Events

For all retired clergy and retired licensed lay ministers with PTO in the Diocese of Chester.

Exhibition of Life-Sized Knitted Nativity figures with All Age Activities and refreshments. Open daily 10am - 4pm Finishes 1st November

Training for all Churchwardens- whether you have served for a while or are comparatively new to the role.

Aimed at Parish Recruiters and Clergy, offering ID checks, and help and guidance processing DBS checks using the Thirtyone:eight portal.

Opportunity to ask questions about church buildings, DAC and faculty permissions

Leaders gathering with Andrew Ollerton - Responding to The Quiet Revival

Designed to raise awareness of the different forms of dementia, how they can affect people and ways in which churches can support people.

'Rooted in Prayer: pray without ceasing' - led by Jim Bridgman

Suitable for complete beginners and self-taught designers who want to go over the basics and get some top tips

Regular lunch time online networking on the fourth Friday of the month at 12.30pm

A celebration of the 75th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

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The ACAT Conference and AGM is a day for all involved in church finance and governance to gather, learn, and be encouraged with practical insights, and expert speakers.

An online meeting 7pm - 9pm

This session explores how to work well with funeral directors to best support grieving families as part of effective and missional church leadership.

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

Come to Church House to get your treasurer work done alongside other treasurers in a collaborative, supportive atmosphere - don't forget your laptop and your lunch!

An in-person event at All Saints, Hoole for anyone interested in exploring New Worshipping Communities

5pm: Latchford St James Church hosts an evening of multilingual worship night aimed at bringing people into worship

Timely topic discussion on alternative Mondays and Tuesdays of every month at 7pm

Paul Kerensa stars in this evening of comedy entertainment at St Boniface, Bunbury (7.30pm - 10pm)

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!

'Rooted in Holiness: slaves to righteousness' led by David Brewster

For all retired clergy and retired licensed lay ministers with PTO in the Diocese of Chester.

For all clergy, LLMs, PSOs, those administering DBS applications, or involved in the recruitment of staff or volunteers in Chester Diocese.

Regular breakfast networking on the third Thursday of the month at 8.30am

Regular lunchtime drop in on the fourth Friday of the month at 12.30pm

Bishop Sam will share his top tips for organising time and people in ministry.

Timely topic meetings are held on the alternative second Mondays and Tuesdays each month at 7pm

'Rooted in Worship: holy and acceptable to God' led by Harriet Roberts

An online session hosted by Sharon Taylor-Booth, Assistant Accountant

A networking session hosted by Sharon Taylor-Booth, Assistant Accountant

An online session hosted by Sharon Taylor-Booth, Assistant Accountant

An online session hosted by Sharon Taylor-Booth, Assistant Accountant

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.

A fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn how to create amazing videos.

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

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

Jane Higginbottom will share her wisdom on how to set a good foundation in parish administration.

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!

Bishop Mark will share on how to keep preaching fresh as the demands of life and ministry

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