These workshops will be available at the conference - please turn up in the location of the workshop during one of the session times, there is no need to sign up in advance.
All workshops will start at 2pm.
Worshops available on Tuesday & Wednesday
| Name of Workshop | Name of Leader | Details of workshop | Location of workshop |
What is Cursillo? |
Michelle Cotton | Anglican Cursillo is a movement of the Church providing a method by which Christians are empowered to grow through prayer, study and action and enabled to share God’s love with everyone. Come along to find out more about how Peterborough Diocese supports this and how your church can grow using this tried and tested method. | Derbyshire 2 |
Church Schools – sharing the love of Jesus with children and young people’ |
Peter Cantley | We have over 20,000 children and young people in our Church schools in Peterborough Diocese. In this workshop we will consider God’s mission in the world and God’s mission through the Church, so that we are best placed to join in where God is already at work and to play our part in sharing the love of Jesus with the children and young people in our Church schools. | Main Conference Hall |
An introduction to Mental Health First Aid |
Kevin Fear | The course will touch on what MHFA is and what it is not. The session will seek to demonstrate why the Church and society at large need Mental Health First Aiders. | Derbyshire 1 |
Heartbreak Hotel? Stories and lessons learned from working with Asylum Seeker Hotels. |
Bev Hollins | Two colleagues share their experiences of having an asylum seeker hotel in their parishes – how we responded, what worked and what didn’t, and what happens next. Join us and share your experiences and hear about opportunities in the aftermath to support asylum seekers and refugees in our diocese. | Derbyshire 3 |
The Jesus Prayer for Beginners |
Chris Webb | The Jesus Prayer is a simple but rich prayer practice which has helped millions of people towards a deeper experience of contemplative prayer and life. This workshop will focus on how to practice the Prayer, but will also look at some of its history and theology, both in Orthodoxy and in other Christian traditions. No previous knowledge or experience necessary! | Derbyshire 6 |
Neurodiversity |
Marta Brothers, Cecily Nurmahi & Morna Simpson | Neuro Spicy – A discussion about leading as, and supporting, those who are neurodivergent. | Derbyshire 5 |
Vocations |
Haydon Spenceley | Keep On Exploring | Derbyshire 4 |
Why good comms matters and how to do it easily |
Shakeel Nurmahi & Jo Tinker | Join us for a conversation about comms, why it matters in your parish and how to achieve great results quickly, easily and cheaply! We’ll look at audiences, posters, photos, free design tools and templates from Canva and ACNY with a live demo replicating what its really like when you have to get the word out and you have only 15 minutes to spare! | Derbyshire 7 |
Workshops available on Tuesday Only
| Name of Workshop | Name of Leader | Details of workshop | Location of workshop |
An introduction to faith scrapbooking |
Andrea Watkins | In this workshop we will explore the basics of faith scrapbooking using paper, images and words. Materials will be provided to start you on your scrapbooking journey. |
Writing Room |
Come and Sing |
Chris Pearson | Forming a conference choir to sing at the final eucharist. Previous choral experience appreciated, but not essential. Bring a pencil with you. | Chapel |
Inclusive Circuit Training |
Paul Frost | A guided fitness session to develop your strength and mobility. Gentle enough for beginners and challenging enough for the hardcore enthusiasts. Followed by a Q&A on improving fitness. Limited 1-1 consultations available. Led by Shonagh Fullerton (qualified PT at the Chapel Gym with specialisms in strength training and exercise referrals). Sponsored by the Chapel Gym, Corby. | Sports Hall |
Songs of Captivity - Liberation in the Psalms. |
Helen Dearnley | What is freedom/liberation when serving 30 year for murder…. Where is hope and a fresh start, when you are being released from a one month sentence for soliciting …during which you have had your kids taken into care, lost your home … and the only person there at the prison gate is your Pimp… how can peace be found deep within when your lived world and personal history is one of abuse and fear. Exploring Brueggemann’s reflections of the psalms to help us to use the psalms to own despair and seek out hope!! Feel free to bring a brew... | Derbyshire 8 |
Workshops available on Wednesday Only
| Name of Workshop | Name of Leader | Details of workshop | Location of workshop |
Prayer cards |
Andrea Watkins | In this workshop you will start to create your own deck of cards to aid you in your prayer life. Please bring with you a pack of playing cards, all other materials will be provided. |
Writing Room |
Walking Football |
Paul Frost | High levels of competitiveness with low levels of speed. Football without the injuries! | Sports Hall |
One Flock Golf Club |
Joe Griffiths | A trip to a nearby driving range. Suitable for beginners or aspiring pros. You may want to bring your own but clubs will be available. Free balls and free tuition from the best golfer in Corby Deanery. Sponsored by the Chapel Gym. | Off site - meet in reception. |