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SUMMARY:Spiritual Direction and mental health
DESCRIPTION:This day is for Spiritual Directors\, welcoming speaker Andrew Clark. Further details will follow shortly.
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/spiritual-direction-and-mental-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T190000
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (online evening) - 08 & 15 July
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Wednesday 08 July\n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday 15 July\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page\n\n\n\nThis training is delivered online via Zoom – the link and joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the day. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us\, email: training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-online-evening-08-15-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T160000
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SUMMARY:Equip and resource lay ministry in your church
DESCRIPTION:For clergy\, Readers and potential course facilitators.\n\n\n\nIf you are seeking to nurture and resource the gifts of others this day is for you. It will enable you to grow in confidence to facilitate lay ministry in your local area using the suite of resources available through the lay ministry pathway. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held in Flourish House\, Wells. Refreshments wil be available\, although we ask that you bring your own lunch. \n\n\n\nTo avoid disappointment\, please ensure this event is intended for you prior to booking. If you are unsure\, please contact training@bathwells.anglican.org for clarification. \n\n\n\nPlease register for this event via the online booking form linked here.
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/equip-and-resource-lay-ministry-in-your-church/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T153000
DTSTAMP:20260812T121806Z
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SUMMARY:Churchwardens' day
DESCRIPTION:The first of our two days for Churchwardens in Bath and Wells\, held at Flourish House in Wells. A day of input\, information\, networking and workshops with lunch included. \n\n\n\nPlease register for this event via the online form linked here. Registrations for July will close on Friday 3 July\, and registrations for September will close Friday 18 September.
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/churchwardens-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260812T151235Z
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to Taunton Minster
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URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/pilgrimage-to-taunton-minster/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T120000
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SUMMARY:Theological conversations
DESCRIPTION:Coming to God on foot in pilgrimage\n\n\n\nLed by Tim Stevens\, Precentor at wells Cathedral. \n\n\n\nThe Theological Conversations group is open to anyone who has an interest in engaging in some theological thinking about a wider range of issues. Each month we are led in our conversations by a different speaker. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend\, please contact Graham and Mary Witts.
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/theological-conversations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T170000
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SUMMARY:Understanding HR responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:For clergy and administrators\n\n\n\nYour HR responsibilities can seem a lot and be overwhelming. \n\n\n\nThis session will help you understand your responsibilities\, understand basic legal principles and learn what is good practice for all stages of the employee relationship. \n\n\n\nThe session will look at: \n\n\n\n\n	Key points of the employee lifecycle\n	How to ensure compliance\n	Where to look for further advice and guidance\n\n\n\n\nTo book a place on this course\, please register via this online form.
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/understanding-hr-responsibilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T204500
DTSTAMP:20260812T170018Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (online evening) - 08 & 15 July
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Wednesday 08 July\n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday 15 July\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page\n\n\n\nThis training is delivered online via Zoom – the link and joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the day. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us\, email: training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-online-evening-08-15-july-2/
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to Quantock Holy Wells
DESCRIPTION:NB Except for the Start time\, all timings are approximate\, especially later in the day. \n\n\n\nPlease also note that Doniford Road in Watchet is closed to all traffic because of works to the gas network.  \n\n\n\nBefore Noon : Meet either in St Decuman’s Church\, or at the Holy Well.   \n\n\n\nParking : Watchet Cemetery Car Park\, Five Bells\, Watchet. You may like to arrive in time to follow the church’s Pilgrim Prayer Trail.  \n\n\n\n\n	11.55 am : Those in the church will be led down to the well. \n	12 noon : Setting out prayer and pilgrimage blessing at St Decuman’s Holy Well.  \n	12.30 pm : Join the coast path by East Quay\, Watchet; walk east towards E. Quantoxhead. \n	Parking : There are pay and display car parks on Harbour Rd\, Anchor St and Market St. \n	3.00 pm : Leave the coast path and head inland to E Quantoxhead Church \n	Parking : There is parking by E Quantoxhead pond (Donations\, please) \n	3.15 pm : Refreshments in E Quantoxhead Church. \n	3.30 pm : Walk to Kilve Church for short service (4.00 pm) \n	Parking : Please use the Pay & Display car park at Kilve Beach; walk back to the church \n	4.15 pm : Walk down Sea Lane to rejoin the coast path; walk east towards Lilstock. \n	5.15 pm : Arrive at Lilstock Beach  \n\n\n\n\nParking : Please use the Lilstock Beach Car Park (Free). Road closures may mean access is from Burton. Follow coast path east towards Hinkley Point\, turning inland at end of first field on to the Castles & Coast Way towards Stogursey. \n\n\n\nNB : there are several notices about variations of rights of way. The route in the leaflet allows for these\, so don’t panic ! At waymark 8\, turn right onto Tower Hill and then left where the road widens on to St Andrew’s Road. Follow signs to St Andrew’s Well.  \n\n\n\n\n	6.30 pm : Arrive at St Andrew’s Well for Well Dressing \n\n\n\n\nParking : Please park on the main street or in Paddons Farm.  \n\n\n\nNOTES  \nAll pilgrims are responsible for their own well-being; take sun hats/sou’westers\, water\, sun cream\, personal first aid kit\, etc. Some parts of the route are through long grass – take precautions against tics\, e.g. wear long trousers.  \nParts of the route are on productive farmland : please observe the Country Code : 
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/pilgrimage-to-quantock-holy-wells/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260812T170018Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership for those with PTO (in person) - 20 July
DESCRIPTION:Click here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page\n\n\n\nThis is a bespoke course for Clergy and Readers who hold PTO\, delivered in person at Flourish House\, Cathedral Avenue\, Wells. BA5 1FD.  \n\n\n\nThe session is supported by a workbook which can be downloaded by clicking here. \n\n\n\nTo gain the most from the day please download and read the workbook. There are some pre-course tasks to complete\, however you will not be required to submit any written work prior to attendance. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Analyse what healthy Christian communities look like\, how healthy communities keep people safe\, and their role in shaping Christian communities that are healthy and safe.\n	Connect the Church’s mission and theological foundations with what behaviours in public ministry look like in a safeguarding context.\n	Explore how your own faith\, beliefs\, and values link with those underpinning good safeguarding behaviours.\n	Reflect on the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interaction in a community setting.\n	Evaluate aspects of your own practice and identify changes required which you then take forward with confidence.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us\, email: training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-for-those-with-pto-in-person-20-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T121815Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing PGS
DESCRIPTION:Introducing PGS – the Parish Giving Scheme: Advancing regular giving in every church\n\n\n\nRegister below to join an online meeting to discover more about PGS – what it is\, how it works and how this very flexible mechanism can benefit your church. This one hour session will include time for questions.Suitable for Treasurers\, Gift Aid/Stewardship Secretaries\, Planned Giving Promotors and all interested in advancing regular giving. \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 July at 16:00 on Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting on Zoom. \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere is also a session on Tuesday\, 8 September which you can also register in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/introducing-pgs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T114500
DTSTAMP:20260812T170018Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (online morning) - 23 & 30 July
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday 23 July\n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday 30 July\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page\n\n\n\nThis training is delivered online via Zoom – the link and joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the day. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us\, email: training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-online-morning-23-30-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T114500
DTSTAMP:20260812T170018Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (online morning) - 23 & 30 July
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday 23 July\n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday 30 July\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page\n\n\n\nThis training is delivered online via Zoom – the link and joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the day. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us\, email: training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-online-morning-23-30-july-2/
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