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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS2015-2016

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I am delighted to introduce theFoundation’s 2015-2016 programmeof events and activities.

The Foundation is now well established in itstask, which is to support clergy and lay peoplein ministry and mission. The increasing focusthroughout the Church of England on theimportance of continuing education anddevelopment has been re-emphasised by theArchbishops in their commitment to theChurch’s five development strands, throughoutwhich the need for new insights into ministryand mission are highlighted. The Foundationhas already responded to these new prioritieswith its Leadership in Ministry series of coursedays that we shall be offering again in 2015-2016. All of our study days, courses and eventshave been well received by delegates and

this year we have confirmed our continuingcommitment to those ministering in urbansettings with a course on urban ministry.

At a time of change and renewal in the life of the Church, I commend our WestcottFoundation 2015-2016 Programme to youand we look forward to welcoming you atone or more of our events during the year.

Canon Chris Chivers Principal

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Loveday Alexander CanonTheologian, Chester Cathedral& Vice-Chair of the Churchof England’s Faith & OrderCommission.

Susanna Avery-Quash Senior Research Curator in the History of Collecting atthe National Gallery, London,& Senior Research Fellow of the

Humanities Research Institute, University ofBuckingham.

Ally Barrett Tutor, WestcottHouse and Fellow, WestcottFoundation. Ally was a parishpriest in the Diocese of Elyuntil 2014 and is author of

Making the Most of your Child’s Baptism & Makingthe Most of your Church Wedding.

Tim Bellis Fellow in ManagementPractice, Cambridge JudgeBusiness School, University of Cambridge. Previously partner,Herbert Smith & Co, lawyers,

in the UK & Asia and director of the programmefor Deans and Senior Clergy.

Stephen Cherry Dean of Chapel, King’s College,Cambridge & Fellow & Directorof Studies in Theology &Religion. Previously Director

of Ministry, Diocese of Durham, CanonResidentiary, Durham Cathedral & Rector ofAll Saints with Holy Trinity, Loughborough.

Michael Fass Senior ResearchFellow at Westcott House. He was previously responsibleto the Bishop of Edinburgh for Continuing Ministerial

Development activities and now teaches onthe University of Wales, Trinity Saint David’sMMin and DMin programmes at Lampeterand on the University of Gloucestershire’sDBA programme at Cheltenham.

Will Lamb Vice-Principal,Westcott House.

Dave Male Fellow, WestcottFoundation & National Advisorfor Pioneer Development forthe Church of England.Previously on the staff of

Westcott House & Ridley Hall & director,Centre for Pioneer Learning.

Elizabeth Phillips Tutor inTheology & Ethics, WestcottHouse & the CambridgeTheological Federation. Authorof Political Theology – A Guide forthe Perplexed.

Philip Sheldrake SeniorResearch Fellow, WestcottFoundation & Director of the Institute for the Study of Contemporary Spirituality,

Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio,Texas. He also works in religious publishingand editing and was formerly Chair of SCM Press.

Tim Stevens was the Bishop of Leicester until his retirementin 2015. He has experience as a parish priest, archdeaconand bishop.

Sheila Watson Archdeacon ofCanterbury with responsibilitiesin the Diocese, the Cathedral &to the Archbishop. Experienceof clergy development & in

nourishing ordained & lay vocations. Sheilahas served in the dioceses of Salisbury,Oxford, London & Newcastle.

Rowan Williams Master,Magdalene College, Cambridge.

Christopher Woods Fellow,Westcott Foundation. FormerlySecretary of the Church ofEngland’s Liturgical Commissionand National Worship Adviser.

Christopher is Parish Priest of St Anne’sHoxton, where he is responsible for adultlearning and professional development in theStepney area of the Diocese of London.

Presenters

‘The whole day was wellpresented, and clearlywell prepared.’


Leadership in Ministry I: Looking In

Wednesday 21 October 2015 | 10am – 4pm

Presented by: Michael Fass (Senior ResearchFellow, Westcott Foundation)

We know that who we are – our personalityand style – plays a key part in the way weexercise leadership in ministry. How do webuild on our strengths and manage ourweaknesses, so that we can be the priestsGod is calling us to be? In this first of threeone-day sessions, participants will be givenresources and insights not just frompsychology, but from theology and theChristian tradition, to enable them todevelop their own priestly leadership in theircongregations and communities.

