URC THAMES NORTH SYNOD 
URC THAMES NORTH SYNOD
Development & Training
The Revd Anne Sardeson
"Renewing Preaching is scheduled to take place at Westminster College between 20-23 June 2011. Do please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested. We're working on a leaflet which will included information about each of the speakers and the schedule of events. If you're interested in receiving this once it is complete, please just let me know. Kind regards, Emma Daniels College Office Manager PA to the Principal e-mail: ed365@cam.ac.uk phone: 01223 743 067 WESTMINSTER COLLEGE Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB0AA Reg. Charity no: 311449
Hello Friends
This is a Group e-mail to all church secretaries and ministers and others who may find the following of interest:
Intercultural Theology and Practice Conference
Who are WE? Identities and Belonging in the United Reformed Church
Tuesday 26th October to Wednesday 27th October Northern College, Luther King House, Manchester
Dear All
In 2005 the United Reformed Church declared:
“The United Reformed Church declares itself to be a Multicultural Church welcoming all cultures and ethnicities in worship, witness and service, and celebrating the diverse gifts of the whole people of God for the mission and ministry God calls us to”
Using the above declaration as a starting point, it is hoped that the programme will provide plenty to think about. There will be a keynote speaker and a variety of short papers / presentations on the theme "Who are we? Identity[ies] and Belonging in the United Reformed Church".
The deadline for registration is Friday 1st October but, please note, PLACES ARE LIMITED!! To avoid disappointment, please click on the link below and return your form to michael.jagessar@urc.org.uk as soon as possible. (Thirteen people are already registered!)
Any other information you require, please contact Michael Jagessar on 020 7916 8655 or email.
Look forward to hearing from you . . .
Limited places . . . please register using the booking form – link below
http://www.urc.org.uk/what_we_do/rjmm/docs/InterCulTheoConfRegis2010
PA to Secretary for Mission
PA to Secretary for Racial Justice & Multicultural Ministry
T: 020 7916 8655
F: 020 7916 2021
E: mission-rjmm.pa@urc.org.uk
tracey.hardingham@urc.org.uk
A: Church House, 86 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9RT
http://www.urc.org.uk/rjmm
http://www.urc.org.uk/what_we_do/mission/mission
Rev'd Anne Sardeson MA
Thames North Synod
Training & Development Officer
86 James Lane
London E10 6HL
07979520308
training@urcthamesnorth.org.uk
EAST OF ENGLAND FAITHS GROUP - IT ASSISTANCE - SEE POSTER HERE
CLICK HERE FOR MODE DETAILS
Radical Church Challenging Communities
DEVELOPING COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES One-year TLS programme
Please find attached a flyer advertising the forthcoming Radical Church Challenging Communities learning and development programme. Please would you kindly circulate these around your networks and encourage people to consider taking part in this excellent programme.
This programme is particularly relevant to volunteers involved with church-based community service, projects or activities from any denomination; ministers / vicars / priests engaged with community ministry; or anyone already active in their local neighbourhood or wishing to become more active with local community initiatives and organisations.
The aims of this programme are to develop an understanding of community development principles and practices in order to stimulate informed and practical engagement from a faith perspective. It is designed to:
· inform and enable reflection on a variety of approaches to community work with particular emphasis on Community Development Work
· give practical experience of community work and equip participants to engage in such work in their own faith and community settings.
· inspire and stimulate engagement with communities and within neighbourhoods as an expression of the mission of God.
Some of the many issues explored include Partnership Working, Personal Skills for Community Development, Theologies of Engagement, Working with Volunteers, Project Planning and Fresh Expressions of Church………..
While we hope that participants will sign up for the complete TLS programme which includes local tutor groups, study materials and ongoing support, participants are able to register to attend the 4 weekends only at a reduced rate. Please encourage applications for either of these options by 31st May 2010.
For further information about the Radical Church Challenging Communities, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Lawrence chrisalawrence@mac.com or 07905 946779 (office hours)
If you would like printed copies or a pdf version of the flyer, please contact Megan Morris at crcw@urc.org.uk
The Windermere Centre 2010 Programme
I have just spent the weekend re-vamping and updating the Centre website with the 2010 Programme details. If you click on the Programme 2010 page in the navigation bar, you’ll be able to use a special new feature: you can read the programme and the brochures as a booklet online. It’s much more convenient than having to scroll through a document!
Please look through the Programme and see if there’s anything that would benefit you or your Church. You’ll see details of courses related specifically to Vision4Life, as well as others. Some of those are geared towards the Year of Prayer; others anticipate and prepare you for the Year of Evangelism.
If you’re thinking about establishing a Church website, look at what iChurch has to offer. If you want to stay up to date with news from the site, use the subscription button in the sidebar.
We spend a great deal of time (and money!) putting together courses that will resource you and your Church in mission. Please use the Centre; after all, it’s your place! So see what 2010 has got to offer ... and please, spread the word!
With every best wish
Lawrence
Lawrence Moore
Director, The Windermere Centre
Direct line: (015394) 40983
http://windermere.urc.org.uk
http://lectionary.wolsblog.com
Click on images above to find out more about "Training for Learning and Serving"
and here for latest TLS Financial Arrangements information
TLS Messageboard:At the management meeting on 8th October, 2009, it was decided to change to closing date for TLS applications to 31st May in the hope of making it easier to find tutors before summer holidays begin. As now late applicants will be accommodated.
Ongoing Training
University of Hertfordshire courses HERE
EM3 Forms
Where possible EM3 forms should be emailed to Sue Russell, Moderator's and Synod Clerk's PA and only Assembly accredited Lay Preachers may claim - District accredited or "informal" Lay Preachers may be able to claim through the Lay Development Fund The R1 is supposed to be completed by all ministers following any EM3 study event.
Form1. Form A4 The United Reformed Church Education and Learning Committee Application for approval and reimbursement of the costs of continuing education for Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers
Form 3. Form R1 THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CONTINUING MINISTERIAL EDUCATION REPORT
Form 4. Lay Development Fund Application Form
Click on images above to find out more about "Training for Learning and Serving"
and here for latest TLS Financial Arrangements information
Trustee Training
Click here for Powerpoint presentation of "Trustee Training - a training module for Ministers and Elders."
Click here for accompanying Trustee Handouts The Handouts were for Synod Exec and are more by way of "further reading" material more relevant to Board-driven Trust bodies so may be of interest more to, say, separate registered charities running community centres within church premises and for those who would like to explore Trusteeship more deeply:
•Simple assessment to get you started “Board Assessment. • Checklists for future action/discussion• Trustee sample person specifications and officer job descriptions • Board Leadership • The Board in control • “Governance Hub ” Publications • Prime site/Publication Recommendations for further reading and research.
Upcoming Training Sessions