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Power up Your ... Discipleship!

Tuesday 19 January 2027
The event will take place online via Zoom. Please register online in advance of the meeting using the unique link sent to you.
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Power Up Your ... Mission!

Thursday 4 February 2027
30 minute practical bitesize sessions to develop the life of your parish. Looking for an alternative to the Alpha Course? Seeking a new way to help people explore faith, spirituality, and life’s big questions? Join this Power Up the Parish session with Michael Moynagh as he introduces the Soul Space Course and explores how it can be used to create welcoming spaces for conversation, reflection, and discipleship. Discover practical insights into leading the course, engaging participants, and helping people take the next steps on their faith journey. Led by: The Rev'd. Michael Moynagh - Fresh Expression Director of Network Development and Consultant on Theology and Practice, Writer, and Associate Tutor at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford Ideal for: Clergy, lay leaders, and anyone interested in mission, discipleship, and creating spaces for faith exploration. Please register in advance of the meeting - All sessions take place at 11am via Zoom (please join by 10:45am to ensure we can begin promptly)
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Power Up Your ... Communication!

Tuesday 9 March 2027
30 minute practical bitesize sessions to develop the life of your parish. Power Up Your Communication! Using iKnow Church and Church Organiser with Kyle Cottington Want to make the most of your church database and communication tools? Looking for ways to keep your parish connected, organised, and informed? Join us for this Power Up the Parish session, led by Kyle Cottington, as we explore how to use iKnowChurch and Church Organiser effectively in your parish setting. Whether you're new to these platforms or looking to make better use of their features, this session will offer practical guidance to help streamline administration, improve communication, and support ministry. Led by: Kyle Cottington - Managing Director of IKnowChurch Ideal for: Clergy, administrators, churchwardens, PCC members, communications volunteers, and anyone responsible for parish administration or communications. Please register in advance of the meeting - All sessions take place at 11am via Zoom (please join by 10:45am to ensure we can begin promptly)
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Power Up Your ... Resources!

Thursday 15 April 2027
Power Up Your ... Resources. Using Your Church Building Creatively for Mission with Nigel Walter Is your church building being used to its full potential? Looking for ways to make your building a greater asset for mission, community engagement, and discipleship? Join us for this Power Up the Parish session, led by Nigel Walter, as we explore how churches can use their buildings creatively to support ministry and connect with their local communities. Discover inspiring examples, practical ideas, and opportunities to reimagine church spaces as places of welcome, encounter, service, and outreach, while remaining rooted in your church's worshipping life and mission. Led by: Nigel Walter - Director of Archangel Architects Ideal for: Clergy, churchwardens, PCC members, building and fabric teams, parish administrators, and anyone interested in using their church building more effectively for mission and community engagement. Please register in advance of the meeting - All sessions take place at 11am via Zoom (please join by 10:45am to ensure we can begin promptly) 30 minute practical bitesize sessions to develop the life of your parish.
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Power Up Your ... Communication/Ministry!

Thursday 6 May 2027
Want to reach more people in your community and share the good news beyond your church walls? Wondering how social media can support your parish's mission and ministry? Join us for this Power Up the Parish session, led by Amber Jackson, as we explore how churches can use social media effectively for mission. From telling the story of your church to engaging with your local community and promoting events, this session will offer practical tips and ideas to help you communicate with confidence and purpose online. Led by: Amber Jackson – Communications Officer for the Diocese of Chichester Ideal for: Clergy, church administrators, PCC members, churchwardens, and anyone responsible for promoting church activities or engaging with the wider community online Please register in advance of the meeting - All sessions take place at 11am via Zoom (please join by 10:45am to ensure we can begin promptly) 30 minute practical bitesize sessions to develop the life of your parish.
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Power Up Your ... Children, Young People & Families!

Tuesday 22 June 2027
30 minute practical bitesize sessions to develop the life of your parish. Power Up Your ... Children, Young People & Families! with Belinda Ramsay Using Additional Needs Resources with Your Church Families with Belinda Ramsay Want to ensure that every child and family feels welcomed, valued, and able to participate fully in the life of your church? Looking for practical resources to support children and young people with additional needs? Join us for this Power Up the Parish session, led by Belinda Ramsay, as we explore a range of additional needs resources that can help churches become more accessible, inclusive, and supportive. Discover practical tools, ideas, and approaches that can help families engage with church life and enable your ministry to better meet a variety of needs. Led by: Belinda Ramsay - Children and Families Advisor for Chichester Diocese Ideal for: Children's and youth leaders, clergy, lay ministers, family ministry teams, church volunteers, and anyone seeking to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for children, young people, and their families.
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Power Up Your ... Communication!

Thursday 1 July 2027
30 minute practical bitesize sessions to develop the life of your parish. Power Up Your Communication! The Church Explorer App with Dan Boys How can your church share its story with visitors, pilgrims, and your wider community? Looking for new ways to showcase your church's heritage, architecture, and local history? Join us for this Power Up the Parish session, led by Dan Boys, as we explore the ChurchExplorer app and how it can help churches create engaging self-guided tours, churchyard trails, and pilgrimage experiences. Discover how digital storytelling can help welcome visitors, encourage exploration, highlight your church's unique heritage, and support mission and outreach beyond your regular congregation. Led by: Dan Boys - Head of AtCreative Ideal for: Clergy, churchwardens, parish administrators, communications teams, and anyone interested in welcoming visitors, sharing church heritage, and strengthening community engagement. Please register in advance of the meeting - All sessions take place at 11am via Zoom (please join by 10:45am to ensure we can begin promptly)
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Power Up Your ... Resources!

Tuesday 12 October 2027
Improving Your Recruitment for Church Roles with Sarah Rogers Finding it difficult to recruit volunteers or fill key roles in your church? Want to attract the right people, communicate opportunities effectively, and build a healthy culture of service? Join us for this Power Up the Parish session, led by Sarah, as we explore practical ways to improve recruitment for church roles. Discover how to identify and promote opportunities, engage potential volunteers, and create clear pathways for people to use their gifts in the life of the church. This session will offer practical insights to help your parish recruit, retain, and support the people needed for thriving ministry. Led by: Sarah Rogers - Parish Support Team Leader for the Diocese of Chichester Ideal for: Clergy, churchwardens, PCC members, volunteer coordinators, parish administrators, and anyone involved in recruiting, supporting, or developing volunteers and lay leaders within their church Please register in advance of the meeting - All sessions take place at 11am via Zoom (please join by 10:45am to ensure we can begin promptly)
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Power Up Your ... Mission!

Tuesday 9 November 2027
30 minute practical bitesize sessions to develop the life of your parish. Power Up Your Mission! The START! Evangelism Course with Sue Cooke Looking for alternative to an Alpha Course? Seeking an accessible way to help people explore the Christian faith? Join Sue Cooke for this Power Up the Parish session introducing the latest version of the LyCiG START Course. Discover what's new in the updated material, how the course can be used in your parish, and practical tips for creating a welcoming environment where people can ask questions, build relationships, and encounter faith at their own pace. Led by: The Rev'd Sue Cooke - National Director of Leading your Church into Growth Ideal for: Clergy, lay leaders, evangelism teams, and anyone interested in helping others take their first steps in exploring the Christian faith. Please register in advance of the meeting - All sessions take place at 11am via Zoom (please join by 10:45am to ensure we can begin promptly)