Resources
Passion 4 God coursesPassion for God is a series of short courses for any person, parish or deanery in the Peterborough diocese wanting to live more for God but needing an injection of excitement, know-how, theology or spirituality. The courses are designed to enthuse, educate and equip people to live God’s passion for the world.
Many of the courses have been inspired by people in parishes saying, “I wish there was a course on x”. The courses are grouped into four areas of interest, each one reflecting the priorities outlined in the Diocesan Strategy:
A: Passion for Worship
B: Passion for Mission
C: Passion for the Church
D: Passion for the World
The courses offer help in the three vital areas of spirituality - worship and prayer; study - the Bible and its relevance to life today; and action - practical action in the church and in the world.
For more details please download the brochure below giving more details or paste the following link into your web browser http://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/ministry/adulteducation/passion.htm
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Foundations21
Foundations21 is a web based, multimedia Christian basics course in the making aimed at helping you learn more about your Christian faith through studying the Bible, learning to apply what you've learnt and encouraging you to follow Christ's example. There are a number of different options, depending on how you learn and what suits you best.
Access to the material is by subscription - payable monthly or annually and more information can be located on www.foundations21.org.uk
Growing Together in Christ
This is a course of Christian nurture and discipleship. Several centres throughout the St Albans diocese have hosted the course since its launch in 2001. Over 500 people have participated in the course and, as a result, it was completely revised in 2003. Open to anyone it is an alternative, or follow-up, to Alpha or Emmaus. There are 24 or 18 sessions (depending on which syllabus is followed) together with 3 assignments over the year and 3 day (or half-day) workshops. People can dip into it or do the whole course. All who successfully complete the course receive a certificate signed by the Bishop of St Albans and those going on to undergo Reader-ministry training can gain credits. It is also a foundation for those chosen to be members of a Local Ministry Team.
A practical guide is available for those who want to organise the course. This will contain a series of modules covering a wide range of subjects including working with children, the elderly, work-place ministry and church buildings.
For more details please contact Robin Brown, Local Ministry Officer for the St Albans Diocese,
Tel: 01727 818151, email: rbrown@stalbans.anglican.org or paste the following link into your web browser http://stalbansmindev.org.uk/locmin.php?page=efd
Exodux 20
Exodus 20 is a brand new resource for young people written by young people. It can be used as a resource for youth work, in churches but also in secondary schools.
A whole pack, including a DVD film, educational resources and associated products, it addresses current issues in a thought-provoking and relevant way.
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Embracing the world
A series of eight Bible studies and sermons for churches to work through to help build culturally inclusive communities.
To download it please click the poster link below.
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Connected Community Learning
The Connected Community Learning on-line courses (available anywhere) operate over the Internet using what is called a ‘virtual learning environment’, which enables you to learn at any time and from anywhere with a computer and an Internet connection. Learners work in groups to discuss and share thoughts and ideas; a tutor / facilitator dips in and out to participate and answer questions. 3 to 4 hours / week (in bits and pieces, some on-line, some pondering off-line) is needed to do a course justice. The only technical skill needed is to be able to access a website and type a bit. Further information on all courses is at www.allbelievers.org/courses/available.htm or from Peter Nicholls on 01508 570557.
Ground breaking
A new exciting and ground breaking spirituality resource for youth workers, Glimpses, is now available - a big 180 page full colour resource packed full of ideas for youth workers to help develop spirituality with supporting DVD for only £13 per copy fully delivered. (A saving of £4 on the full published price).
Written by Nigel Pimlott and Steve Bullock from the Diocese of Gloucester, Glimpses is published by the National Youth Agency (NYA) and comprises of five sections: /
Reflections - provides a series of visual images to engage with.
Atmospheres - explores the power and importance of environments
Essences - tries to get to the heart of what is meant by spirituality and spiritual development.
Stations provides a range of some 30 practical tools to aid exploration and engagement,
Breaths is packed full of miscellaneous ideas and resources.
All this and a DVD full of images, music and video clips to use with the resource.
One of the main features of */Glimpses/* is that it can also easily double up as an effective tool for churches to use in their general youth work, adult services, meetings, house and cell groups or as a tool for pre-mission type work. Full of resources, discussion starters, images, videos and material it promotes reflection and stimulates thinking.
Glimpses is exclusively available from FYT for just £13 including p&p.
