TRAINING NEWS!
BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT, APRIL 2008
Personality and Prayer
- a day to explore the relationship of personality type to spirituality using the Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator
* led by Ruth Pickles (Training & Development Officer, Chester & Stoke)
and Charles Worth (Training & Development Officer, West Midlands)
* Wednesday 11th June, 10.00am – 4.00pm at Blackheath Central Methodist Church (near M5 junction 2)
* £20.00, includes buffet lunch
* If you are not familiar with Myers Briggs and are interested in the day please contact Charles Worth for an
introduction
Book places with Charles Worth, 1 Newtown, Church Aston, NEWPORT,
Shropshire TF10 7HT 01952 825668 c.worth@btconnect.com
Annual Forum Day for the West Midlands Regional Training Partnership
* a morning of theological reflection on our discipleship and ministry, led by Professor Stephen Pattison of
Birmingham University
* an afternoon of updates on the work of the Partnership
* Saturday 14th June, 10.00am – 4.00pm at Droitwich Methodist Church
* All are welcome to attend the morning and/or afternoon
Further details from Charles Worth, 1 Newtown, Church Aston, NEWPORT,
Shropshire TF10 7HT 01952 825668 c.worth@btconnect.com
Basic PowerPoint Training
- a 'hands-on' day that goes through the basics of producing and running a
presentation
* led by Revd Mike Bossingham of the Family Friendly Churches Trust
* Saturday 19th July, 10.00am-4.00pm at Rounds Green MC, Newbury Lane,
Oldbury B69 1HE
* £15.00 per place
Book places with Charles Worth, 1 Newtown, Church Aston, NEWPORT,
Shropshire TF10 7HT 01952 825668 c.worth@btconnect.com
For people in the North of our District:
Cascades of Grace
- a day for lay people to explore what it means to be a disciple in an uncertain world
* led by Ann Morisy, community theologian and author
* Saturday 4th October, 10.00am- 4.00pm at Cardinal Griffin High School, Cannock
* A joint event with Lichfield Diocese in the 'Food for the Journey' series
* Cost £15.00.
Enquiries and bookings to Paul Lewis, foodforthejourney@gmail.com
Fresh Expressions Vision Day
Whether you are involved with a fresh expression, thinking about developing one or merely curious, you are warmly invited to the Fresh Expressions Vision Day to learn about, engage with and experience new
ways of being church. The day will be a rich mix of worship, stories, teaching, conversation and reflection. The vision and values of fresh expressions will be explored and guidance will be given on further training
resources.
* Saturday 18th October 2008 9.45am – 4.00pm.
* Bishop Perowne College, Merriman's Hill Road, Worcester WR3 8LE
* £5.00 each. Come as a group and the 5th person is free!
* To register: contact Judy Baker on e-mail jbaker@cofe-worcester.org.uk
* For information on fresh expressions of church contact the District
Evangelism Enabler, Michele Simms, bhamdee@mac.com
Soul Clinics
* are a new venture, led by Revd Pauline Warner, which aim to meet the
needs of people who either know that they are on a spiritual journey or
would like to begin one.
* Soul Clinics will be at:
* Monday 5th May at Earlsdon May Festival Spirituality Fair, Coventry
* Saturday 10th May at Bell Green Farmers' Market, Coventry, and at 7.00pm Pentecost Evening Worship at
Coventry Central Hall
* Saturday 15th June, 'The Peace of the Mystic', at a Spirituality fair and celebration of Christian mysticism
at Leamington Peace Festival
For more information contact Pauline Warner Paulinewarner.aol.com
For more information on these or other training events or requests please
contact: Charles Worth, 1 Newtown, Church Aston, NEWPORT, Shropshire
TF10 7HT 01952 825668 c.worth@btconnect.com
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