Events
Training, meetings and gatherings from across the Synod.
November 2026
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Supporting Faith Development in Young People
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Equipping leaders to disciple, mentor and engage young people well — including the practicalities of safe youth work.
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Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt1
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
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Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt2
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
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Preaching Paul: Bringing the Letters of Paul to Life for Our Day
Saturday 21 November 2026
Thames North Preachers’ Circle with Hannah Fytche, 10.30am–12.30pm at Lumen, followed by the Lay Preachers and Worship Leaders Annual Meeting. Free; book with Ola Lawal at [email protected].
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Leading your Church into Growth Conference
Monday 23 November 2026
Three days for church teams at Highgate House, Northampton (23–25 November). Book by 2 November.
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Safeguarding for Trustees Training
Monday 23 November 2026
An online session hosted by Thirtyone:Eight at 10am. Book at [email protected].
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Aspiring to More: Taster Session (Zoom)
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Find out about the 2027–28 Locally Recognised Worship Leader course, 7.30–9.30pm on Zoom. Book with Julian Templeton at [email protected].
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UK-wide Safeguarding Training: Minister and CRCW Advanced Safeguarding
Tuesday 24 November 2026
A Zoom session of Advanced safeguarding training for ministers and Church Related Community Workers, facilitated by Carrie Solomon. Book with Emma Pearce.
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Elders Seeking Authorisation to Preside at Holy Communion: Initial Training
Saturday 28 November 2026
Initial training at Lumen, 2–4.30pm, co-led by Julian Templeton and John Campbell. Register at [email protected].
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Presiding at Holy Communion: Refresher Training for Authorised Elders
Saturday 28 November 2026
A hybrid session, 11am–1pm, at Lumen or on Zoom, co-led by Julian Templeton and John Campbell. Register at [email protected].
December 2026
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Aspiring to More: Taster Session (Lumen)
Saturday 5 December 2026
Find out about the 2027–28 Locally Recognised Worship Leader course, 10am–1pm at Lumen. Book with Julian Templeton at [email protected].
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Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt1
Thursday 10 December 2026
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
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Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt2
Thursday 17 December 2026
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
March 2027
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Meeting of Synod
Saturday 20 March 2027
Ministers and church representatives meet for worship and to set the direction of our shared work. Venue to be confirmed.
June 2027
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Eco Day 2027
Saturday 5 June 2027
A day at Lumen celebrating how our churches care for creation, with a speaker on the Theology of Creation. Churches with eco stories to share are warmly invited to take part.
Safeguarding training
Synod and UK-wide sessions for elders, ministers, staff and volunteers.