(Locally Recognised) Diocesan Lay Pastoral Ministry Course
A course to enable those engaged in pastoral care to become more effective in relating to and caring for the people and communities on behalf of their local church community; and to enable those testing a calling to explore their understanding of pastoral care ministry.
Please see below for details of dates and venues. Download an application form.
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Saturday 19 October |
10am-1pm |
Diocesan House, Canterbury |
What is Pastoral Care |
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Wednesday 23 October |
7pm-9pm |
Online (Zoom) |
The Distinctiveness of Christian Pastoral Care |
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Wednesday 6 November |
Communication and How We Do It | ||
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Wednesday 13 November |
Working with Older People |
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Saturday 16 November |
10am-1pm |
Diocesan House, Canterbury |
Grief and Loss |
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Wednesday 20 November |
7pm-9pm |
Online (Zoom) |
Mental Health |
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Saturday 30 November 2024 |
10am-1pm |
The Living Well, Nonington |
Healing and Wholeness Safeguarding |
Diocesan resources
- The Canterbury Diet
- Guidelines for Pastoral Care Teams - Best practice for teams
- Guidelines for church leaders initiating or reshaping a Pastoral Care Team - an aid to think through what is needed to shape a healthy pastoral care team within a church setting (based on the Chichester Diocesan course guidelines)
Find out about future courses, events and resources by signing up to The Equipping for Ministry (EfM) mailing. Please contact Sarah Lucas regarding resource webinars and learning events enquiries and Nigel Collins regarding consultation enquiries or local learning needs.