On the Road – 2017 National Anglican Conference

On the Road is the third national Anglican Fresh Expressions Conference

The conference is hosted by the Anglican Church and will focus on issues and developments in the Church of England but is open to all to attend.

It will take place on Saturday 25th November at St Michael le Belfrey Church (10am to 4pm) in the centre of York and there will be workshops in several of the other city centre churches.

The conference is for everyone committed to evangelism and growth. It is an opportunity for those involved in fresh expressions of church, growing our parish churches, church planting/grafting and pioneering, or who are interested in knowing more. 

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will be part of the conference and will deliver a key note address at the start.

The Archbishop said, “I am looking forward to participating in this year’s Anglican Fresh Expressions Conference. During 2017 and 2018 I am undertaking weekend missions within each deanery in the York Diocese, encouraging all to share the love of Jesus Christ with those they meet. As a church we need to reach out to where people are, enabling them to find and explore the love that God has for them and the new life in Christ this brings.

This is a ticketed event and is £12.50 to attend.  For more information, a full timetable and to book your ticket – please visit the On the Road Eventbrite page.

 

The Shape of Things to Come

Our churches will never be released in mission until we learn what it means to release every member in ministry, out in the world and in keeping with the shape God has made them. Phil Potter will take the morning to look at the kind of missional leaders that we need to identify, who and where they are, and how we can release them in mission. He will also challenge us to think radically about what the future church looks like, unpacking what it means to change our very mindset for the missional challenges we face in a world where people make their relationships across networks as much in their local neighbourhoods. 

In the afternoon, a series of workshops will look at different models of mission that can be used in both rural and urban settings. 

•    Sacramental Fresh Expressions: Tim Sledge will draw on the riches of our Anglican heritage while reframing them within our local context. 

•    Rural Fresh Expressions: Phil Bromiley will draw on his experience as rector of five rural parishes where he has experimented with fresh expressions in a rural context. 

•    Working with Young Adults: Tom Coopey will bring his insights into the delights and challenges of working with a community of 20 to 30-year olds – some unchurched, some dechurched and some from other churches seeking peers of their own age. 

•    Breathing Spaces – creating quiet days for those outside the church, using Christian spirituality: in this workshop, Emily Bradbury will share insights and stories about the creative use of quiet spaces to draw people into the presence of God. 

Canon Phil Potter is the Archbishops’ Missioner and UK national Team Leader of Fresh Expressions. Before this, he was Director of Pioneer Ministry in the Diocese of Liverpool where one in three parishes has now planted at least one fresh expression of church. He has also been involved for the past few years in national and international strategies for promoting new ways of doing church, and in the recent past has worked as a consultant and speaker in Australasia, North America, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Germany. He has written two books: ‘Pioneering a new future’, formerly published as `The Challenge of Change` (BRF 2009/15), and `The Challenge of Cell Church` (BRF 2001).

Tim Sledge is Vicar of Romsey Abbey, a Fresh Expression Associate and co-author of Mission-Shaped Parish.

Phil Bromiley is Rector of Oldbury Benefice, a Mission Enabler in Salisbury Diocese and a Fresh Expression Associate. 

Tom Coopey is Team Vicar of Radipole and Melcombe Regis. 

Emily Bradbury of Poole Missional Communities has a background in Spiritual Direction and runs ‘Breathing Spaces’, a project to resource others to engage missionally with people in Poole who don’t connect with church, using Christian spirituality, quiet and community.

Rural Mission Enabler

York Methodist Circuit are looking for a Rural Mission Enabler to work with churches in the Easingwold area to:

  • Promote and develop mission and outreach in the community
  • Engage with congregations to discern their vision and hopes for the future
  • Develop spiritual growth and an effective Christian presence
  • Support worship and pastoral care

In partnership with others including ministers and lay church members.

 

MSM Cambridgeshire & Suffolk 17

The Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ispwich, Diocese of Ely, East Anglia Methodist District, Eastern Baptist Association and URC Eastern Synod are delighted to make msm available locally. We believe it will be a significant resource for building the Kingdom of God in this area. Individuals are most welcome, but we particularly hope that small groups from a church or fresh expression will come as this will deepen the impact of the course.

