street asks what would the stories […]
Wednesday 21 June 2017. 10am – 4.30pm. Walking in the New Forest with our Spiritual eyes open. This is now full – no further bookings please. This day is open to ministers and lay people. Booking is essential. To book your place, please email. Cost: £12 per person A4 Poster. Further information.
Re:Claim. 14-16 July 2017 at Ferny Crofts Activity Centre in The New Forest. The Wessex Summer Camp is an annual camping event for young people aged 11-17 years plus the R12 programme for young adults aged 18-25 years. It is a time to have fun with others through a variety of themed activities and workshops. […]
Why, as Christians, do we care about creation? How do we ground creation care in our spiritual life? And how does creation care fit as part of our churches’ wider mission? This event includes: Short presentations of different theological perspectives on creation care. An introduction (Oxford) or practical workshops (Reading) exploring ways of prayer, […]
Deepening Discipleship: supporting and encouraging all those who lead a small group in their church. On Saturday 6 May 2017 Fareham URC, 18 Osborn Road South, Fareham, PO16 7DG 10am – 2pm Arrivals and registration from 9.30am for 10am start. Please bring your own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. It’s not too late to […]
Lay Presidency at the Sacraments: communion and baptism Training for elders designated by their local church to become an authorised elder. At Wareham URC, Church Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NE On Saturday 24 June 2017. 10am – 2.30pm. Arrivals and registration from 9.30am. Please bring your own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. To book your […]
Come and join us for the Wessex and South Western Synod’s Big Day Out – 1st July 2017 – The Burgate School in Fordingbridge. A day of activities and fun for all the family following the URC theme: Feasts and Festivals. Programme for the Day: Event starts at 10am Session times: 10:30-11:20 11:30-12:20 12:40-13:30 13:40-14:30 […]
The full Safeguarding training course is for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk, also important for Ministers and Elders. There will be two training courses covered across two Thursday evenings. Participants must attend both evenings to complete the course. At Woking URC, on Thursday evenings 23 March and 30 March […]
Book Launch – Appreciating Church – How can churches, congregations and communities use their strengths to best effect and drive forward transformation. Appreciative Inquiry Events in 2017 Taste of Appreciative Inquiry – March 2017 – Cardiff Developing your Appreciative Inquiry Practice – April 2017 – Windermere Centre Appreciative Inquiry Biennial Retreat – ‘Living the […]
I am pleased to announce a new date for the session on Prayer, Spirituality and Worship. This will be on Saturday 22 April 2017 at London St URC, Basingstoke. Pastoral Care and Mission on Saturday 4 March 2017 – there are places still available Prayer, Spirituality & Worship on Saturday 22 April 2017 […]
An exciting opportunity for young adults aged 18 – 26 years. The Reformed Church in Hungary would like to invite the youth of your church to the eighth meeting of the biennial Csillagpont (Starpoint) festival 25-29 July, 2017 in Debrecen. Join in community with young Christians from around the Carpathian Basin and around the world! […]
On Saturday 18 March 2017 at the Beacon Church, 3 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8UE. 10am – 4pm. Cost: £5 Please bring a packed lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Let’s Celebrate: a day for 7 – 11 year olds. Come and meet new friends, have fun and explore 5 Christian festivals […]
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Assembly Feasts and Festivals Big Day Out at Warwick Castle on Saturday 20 May 2017. This an all-age event and an amazing day out for families, children’s and youth groups/organisations, including Pilots. Warwick Castle is a perfect venue for a Feasts and Festivals celebration, an historic castle, renowned […]
Is it I, Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 18 March 2017, 10am – 4pm Luther King House, Manchester Further details.
Open invitation to this talk by acclaimed author and speaker Ruth Valerio, at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Oxford. Further details and A4 poster to download.
Crossfire Camp – a URC weekend for people aged 12+ years. Stathern Lodge, 26-29 May 2017. Cost: £30 before 31 March and £40 thereafter. Crossfire Camp is an exciting event for young people aged 12+. We meet together each May to explore more about faith through small groups, teaching, worship and a whole range of […]
Unfortunately this training has had to be cancelled due to ill health. A new date will be arranged and publicised in due course. Lay Presidency at the Sacraments: Communion and Baptism. Led by Mary Thomas. This is training for those who have been designated by their local church to become an authorised elder. A4 poster […]
27 – 29 April 2017 (Thursday – Saturday, 8.30am – 6.30pm each day, finishing at 5.30pm on the final day). Accredited training course in Godly Play at High Street Methodist Church, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6HG. This will be the third time this course has been held here, using the excellent resource of a dedicated Godly […]
We are delighted to announce the date of this exciting special safeguarding training. On Saturday 25 February 2017. For those working in church cafés or in detached work (eg coffee mornings, drop-in sessions, breakfast or after-school clubs etc). At London St URC, Basingstoke, RG21 7NU. A full day’s training, 10am – 4pm. Arrivals and […]
Details of Development and Support Events in 2017 can be found here. Each event is also listed in the calendar section of this website.
