What's coming up...

If you are within the Oakham 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.

Day 3 of the full 3-day training package for RE Subject Leads new to the Understanding Christianity resource. It is essential that participants attend all three days of this training.  The day will be led by Ziggy Brown. The venue is Hayfield Cross CofE Primary School, Hayfield Crescent, Hanwood Park, Kettering, NN15 5FJ

This committee takes place online.

This in-person event will take place over two sessions, starting on Tuesday, 6 May, 2025 followed by a second session on Tuesday, 13 May, 2025, both starting at 6pm. This course will take place at Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD.

This in-person event will take place over two sessions, starting on Wednesday, 7 May, 2025 followed by a second session on Wednesday, 14 May, 2025, both starting at 6pm. This course will take place at Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD.

What are the special features of Church school governance? A session for new governors looking at experiences and how you can develop your role.  The session will be led by Andrew Read via Zoom.

A focus on the life of Jesus – his pioneering qualities, practice, spirituality; plus insights from the days of the first apostles. A time for personal affirmation and encouragement! Revd Tina Hodgett, co-creator of Pioneering Parishes, is a pioneer, teacher, speaker and leader with a reputation for inspiring hope and a sense of possibility in congregations.

Prayer Space Hubs (Lighthouse Trust-Northampton)

The termly meeting of the collective worship leaders network.  Led by Jane Lewis on Zoom.

An opportunity for clergy considering retirement from parochial or chaplaincy roles to reflect on transitioning into ministry in retirement.

This event will take place at Bouverie Court.

An opportunity for clergy considering retirement from parochial or chaplaincy roles to reflect on transitioning into ministry in retirement.

An opportunity for clergy considering retirement from parochial or chaplaincy roles to reflect on transitioning into ministry in retirement.

Happiness Club training for volunteers from churches to support their local primary school.

A conversation for pioneers about the mixed ecology of church and mission. Join us at St Mary’s in Ely for a thought-provoking consultation as we explore the evolving landscape of mission in the Church of England through the lens of mixed ecology.

Children love to talk and what they say contains nuggets of deep and meaningful thinking. This session will give you the tools to harness this inherent desire to talk and help you use this to immerse children in developing personal knowledge and exploring the fundamentals of religious belief. Led by Ian Nicholson from RE Today on Zoom.

The Diocesan Board of Education is a statutory body with responsibility for church schools, RE and collective worship in this diocese.