Who is it for?

  • Those exploring how to begin, sustain and grow a fresh expression of church;
  • Experienced pioneers who want to reflect on what they are doing;
  • Those wanting to learn qualities of Christian ministry;
  • Christians who want their churches to be more effective in mission;
  • All denominations, traditions and ages;
  • Urban, suburban and rural contexts.

Features of the course

  • Designed for busy Christians;
  • Delivered ecumenically;
  • Local and national teachers;
  • Reflection on your context and story;
  • Varied learning styles and resources;
  • Coaching, mentoring, learning networks;
  • Full materials and extra online material.

Modules include

  • Mission context;
  • The mission of God;
  • Vision, values and call;
  • Starting something new;
  • Listening for mission;
  • What is church?
  • Gospel and culture;
  • Team roles and behaviour;
  • Discipleship;
  • Evangelism;
  • Spirituality, worship and the sacraments;
  • Growing to maturity.

Your local course

The course leaders and teachers include: Dave Gardner, Simon Goddard, Sarah Gower & Ed Olsworth-Peter

Course timetable and venue

  • Saturday 09 September 2017
  • Tuesday 10 October 2017
  • Wednesday 11 October 2017
  • Saturday 11 November 2017
  • Tuesday 21 November 2017
  • Wednesday 22 November 2017
  • Tuesday 09 January 2018
  • Wednesday 10 January 2018
  • Saturday 10 February 2018
  • Tuesday 20 March 2018
  • Wednesday 21 March 2018
  • Saturday 21 April 2018
  • Tuesday 15 May 2018
  • Wednesday 16 May 2018
  • Saturday 09 June 2018

Saturdays run from 09.30-16.00 at Christ Church Moreton Hall, Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7EW. Weeknights from 19.30 -21.30 on Tuesdays: St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s street, Ely CB7 4TH Wednesday’s: St Michael’s Church centre, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3PL

Cost

£185 which covers all materials, refreshments and the weekend away.

Download the flier and booking form below or book online.

Contact

David Pawson – david.pawson@cofesuffolk.org

 

MSM Rotherham 17

The Anglican Diocese of Sheffield, Methodist Church and the Baptist Association are delighted to make msm available locally. We believe it will be a significant resource for building the Kingdom of God in this area. Individuals are most welcome, but we particularly hope that small groups from a church or fresh expression will come as this will deepen the impact of the course.

Who is it for?

  • Those exploring how to begin, sustain and grow a fresh expression of church;
  • Experienced pioneers who want to reflect on what they are doing;
  • Those wanting to learn qualities of Christian ministry;
  • Christians who want their churches to be more effective in mission;
  • All denominations, traditions and ages;
  • Urban, suburban and rural contexts.

Features of the course

  • Designed for busy Christians;
  • Delivered ecumenically;
  • Local and national teachers;
  • Reflection on your context and story;
  • Varied learning styles and resources;
  • Coaching, mentoring, learning networks;
  • Full materials and extra online material.

Modules include

  • Mission context;
  • The mission of God;
  • Vision, values and call;
  • Starting something new;
  • Listening for mission;
  • What is church?
  • Gospel and culture;
  • Team roles and behaviour;
  • Discipleship;
  • Evangelism;
  • Spirituality, worship and the sacraments;
  • Growing to maturity.

Your local course

The course leaders and teachers include: Rachel McCallam, Debora Marschner, John Hibberd, Mark Wigglesworth & Kez Robinson

Course timetable and venue

  • Saturday 23 September 2017
  • Tuesday 17 October 2017
  • ResidentialWeekend 17-19 November 2017
  • Tuesday 12 December 2017
  • Tuesday 16 January 2018
  • Saturday 10 February 2018
  • Tuesday 13 March 2018
  • Saturday 21 April 2018
  • Tuesday 22 May 2018
  • Tuesday 12 June 2018
  • Saturday 7 July 2018

Saturdays run from 09.15-16.00 & Weeknights from 19.00 -21.30 at Wickersley Methodist Church, Bawtry Road, Rotherham, S66 1JJ.

