Monday 11 September 2023, online event
Who Let the Dads Out? Zoom cafe: Show me the money!
An ideal way to meet up with other WLTDO? teams, ask questions, share ideas, talk through issues or just listen in. This cafe in particular will be exploring opportunities and ideas around funding our groups. Join using this Zoom link from 12.30pm (meeting ID: 873 8929 2330, passcode: dadcafe7).
Tuesday 12 September to Tuesday 28 November 2023, online event
Youthscape Essentials training
Happening weekly with a two-week break for half-term. Invest some time in you and your ministry. See recent article in The Well News or find out more and book here.
Thursday 14 September 2023, Goldsmith's College London
Faith, intersectionality and the future of youth work
Join faith-based and secular providers of youth services to build lasting partnerships and re-imagine a better future for young people. Find out more and register.
Tuesday 19 September 2023, online
Talking to kids about the media
This is a free Facebook live event for all parents, carers and those involved in children’s lives, organised by Parenting for Faith. How do we help our children to be discerning when it comes to what they consume online? 30min input, followed by optional 30min discussion – why not gather a group to watch together? Head to the Parenting for Faith Facebook page at 8pm on the above date. All sessions are recorded and can be accessed after the event from that same page.
Monday 18 September 2023, online
Getting started with children and young people's ministry
From the Church of England. Are you looking for growth in your ministries with children and young people but don't know where to begin? We’ll hear from leaders in different traditions and contexts across the country who will share practical and encouraging stories of what has worked for them in their contexts. Register here.
Tuesday 19 September 2023, Durham (also in Reading and Leeds on 9 October, online on 19 October)
Introduction to schools ministry training from Scripture Union
Featuring sessions on: collective worship, clubs, year-round support, how to serve your school well, the key to developing local partnerships, ensuring a relational and long-term approach. Find out more here and book for Durham here.
Wednesday 20 September 2023, online event
Webinar: Resilience for leaders - volunteers at church-based social action projects
Hosted by the Church Urban Fund and part of a series linked to the five Growing Good themes. Find out more, watch previous webinars and register here.
Saturday 23 September 2023, Bristol (also in Sheffield on 5 October)
National Estate Churches Network Conference 2023
The theme for the conference is ‘God With Us: Sharing our journey’, with opportunity to share examples of God at work and good practice in estates ministry, as well as practical workshops and fellowship. Conversations will include starting out in a new church, longevity in ministry and moving on well. Find out more and book here.
Saturday 30 September 2023, online event
Exploring digital
Join together with Methodists from all over Britain for a special digital gathering. Learn from key individuals who've mastered the digital world on how to connect and share the Gospel online. The event will feature insightful keynotes, group discussions and an expert panel. Find out more here.
Thursday 5 October 2023, Sheffield (also in Bristol on 23 September)
National Estate Churches Network Conference 2023
See details for 23 September or click here.
Friday 6 to Sunday 8 October 2023, NEC Birmingham
3Generate children's and youth assembly
See articles in Well News or click here.
Monday 9 October 2023, Reading (also in Durham on 19 September, Leeds on 9 October, online on 19 October)
Introduction to schools ministry training from Scripture Union
See information for 19 September or find out more here and book for Reading here.
Monday 9 October 2023, Leeds (also in Durham on 19 September, Reading on 9 October, online on 19 October)
Introduction to schools ministry training from Scripture Union
See information for 19 September or find out more here and book for Leeds here.
Wednesday 11 October 2023, online event
Webinar: Adapting to our communities - church beyond walls
Hosted by the Church Urban Fund and part of a series linked to the five Growing Good themes. Find out more, watch previous webinars and register here.
Thursday 12 October 2023, Birmingham
Beyond conference
Frontier Youth Trust and CURBS are hosting a learning day for those interested in connecting with children and Young people BEYOND the walls of the Church. Most children and young people no longer have a connection to a local church. The old patterns of ministry to children and young people within our walls has to change. The day will create space for youth and children's work practitioners to share stories from their practice. A collection of speakers will deliver short Ted talk style presentations followed by roundtable discussion. Find out more and book.
