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Diocesan-wide events

Tue 9 Sep At this meeting Amanda Payne will be giving a presentation on Move on East (formerly NACRO) an organisation working with offenders, exoffenders and individuals at risk of offending, giving a range of support services.

Wed 10 Sep This one day Certificated Course, run under the RYA scheme, is based on the equivalent St John Ambulance course.

Sat 13 Sep Local meditators are running a repeat of the popular four-week course 'Further Steps in Christian Meditation' at the beautiful retreat space at Nogg’s Barn, Little Melton.

One day course in basic food hygiene to meet legal requirements.

Tue 16 Sep Training Course for Children's Workers. Core Skills will give you the confidence, understanding and skills you need to work with children and nurture them in their journey of faith, whether you are experienced, new to children's work or hoping to start. It will inspire and refresh you and the work you do.

Sat 20 Sep Fresh Expressions. A one year part time course which aims to equip you to begin this ministry and to go on learning. Beginning on 20 September 2008, it runs over 6 Tuesday evenings, 3 Saturdays and 1 residential weekend.

'mission shaped ministry’ is a one year part-time course which aims to equip you to begin this ministry and to go on learning through sharing your experience with others. It has been developed by a national ecumenical team.

Fri 26 Sep A major one day conference focussing on the promotion, management and sustainable development of Norfolk’s historic church buildings.

Sat 27 Sep A Capital Day Out!. A day in London for teams of young people with leaders, playing Monopoly 'on the ground'. Go for the prize and solve the mystery!

Tue 30 Sep Speaker, Liz Canter-Gough, Team Manager for the National Fostering Agency. An introductory session for those working with children or young people affected by family issues such as divorce or bereavement. What to do, what not to do and knowing when to call in professional help.

Sat 4 Oct -

A singing day for choirs and singers under the baton of the famous composert and choral conductor, John Rutter. For an inspiring day of singing John Rutter's own compositions, come along to North Walsham for a memorable event for musicians in the Norfolk Area.

Mon 6 Oct
- Wed 8 Oct		 Our retreat this year will be led by Sue Berry, who is a Franciscan and priest in the Church of England based at Compton Durville in Somerset. It is open to anyone whose husband or wife is ordained and currently working in the diocese, stipendiary or non-stipendiary

Northern Harmony are a world music choir from the USA and are touring Europe this autumn with a thrilling repertoire. They sing songs from Georgia, Bulgaria, Corsica, Africa and America, amongst others.

Tue 23 Sep This 2 hour session gives an overview of good practice and basic risk assessment,insurance,the parish policy statement, dealing with allegations or suspicions of abuse and obtaining a CRB Disclosure for working with under 18s.

Thu 9 Oct Organised By Norwich CMS Diocesan Association. Come and have lunch in this Christian Café and share some social time. We are delighted to tell you Chris Neal, a CMS Director, will be back with us on that day and will also join us for a time of prayer for mission in the Upper Room after lunch.

Sat 11 Oct 'My Place' is a new Diocesan 3-session short course for any lay adult Christian to explore God’s plans for their life.

Bishop of Lynn will be present. We will be talking about Papua New Guinea, reflecting on recent events such as the visit of Bishops and their wives prior to the Lambeth Conference. We will be planning our next projects. We will be watching recent videos of Papua New Guinea.

A 3 course dinner and special tour

Mon 13 Oct East Anglia Prayer - we invite you to join us for three Monday evenings this Autumn to seek God for the Nation.

Wed 15 Oct Focussing on the guidelines lines out in the booklet Safe Haven, this two hour session gives basic training in the protection of vulnerable adults.

Fri 17 Oct Louise Wright, former CMS Mission Partner, speaker. St. Paul's is hosting this event for Norwich CMS Diocesan Association. It is an Autunm Supper plus Speaker. Time: 6.30 pm for supper at 7 pm. Louise will speak at 8 pm about her long and varied service in the Congo. All welcome, but please reserve your place.

Sat 18 Oct Sometimes churchwardens or senior lay people find themselves thrust into the limelight and having to lead an act of worship. This is especially true in multi-parish benefices, where, in the absence of a priest or a licensed Reader, a service will not happen unless someone steps in.

Tue 21 Oct An opportunity to investigate ways that churches can support schools in using church buildings as a place of worship and as a curriculum resource.

