What's coming up...

If you are within the Northampton Archdeaconry and are considering undertaking a development project within your church, such as the installation of a toilet, servery, or other invasive works, please book a visit with our DAC Secretary for this date.

This session will enable you to explore your understanding of the core concepts for Islam as found in the syllabus and how these can be delivered through engaging learning activities that will deepen pupil knowledge and understanding as well as exploring the rich and diverse nature of Islam.  Led by Ian Nicholson from RE Today via Zoom.

The Learning Power Approach Professor Guy Claxton will share the Learning Power Approach (LPA), a science-based method of teaching that has several desirable outcomes: greater engagement by students; higher levels of academic achievement; better preparation for further and higher education; and a stronger foundation for a fulfilling life. The approach blends a traditional valuing of rigour, grades and the acquisition of knowledge with a more progressive focus on the development of a useful set of transferable, positive learning dispositions such as resilience, independence, curiosity, collaboration and creativity. At this conference, participants will study the foundations of the LPA in both science and ethics, and then learn about the sequence of practical steps that can turn any classroom into an incubator of powerful learning. There will be plenty of time for discussion, questions to Guy, and exploring the implications for professional development in individual settings. The venue is the Kettering Park Hotel, Kettering Parkway, Kettering NN15 6XT

Dinner from 6.00pm—7.00pm Training from 7.00pm—9.00pm Offering Effective Challenge - acting as a 'Critical Friend' as a governor.  Asking the right questions - often as a non-education specialist - is a critical role of a school governor. What important questions must be asked by a governor, how can we have the confidence to ask them, and how can we do so in such a way that supports our school leaders and ensures continuous improvement? Led by Andrew Read. Venue: Kettering Park Hotel, Kettering Parkway, Kettering NN15 6XT

To stand alongside our year of prayer, instead of a Bible Day, we will be holding a Prayer Study Day.

This in-person event will take place over two sessions, starting on Monday March 10th, 2025 followed by a second session on Monday March 17th, 2025, both starting at 10am. This course will take place at Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD.

Pilgrim is a major teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England. It aims to help every local church create a place where people can explore the Christian faith together and see how it can be lived out each day. Each session includes a simple liturgy, reflection on passages of scripture, short video input and time in breakout groups to discuss.

This online event will take place on Teams over two sessions, starting on Tuesday March 11th, 2025 followed by a second session on Tuesday March 18th, 2025, both starting at 10am.

The Diocesan Advisory Committee (the DAC) is a statutory diocesan committee appointed by the Bishop. It offers advice to Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) and the Chancellor of the Diocese and Archdeacons, in relation to proposed works and matters affecting church buildings, their contents and churchyards, having due regard to the role of a church as a local centre of worship and mission. It also advises on the care and development of church buildings more generally. All DAC can only be attended by those on the DAC Board.

This online event will take place on Teams over two sessions, starting on Wednesday March 12th, 2025 followed by a second session on Wednesday March 19th, 2025, both starting at 10am.

Join the Diocesan Prayer Course online during Lent 2025, and follow Jesus deeper into prayer. Recommended equally for beginners and "experts". Each session will include video footage from Pete Greig and Poppy Williams, time for questions, prayer and breakout groups for discussion.

This in-person event will take place over two sessions, starting on Thursday March 13th, 2025 followed by a second session on Thursday March 20th, 2025, both starting at 10am. This course will take place at Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD.

This event will take place from 14-16 March 2025 at Launde Abbey.

This in-person event will take place over two sessions, starting on Friday March 14th, 2025 followed by a second session on Friday March 21st, 2025, both starting at 10am. This course will take place at Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD.

This popular course, fully supported by Peterborough Diocese, raises awareness of mental health and wellbeing, and is structured to help anyone engaged with parish life to better serve the needs of those who are experiencing mental health concerns.

Pilgrim is a major teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England. It aims to help every local church create a place where people can explore the Christian faith together and see how it can be lived out each day. Each session includes a simple liturgy, reflection on passages of scripture, short video input and time in breakout groups to discuss.

This committee takes place online.

This event will take place at Bouverie Court.

This session will help DSLs to think about risks to children in the home, the community, school and from peers and peer groups and how a contextual safeguarding approach can support the development of new ways to safeguard children and young people.  Led by Richard Ward on Zoom.

Join the Diocesan Prayer Course Online during Lent 2025, and follow Jesus deeper into prayer. Recommended equally for beginners and "experts". Each session will include video footage from Pete Greig and Poppy Williams, time for questions, prayer and breakout groups for discussion.