The Diocese of St. Davids Continuing Ministerial Development 2015 ...
The Diocese of St. Davids Continuing Ministerial Development 2015 PROGRAMME
Continuing Ministerial Development Training Day Tuesday 24 February 2015 10.00 am – 5.00 pm (in two distinct parts) Y Llwyfan, University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen Please note: 1
Lack of room availability in the Halliwell Centre means that this session is taking place in Y Llwyfan which is located on the other side of College Road from the main university buildings, not far from the point where College Road meets Job’s Well Road and Pentremeurig Road. Please park either in the main university car park, off College Road, or the Carmarthenshire County Council car park on Pentremeurig Road.
2
A very important session has been added to the end of the day so that all clerics may be aware of changes in the law pertaining to marriage. Due to the time pressures facing everyone, it was decided to hold one training day, slightly longer than normal, rather than arranging two entirely separate events.
PART I: 10.00am – 3.30pm Learning to be the Diocese that God wants us to be Revd. John Hancock Overview of Part I The aim of the day is to equip clergy better to facilitate a learning-based approach to revitalising the churches, rejuvenating the people, restructuring the Diocese and re-imagining ministry. During the day we will review our understanding about the strategy and explore some key issues for clergy in leading strategy delivery, situating the issues within change management theory, specifically the learning-based approach to change.
Speaker: the Revd. John Hancock The Revd. John Hancock is the Assistant Curate SSM(L) in the Parish of Llanstadwell. He is also the Care Director for The Carningli Trust Ltd, a charity that provides homes for adults with learning difficulties in a rapidly changing financial, political and social context. He has recently wound up his consultancy business, which from 2000 worked with suppliers and customers to deliver significant changes in the way military aircraft maintenance is managed. He has a degree in mechanical engineering and was an RAF Engineer Officer from 1977 to 2000. He was involved in
lecturing at the RAF College and delivering significant post cold-war change as well as leading the technicians who supplied and maintained RAF aircraft, culminating with command of the logistics component for the UK Airborne Early Warning aircraft deployed over the Former Yugoslavia in Operation Deny Flight. John also has a masters’ degree in business and was a part-time research fellow studying and lecturing in the field of organisational change and learning at The Cranfield School of Management from 2000 to 2005.
Timetable 10.00am
Eucharist (University Chapel)
10.40am
Break: an opportunity to purchase tea / coffee
11.00am
Strategy and reality: how and how not to mix the gunpowder!
12.45pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch or purchase a meal from the university cafeteria)
1.45pm
Applying the Learning Approach to our issues
3.30pm
Break: an opportunity to purchase tea / coffee
PART II: 4.00 – 5.00pm Understanding the implications of the Immigration Act 2014 Mr Anthony Jenkins and Mrs Andrea Rowlands Overview of Part II The Immigration Act 2014 amends Section 5 of the Marriage Act 1949. As a result, the Banns process and the Common Licence process will not be available in certain circumstances. Even when those traditional processes are still available, there are new responsibilities imposed on the clergy. It is vital that all clerics attend in order to become aware of these changes. No one would want to fall foul of these legislative changes due to the unpleasant consequences, both financial and otherwise, that would result. Mr Anthony Jenkins, our Diocesan Registrar, will give an overview of the changes imposed by the Immigration Act 2014 concerning marriage law and the impact that this will have on clergy. Mrs Andrea Rowlands, Civil Registration Manager and Superintendent Registrar for Carmarthenshire, will be available to answer questions that may arise.
Please keep 15 July free as we intend to hold a day following up some of the insights from John’s presentation.
Churchyards: Caring for God’s Acre The same training day offered in two separate venues: Friday 15 May St. Ceinwr’s Church, Churchyard and Hall, Llangunnor, Carmarthen 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Saturday 16 May St. Mary’s Church, Churchyard and Hall, Cardigan 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Overview Caring for God’s Acre (www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with a membership which seeks to ensure that churchyards within the British Isles are valued now and in the future as places of importance to both people and wildlife. This training day will examine various aspects of churchyard care. The morning session will examine the legal framework, together with some practical steps for maintaining churchyards, increasing community involvement and making the most of learning opportunities. In the afternoon, we will consider churchyard management, together with input on the conservation and enhancement of natural habitats.
