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eNews - 29 August 2012 (Click to enlarge)

eNews - 29 August 2012

Posted on Wednesday 29 August 2012
Latest edition of our e-newsletter looking at Open Churches, Social & Community news, IT training, Children's Ministry, Awards and more.

Open Churches Week Survey

Open Churches Week - how did it go?

Did your church take part in Open Churches Week this year?  If so we'd like to hear from you to help us plan next year even better.
 
Please complete this short survey to give us feedback by 14th September.
Social & Community Concern Matters

New e-newsletter

A new e-newsletter is being launched by the Diocese about issues that are on the Social & Community Concerns Forum’sagenda, such as domestic violence, housing issues, justice, world church and more.

Social & Community Concern Matters will be sent roughly 4 times a year - you can subscribe at this link!
IT Training

New IT training courses

The Diocese is running training courses in using the Microsoft Office 2010 programs such as Word, Publisher and Excel, and also in using the national "A Church Near You" website.
 
Courses are either for a full-day and hands-on (£20) or an evening seminar (free).  A couple of spaces remain for next Tuesday’s Publisher Training Day or next Friday’s Excel 2010 Training Day, both at Diocesan House, Easton.
 
Core Skills

Core Skills for Children’s Ministry

Core Skills is a creative, interactive, inter-denominational training course for everyone who works, or hopes to work, with children in church.
 
The next course begins on 19th September and runs for seven Tuesday evenings from 7pm - 9.30pm at All Saints Church, Shipdham.
 
It looks at child development, leadership skills, programme planning, spirituality and much more.

Find out more
Autumn Programme of Events at the Burning Bush Barn

Autumn Programme at Burning Bush Barn

A new programme of events is planned at the Burning Bush Barn - a flyer with more details is available to download.
 
All of the artists are part of the Barn community so it’s a great opportunity to experience the wonderful diversity of talent and skills that people bring.
 
Visit the Barn’s Blog
Christian Initiative Trust

Mustard Seed Awards

An initiative to find Christians with bright ideas that have the potential to transform lives and make a difference.
 
The format is a little like Dragon’s Den and offers up to £50,000 of investment to the winners; individuals and organisations passionate about making things happen to change society for the better.
 
My Place in God's World

My Place in God's World

A two session short course designed to explore God’s plans for you, your gifts, the things you are passionate about.
 
It’s suitable for any adult Christian, and consists of a Saturday and a weekday evening session.  The next course is on Sat 20 October 2012 (10am-3pm) & Thurs 25 Oct (7.30-9.30pm) at the Church Hall, Holt NR25 6BB
 
Are you getting a good mobile phone package?

Are you getting a good mobile phone package?

The Diocese has partnered with Intercity Telecom to provide mobile phone contracts for Clergy, Readers, and PCC members.  The exclusive offering is also available to friends or family who would like to benefit.
 
Visit the website to see the various packages, handsets and pricing options.
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Who Let The Dads Out?!
As part of the Celebrate Norfolk event, the Diocese of Norwich are pleased to welcome Mark Chester and Tony Sharp for a special Who Let The Dads Out (WLTDO) workshop.
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The House of Bishops has committed itself to publishing new ways forward to enable women to become bishops.
Christian Healing Mission Training Day
The Celebrate Norwich and Norfolk event is just around the corner, and one of the many events taking place is an open training day for those interested in prayer for both physical and emotional healing.
Headteacher Vacancy: Ellingham Church of England VC Primary and Woodton Community Primary Federation
Due to the retirement of our successful Headteacher we are offering an exciting opportunity to lead our federated schools, to build on the excellent work that has already been achieved and further expand the federation to include other schools in the future.

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