session looks at how to make the most of these Working as Teams Alison Way Teams are central to church life – this worship looks at the ways in which we can build strong and stable (sorry) teams. Everyone but esp. PCC members and others involved in ministry/volunteer in churches Rural Church Carol Coslett This workshop explores the opportunities and challenges faced by churches in rural contexts. Open to anyone who wants to discuss and share these. Everyone Lay leadership – what does it look like? Chris Elliott Lay leadership is an important part of church life – both in the parish and the diocese. This session explores the gifts and skills many lay people can bring as leaders Everyone SAGE & ministry to the Elderly Jo Cox Providing spiritual and practical support for older people is something that most churches do well. This session will help to build on this experience and look at some of the particular issues that need to be considered. Everyone Fresh Expressions Will Cookson & Appadoo What are fresh expressions? This session looks at this growing area of church life and the resources avaible to support these. Everyone, especially those who are looking to start a new initiative Church school links Jerwood Schools are vital and valued parts of our community. This session explores how we can serve and support our schools, whether they are church schools or not Everyone, especially those who are looking to set up links between church and a school Welcoming the Stranger Ellen Eames How do we embrace being hospitable to people we might find challenging or who have particular needs. Everyone Faith in the Workplace Doug Ross Our work are a key place to live out our life of faith. This workshop Everyone
explores the full scope of what it means to have faith in our workplaces. Preparing Budgets and Managing Cashflow Tony Demby & John Jackson This workshop takes a practical look at what helps church finances to run smoothly. Treasurers and PCC members (or those about to volunteer to be!) Using Data in Mission Jackie Pontin There is a rich amount of readily available data about our parishes and communities. This session looks at how we can use this to shape our activities to be relevant for our areas. Everyone but esp. PCC members and others involved in ministry teams Connecting urban communities Asfa This workshop explores the complexities of urban life and lifestyles. How do we organise our church life in relation to the patterns of our areas Everyone Fundraising Gabby Parikh This workshop at how to fundraise for churches and how this it relates to a broader understating of giving. Everyone but esp. PCC members Leading Intercessions Jo Cox This workshop looks at what makes for good intercessions, the different ways we can lead these and the resources we can use. Everyone, but esp involved in leading intercessions Spirituality for Contemporary Life tbc What to nurture spirituality today? This workshop looks at how our prayer life and sense of knowing God can be enriched in modern life Everyone Beginning Work with Children & Young People Rachel Gardner This workshop looks at how we help children and young people stay rooted in the church an how to put in place ministry that will help. Parents & those looking to start or rebuild ministry with c&yp Growing Work with Children & Young People Nick Shepherd This workshop looks at how churches can grow and develop their ministry and mission with children & young people. Parents & those engaged in ministry with c&yp who want to see this develop Exploring your Vocation Louise Ellis A practical session to reflect on your own Everyone