Cost: £45 per person (to include lunch,teas and coffees)

Leadership in Ministry II: Looking Around

Wednesday 3 February 2016 | 10am – 4pm


In this second of three one-day sessions onleadership, we will look at the skills of self-managing and prioritising, the use of timeand taking care of ourselves in the competingdemands of ministry. We will look at modelsand practices, including from a theologicalperspective, and the implications andpossibilities for our own ministries.


Leadership in Ministry III: Looking Outward

Wednesday 18 May 2016 | 10am – 4pm

Presented by: Michael Fass (Senior ResearchFellow, Westcott Foundation) & Dave Male(National Advisor for Pioneer Developmentfor the Church of England)

In this third of three one-day sessions onleadership, we will ask how we enable ourcongregations to engage in mission andevangelism, showing and sharing the love of Christ in the communities which we serve.How do we exercise outward-facingleadership when we are dealing withincreasingly complex internal pressures anddemands? We will look at how we can leadpeople in the practice of incarnationalministry for our communities.


LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

The Westcott LeadershipProgramme has beendesigned to equip servingclergy for the demands andchallenges of parish ministry.It draws on a wealth ofexpertise and experience.


Preaching Luke

Wednesday 11 November 2015 | 10am – 4pm

Presented by: Loveday Alexander (CanonTheologian, Chester Cathedral)

The next lectionary year in the three-yearcycle turns to the Gospel of Luke on AdventSunday. Loveday Alexander will identify thecentral themes of this Gospel in order to helpus to explore Luke as a resource for preachingand discipleship in the coming year.


Occasional Worshipers


Presented by: Ally Barrett (Tutor, WestcottHouse and Fellow, Westcott Foundation)

From carol services to baptisms, weddings andfunerals, some of the largest church gatheringsoften involve a high proportion of people who are not regular churchgoers. How mightthe church better engage with occasionalworshipers and with the opportunities theirpresence brings?


Renewing Worship in the Parish


Presented by: Christopher Woods (Vicar, St Anne's Hoxton & CMD Officer for theStepney Area, Diocese of London)

There is continuing pressure on clergy toensure that Parish worship is both lively and

spiritually nourishing. We will identify ways to both renew and enliven Eucharistic worshipand reflect theologically on a variety oftraditional & modern practices.


Responsibility without Authority

Saturday 5 March 2016 | 10am – 4pm


SSMs, NSMs, voluntary & retired clergyoften find themselves in positions ofsignificant responsibility but without theauthority of Office at a time when thenumber of full-time clergy is falling. Theseministries can also involve the formation of Parish Teams & Groups with theirattendant pressures on relationships. In addition, clergy may take on otherpastoral work that involves, for example,ministries at work and in chaplaincies. Wewill explore the variety of roles that emergeand reflect on their theological implications.


Passion & Compassion – Inpreparation for Holy Week

Wednesday 9 March 2016 | 11am – 4pm

Held at St James’, Piccadilly, London & The National Gallery

Presenters: Susanna Avery Quash (SeniorResearch Curator, the National Gallery) &Will Lamb (Vice-Principal, Westcott House)

Artists down the ages have depicted episodesfrom the Passion, death and resurrection ofChrist. This study day will reflect on a groupof representative works of art and considerhow they have been informed by differentunderstandings of the Christian doctrine ofatonement. The day will include reflection onhow art can be used as inspiration for worshipand preaching. A seminar at St James’ church,Piccadilly, will be followed by a tour of theNational Gallery.


Ministry in Teams

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | 10am – 4pm

Presented by: Michael Fass (Senior ResearchFellow, Westcott Foundation) and Tim Bellis(Cambridge Judge Business School,University of Cambridge)

When clergy take responsibility for multipleparishes, particularly in rural areas, ministry isincreasingly seen as a team effort. In addition,clergy team leaders are expected to lead incomplex settings that can involve other fulland part-time clergy, lay ministers andvolunteers. We will consider the skills neededfor the successful leadership of teams and thetheological issues that can arise at times ofchange and conflict.


Re-Imagining Forgiveness &Reconciliation


Presenters: Stephen Cherry (Dean, King’sCollege, Cambridge) & Elizabeth Phillips(Tutor in Theology & Ethics, Westcott House)

Forgiveness and reconciliation are not only two major themes of Christian faith and the life of the church but also of the worldand for humanity. With regards to the workof ministry and mission, clergy are called to be the healers of wounds and exemplars of what God wishes for His world. Issues of conflict and forgiveness will be considered theologically as well as practical ideas about reconciliation.


