Celebration of Lay Ministry 2026

This year’s Cathedral service, at which we publicly celebrate the excellent and generous work of lay people from across the diocese, will be on Saturday 5th September, 3.00pm.

This interactive session will enable participants to: explore the elements and dynamics of difficult meetings; understand key tools and skills that enable difficult meetings to become effective, and practice tools and skills to chair difficult meetings using scenarios.

Tuesday 18^th March, 2.00pm – 4.30pm

Christchurch, Brownsover

Whether it is being challenged by particular theological themes or challenging the interpretations we have inherited, this gathering is an opportunity for open, honest and faithful discussion

For Clergy

Cconsider whether the idea of Jesus as King is a help or a hinderance in proclaiming the Gospel in today’s culture.

Thursday 1st October, 10am-12:30pm, Stoke St Michael, Coventry

This regular feature of the programme is an opportunity to stimulate and refresh our theological thinking.

Wednesday 11th February, 2pm-4:30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Leamington Spa

For Clergy

This session will explore the idea that the God of uncontrolling love doesn’t stop evil singlehandedly. Using real life examples, we will consider how our experiences and expectations of God inform and influence our intercessions

Tuesday 23rd June, 2pm – 4:30pm, St Andrew’s Church, Eastern Green

For Clergy & Lay Leaders

A session looking at our provision, rhythms, space to listen and relational opportunities to help children feel part of their church.

Thursday 15th January 2026, 7pm – 9pm

All Saints Church, Chilvers Coton, Nuneaton, CV11 4NQ

A session looking at our provision, rhythms, space to listen and relational opportunities to help children feel part of their church.

Monday 3rd February 2025, 7pm – 9pm

St Paul’s Church, Foleshill, Coventry

A session looking at our provision, rhythms, space to listen and relational opportunities to help children feel part of their church.

Monday 26th April 2027, 7pm – 9pm

Holy Trinity Church, Beauchamp Avenue, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5RG

Exploring how we can support children and their families to talk about faith, worship together.

Thursday 5th February 2026, 7pm – 9pm

St Nicolas, Nuneaton

Exploring how we can support children and their families to talk about faith, worship together.

Monday 10th May 2027, 7pm – 9pm

Venue – The Church of St. John Baptist, Tachbrook St, Leamington Spa CV31 3BN

Exploring how we can support children and their families to talk about faith, worship together.

Monday 28th April, 7pm – 9pm

St Stephen’s, Canley

Practical and relational ways to interact with schools to support children, families and staff in their school experience and in their faith.

Wednesday 16th July, 7-9pm, St Mary’s, Walsgrave

Practical and relational ways to interact with schools to support children, families and staff in their school experience and in their faith.

Thursday 30th April 2026, 7-9pm

Camp Hill Parish Church, Cedar Road, Camp Hill, Nuneaton, CV10 9DL

Practical and relational ways to interact with schools to support children, families and staff in their school experience and in their faith.

Monday 21st June 2027, 7-9pm

St Paul’s Church, Leicester St, Leamington Spa CV32 4TE

This session will help us think about the range of neurodiversity and how we can reflect that in our church ministry.

Thursday 4th June 2026, 7pm – 9pm

All Saints Church, Bedworth