Trainers Sue Cooper
Manager of Caring for God’s Acre
Alex Glanville
Head of Property Services at the Church in Wales
Alex and Sue will both speak in the morning and the afternoon, according to their own professional expertise.
Timetable 10.00am
Opening worship (Church)
10.30am
Coffee (Hall)
11.00am
Morning session
12.45pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch. In Cardigan there are a number of cafés near the Church)
1.45pm
Afternoon session
3.30pm
Close
Please feel free to attend either training day. You may feel that it is most appropriate for a group of people from your benefice / local ministry area to attend. Please let Ainsley Griffiths know by the end of April if you have a number of people attending so that preparations can be made at the venue.
Archidiaconal Clergy Synods Archdeaconry of Cardigan Wednesday 3 June St. Peter’s Church Hall, Church Street, Lampeter 6.00 – 8.30pm
Archdeaconry of Carmarthen Monday 8 June St. John’s Church, Priory Street, Carmarthen 6.00 – 8.30pm
Archdeaconry of St. Davids Monday 22 June St. Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Tenby 6.00 – 8.30pm
Overview As there is no residential clergy conference in 2015, Bishop Wyn wishes to gather all the clergy together on an archidiaconal basis for an evening of learning, listening, sharing and worship on the theme of changing patterns of ministry. Our guest speaker will be the Rt. Revd. Richard Pain, Bishop of Monmouth. Bishop Richard has extensive experience in both parish ministry and the discernment and training processes, currently serving as the bishop having a special remit for the oversight of ministry provision and development within the Church in Wales. His thoughts will provide a valuable insight into the changing face of ministry and will prepare us for the fuller explorations to be undertaken at the CMD day on 24 November.
Timetable (the same for each synod) 6.00pm
Light evening meal (provided)
6.45pm
Keynote address by Bishop Richard
7.15pm
Discussion in small groups
7.45pm
Plenary feedback, with a response from Bishop Richard
8.15pm
Closing worship – led by the Archdeacon
8.30pm
Close
If possible, please attend the synod in your own archdeaconry, but if necessary attend an adjoining area. Please let Ainsley Griffiths know by 15 May if you have any very specific dietary needs. The meal will be a buffet and will include a number of vegetarian options.
Please keep 15 July free as we intend to hold a day exploring some of the issues raised in the light of John Hancock’s presentation on 24 February.
That’ll Preach! Wednesday 30 September 2015 10.00am - 3.30 pm Halliwell Centre, University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen
Overview The purpose of this day is to explore together aspects of the ministry of preaching, including preparation, delivery, the use of scripture and context. The day will be interactive and will seek to cover questions provided by participants beforehand. Questions and topics should be sent to [email protected] in the week prior to the day itself. It is intended for any and all who preach.
Speaker Fr Damian Feeney is presently Vice-Principal and Director of Pastoral Studies at St Stephen’s House, Oxford. He is a member of the Leading your Church into Growth National Team and a member of the College of Evangelists. Prior to 2009 he was a parish priest in the Diocese of Blackburn, combining this with a role as Assistant Diocesan Missioner. He was a member of the working party which produced the Mission-shaped Church report.
Timetable 10.00am
Eucharist (University Chapel)
10.40am
Coffee
11.00am
Morning session: ‘How I do it’
12.45pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch or purchase a meal from the university cafeteria)
1.45pm
Afternoon session: ‘How you do it’
3.30pm
Close
Handling Tension in Church Life The same training day offered in two separate venues: Wednesday 7 October 2015 9.30 am - 4.30 pm Teifi Suite, Halliwell Centre, University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen
Thursday 8 October 2015 9.30 am - 4.30 pm St. Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Tenby
Overview All clergy can expect, in the course of their ministry, to encounter tensions that escalate into conflict. Yet many feel ill-prepared to deal with it. This workshop, which is open to all clergy in the Diocese, will offer an introduction to handling conflict constructively in the life of the church. Practical in emphasis, the aim is to increase confidence in facing challenging situations, and in equipping others to do so. Although focused on a church context, the skills and insights learned will be relevant to other areas of life.
