Politics in the Bible 2026

Exploring the many and varied political landscapes against which the history of the Bible unfolded.

5 Wednesday sessions starting 10th June, 7:30pm – 9pm

On Zoom

Understanding and navigating group dynamics; understanding triggers that impact conversation; techniques on how to work through them; how to prepare when facilitating difficult conversations.

Thursday 24th October, 10.00am – 5.00pm

St Mary’s Church, Walsgrave

How body language, screens and objects can help us share the message we are preaching on.

Wednesday 18th September 2024, 7pm – 9pm

The Church of the Holy Ascension, Mappleborough Green

How body language, screens and objects can help us share the message we are preaching on.

Tuesday 28th October 2025, 7pm – 9pm

All Saints Church, High St, Bedworth CV12 8NH

How body language, screens and objects can help us share the message we are preaching on.

Thursday 15th October 2026, 7pm – 9pm

St Oswald’s Church, Lawford Road, Rugby, CV21 2HR

This session, co-led by Rob Harrison and Matt Jermyn, will explore various aspects of preparing for a vacancy including what is possible, permissible and practical.

Thursday 22nd May, 2pm-4:30pm, St Nicolas’, Nuneaton

Practical guidance and tips for preparing a sermon.

Wednesday 5th February 2025, 7pm – 9pm

St Francis, Radford

Practical guidance and tips for preparing a sermon.

Tuesday 3rd March 2026 7-9pm

Venue is Manor Rd, Bishop’s Itchington, Southam CV47 2QJ

Practical guidance and tips for preparing a sermon.

Thursday 28th January 2027 7-9pm

Venue is St Peter and St John, Clifton Road, Rugby, CV21 3QP

This session is NOT JUST FOR THOSE WHO ARE CLOSE TO RETIREMENT. Indeed, there is great benefit in starting to prepare financially for retirement as early as possible.

Tuesday 3rd March, 10am to 12:30pm , St Martin’s, Finham

For Clergy

A quiet day for personal prayer and reflection, including brief talks.  Opportunities for deeper listening.

Wednesday 2nd July, 10am-4:30pm, St Edith’s, Monks Kirby

Rev. Tom Thomas will examine Mark’s storytelling, picking up on his key interests and asking how his story still impacts life and faith today.

Tuesdays 3rd Nov – 1st Dec, 7:30pm – 9pm

Zoom

Explore some of the similarities and the differences between these gospels, the first and last to be written, and look at how we might read them as two takes on the one story of Jesus.

Thursday 19th November, 2pm-4:30pm, St Thomas’, Keresley

All human life has its ups and downs; a faithful life, lived in service to God, is no exception. This five-week zoom course will explore the joys, challenges, hopes and fears of life through the story of King David

5 Monday sessions starting 17th Feb 2025

Exploring the interaction of scripture and real life to preach in today’s world.

Wednesday 6th November 2024, 7pm – 9pm

St. John Baptist Church, Berkswell

Exploring the interaction of scripture and real life to preach in today’s world.

Monday 26th January 2026, 7pm – 9pm

St Margaret’s Church, School Lane, Hunningham, Leamington Spa CV33 9DS