Events Diary
January
27th January
Transformational Leadership Webinar, hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
Between 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm, join Dr Nigel Pimlott (Learning & Development Officer for East Central Region)
as he introduces six core practices essential for seeing transformation in the local church.
Please click here to download a flyer.
Booking is essential so please click here to secure your place.
If you need further information, or are unable to book online, please contact Katrin Hackett:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990
February
22nd February
Lay Leadership Skills, hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
From 10.00 am join the Learning Network Yorkshire Plus Team online for a day exploring leadership for lay people working in the Methodist Church:
youth; children; family; and community leaders; class leaders; lay missioners; and local pastors. They will be exploring the themes of:
- Leadership styles and skills
- Leading meetings
- Managing volunteers and Encouraging participation
- Team and group dynamics
Please click here to download a flyer.
To register in advance please click here. Bookings will close on Thursday, 19th February 2021.
23rd February
Being an Inclusive Church Webinar, hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
Between 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm - ensuring no-one needs to ask, ‘Am I not a Methodist too?’
with Bevan Powell, Connexional Equality Diversity & Inclusion Adviser.
Please click here to download a flyer.
Booking is essential so please click here to secure your place.
If you need further information, or are unable to book online, please contact Katrin Hackett:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990
March
6th March
Joined Up Conference
9.30 am - 3.30 pm
WE’RE MOVING ONLINE FOR 2021! We invite you to join us online for our annual conference for Schools, Children’s, Families, Youth and Chaplaincy Workers, for free!
We plan to live-stream to your homes from somewhere in South Yorkshire, bringing you ideas and resources, a chance to worship and pray together
and to be inspired to serve God and those we work with.
We are proud to announce three amazing keynote speakers for the day:
Krish Kandiah from Home for Good
Mark Russell from the Children’s Society
Susie Mapledoram from Manchester Diocese
Please click here to download a flyer.
Book your place here to receive links to the live-streams and workshops on the day.
9th March
Line Management Training hosted by the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network
10.00 am - 4.00 pm at Leeds Church Institute, 20 New Market Street, Leeds, LS1 6DG
If you are new to Line Management, join the Yorkshire Plus Learning Network Team to identify the key skills and qualities needed to manage lay employees,
gain clarity on the different functions of line management and understand the line manager’s role in the employment cycle.
Please click here to download a flyer.
Booking is essential so please contact Katrin Hackett to secure your place:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990
10th March
All Shall be Well? Life, Suffering and the Love of God with Julian of Norwich -
Yorkshire Plus Online Regional Retreat, led by Nick Helm, for Presbyters, Deacons and Lay Employees
The day will draw on the wisdom of Julian of Norwich, a 14th Century mystic, who lived through a time of upheaval and plague.
She provides much food for reflection and prayer on the loving presence of God that is relevant to Lent and a world living with Covid-19.
Please click here to download a flyer.
The retreat is free of charge but booking by 5th March 2021 is essential so please click here to secure your place.
If you require further information please contact Katrin Hackett:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0114 270 9990 / 07552 131455