Trainer Colin Moulds is Executive Director of Bridge Builders (www.bbministries.org.uk). Before joining the staff of Bridge Builders in February 2015, he ran his own business, providing workplace mediation, change management consultancy, and skills training for mediation, conflict management, and management development.
Timetable (the same pattern in both venues) 9.15am
Arrivals and coffee
9.30am
Session 1: Our Experience of Conflict Initial perceptions of conflict in the church How our patterns of behaviour have been formed
10.45am
Coffee
11.15am
Session 2: Being Aware of Conflict Patterns Learning a new culture of dealing with conflict Recognising the impact of one’s personal style
12.30pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch or purchase a meal from local cafés)
1.30pm
Session 3: Careful Communication Barriers to communication Listening and speaking in tense situations
2.45am
Tea
3.05am
Session 4: Resolving Conflict Case-study, exploring possible approaches to a group conflict Building bridges between two “sides”
4.30pm
Close
Please note: 1
Each training day is strictly limited to 24 participants each time. If you wish to take part please e-mail Ainsley Griffiths with your choice of venue. If demand exceeds availability then it may be possible to arrange additional days early in 2016.
2
This training is offered as a one-day ‘taster’ session. However, the Province is offering a longer introduction – ‘Making Peace with Conflict’ – delivered residentially over two days by the Revd. Stephen Adams (dates to be confirmed once interest gathers) and the more substantial ‘Transforming Church Conflict’ – delivered residentially by Bridge Builders over five days (22-27 November 2015). See the Church in Wales 2015 Training Programme for more details, or contact Ffion Williams: E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 029 2083 8007 If you decide to participate in either of these residential courses then please do not register for the one-day sessions offered in the diocese as the residential courses will cover everything surveyed in the one-day course but in greater depth.
Developing New Forms of Ministry Tuesday 24 November 10.00am – 3.30pm Teifi Suite, Halliwell Centre, University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen
Overview Throughout the Church in Wales new patterns of ministry are emerging, including the development of pioneer ministry which seeks to establish and sustain fresh expressions of Church that engage meaningfully and profoundly within particular aspects of contemporary culture.
Speakers The Revd. Canon Dr. Adrian Chatfield is a Mirfield-trained Trinidadian Anglican priest who has worked in parish and teaching contexts for forty years, in the Province of the West Indies, the Anglican Church in Southern Africa and in the Church of England. He currently teaches Worship, Spirituality, Anglicanism and some Biblical Theology at Ridley Hall, Cambridge and runs the Simeon Centre for Prayer and the Spiritual Life. As a member of the national Fresh Expressions team, he has a special interest in new forms of church and pioneering ministries, while continuing to treasure the inherited tradition. Married with two children and four granddaughters, he loves praying while running, through the lens of a camera, and on mountain ridges. Mrs Helen Shepherd is the Pioneer Ministry Development Officer for the Diocese of Monmouth. Her background is in youth and community work and most recently she was Centre Director of Durham Youth for Christ where she oversaw a range of pioneering youthwork initiatives. Since taking on the role in the Diocese of Monmouth, Helen has been helping support the development of new forms of church. She is keen to encourage people within the church that by building on what the church is already doing in its community, new forms of church might emerge more naturally and simply that we might think!