Prayers For The Planet Join with churches across England and Wales in celebrating a ‘Green Communion’ as part of your worship on Sunday 5th February. A specially prepared order of service – along with a recipe for baking your own, environmentally-friendly communion loaf – are available to download from A Rocha UK’s Eco Church website […]
There are a few places left on the first aid course to be held at Swanage URC on Saturday 21 January 2017. Booking is essential as places are limited. Further information and booking details can be found on the poster.
A day of activities and fun for all the family following the URC theme: Feasts and Festivals. Further information and resources to download here.
If you missed the Taste of Appreciating Inquiry event in Wessex Synod in April 2016, here is another opportunity to do the course. Tuesday 7 March – Wednesday 8 March 2017 at St Michael’s Centre, Llandaff, Cardiff. Booking is essential and places are limited. Further information about the Taster event, including booking details. What is […]
First aid courses run by a trainer from the British Red Cross. Free to URC members and members of Wessex Synod LEPs. Booking is essential. Please see the booking details on the posters. Details can also be found in the calendar (search by category and select First Aid Training). On Saturday 5 November 2016 […]
Here is the September mailing full of fantastic opportunities for children and young people and adult workers.
A Quiet Day for the whole Synod on Saturday 17 September 2016 at Fareham URC. Theme: ‘Light Shines … Hope Blossoms’. Led by Revd Brenda Russell. Arrivals from 10am for 10.30am start. Finish at 4pm. Cost: £5 per person. Please bring your own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. Synod Quiet Day poster. To book your […]
Join us at the Fresh Expressions Vision Day on Saturday 22 October 2016 at Trinity United Church, Ringwood. Speakers Linda Rayner and Sheila Thatcher. Arrivals and registration from 10.15am for 10.30am start. Finish at 4pm. Please bring your own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. Cost: free, but please book places so we can organise seating […]
Training for Learning and Serving, Local Introductory Training Experiences (Transitionary replacement for TLS Foundation course) There will be new TLS LITE groups starting this September; 1. in the Christchurch/Bournemouth area 2. in the Southampton area 3. in the Reading area These are for anyone who would like to do TLS LITE, either as a […]
Wessex Summer Camp 2016 – Re:Fresh 15-17 July 2016 at Ferny Crofts Activity Centre, The New Forest, SO42 7YQ. Wessex Summer Camp will be a fantastic weekend of activities, workshops, exploring the Bible and worship. For young people age 11 – 25, plus the R12 development programme for those who have finished year 13 and […]
An invitation to WALK WITH THE STRANGER and be inspired through a new resource which includes a film, When Truth is Blind, which will encourage us to listen to each other and be inspired by our conversations… Join us at Park United Reformed Church, Palmer Park Avenue, Earley, Reading, RG6 1DN on Saturday June 4th […]
Elders’ Development days are open to all current Elders, non-serving Elders and anyone interested in becoming an Elder. There will be series of three Elders’ Development sessions at The Beacon Church, Canford Heath, 10am – 2pm. Calling and Functions on Saturday 4 June 2016 Pastoral Care and Mission on Saturday 25 June 2016 Prayer, Spirituality […]
We recognise as a Synod that the development of both current and new leaders needs to be a top priority. We are therefore very pleased to announce that we will be running the CPAS Growing Leaders course again in conjunction with Cornerstone Hythe URC from September 2016. Introductory session on Saturday 11 June 2016 at […]
A Day at the Beach – ‘following Jesus up the shoreline’. Saturday 13 August 2016. 10am – 4pm. At Westminster College, Cambridge, CB3 0AA. This family fun day includes the following activities; drama, parachute games, crafts, soft play zone and much more. All ages welcome! Prices: £10 per adult, £7 per child (12 years and […]
For all Lay Preachers’ in URC Wessex Synod. Join us for a time of sharing, experiences, hopes and insights. At London St URC, Basingstoke. 10.00am – 3.45pm. This year the theme will be ‘Refreshing Your Ministry’ led by Revd Paul Burden. Programme for the day. To book your place, please email.
