May
7
10:00 AM10:00
May
7
to May 9
National Free Church Prison Chaplains' Training
“Our Reason for Hope”
The theme for this year will be “Our Reason for Hope”, and our main speaker will be Rev Dr Joe Boot who runs “The Ezra Institute” https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ .
“Rev. Dr.Joseph Boot (M.A., Ph.D.) is a Christian thinker and cultural apologist, Founder and President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity. He is adjunct instructor for culture and apologetics at Bryan College, Tennessee. He also served as founding pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto for 14 years.
Now resident home in Great Britain, Joseph has worked in the fields of Christian apologetics, worldview education and church leadership for over twenty-five years on both sides of the Atlantic. He has spoken and guest lectured globally at numerous university events, seminaries, churches, colleges, and conferences. He regularly addresses pastors and Christian leaders as well as academic, medical, legal, and political professionals and has publicly debated leading atheistic thinkers and philosophers in Canada and the United States.”
Registration will start at 11:00.for lunch at 12:30, Opening Session 13:30 the event will finish on the final day at 14:00.Price included in the cost of each event is two nights’ accommodation and all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
For more information, please contact Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Register Here. Price £350.
May
14
9:00 AM09:00
Jun
5
12:45 PM12:45
Jun
10
12:00 PM12:00
Pop-Up Reflective Practice for Healthcare Chaplains
Online CPD session for the Healthcare Chaplains. Please contact Mark Newitt at mark.newitt@freechurches.org.uk to join the session.
Reflective practice is part of the Ten Essential Shared Capabilities described in the UKBHC Capabilities and Competences (2015) document and, within the Spiritual Care Competences for Healthcare Chaplains (2020) document agreed for Scotland, is recognised as one of four domains of healthcare chaplaincy competence. As part of the process of continuing professional development chaplains are expected to demonstrates the ability to reflect upon practice in order to develop and inform their professional practice. Reflective practice, as described by Mark Stobert, is a form of supervision that is underpinned by a reflective practice mindset. It uses the potential of ‘reframing’ of situations to unearth creative responses to those situations and to develop new knowledge of practice for those situations. Over time it becomes a developing state of mind rather than a once a month activity (so that we can reflect in action, not just on action). These pop-up sessions are for anyone to join, but are particularly aimed at those in smaller teams who might otherwise struggle to engage in reflective practice.
Jun
12
10:00 AM10:00
Chaplaincy on the Edge: exploring being on the margins through research, art and story
This is a Free Church Healthcare Chaplain Annual Study day which will be on Wednesday 12th June. It will take place at Central URC Church, 60 Norfolk St, Sheffield S1 2JB. The title of the day will be ‘Chaplaincy on the Edge: exploring being on the margins through research, art and story’ and there will be input from Tim Dixon, Suzanne Nockels and Kate Cornwell.
Register here.
If you are a Free Church Healthcare Chaplain, please contact Thandar at thandar.tun@freechurches.org.uk for the discount code.
Jul
1
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Jul
1
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Jul
2
10:00 AM10:00
Nourishing Roots with Nicola Slee
The Free Churches Group Nourishing Roots sessions are a series of quiet days designed to give chaplains an opportunity to recharge, relax and re-energise. The days are arranged with FCG chaplains in different sectors in mind, but opened up to others interested in attending. Booking via Eventbrite.
Cost: £10 for FCG chaplains and £20 for all others (including lunch and refreshments).
Jul
4
3:15 PM15:15
Jul
16
1:00 PM13:00
Pop-Up Reflective Practice for Healthcare Chaplains
Online CPD session for the Healthcare Chaplains. Please contact Mark Newitt at mark.newitt@freechurches.org.uk to join the session.
Reflective practice is part of the Ten Essential Shared Capabilities described in the UKBHC Capabilities and Competences (2015) document and, within the Spiritual Care Competences for Healthcare Chaplains (2020) document agreed for Scotland, is recognised as one of four domains of healthcare chaplaincy competence. As part of the process of continuing professional development chaplains are expected to demonstrates the ability to reflect upon practice in order to develop and inform their professional practice. Reflective practice, as described by Mark Stobert, is a form of supervision that is underpinned by a reflective practice mindset. It uses the potential of ‘reframing’ of situations to unearth creative responses to those situations and to develop new knowledge of practice for those situations. Over time it becomes a developing state of mind rather than a once a month activity (so that we can reflect in action, not just on action). These pop-up sessions are for anyone to join, but are particularly aimed at those in smaller teams who might otherwise struggle to engage in reflective practice.
Aug
5
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Sep
2
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Sep
23
1:00 PM13:00
Oct
7
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Nov
4
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Dec
2
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Apr
25
3:30 PM15:30
Pop-Up Reflective Practice for Healthcare Chaplains
Online CPD session for the Healthcare Chaplains. Please contact Mark Newitt at mark.newitt@freechurches.org.uk to join the session.