Timetable 10.00am
Eucharist (University Chapel)
10.40am
Coffee
11.00am
Morning session (title to be confirmed)
12.45pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch or purchase a meal from the university cafeteria)
1.45pm
Afternoon session (title to be confirmed)
3.30pm
Close
Contact details For more details about any aspect of the Continuing Ministerial Development programme, please contact the CMD Officer, Ainsley Griffiths. University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP 01267 676607 07946 036936 [email protected]
Continuing Ministerial Development Training Day Tuesday 24 February 2015 10.00 am – 5.00 pm (in two distinct parts) Y Llwyfan, University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen Please note: 1
Lack of room availability in the Halliwell Centre means that this session is taking place in Y Llwyfan which is located on the other side of College Road from the main university buildings, not far from the point where College Road meets Job’s Well Road and Pentremeurig Road. Please park either in the main university car park, off College Road, or the Carmarthenshire County Council car park on Pentremeurig Road.
2
A very important session has been added to the end of the day so that all clerics may be aware of changes in the law pertaining to marriage. Due to the time pressures facing everyone, it was decided to hold one training day, slightly longer than normal, rather than arranging two entirely separate events.
PART I: 10.00am – 3.30pm Learning to be the Diocese that God wants us to be Revd. John Hancock Overview of Part I The aim of the day is to equip clergy better to facilitate a learning-based approach to revitalising the churches, rejuvenating the people, restructuring the Diocese and re-imagining ministry. During the day we will review our understanding about the strategy and explore some key issues for clergy in leading strategy delivery, situating the issues within change management theory, specifically the learning-based approach to change.
Speaker: the Revd. John Hancock The Revd. John Hancock is the Assistant Curate SSM(L) in the Parish of Llanstadwell. He is also the Care Director for The Carningli Trust Ltd, a charity that provides homes for adults with learning difficulties in a rapidly changing financial, political and social context. He has recently wound up his consultancy business, which from 2000 worked with suppliers and customers to deliver significant changes in the way military aircraft maintenance is managed. He has a degree in mechanical engineering and was an RAF Engineer Officer from 1977 to 2000. He was involved in
lecturing at the RAF College and delivering significant post cold-war change as well as leading the technicians who supplied and maintained RAF aircraft, culminating with command of the logistics component for the UK Airborne Early Warning aircraft deployed over the Former Yugoslavia in Operation Deny Flight. John also has a masters’ degree in business and was a part-time research fellow studying and lecturing in the field of organisational change and learning at The Cranfield School of Management from 2000 to 2005.
Timetable 10.00am
Eucharist (University Chapel)
10.40am
Break: an opportunity to purchase tea / coffee
11.00am
Strategy and reality: how and how not to mix the gunpowder!
12.45pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch or purchase a meal from the university cafeteria)
1.45pm
Applying the Learning Approach to our issues
3.30pm
Break: an opportunity to purchase tea / coffee
PART II: 4.00 – 5.00pm Understanding the implications of the Immigration Act 2014 Mr Anthony Jenkins and Mrs Andrea Rowlands Overview of Part II The Immigration Act 2014 amends Section 5 of the Marriage Act 1949. As a result, the Banns process and the Common Licence process will not be available in certain circumstances. Even when those traditional processes are still available, there are new responsibilities imposed on the clergy. It is vital that all clerics attend in order to become aware of these changes. No one would want to fall foul of these legislative changes due to the unpleasant consequences, both financial and otherwise, that would result. Mr Anthony Jenkins, our Diocesan Registrar, will give an overview of the changes imposed by the Immigration Act 2014 concerning marriage law and the impact that this will have on clergy. Mrs Andrea Rowlands, Civil Registration Manager and Superintendent Registrar for Carmarthenshire, will be available to answer questions that may arise.
Please keep 15 July free as we intend to hold a day following up some of the insights from John’s presentation.
Churchyards: Caring for God’s Acre The same training day offered in two separate venues: Friday 15 May St. Ceinwr’s Church, Churchyard and Hall, Llangunnor, Carmarthen 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Saturday 16 May St. Mary’s Church, Churchyard and Hall, Cardigan 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Overview Caring for God’s Acre (www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with a membership which seeks to ensure that churchyards within the British Isles are valued now and in the future as places of importance to both people and wildlife. This training day will examine various aspects of churchyard care. The morning session will examine the legal framework, together with some practical steps for maintaining churchyards, increasing community involvement and making the most of learning opportunities. In the afternoon, we will consider churchyard management, together with input on the conservation and enhancement of natural habitats.
