Events Diary
October
6th October
Lay Employees’ Orientation Day, hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
10.00 am - 4.00 pm via Zoom Video Conference
The Lay Employees’ Orientation Day comprises training for newly appointed lay employees working in a church context.
It is designed to give a better understanding of the role of church worker, both in general and in one’s own setting.
The day’s topics, and the opportunity to share together, will help develop a strong foundation of good practice.
For more information please click here to download a flyer.
Booking is essential so please click here to secure your place.
For booking support please contact Katrin Hackett: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990
8th October
Line Management Training, hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
10.00 am - 4.00 pm via Zoom Video Conference
If you are new to Line Management, join the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network Team to identify the key skills and qualities needed to manage lay employees,
gain clarity on the different functions of line management and understand the line manager’s role in the employment cycle.
Please click here to download a flyer.
Booking is essential so please click here to secure your place.
For booking support please contact Katrin Hackett: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990
13th October
Lay Employees Community of Practice
10.00 am - 2.00 pm via Zoom Video Conference
This meeting will start by looking at some practical advice around licenses/copyright and also some of the issues, challenges and opportunities of working online.
It will be led by Howard Wilson from the South West region of the Learning Network.
The afternoon will provide a chance to meet and share good practice with others in similar roles in small break-out groups.
To book your place and to obtain joining instructions please click here.
Don't feel you have to stay for the whole session - we know how valuable your time is!
14th October
Postively Rural: Creative Discipleship in the light of COVID19
1:00 - 2:30 pm via Zoom Video Conference
The second in a series of online gatherings focusing on rural mission.
We will share good practice, learn from our experience of COVID19 and consider how we move forward positively.
Please click here to download a flyer.
To book your place and obtain joining instructions, please click here.
Registration deadline: Monday, 12th October 2020.
For booking support please contact Katrin Hackett: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990
November
5th November
Hybrid Worship Webinar, hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
Between 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm, explore blended approaches to church life in a Covid19 world and beyond with Rev Sean Adair.
Please click here to download a flyer.
Booking is essential so please click here to secure your place.
If you need further information, or are unable to book online, please contact Katrin Hackett:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990
18th November
Art, Faith and Transformation - An online retreat day (via Zoom) with Dr Deborah Lewer
Yorkshire Plus Online Regional Retreat for Presbyters, Deacons and Lay Employees.
Please click here to download a flyer for more information.
Free of charge but booking is essential, so please click here to secure your place.
January
27th January
Transformational Leadership Webinar, hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
Between 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm, join Dr Nigel Pimlott (Learning & Development Officer for East Central Region)
as he introduces six core practices essential for seeing transformation in the local church.
Please click here to download a flyer.
Booking is essential so please click here to secure your place.
If you need further information, or are unable to book online, please contact Katrin Hackett:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990
February
23rd February
Being an Inclusive Church Webinar, hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
Between 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm - ensuring no-one needs to ask, ‘Am I not a Methodist too?’
with Bevan Powell, Connexional Equality Diversity & Inclusion Adviser.
Please click here to download a flyer.
Booking is essential so please click here to secure your place.
If you need further information, or are unable to book online, please contact Katrin Hackett:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990
March
9th March
Line Management Training hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
10.00 am - 4.00 pm at Leeds Church Institute, 20 New Market Street, Leeds, LS1 6DG
If you are new to Line Management, join the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network Team to identify the key skills and qualities needed to manage lay employees,
gain clarity on the different functions of line management and understand the line manager’s role in the employment cycle.
Please click here to download a flyer.
Booking is essential so please contact Katrin Hackett to secure your place:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990