Equip Update

Dear , This coming Saturday afternoon, we will be celebrating lay leaders and church volunteers from across the diocese at a special service in Coventry Cathedral. (It’s not too late for your church to nominate one or two lay leaders or volunteers who have made a notable contribution to the church over the last year. If your church has not yet nominated anyone, you can do so by clicking here). At Equip Hub, we are passionate about supporting and resourcing people who give their own time and energy to serve their church and continue God’s mission in our world. We hope there might be something below that could serve and support you – so please scroll down and take a look. If you would like to come to the Cathedral at 4pm this Saturday (14th September), we would be delighted to celebrate your ministry too. Look out for the ‘Equip Hub’ and ‘Pathways’ contact point. Come and introduce yourself and tell us how we can support you better.

John’s Gospel – A Storyteller’s Perspective John’s gospel is rich with carefully selected metaphors and dialogues. Rob Harrison has been revisiting the gospel from a storyteller’s perspective and discovered a wonderful openness in the way John shows us the life and purpose of Jesus. Watch video

Everybody Talking Jesus Come and join us this September as we explore how we can communicate the good news of Jesus in a way that is clear, natural and compelling. 11th September, 7:30-9pm at St Laurence’s, Foleshill 17th September, 7:30-9pm at St Michael’s, Budbrooke 18th September, 7:30-9pm at St Paul’s, Leamington Spa 24th September, 7:30-9pm at All Saints, Bedworth Read more

Carbon Confidence in an Hour Be inspired and informed as we work together to reach net zero carbon. Join in via an excellent new course created by the Church of England’s Environment Programme team. Starting on Tuesday 24th September 2024. Multiple dates available Read more

Practical Skills for Difficult Conversations 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 Read more

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Upcoming Courses & Events Click the titles of any of the below courses and events to read more about it. Understanding Grief A five week course to help us explore the variety of things we grieve for, understand the grieving process and it’s complexity and what can be helpful to those who are grieving. Mondays 16th  September – 14th October, 7-9pm St. James Church, Whitley Preaching Visually 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 A future for Rural Churches A day to be inspired, as we imagine together a brighter future for our rural churches. During the day, there will be time to connect with and be inspired by others who are committed to the ministry of their rural churches. Saturday 28th September, 9:30am – 4pm at Claverdon Church Centre. Pastoral visits Reflecting on how our role in pastoral visits to help people feel calm, open and heard. Monday 4th November 2024, 7pm – 9pm St Peter’s Church, Wellesbourne Growing faith connections Exploring the best practice for children and faith in their Churches, Schools and Households. Mondays 4th Nov – 2nd Dec, 7:00pm – 9pm Zoom and In Person The Difference course Helping us reflect on our differences and how we engage with the people around us and within our wider communities. Tuesdays 5th Nov – 10th Dec, 7:30pm – 9pm Zoom and In Person Real world preaching 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 Worship in the Bible Exploring worship in the Bible to help us think about worship today in our contexts. 5 Thursday sessions starting 7th November 2024, 7:30pm – 9pm On Zoom Planting New Worshipping Communities in Schools Explore the possibility of starting a new worshipping community in a school Thursday 14th November, 7-9pm All Saints Church, Bedworth Active listening Listening is not always as easy as we think…so how can we listen better to those around us? Monday 25th November 2024, 7pm – 9pm St Paul’s Church, Leamington Spa Using music in worship Exploring the part that music can play in corporate worship and how we can use it well. Wednesday 27th November 2024, 7pm – 9pm Venue TBC View our calendar All of our upcoming courses and events can been seen on our brand new calendar.