Trainers Sue Cooper
Manager of Caring for God’s Acre
Alex Glanville
Head of Property Services at the Church in Wales
Alex and Sue will both speak in the morning and the afternoon, according to their own professional expertise.
Timetable 10.00am
Opening worship (Church)
10.30am
Coffee (Hall)
11.00am
Morning session
12.45pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch. In Cardigan there are a number of cafés near the Church)
1.45pm
Afternoon session
3.30pm
Close
Please feel free to attend either training day. You may feel that it is most appropriate for a group of people from your benefice / local ministry area to attend. Please let Ainsley Griffiths know by the end of April if you have a number of people attending so that preparations can be made at the venue.
Archidiaconal Clergy Synods Archdeaconry of Cardigan Wednesday 3 June St. Peter’s Church Hall, Church Street, Lampeter 6.00 – 8.30pm
Archdeaconry of Carmarthen Monday 8 June St. John’s Church, Priory Street, Carmarthen 6.00 – 8.30pm
Archdeaconry of St. Davids Monday 22 June St. Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Tenby 6.00 – 8.30pm
Overview As there is no residential clergy conference in 2015, Bishop Wyn wishes to gather all the clergy together on an archidiaconal basis for an evening of learning, listening, sharing and worship on the theme of changing patterns of ministry. Our guest speaker will be the Rt. Revd. Richard Pain, Bishop of Monmouth. Bishop Richard has extensive experience in both parish ministry and the discernment and training processes, currently serving as the bishop having a special remit for the oversight of ministry provision and development within the Church in Wales. His thoughts will provide a valuable insight into the changing face of ministry and will prepare us for the fuller explorations to be undertaken at the CMD day on 24 November.
Timetable (the same for each synod) 6.00pm
Light evening meal (provided)
6.45pm
Keynote address by Bishop Richard
7.15pm
Discussion in small groups
7.45pm
Plenary feedback, with a response from Bishop Richard
8.15pm
Closing worship – led by the Archdeacon
8.30pm
Close
If possible, please attend the synod in your own archdeaconry, but if necessary attend an adjoining area. Please let Ainsley Griffiths know by 15 May if you have any very specific dietary needs. The meal will be a buffet and will include a number of vegetarian options.
Please keep 15 July free as we intend to hold a day exploring some of the issues raised in the light of John Hancock’s presentation on 24 February.
That’ll Preach! Wednesday 30 September 2015 10.00am - 3.30 pm Halliwell Centre, University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen
Overview The purpose of this day is to explore together aspects of the ministry of preaching, including preparation, delivery, the use of scripture and context. The day will be interactive and will seek to cover questions provided by participants beforehand. Questions and topics should be sent to [email protected] in the week prior to the day itself. It is intended for any and all who preach.
Speaker Fr Damian Feeney is presently Vice-Principal and Director of Pastoral Studies at St Stephen’s House, Oxford. He is a member of the Leading your Church into Growth National Team and a member of the College of Evangelists. Prior to 2009 he was a parish priest in the Diocese of Blackburn, combining this with a role as Assistant Diocesan Missioner. He was a member of the working party which produced the Mission-shaped Church report.
Timetable 10.00am
Eucharist (University Chapel)
10.40am
Coffee
11.00am
Morning session: ‘How I do it’
12.45pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch or purchase a meal from the university cafeteria)
1.45pm
Afternoon session: ‘How you do it’
3.30pm
Close
Handling Tension in Church Life The same training day offered in two separate venues: Wednesday 7 October 2015 9.30 am - 4.30 pm Teifi Suite, Halliwell Centre, University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen
Thursday 8 October 2015 9.30 am - 4.30 pm St. Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Tenby
Overview All clergy can expect, in the course of their ministry, to encounter tensions that escalate into conflict. Yet many feel ill-prepared to deal with it. This workshop, which is open to all clergy in the Diocese, will offer an introduction to handling conflict constructively in the life of the church. Practical in emphasis, the aim is to increase confidence in facing challenging situations, and in equipping others to do so. Although focused on a church context, the skills and insights learned will be relevant to other areas of life.
