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Sent out three times a year to clergy by post; available below as a Word document:

• Calendar of CME Events: August - November 2009
  
  

Mon 13 Jul - Fri 17 Jul	Spirituality and Creativity for Evangelism and Worship John & Olive Drane Summer School 2009. The aim of this Summer School is to help you understand major cultural trends and work on creative approaches to contextualising the gospel. The Summer School can be taken as a stand alone module or as part of the Durham MA in Theology and Ministry.

Tue 21 Jul	Child Protection Training This short session will consider good practice in working with children and young people, the nature and symptoms of abuse, and the procedures and processes adopted by the Diocese of Norwich.

Sat 25 Jul	Introduction to Godly Play The what, how and why of Godly Play. Discover a new way of exploring faith through wonder and imagination. A concept originally created for use with children but just as captivating for young people and adults.

Thu 3 Sep - Sat 5 Sep	Restoring Prayer International Simeon Centre Conference. Keynote speaker - Eugene Peterson

Sun 13 Sep	Bread, Wine and Burgers Fun and Faith for Young People. A special activity day for young people aged 11 and over who have recently been confirmed, are thinking about it or want to explore Christian faith. Come and meet the challenge!

Wed 16 Sep - Fri 18 Sep	A Particular Place Conference Theology for the Future of Parish Ministry. For the Church of England the breadth and inclusivity of its mission have historically been achieved by being rooted in a particular place. This Conference asks whether there are fresh theological and sociological questions to ask about the nature of place and what that means for parish ministry.

Fri 2 Oct - Sat 3 Oct	The Global Leadership Summit Lead Where You Are. An annual event organised by the Willow Creek for church leaders.

Thu 8 Oct	Multi-parish Benefice Incumbents' Day This is a day conference for incumbents of multi-parish benefices (3 or more parishes) both rural and urban.

Fri 16 Oct	Implementing Time for Action A one-day seminar/workshop aimed at those who may have to deal with sexual abuse issues, continuing the series being run across the Diocese.

Sat 24 Oct	Committed to Growth with Luke A one-day seminar being run (twice) within the Diocese to help everybody to encounter the gospel of Luke in fresh ways.

	Committed to Growth with Luke A day of workshops to help us all to encounter the gospel of Luke in fresh ways

Tue 27 Oct - Wed 28 Oct	Multi-Church Ministry Workshops (Arthur Rank Centre) A workshop on how to make it better. Are you faced with an increasing number of churches to care for, or are you pussled about how to make sense of the number you have already?

Thu 29 Oct	Enhancing Listening Skills for Clergy This is a day led by Margaret Bazeley, an MBACP acredited counsellor and trainer, aims to help clergy enhance listening skills that are part of every day pastoral ministry.

Tue 3 Nov - Thu 5 Nov	Rural Ministry Course (Arthur Rank Centre) A three-day residential course designed for lay and ordained ministers entering a rural appointment for the first time.

	Preparing for Retirement This residential conference is for stipendiary clergy who will reach retirement age - and are planning to retire - between 2010 and 2013. It is designed to look at the more personal issues faced - in particular: "What do I hope for in retirement?"

	Faith and the Future of the Countryside Conference A 3-day conference to explore and reflect theologically on the major issues affecting rural communities within the UK.

Tue 10 Nov - Thu 12 Nov	Rural and Area Deans Conference This eastern region residential conference is open to rural and area deans who have been appointed in the previous 12 months. It aims to help clergy new to this role to explore different aspects of this responsibility and consider how the life of the deanery might be developed.

Wed 11 Nov	Norfolk Theological Society Lecture A lecture on New Testament Ethics Today by The Revd Richard Burridge, Dean of King's College, London and Professor of Biblical Interpretation.

Tue 24 Nov - Wed 25 Nov	Theological Refreshment in Ministry A 24-hour residential aimed at updating licensed clergy, readers and lay workers in the Eastern Region on new developments in Biblical Studies.

Tue 12 Jan - Thu 14 Jan	Incumbency Skills Conference This residential conference is for those who have been appointed to incumbency or priest in charge posts in the previous six to nine months. It aims to help those in these posts to work on some of the practical skills required to lead a parish.

Fri 22 Jan - Sun 24 Jan	Murder at the Vicarage Living at the Vicarage? Got parents who are clergy or full time church workers? It can be murder having to live up to other people's expectations and assumptions. Who else understands? Others in the same situation!

	Ministry in Local Context (Rural) A MA module (part of the MA in Pastoral Theology) which can be taken as a stand alone unit for anyone who is qualified to work at Masters level.

	Communications Training Professional, cost-effective training from the Church of England on a variety of subjects such as 'Getting started with PowerPoint', 'How to get your church noticed' and 'Well presented: how to give an effective talk'.

	Vulnerable Adults Protection Training Training to compliment Safe Haven, the new diocesan guidelines for the protection of vulnerable adults.

	Child Protection Training Basic training in child protection, and procedures for CRB checks, for anyone involved with children or young people in the Diocese of Norwich.

	The Bereavement Journey This six-session course is for those who find themselves offering support, formally or informally, to those who are grieving. Participants will explore key aspects of loss and grief as they prepare to walk alongside the bereaved in this vital area of pastoral care.

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