Appreciative Inquiry offers a hopeful, positive approach to reflecting on church life and practice. It affirms that something good is happening and, by exploring the experiences of people, seeks to build on those strengths in the future. This introduction to Appreciative Inquiry will give you a well-tested set of resources to use locally and begin […]
The following two training opportunities are open to all; 12-13 May 2016, a two-day intensive ‘train the trainers’ for fresh expressions vision days and mission shaped ministry (msm) courses. More information is at https://www.freshexpressions.org.uk/events/intensiveday16 8-11 June 2016, 4 day study tour/conference in Tallinn (Estonia) organised by EAEE Protestant and Anglican Network for life-long Learning in […]
There are two training dates in the SW area of synod. Saturday 5 March 2016 at Salisbury URC, 30 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2 7RG. 10am – 1pm. A full morning’s training for all individuals working with adults at risk, and also important for Ministers and Elders of the church. Details of the course can be […]
On Saturday 9 April 2016 at Iford URC, Ropley road, Boscombe East, Bournemouth, BH7 6RU. 10am – 4pm. This first aid course will be run by a trainer from the British Red Cross. It is free to URC members. Booking is essential. Please see the booking details on the poster. Details can also be found […]
Elders’ Development days are open to all current Elders, non-serving Elders and anyone interested in becoming an Elder. There will be a set of three Development Days in the NW of the synod at Marsh Gibbon URC, Tomkins Lane, Marsh Gibbon, Bicester, OX27 0EX. 10am – 2pm. To book your place, please email. Download the […]
Elders’ Development days are open to all current Elders, non-serving Elders and anyone interested in becoming an Elder. There will be a set of three Development Days in the New Year at Fareham URC, 10am – 2pm. To book your place, please email. Download the poster. Saturday 23 January 2016 – Calling and Functions Saturday […]
‘Creating a Culture of Invitation’ at day with Michael Harvey at Trinity United Church, Ringwood, BH24 1DH. on Saturday 6th February 2016 from 10.00am to 4.00pm This event is open to all and is free of charge. Download the poster. To book your place, please email. Our speaker is Michael Harvey, who is well known for […]
Youth Assembly, 22 – 24 January 2016 at Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffordshire. Age: Year 10 / S3 up to 25 yeard olds. A weekend to focus on Jesus, to share in community with other young people, and to explore what it means to be church together. Places are funded by Wessex Synod. Book your place […]
For new Lay Preachers and an opportunity for existing Elders to refresh. Lay Presidency at the Sacraments: Communion and Baptism on Saturday 27 February 2016 at Collinwood Road URC, Oxford, OX3 8HH. 10am – 2.30pm. To book your place, please email. You may also be interested in… Lay Preachers’ Gathering on Saturday 16 April […]
At Shanklin URC, Isle of Wight A full days training for all individuals working with children and young people, and important for Ministers and Elders of the Church. Further details on the poster.
Elders’ Development days are open to all current Elders, non-serving Elders and anyone interested in becoming an Elder. There will be a set of three Development Days in the New Year at Fareham URC, 10am – 2pm. To book your place, please email. Saturday 23 January 2016 – Calling and Functions Saturday 13 February 2016 […]
At Farnham URC on Saturday 14 November 2015. 10am – 4pm. Arrivals from 9.30am. Please bring a packed lunch. To book your place, please email. Further information in the calendar and on the Safeguarding page.
Come and explore new ways of building Christian community at Christ Church URC, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AG. 10.15am – 4pm. Speakers: Linda Rayner and Sheila Thatcher. Fresh Expressions seeks to transform communities and individuals through championing, resourcing and multiplying new ways of being church. Cost: free but booking is essential. To book your place, please email. […]
Upcoming First Aid Training days on Thursday 1 October 2015 at Wheatley URC, Oxford on Saturday 17 October 2015 at St Paul’s URC, Bracknell on Saturday 24 October 2015 at Christ Church Chineham, Basingstoke Further details including the contact details for bookings can be found in the calendar. Search by category and then select the […]
Places still available, please sign up. This is a wonderful opportunity to take time to come away and be quiet, feel refreshed and connect with God in a different way. Theme: ‘Finding Your Treasure’ led by Revd Brenda Stephenson. The Quiet day will be based on the book ‘Finding your hidden Treasure’ by Father Ben […]
This Mission Shaped Ministry Course is open to participants of all denominations. Mission Shaped Ministry is a nationally recognised programme which enables people to discover the nuts and bolts of pioneering or developing new ways of being Church. They’re ideal to attend as teams wherever you are in the early stages of your journey of […]
The Synod Children’s Forum, launched last November was named ‘Children Speaking Aloud’ (CSA). The group is open to all children aged 11 – 13 years who want to explore key social and topical issues for the church and community, and participate in plannying Synod Children’s Days. Please give the invitation letter to anyone who might […]
Following the 2011 vision2020 conference on evangelism and the 2013 conference on church growth, we are delighted to announce the next one, on community partnerships. This time the format is different: it is not a conference but a series of roadshows, to be held in six locations across the UK, between November 2015 and June […]
On Friday 23rd October 2015. This first aid course will be led a trainer from the British Red Cross. Booking is essential. Contact details can be found in the calendar – (please select category – First Aid Training)
Mission Council in March 2014 agreed to make Safer Sacred Space training mandatory for all ministers (Ministers of Word and Sacraments and Church Related Community Workers). Three training days have been arranged. Please sign up for one of the training days. Click here for the calendar and select by category to find the dates. This […]
Various dates September to November 2015 – please go to the calendar and select by category for Safeguarding Training. A full days training for all individuals working with children and young people, and important for Ministers and Elders of the Church. The course covers: The Basics of Safeguarding Good Practice Procedures Duty of Care and […]
The Wessex Summer Camp is an annual camping event for young people. It is a time to have fun with others through a variety of activities, explore the Christian faith and learn more about our amazing God through streamed discussions and worship. Further information available in the Wessex Summer Camp Brochure. Wessex Summer Camp Booking […]