Thu 23 Oct Employing and Managing a Youthworker. Professional, practical advice and guidance in employing and managing a youthworker (or church worker). The workshops, led by a professional human resources consultant, will be of particular importance to anyone already involved in, or considering, employing a youthworker or other church worker.

Wed 29 Oct A really huge event open to all. This year's theme is Saints, Serpents and Dragons. Meet and make dragons! Find out about saints and their strange and inspiring lives. Contribute to the largest drawing in Norwich and add to the smallest. Brass rubbing, dressing up painting, crafts etc

The annual big art event for all. The annual art event for allfrom 0 - 90 years. To include the longest drawing in Norwich, the samllest drawings, brass rubbing, puppet making, recycle art, mask making and lots more. Meet and make dragons but also find out about the interesting and unusual lives of saints. Free drop in event.

Fri 31 Oct A lighter alternative to Hallowe'en for Children. An event to shed bright light on Hallowe'en! An fun alternative to tramping the streets for children aged 4-11, with their group leaders or families.

Sat 1 Nov A short course of three sessions. During the two evening sessions we will explore the boundaries of Christian belonging with regard to two currently pressing issues - race and gender/sexuality.

Thu 6 Nov Chaplaincy in a Multi-faith Society. Following a successfull Norfolk & Waveney Chaplaincy Conference in 2007 a follow-up conference will take place on 6th November entitled "Chaplaincy in a Multi-Faith Society".

a fpllow-up conference. "Chaplaincy in a Multi-Faith Society" a follow-up conference, hosted by Good Work (Norfolk & Waveney Industrial Mission) Ltd.

Fri 7 Nov
- Sun 9 Nov		 A Body and Soul weekend for young people aged 10-14. A special weekend for small church youth groups, and young people (aged 10-14 approx), whose church does not have a youth group. Challenging outdoor activities, pilgrimage, prayer and sacred reading.

Sat 8 Nov Fresh Expressions Vision Day at Hethersett Methodist Church

Sun 9 Nov A service of Taize Prayer

Called to be a Reader? Then come to a Reader Vocation Meeting to explore Reader Ministry with The Revd Roger Key, Acting Warden of Readers and The Revd Clive Blackman, Director or Reader Training and experienced Readers.

Tue 16 Sep Based on TIME FOR ACTION, the Churches Together in Britain & Ireland report around sexual abuse, this is a one-day seminar/workshop. Led by Sue Atkinson, it is aimed at clergy, readers, youth workers and all lay leaders who may have to deal with abuse issues.

Sat 22 Nov Two similar one-day seminars being run within the Diocese to help everybody - particularly lay people as well as Readers and Clergy - to encounter the gospel of Mark in fresh ways.

Reaching Families in your Community. Messy Church is a fresh expression of church; an exciting concept for reaching families for whom traditional church does not make much sense. Recently come to Norfolk, it has had a wide appeal, with many churches looking to start Messy Church in their parish. Find out more at Messy Fiesta.

Fri 28 Nov World MissionDay 12.30 Eucharist in Chancel followed by lunch in the refectory. 2.- 3pm in Priors Hall Speaker: Derek Blois from the Proclaimers Church, on "Hope for Latvia"

Sat 29 Nov The subject of the day will be 'The Churchwardens and Mission'

Sun 30 Nov This is an opportunity for all those with a heart for mission to pray for all forms of mission at home and abroad. We can join in the Eucharist Service at 12.30 pm. After lunch in the refectory, Derek Blois will be the Speaker in Priors Hall on 'Hope for Latvia', from 2 till 3 pm.

Sat 6 Dec Crafts and activities about St Nicholas (and with St Nicholas) from around the world Christingle candle lit chaildren's service from 3 - 4pm

Tue 23 Dec Come along and join in with all your favourite songs and carols. Meet Father Christmas and Rudolph

Tue 9 Sep An opportunity for anyone, clergy or lay, wishing to develop a ministry through working with schools, focusing particularly on collective worship. Guidance, ideas and an opportunity to share experiences.

Fri 13 Mar
- Sun 15 Mar		 Creation - it's in your hands. What does that mean? What can you do? How much 'greener' can you, and your Church, be?

Sat 25 Apr An all-day event with seminars and workshops to encourage and equip the music and worship ministries in our churches.

A four-week course to support and encourage all those who care for older people in our communities in any of many ways.