Saturday 14 October 2023, Manchester
Crackin Good Church
This free event is a gathering to promote new Christian communities at the margins. It’s for anyone who is a part or want to be a part of a community at the margins. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Deacon Kerry Scarlett, Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, will be speaking at the event. Find out more and apply for tickets.
Thursday 19 October 2023, online (also in Durham on 19 September, Reading and Leeds on 9 October)
Introduction to schools ministry training from Scripture Union
See information for 19 September or find out more here and book for the online course here.
Friday 20 October to Sunday 22 October 2023, Cliff College
Community organising
Beginning at 6pm with dinner on the Friday evening and ending after lunch on the Sunday. This course is a starting point for anybody interested in community organising. It will help develop an understanding of what community organising involves and what it looks like in the real world. Participants will start to explore how people come together so that they can understand and take action on their concerns to build community and overcome social injustice. Find out more and book here.
Saturday 21 October 2023, York
Joined Up North conference
A day packed with workshops and resources for all those involved in mission and ministry with children and young people in churches, schools and communities. Find out more and book.
Tuesday 24 October 2023, online event
Youthscape Essentials - taster session
Encourage adults in your church to talk to young people! See recent article in The Well News or find out more and book here.
Thursday 26 October 2023, online event
Youthscape Essentials - taster session
Encourage adults in your church to talk to young people! See recent article in The Well News or find out more and book here.
Saturday 28 October 2023, online event
Youthscape Essentials - taster session
Encourage adults in your church to talk to young people! See recent article in The Well News or find out more and book here.
Tuesday 31 October, Thursday 2, Tuesday 7, Thursday 9 November 2023, online
Youth Mental Health First Aid training
See article in recent Well News or book here for the October/November course.
Tuesday 7 November 2023, online event
Who Let the Dads Out? Zoom cafe
An ideal way to meet up with other WLTDO? teams, ask questions, share ideas, talk through issues or just listen in. Join using this Zoom link from 7.30pm (meeting ID: 873 8929 2330, passcode: dadcafe7).
Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 November 2023, Staffordshire
The Forge gathering
This is a three-day fun and inspiring retreat for all children’s, youth and families’ workers (paid or unpaid). You will be refreshed, laugh, have fun with those who ‘get it’ and be inspired by relevant teaching, Spirit-filled worship and the chance to share ideas with others. £185. Find out more and book here.
Wednesday 22 November 2023, online event
Webinar: Recruiting, managing and retaining good volunteers
Hosted by the Church Urban Fund and part of a series linked to the five Growing Good themes. Find out more, watch previous webinars and register here.
Friday 24 to Sunday 26 November 2023, Birmingham
Into God Knows What - National Youth Ministry Weekend
Youthscape’s annual conference is back, reflecting where we have been in recent years - the pandemic, institutional challenges around trust and leadership, the rapid development of technology (especially AI) etc. and where we might be headed. Find out more and book.
Thursday 11 January to Thursday 14 November 2024, online event
Youthscape Essentials training
Happening monthly with a break for August. Invest some time in you and your ministry. See recent article in The Well News or find out more and book here.
Friday 12 to Sunday 14 January 2024, Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre
Whole Hearted - Evangelism & Growth Conference
The Evangelism and Growth team have felt for a while that we need to gather people across the Methodist Church who have a sense of the hopeful future that the Holy Spirit is leading us to. So we have created the 'Whole Hearted' weekend event, which aims to open us to the bigger picture of God's mission in the world today. Places on the conference, including all accommodation and food costs, are fully funded, but a deposit will be required at the time of booking. This deposit will be returned in full after the weekend to all who attend. As well as residential bookings for the whole weekend, there are also day tickets for Saturday 13 January. Register for a place here.
Friday 2 to Sunday 4 February 2024, Eastbourne
Refresh - Hand in Hand conference
Annual children's ministry conference, with a mix of keynote sessions, seminars and a lively exhibition. Be inspired, challenged and encouraged as you meet with other children’s leaders and hear from leading practitioners. Find out more and book.