Reflective practice is part of the Ten Essential Shared Capabilities described in the UKBHC Capabilities and Competences (2015) document and, within the Spiritual Care Competences for Healthcare Chaplains (2020) document agreed for Scotland, is recognised as one of four domains of healthcare chaplaincy competence. As part of the process of continuing professional development chaplains are expected to demonstrates the ability to reflect upon practice in order to develop and inform their professional practice. Reflective practice, as described by Mark Stobert, is a form of supervision that is underpinned by a reflective practice mindset. It uses the potential of ‘reframing’ of situations to unearth creative responses to those situations and to develop new knowledge of practice for those situations. Over time it becomes a developing state of mind rather than a once a month activity (so that we can reflect in action, not just on action). These pop-up sessions are for anyone to join, but are particularly aimed at those in smaller teams who might otherwise struggle to engage in reflective practice.
Apr
23
6:00 PM18:00
Free Churches Group Special Evening Event
The Leaders of the FCG member Denominations are invited to a special evening event at the FCG office on 23rd April 2024, 18:00 – 20:00.
Guest Speaker: The Revd Professor Philip McCormack MBE, the Vice Chancellor and Principal of Spurgeon's College.
For more information and RSVP, please contact Sabina Williams at sabina.williams@freechurches.org.uk.
Apr
8
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Apr
4
3:15 PM15:15
Mar
26
12:00 PM12:00
Pop-Up Reflective Practice for Healthcare Chaplains
Online CPD session for the Healthcare Chaplains. Please contact Mark Newitt at mark.newitt@freechurches.org.uk to join the session.
Reflective practice is part of the Ten Essential Shared Capabilities described in the UKBHC Capabilities and Competences (2015) document and, within the Spiritual Care Competences for Healthcare Chaplains (2020) document agreed for Scotland, is recognised as one of four domains of healthcare chaplaincy competence. As part of the process of continuing professional development chaplains are expected to demonstrates the ability to reflect upon practice in order to develop and inform their professional practice. Reflective practice, as described by Mark Stobert, is a form of supervision that is underpinned by a reflective practice mindset. It uses the potential of ‘reframing’ of situations to unearth creative responses to those situations and to develop new knowledge of practice for those situations. Over time it becomes a developing state of mind rather than a once a month activity (so that we can reflect in action, not just on action). These pop-up sessions are for anyone to join, but are particularly aimed at those in smaller teams who might otherwise struggle to engage in reflective practice.
Mar
18
1:00 PM13:00
Mar
12
10:00 AM10:00
Nourishing Roots - with Rev. Miranda Threlfal-Holmes, 12/03/24, 10:00-16:00
Join us in Liverpool for a day of reflection and spiritual renewal with the Free Churches Group, led by Rev Miranda Threlfal-Holmes, held at the Liverpool Quaker Meeting House.
Nourishing Roots days are organised for Chaplains in Healthcare, Prisons, Education and beyond, to allow us time to reflect, recharge, and reinspire for our work and ministry.
Miranda is Archdeacon of Liverpool and Team Rector of the St Luke in the City. She has experience in Higher Education chaplaincy and has published a number of books on chaplaincy, prayer, Christian history and reading the Bible.
The day will include a buffet lunch. Visit HERE for registration.
Mar
6
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Mar
6
12:45 PM12:45
Feb
20
9:00 AM09:00
Pop-Up Reflective Practice for Healthcare Chaplains
Online CPD session for the Healthcare Chaplains. Please contact Mark Newitt at mark.newitt@freechurches.org.uk to join the session.
Reflective practice is part of the Ten Essential Shared Capabilities described in the UKBHC Capabilities and Competences (2015) document and, within the Spiritual Care Competences for Healthcare Chaplains (2020) document agreed for Scotland, is recognised as one of four domains of healthcare chaplaincy competence. As part of the process of continuing professional development chaplains are expected to demonstrates the ability to reflect upon practice in order to develop and inform their professional practice. Reflective practice, as described by Mark Stobert, is a form of supervision that is underpinned by a reflective practice mindset. It uses the potential of ‘reframing’ of situations to unearth creative responses to those situations and to develop new knowledge of practice for those situations. Over time it becomes a developing state of mind rather than a once a month activity (so that we can reflect in action, not just on action). These pop-up sessions are for anyone to join, but are particularly aimed at those in smaller teams who might otherwise struggle to engage in reflective practice.
Feb
6
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Feb
6
10:00 AM10:00
Feb
5
6:30 PM18:30
Free Church Prison Chaplains Team Meeting
This is an online support meeting for all FC Prison Chaplains. The primary function of these is to gather together to pray for each other, hear how things are going in other prisons, and generally share news. In gathering with one another, we hope we can begin to feel that sense of fellowship among Prison Chaplains.
To join the meeting or for more information, please contact
Rev Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@freechurches.org.uk
Jan
25
12:00 PM12:00
Pop-Up Reflective Practice for Healthcare Chaplains
Online CPD session for the Healthcare Chaplains. Please contact Mark Newitt at mark.newitt@freechurches.org.uk to join the session.