Please send your cheque (payable to ‘FYT’) name and address to the FYT office, Unit 208b The Big Peg, 120 Vyse Street, Birmingham. B18 6NF or Visit the FYT web site resources section - http://fyt.org.uk/showdetails,print,79.htm
Growing Together in Christs Mission
The latest learning opportunity from the Local Ministry Officer in St Albans Diocese is GROWING TOGETHER IN CHRISTS MISSION. These are a series of modules (mostly 3 or 4 sessions each) all under the umbrella of Mission. It covers subjects such as Children, Communications, Schools, Stewardship, Older People, Buildings, Spirituality,Youth, Ecumenism and the History of Mission. Material is available on CDRom, hardcopy (individual modules) and via your computer.
For more information contact Canon Robin Brown, on 01727 818151 or email rbrown@stalbans.anglican.org
Learning for living
This course is for Short, Practical and Accredited Skills Development for people in Voluntary/Community Groups and Organisations. There are lots of interesting and enjoyable new courses, both weekly and residential offered across the eastern region in community development on equality & diversity, voluntary sector management, social enterprise, community leadership, international development, teaching and training. For further information or to download the brochure please visit www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk/community, or contact community@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk.
Grants
Grants from the Task Forces to help you in your ministry to under 18s Both the Youth and Children’s Task Forces are offering grants of up to £100 to Anglican youth or children’s groups, churches and individuals.
Grants* may be for equipment, events, projects or activities, holiday clubs, new groups, outreach and evangelism, youth/children’s worship, faith exploration or training (for specific criteria see the application form).
* Match funding is not required but applicants are encouraged to also seek support from their PCC.
Applications forms can be downloaded from the diocesan website:www.norwich.anglican.org/youth Or contact Tricia or Karen 01603 266316 tricia.elson@horsteadcentre.org.uk
Courses available
Courses that can be run at a venue near you
Sharing Care - Older People
A four-session course to equip and encourage all who care for older people in any of many ways. It was written with laity in mind, but clergy are welcome too. It will be delivered by trained people who will value deeply the particular experiences and insights which each person will bring to the course.
Number of participants required to run this event: 10 - 16.
For more information please contact Susanna Gunner, 01603 729815,susanna.gunner@norwich.anglican.org
First Aid Training
A one day certificated course run under the RYA scheme, based on the equivalent St John Ambulance course.
Number of participants required to run this event: 4 or more.
Cost (inc VAT) within Diocese: £75/person
Outside Diocese or other organisations: £85/person
For more information please contact Mark Elson, 01603 737215 ext 2, dep.manager@horsteadcentre.org.uk
Child Protection Training
A two hour session giving an overview of good practice and basic risk assessment, insurance, the parish policy statement, dealing with allegations or suspicions of abuse and obtaining a CRB Disclosure for working with under 18s.
Number of participants required to run this event: 15+.
For more information please contact Tricia Elson, 01603 266316, tricia.elson@horsteadcentre.org.uk
Get Funding Now!
Various grants are available for a variety of work.
Grants for £200-£300 for projects to enable or encourage young people to explore or connect with the Christian gospel are available with a closing date of 11 August 2008.
Task Force grants give up to £100.
Sharing the Good News grants up to £500
For more information please look at the website for the application form and the criteria form at www.norwich.anglican.org
IT training and equipment
The Family Friendly Churches Trust can particularly help churches with the installation of IT equipment in Churches. Mike Bossingham has been leading PowerPoint Courses for many years and can give solid advice on the purchasing and installation of projectors. The choice of projectors these days is very wide. Churches need to make good purchasing decisions and then make the best use of the equipment they have. You can find out more at www.familyfriendlychurches.org.uk/mmweekend.htm
Alternatively you may feel that you would like some intensive training for yourself. The trust runs residential courses at Willersley Castle in Derbyshire. As a minister you should find that you can use your CDIM allowance to pay for such a course. You can find out more at www.familyfriendlychurches.org.uk/resident.htm
To find out further information about the Family Friendly Churches Trust and other courses Mike runs please go to www.familyfriendlychurches.org.uk
Eastern Churches Rural News
The ECRN latest version of news and events can be viewed on the Rural Officers page www.rural-theology.org.uk/localgroups/eastanglia/ or via the Norwich Diocesan Website (Church & Community/Church in Society). For more information please contact graham@stedmundsbury.anglican.org or Lorna Allies lorna@gullmeadow.com
Internet learning
Through a ‘virtual learning environment’, which enables you to learn at any time and from anywhere with a computer and an Internet connection learners work in groups to discuss and share thoughts and ideas; a tutor / facilitator dips in and out to participate and answer questions. 3 to 4 hours / week (in bits and pieces, some on-line, some pondering off-line) is needed to do a course justice. The only technical skill needed is to be able to access a website and type a bit.
More information can be found by contacting Peter Nicholls on peternic@allbelievers.org