Events

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.

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.

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

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.

18 January 2026
Churches Together in Cheshire Ecumenical Service
Churches Together in Cheshire Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

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

24 January 2026
Teddy and Dolly Church
Find out more about Teddy and Dolly Church, learn how to join in the Bible Adventures with Teddy and Dolly and share them

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 Admin for New Vicars
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!)