Reflective practice is part of the Ten Essential Shared Capabilities described in the UKBHC Capabilities and Competences (2015) document and, within the Spiritual Care Competences for Healthcare Chaplains (2020) document agreed for Scotland, is recognised as one of four domains of healthcare chaplaincy competence. As part of the process of continuing professional development chaplains are expected to demonstrates the ability to reflect upon practice in order to develop and inform their professional practice. Reflective practice, as described by Mark Stobert, is a form of supervision that is underpinned by a reflective practice mindset. It uses the potential of ‘reframing’ of situations to unearth creative responses to those situations and to develop new knowledge of practice for those situations. Over time it becomes a developing state of mind rather than a once a month activity (so that we can reflect in action, not just on action). These pop-up sessions are for anyone to join, but are particularly aimed at those in smaller teams who might otherwise struggle to engage in reflective practice.
Jan
11
3:15 PM15:15
Dec
14
3:00 PM15:00
Reflective practice for Health and Social Care Chaplains
Reflective practice will be facilitated by Bob Whorton. Please contact Mark Newitt at mark.newitt@freechurches.org.uk for more information to join.
Dec
6
12:45 PM12:45
Dec
4
6:30 PM18:30
Nov
21
3:00 PM15:00
Introduction to Spiritual Distress: Research and Implications for Spiritual Care
Webinars for Free Church and other UK chaplains
November 21 & 29, 9:00 – 10:15 am Central Standard Time/ 3:00 - 4:15 pm GMT.
Book your place here.
Nov
14
7:00 PM19:00
All you wanted to know about schools but were afraid to ask…
Things move fast in education and there are always new challenges. If your church wants to build a relationship with your local school, you need to understand what schools are like now and where the opportunities are.
Bev Smith from Youth for Christ, and Sarah Lane Cawte, FCG Education Officer, will talk about schools – how they operate, what they teach, the lives and needs of students, and more – so that you can start to think about ways in which you can support the schools in your area.
The webinar is free to join, and you can register here.
The webinar flyer is available to download here.
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00
Nov
7
10:00 AM10:00
Nov
6
6:30 PM18:30
Oct
20
to Oct 21
AOG 3DMission GB Conference 2023
We are so expectant and excited for our third 3DMission National conference 'The LIGHT' being held 20th-21st October 2023 at Trinity@Birmingham (formerly Connect Church) - 150 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0SE.
Isaiah 49:6 "I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth."
We are believing for it to be a significant time as we allow God who is LIGHT, to shine His LIGHT upon us, so that He will use His church to be the LIGHT to the nations.
Our AOG GB National Leader, Pastor Glyn Barrett will be joining us and Dr Michael Goheen (Ph.D. Utrecht) who is Director of Theological Education and Scholar-in-Residence at Missional Training Centre, Phoenix, Arizona.
'The church's function in this story is to participate in God's mission; we are to be caught up in God's own work of restoration and healing. This defines the identity and role of the church' - Michael Goheen
It is going to be a powerful time of inspiration, information and impartation for God's people and God's mission. Visit here for the details and booking.
Oct
11
7:30 PM19:30
Welcome Connections, 11th October, 7:30pm to 9:00pm, online
Is your faith community supporting people who have left prison? (Or do you want to?)
Join The Welcome Directory's multi-faith Welcome Connections event: sharing stories, hearing from someone who has left prison and learning about how the work of connected organisations can support you.
This session will feature Rev'd Bob Wilson sharing about Prisons Week, and the organisation Shewise, who supports vulnerable and marginalised women, including those affected by the criminal justice system.
Register your place HERE.
Oct
10
10:00 AM10:00
FCG Chaplaincy Hub Offer for all Chaplains - Nourishing Roots
Join us for a day of reflection and spiritual renewal with the Free Churches Group, led by Bp. Paul Rochester, held in the beautiful and peaceful surrounds of the Royal Foundation of St Katherine, London.
Paul is the General Secretary of the Free Churches Group and an ordained minister in the Church of God of Prophecy where his is a Senior Pastor for a Church in South London and has regional oversight for eight churches. Paul wrote his MA Dissertation on silence and Pentecostalism.
The day will include refreshments on arrival, mid-morning, and mid-afternoon as well as a hot buffet lunch.
Registration will be from 9.30am onward for a 10.00am start.
The cost for the day will be £20 for FCG chaplains, with a small number of places available for non-FCG chaplains from September.
Register your place here.
Oct
8
to Oct 14
Prisons Week 2023, Look Up! (8th - 14th October)
Look up!
This year we invite you to remember that the heavens declare the glory of God, and to look up.
Please share the film with your family, friends and church, and, with the leaflet available to download below, join us each day as we pray for all those affected by crime and imprisonment.
Visit HERE for more information and to download the prayer leaflets.
Oct
5
3:15 PM15:15
Oct
4
2:00 PM14:00
Reflective practice for FCG Health & Social Care Chaplains
Reflective practice will be facilitated by Mark Stobart. Please contact Mark Newitt at mark.newitt@freechurches.org.uk for more information to join.
Oct
2
6:30 PM18:30