Eucharist and Mission: tension or convergence?


Presented by: Rowan Williams (Master,Magdalene College, Cambridge)

Rowan Williams will offer his reflections on the relationship between the Eucharistand Mission.


STUDY DAYS

‘Really quite excellentcontent; thoroughlytimely, relevant materialand great for keepingme spiritually alive too.’


RETREATS

Deacons Retreat – for recent alumni of Westcott

Monday 4 April – Wednesday 6 April 2016

Presented by: Chris Chivers (Principal,Westcott House) & Will Lamb (Vice-Principal, Westcott House)

During our time together we will reflect onissues raised during your diaconate so far andon your impending priesting. The programmewill include both consideration – in the lightof your experience of the diaconate – of themeaning of priesthood and of sessions onpresiding at the Eucharist and the spiritualityof priesthood.

The Retreat begins at 4pm on Monday 4 Apriland ends after lunch on Wednesday 6 April.

Cost: £125 Residential, £80 Non-Residential

Annual Clergy Retreat Sacred Idleness: Prayer & Play

Monday 11 July – Thursday 14 July 2014

Presenter: Sheila Watson (Archdeacon of Canterbury)

The opportunity for vocational refreshmentincluding insights from the visual and literaryarts. The retreat will include morning andevening liturgies & space for personal study,silence and meditation.

The retreat begins at 2pm on Monday andends after lunch on Thursday.

Cost: £210 Full board

URBAN MINISTRY

Nurturing Urban Virtues

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | 11am – 4pm

Presented by: Philip Sheldrake (SeniorResearch Fellow, Westcott Foundation)

We will consider how local Christiancommunities can help to underpin civilsociety in our cities including ideas about‘urban virtue’ and the ‘common good’ relatedto Christian social thought. The virtues to bepromoted include neighbourliness,hospitality to the stranger, cooperation,solidarity and social engagement.


Building Community

Wednesday 27 April 2016 | 11am – 4pm

Presented by: Philip Sheldrake (SeniorResearch Fellow, Westcott Foundation)

Various models for church communitiesinclude Citadel (set apart), Civic (collaborativewith secular society), Evangelistic (active inChristian mission, promoting the Kingdom),and Servant (prophetic, serving the widercommunity). This study day considers suchmodels from a theological perspective,exploring how demographic and other changesmay challenge Christian communities.


From Curacy to Incumbency

Wednesday 8 June 2016

Presenters: Tim Stevens (formerly Bishop ofLeicester) & Will Lamb (Vice-Principal,Westcott House)

How do you make the move from curacy toincumbency? There is more pressure oncurates than has been in the past at this pointof transition, so how do you prepare for anddiscern God’s call? This study day is designed

to give space to think through this process,and will include the opportunity to hear fromthose who have been involved in makingappointments as they talk about what theyare really looking for. We will help with thepreparation of CVs and interview skills, andhow to engage with this as a spiritualjourney. We will also identify the types ofoptions that a curate may seek as a next post.



LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

Leadership in Ministry I: Looking In Wednesday 21 October 2015

Leadership in Ministry II: Looking AroundWednesday 3 February 2016

Leadership in Ministry III: Looking OutwardWednesday 18 May 2016

STUDY DAYS

Preaching LukeWednesday 11 November 2015

Occasional WorshipersWednesday 18 November 2015

Renewing Worship in the ParishWednesday 25 November 2015

Responsibility without AuthoritySaturday 5 March 2016

Passion & Compassion – In preparation forHoly WeekWednesday 9 March 2016

Ministry in TeamsWednesday 13 April 2016

Re-Imagining Forgiveness & Reconciliation Wednesday 4 May 2016

Eucharist and Mission: tension orconvergence?Wednesday 25 May 2016

From Curacy to Incumbency Wednesday 8 June 2016

URBAN MINISTRY

Nurturing Urban VirtuesWednesday 24 February 2016

Building Community Wednesday 27 April 2016

RETREATS

Deacons RetreatMonday 4 April – Wednesday 6 April 2016

Clergy RetreatMonday 11 July – Thursday 14 July 2016

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