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Welcome to the Diocese's 12 new Licensed Lay Ministers! They were licensed and admitted as LLMs on 24 June at a service in St John Ealing led by the Bishop of Willesden.

Learn more about the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003. The seminar will include real case studies and provide example reference documents. Th 6 May. 10-12. It is led by Edward Dobson, Stuart Jones, and the Reverend Stephen Coleman. Book here: bit.ly/3nrtveu

A few places still available on St Edmund's one year online course in Bible and Theology. Self-paced. Study starts 18 Apr 2021. £180 for the academic year. Email admin.stedmunds@london.anglican.org to register or for more information. london.anglican.org/st-edmunds-cou…

St Edmund's one year online course in Bible and Theology now open for booking!An overview of Scripture, its interpretation and the foundations of Christian faith and practice. Study starts w/c 18 Apr 2021. Cost: £180. Email: admin.stedmunds@london.anglican.org to register.

Getting hitched without any hitches!Learn more about Brexit and registration changes. Led by Diocesan Registrar Stuart Jones & the Revd Stephen Coleman (assistant director of the Centre for Law and Religion, Cardiff University). Th 15 Apr. 10-12. Book: bit.ly/3tmxt9V

Disrupting White Privilege (because Black Lives Matter)! Third in our series of webinars hosted by the Bishop of Kensington. A place to ask some of the hard questions. Thur 3 Dec. 10-11am. Book: bit.ly/3jD9EW3 @gtomlin @hodgehillvicar @parishofheston

New event for LLMs: Christian Discipleship. While helping disciples mature and grow, we often struggle to develop a discipleship plan for congregations. This training covers recent research and practical tools. Free to attend. Tue 24 Nov. 1930-2100. Book: bit.ly/2HNBDVG

An opportunity for pastoral and theological reflection. Trauma Informed Ministry: Working with Curates in a time of Covid19. Led by the Revd Canon Dr Carla Grosch-Miller and the Revd Hilary Ison. Th 5 Nov. 10am-1230pm. Book: bit.ly/346vLzy. @HilaryIson @cagroschmiller

Two weeks from today! Practising Christian Community, part of the St Mellitus termly lecture series. A few places still available! Sarah Pawlett Jackson examines the value of relationships and community in Christian life. Wed 4 Nov, 10am-12pm online. Book: bit.ly/37dEnqf

Praxis South event: Praying Daily. The daily offices have long been part of how people engage in prayer. Some people find them nourishing; others find them dull. This event is designed to assist us all in renewing our practice. Tue 20 Oct online. 11am-3pm. bit.ly/3ngHJhH

Introducing clergy webinar series “COVID-19 and Theology with Bishop Graham.” The first event is with Revd Dr Julie Gittoes and Revd Dr Sam Wells exploring “COVID and the Future Shape of Church”. Wed 14 Oct. 1500-1600. Book online: bit.ly/2HTlG0h. @gtomlin @JulieGittoes

Sky Blue leadership programme open for applications! The online course builds cross-boundary collaborative leadership skills for people working on environmental challenges. Deadline to apply 15 Oct. Course starts 16 Nov. bit.ly/3cXokOc

Interfaith Awareness event next week. Th 8 Oct. 10am-12pm on Zoom. This study session is part of the Clergy Induction Programme and offers opportunities for reflecting together on the multi-faith context of London. Free to attend. Book here: bit.ly/341bVVk

St Edmund’s Course in Christian Studies is now online! The Autumn term starts next week, 1 Oct 2020. Learn from a variety of expert tutors. The Course may be used as the first 2 years of the 3 year LLM training requirement. There is still time to sign up! london.anglican.org/st-edmunds-cou…

Pre-retirement seminar Wed 30 Sept 10am. Whether close to retirement or simply wanting to know more, these three online sessions on Pensions, Housing and Finance will help. Sign up for any or all. Clergy spouses and partners are most welcome. Book online: bit.ly/3mIXT3e

A powerful Service of Lamentation and Hope led by Bishop Wilfred Wood Leadership Programme alumni on finding the courage to lead against injustice and oppression. The service, with sermon by Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, available here: youtu.be/cACfeFnuyd0

We have a fantastic panel of speakers for tomorrow's webinar covering a range of practical, liturgical and theological issues and resources to assist clergy in offering ministry and pastoral care in the context of Covid-19.From 10 am on Zoom.Register here: bit.ly/3eJyFgx

Tomorrow is the fourth in our series of Theology and Ministry webinars for clergy. Leadership in Lockdown - Rhythms, Rest and Focus with James Lawrence. What now as we face ongoing uncertainties? Tue 23 June. 10am. Book here. bit.ly/2ANNvEd

New webinar! The Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, Bishop of Kensington, and the Rt Revd Jonathan Baker, Bishop of Fulham, will be reflecting together on Holy Communion in a time of Covid-19. The Revd Dr Julie Gittoes will host. Tue 7 July. 1400-1530. Book here: bit.ly/3hGGNR3

Join us! Ministry webinar 10am Wed 17 June."Containment: holding the space for vulnerability, uncertainty & lament" with Revd Hilary Ison, a facilitator in reflective practice and member of research project Tragedy and Congregations. Book here. bit.ly/3d1KrkW @HilaryIson