Events

6 November 2025
Occasional Worship Leaders Online
A four session online course in Leading Public Worship as part of the process of becoming a locally authorised Occasional Worship Leader.

8 November 2025
Experience Emmanuel
These events are designed to offer a first-hand experience of life at Emmanuel, and we’re inviting everyone to come and join us.

10 November 2025
Treasurer Network topic meeting
Timely topic discussion on alternative Mondays and Tuesdays of every month at 7pm

14 November 2025
Comedy Evening with Paul Kerensa
Paul Kerensa stars in this evening of comedy entertainment at St Boniface, Bunbury (7.30pm - 10pm)

15 November 2025
Family Parables Brick Build Day
Come and join us for a fun-filled day of creativity, faith, and family time as we explore the parables of Jesus—brick by brick!

15 November 2025
Encounter Day
'Rooted in Holiness: slaves to righteousness' led by David Brewster

15 November 2025
Safeguarding Leadership Training for those with Permission to Officiate
For all retired clergy and retired licensed lay ministers with PTO in the Diocese of Chester.

15 November 2025
Handel’s Dixit Dominus
Handel’s Dixit Dominus performed by Border Singers and Border Marches Sinfonia

20 November 2025
God, the Bible & Everything (in 60 minutes)
A brand new live one-man evangelistic comedy show by BBC Sitcom Writer, James Cary.

20 November 2025
Safer Recruitment and People Management Training
For all clergy, LLMs, PSOs, those administering DBS applications, or involved in the recruitment of staff or volunteers in Chester Diocese.

20 November 2025
Eco Church Network
A meeting for churches working towards an Eco Church Award

20 November 2025
Treasurer Breakfast Drop In
Regular breakfast networking on the third Thursday of the month at 8.30am

26 November 2025
Everyday Faith Audience Podcast
You are invited to come and meet ordinary Christians in your area talking about their faith for our series of recorded podcast events with a live audience.

27 November 2025
Eco Church Bring on Bronze
A meeting for churches working towards an Eco Church award.

28 November 2025
Treasurer Lunch Break Drop In
Regular lunchtime drop in on the fourth Friday of the month at 12.30pm

1 December 2025
DBS Clinic
Aimed at parish recruiters registered with Thirtyone:eight, and clergy who need their ID checking for DBS renewal.

3 December 2025
Ministry Toolbox: Managing time and people in ministry
Bishop Sam will share his top tips for organising time and people in ministry.

9 December 2025
Treasurer Network Topic Meeting
Timely topic meetings are held on the alternative second Mondays and Tuesdays each month at 7pm

10 December 2025
Encounter Day
'Rooted in Worship: holy and acceptable to God' led by Harriet Roberts

11 December 2025
Treasurer Breakfast Drop In
An online session hosted by Sharon Taylor-Booth, Assistant Accountant

12 December 2025
Treasurer Lunch Break Drop In
A networking session hosted by Sharon Taylor-Booth, Assistant Accountant

18 December 2025
Treasurer Breakfast Drop In
An online session hosted by Sharon Taylor-Booth, Assistant Accountant

19 December 2025
Treasurer Lunch Break Drop In
An online session hosted by Sharon Taylor-Booth, Assistant Accountant

10 January 2026
Jesus Shaped People Network Event
A day for those who have run, are running, or are thinking of running JSP to share and celebrate experiences so we can all learn together.

15 January 2026
Ministry Toolbox: Bad habits at the Eucharist
Bishop Julie will share with us some of her insights into celebrating the Eucharist well, and how to avoid picking up bad habits along the way.

22 January 2026
Mobile phone video workshop
A fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn how to create amazing videos.

26 January 2026
Welcome to Church House
A welcome to Church House for anyone new to the Diocese (or who feels new!)

10 February 2026
Boundaries Training
Online training event for anyone involved in youth and children's work, how to maintain appropriate boundaries.

16 February 2026
Ministry Toolbox: Parish Administration for Newbie Vicars 1.00pm Zoom
Jane Higginbottom will share her wisdom on how to set a good foundation in parish administration.

26 February 2026
Occasional Worship Leaders (OWLs) Course
A four session course in Leading Public Worship as part of the process of becoming a locally authorised Occasional Worship Leader.

9 March 2026
Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing group
For Clergy in Chester Diocese - Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with seams of gold.

21 March 2026
Family Easter Brick Build Day
Come and join us for a fun-filled day of creativity, faith, and family time as we explore the parables of Jesus—brick by brick!

25 March 2026
Including those with Dementia in Church Life
Designed to raise awareness of the different forms of dementia, how they can affect people and ways in which churches can support people.

14 April 2026
Ministry Toolbox: Preaching out of season
Bishop Mark will share on how to keep preaching fresh as the demands of life and ministry

20 April 2026
Welcome to Church House
A welcome to Church House for anyone new to the Diocese (or who feels new!)



