The Synod’s Rural Link is Revd Sue Litchfield
Germinate – Arthur Rank Centre OUR HIGHLY-REGARDED RURAL MINISTRY COURSE IS BACK! Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 February 2020 The Rural Ministry Course is designed for lay and ordained church leaders across the denominations entering a rural appointment for the first time, and those already in rural ministry who feel the need for a ‘refresher’. The three-day residential […]
GerminateAn introduction to using Appreciative Inquiry in rural church and community settings Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th March 2019 Rural Innovation Centre, Avenue H, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG Full details available here
At: Winchester Baptist Church, Winchester, Hampshire Perhaps now more than ever before, our country needs the church at its best. Unfortunately, sometimes churches are not serving as effectively as they could. A church split, a failed leader, changing economics, stretched resources or an ageing congregation; there are many reasons for rural churches to be struggling […]
Our world has radically changed; we live in a time where there is a multiplicity of choices, a time when the moral codes and ethics are less than clear. It is a time of hurry and rush; a time when we seemingly know our neighbours less well, and yet conversely, we are more globally aware […]
When: Saturday 13th October 2018 9.30am-4pm Where: The Welcome Centre, 47 Parkside, Coventry, CV1 2HG Keynote Speakers: The Rt Revd Dr David Walker and Revd Claire Maxim, CEO, Germinate Leaflet available here
Through key note speakers, case studies and workshops, the 2018 Germinate Conference will explore what it means for rural Christians to do more than belong to their churches and communities. Both inspiring and practical, the day will bring together individuals, churches, agencies and networks involved in rural mission and ministry. Saturday 13 October 2018 9.30am-4pm The […]
A Discipling Presence flyer Promotional clip of a new resource for rural churches which has been produced jointly by the URC and the Methodist Church.
GERMINATE Lecture 2017 Where you stand is how you lead Tuesday 16 May 2017 10.30am-2.30pm Canon Anne Tomlinson, Principal of the Scottish Episcopal Institute The Arthur Rank Centre Stoneleigh Park Warwickshire CV8 2LG £10 (including refreshments and lunch) This event is for anyone who is interested in the nature and exercise of leadership in […]
Please download the flier below for details about this opportunity Germinate Leadership 2016
The lecture takes place on the 17th May at 10.30 am at the Arthur Rank Centre and the theme is Entrepreneurship and the Rural Church. Download the poster here The lecture is being given by Rev Dr Michael Volland who is currently Director of Context-based Training at Ridley Hall Cambridge, formerly the Director of […]
From: Revd Sue Litchfield Wessex Synod’s Advocate for Rural Ministries The Arthur Rank Centre sent me the following very interesting idea which has been sent out to all Churches in Wessex Synod. I hope this is of interest and helpful. In 2015 they launched Rural Mission Sunday – a real opportunity for churches to celebrate […]
Research conference: Rural Ministry: An effective Christian Presence? 20 and 21 July 2016 Where is it? Cliff College, Derbyshire What will the conference cover? The Conference will invite rural practitioners to speak about various aspects of rural mission or ministry. It is hoped to publish a collection of essays from a […]