The residential weekend is at Cliff College, Calver, Hope Valley, Sheffield, S32 3XG

Cost

£320 pp (£300 before 21.07.2017 which covers all materials, refreshments and the weekend away Bursary support & discounts for groups may be available (varies by denomination

Download the flier and booking form below or book online.

Contact

Lucy Nunn – Lucy.Nunn@sheffield.anglican.org

MSM Lancashire and Carlisle 17

The Diocese of Carlisle, Lancashire, Blackburn and Cumbria Methodist Districts are delighted to make MSM available locally.  We believe it will be a significant resource for building the Kingdom of God in this area.  Individuals are most welcome, but we particularly hope that small groups from a church of fresh expression will come as this will deepen the impact of the course. 

Who is it for?

  • Those exploring how to begin, sustain and grow a fresh expression of church;
  • Experienced pioneers who want to reflect on what they are doing;
  • Those wanting to learn qualities of Christian ministry;
  • Christians who want their churches to be more effective in mission;
  • All denominations, traditions and ages;
  • Urban, suburban and rural contexts.

Features of the course

  • Designed for busy Christians;
  • Delivered ecumenically;
  • Local and national teachers;
  • Reflection on your context and story;
  • Varied learning styles and resources;
  • Coaching, mentoring, learning networks;
  • Full materials and extra online material.

Modules include

  • Mission context;
  • The mission of God;
  • Vision, values and call;
  • Starting something new;
  • Listening for mission;
  • What is church?
  • Gospel and culture;
  • Team roles and behaviour;
  • Discipleship;
  • Evangelism;
  • Spirituality, worship and the sacraments;
  • Growing to maturity.

Your local course

The course leaders and teachers include David Banbury, John and Olive Drane, Richard Passmore, Alison Ransome, Archdeacon Mark Ireland, Linda Tomkinson and Grant Ashton

Course timetable and venue

  • Saturday 30 September 2017
  • Wednesday 11 October 2017
  • Thursday 12 October 2017
  • Wednesday 22 November 2017
  • Thursday 23 November 2018
  • Wednesday 10 January 2018
  • Thursday 11 January 2018
  • Wednesday 7 February 2018
  • Thursday 8 February 2018
  • Residential weekend 16-18 March 2018

There will be additional MSM modules offered on Saturdays in 2018, participants will be informed of the dates during the course.

Saturday will run from 09.30-16.00 at Penrith Methodist Church, Wordsworth Street, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QY

Weeknights from 19.30 -21.30 Wednesday at Bamber Bridge Methodist Church, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6ED & Thursday at Carlisle Diocesan Offices, Church House, 19-24 Friargate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7XR

The residential weekend is at Cumbria Park Hotel, 32 Scotland Road, Carlisle, CA3 9DG

Cost

£285 which covers all materials, refreshments and the weekend away.

Download the flier and booking form below or book online.

Contact

Siobhan Trickett – siobhan.trickett@blackburn.anglican.org

 

MSM West Midlands

The Diocese of Worcester, Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District areadelighted to make MSM available locally. We believe it will be a significant resource for building the Kingdom of God in this area. Individuals are most welcome, but we particularly hope that small groups from a church or fresh expression will come as this will deepen the impact of the course.

Who is it for?

  • Those exploring how to begin, sustain and grow a fresh expression of church;
  • Experienced pioneers who want to reflect on what they are doing;
  • Those wanting to learn qualities of Christian ministry;
  • Christians who want their churches to be more effective in mission;
  • All denominations, traditions and ages;
  • Urban, suburban and rural contexts.

Features of the course

  • Designed for busy Christians;
  • Delivered ecumenically;
  • Local and national teachers;
  • Reflection on your context and story;
  • Varied learning styles and resources;
  • Coaching, mentoring, learning networks;
  • Full materials and extra online material.

Modules include

  • Mission context;
  • The mission of God;
  • Vision, values and call;
  • Starting something new;
  • Listening for mission;
  • What is church?
  • Gospel and culture;
  • Team roles and behaviour;
  • Discipleship;
  • Evangelism;
  • Spirituality, worship and the sacraments;
  • Growing to maturity.