Trainer Colin Moulds is Executive Director of Bridge Builders (www.bbministries.org.uk). Before joining the staff of Bridge Builders in February 2015, he ran his own business, providing workplace mediation, change management consultancy, and skills training for mediation, conflict management, and management development.
Timetable (the same pattern in both venues) 9.15am
Arrivals and coffee
9.30am
Session 1: Our Experience of Conflict Initial perceptions of conflict in the church How our patterns of behaviour have been formed
10.45am
Coffee
11.15am
Session 2: Being Aware of Conflict Patterns Learning a new culture of dealing with conflict Recognising the impact of one’s personal style
12.30pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch or purchase a meal from local cafés)
1.30pm
Session 3: Careful Communication Barriers to communication Listening and speaking in tense situations
2.45am
Tea
3.05am
Session 4: Resolving Conflict Case-study, exploring possible approaches to a group conflict Building bridges between two “sides”
4.30pm
Close
Please note: 1
Each training day is strictly limited to 24 participants each time. If you wish to take part please e-mail Ainsley Griffiths with your choice of venue. If demand exceeds availability then it may be possible to arrange additional days early in 2016.
2
This training is offered as a one-day ‘taster’ session. However, the Province is offering a longer introduction – ‘Making Peace with Conflict’ – delivered residentially over two days by the Revd. Stephen Adams (dates to be confirmed once interest gathers) and the more substantial ‘Transforming Church Conflict’ – delivered residentially by Bridge Builders over five days (22-27 November 2015). See the Church in Wales 2015 Training Programme for more details, or contact Ffion Williams: E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 029 2083 8007 If you decide to participate in either of these residential courses then please do not register for the one-day sessions offered in the diocese as the residential courses will cover everything surveyed in the one-day course but in greater depth.
Developing New Forms of Ministry Tuesday 24 November 10.00am – 3.30pm Teifi Suite, Halliwell Centre, University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen
Overview Throughout the Church in Wales new patterns of ministry are emerging, including the development of pioneer ministry which seeks to establish and sustain fresh expressions of Church that engage meaningfully and profoundly within particular aspects of contemporary culture.
Speakers The Revd. Canon Dr. Adrian Chatfield is a Mirfield-trained Trinidadian Anglican priest who has worked in parish and teaching contexts for forty years, in the Province of the West Indies, the Anglican Church in Southern Africa and in the Church of England. He currently teaches Worship, Spirituality, Anglicanism and some Biblical Theology at Ridley Hall, Cambridge and runs the Simeon Centre for Prayer and the Spiritual Life. As a member of the national Fresh Expressions team, he has a special interest in new forms of church and pioneering ministries, while continuing to treasure the inherited tradition. Married with two children and four granddaughters, he loves praying while running, through the lens of a camera, and on mountain ridges. Mrs Helen Shepherd is the Pioneer Ministry Development Officer for the Diocese of Monmouth. Her background is in youth and community work and most recently she was Centre Director of Durham Youth for Christ where she oversaw a range of pioneering youthwork initiatives. Since taking on the role in the Diocese of Monmouth, Helen has been helping support the development of new forms of church. She is keen to encourage people within the church that by building on what the church is already doing in its community, new forms of church might emerge more naturally and simply that we might think!
Timetable 10.00am
Eucharist (University Chapel)
10.40am
Coffee
11.00am
Morning session (title to be confirmed)
12.45pm
Lunch (please bring a packed lunch or purchase a meal from the university cafeteria)
1.45pm
Afternoon session (title to be confirmed)
3.30pm
Close
Contact details For more details about any aspect of the Continuing Ministerial Development programme, please contact the CMD Officer, Ainsley Griffiths. University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP 01267 676607 07946 036936 [email protected]