Your local course

The course leaders and teachers include Graham Horsley, Ian Bell, Andrew Roberts, Tim Lea, Deb Walton

Course timetable and venue

  • Saturday 23 September 2017
  • Wednesday 11 October 2017
  • Wednesday 8 November 2017
  • Friday 24 – Sunday 26 November 2017
  • Wednesday 10 January 2018
  • Wednesday 7 February 2018
  • Saturday 17 March 2018
  • Wedsnesday 11 April 2018
  • Wednesday 9 May 2018
  • Saturday 16 June 2018

This year, the course will run on weeknights and Saturdays. Weeknights run from 19.30-21.30 Cradley Heath Community Link, 72, High St, Cradley Heath B64 5HA. Saturdays run from 09.30-16.00 Christ Church Lye, High St, Lye, Stourbridge DY9 8LX.  The residential takes place at Holland House, Main Street, Cropthorne, Worcs WR10 3NB.

Cost

£225, but subsidy of £75 available for members of churches in the Diocese of Worcester and the Methodist District of Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.

Download the flier and booking form below or book online.

Contact

Emma Woollaston – training@cofe-worcester.org.uk / 01905 732812

 

Pioneer Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Peterborough Methodist Circuit, where we require a Pioneer Team Leader for a fixed three year contract on a part-time basis. This will ideally suit a person who is able to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of evening work and the occasional Saturday and / or Sunday. The salary being offered is £20k pro-rata’d, which will include pro-rata’d entitlement to 28 days holiday.

Applicants need to have empathy with and a preparedness to work with the ethos of the Methodist Church and its partners involved in this appointment.

The post holder will be experienced in working with teams of people, examining ways of creating a new ecclesial community in deprived areas. By building on relationships built up over the past five years, identify the needs of the fledging group and community and identify forms of worship that enable Church to be established, creating a greater community understanding of God’s love for them and for this ecclesial group to be ready to come under the pastoral oversight of a Methodist Presbyter within three years.

This post requires a person with experience in delivering mission based projects, communication skills and a willingness to help churches to become self-sufficient in mission and creating disciples. Experience in managing projects to fixed time scales and the ability to share and listen to ideas that lead to change management and better process are essential.

The post holder will work within the remit of the Steering Group who are responsible to the Circuit Meeting and Circuit Leadership Team to further the ongoing mission work in one of the UK’s most deprived areas, building a worshipping community that is starting to show the first signs of being a worshipping community. The post will be supported by a number of lay people and the post holder must be a team player ensuring that the project remains owned by the Circuit.

Applicants must be prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS Check if appointed to the post and have a successful outcome as required by the Methodist Church in its Child Protection Policy. There is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010: Part 1, Schedule 9. 

Pioneer Minister

We seek a Christian pioneer minister to develop the Faith and Arts Community Experience project.  The post is based in the Michaelhouse Centre and will build on the varied programme of the arts to explore the relationship between the arts and faith, and to build a Fresh Expression of Church.

This is a part time post, 18 hours a week, open to lay or ordained women or men.  The minister will work within a team in the Michaelhouse Centre as part of the wider ministry of the parish of Great St Mary’s the University Church.  The salary is £26,000 pro rata.

 

Parish Mission Enabler

This post is for a new member of staff to make a positive contribution to God’s mission and ministry at All Saints, Wellington and St Catherine’s, Eyton by building the capacity for evangelism and disciple making within the churches, and by sharing the gospel in the local communities.

Initially they will take time to understand the context of the community and get to know people within the churches.  They will build on this by working with others to develop plans to reach out to specific sectors of the community.  They will take the lead in training and equipping members of the church in mission and evangelism.

We are looking for someone with a living and mature Christian faith who has a track record in fruitful evangelism and in training others in evangelism. 

Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekend and evening working

Salary: £24,000 per annum.  If housing is required, it may be possible to arrange this in lieu of part of salary

Applications close: 3rd July