Training Opportunities within the Diocese

Ministry Mondays

An hour long online workshop on the third Monday of every month 1-2pm.  We shall discuss a range of topics that are pertinent to parish life.  We shall advertise events three months in advance so do keep checking to see what is coming up.

Join the Ministry Mondays sessions here

Employment Law: HR advice for employers

Mon 20 July 2026

With the HR Team

This session is intended to be practical and relevant for employers in a church context, and will provide the opportunity for you to ask questions and get signposts to support. Some of the topics will include good recruitment practice, the Employment Rights Act changes, probation periods, contracts of employment, performance management. diversity and inclusion and sickness absence

The Ven. Emma Sykes - Archdeacon of East Derbyshire

Monday, 17 August 2026

1pm - 2pm

A chance to meet the new Archdeacon.

“I came that they may have life and have it to the full” – the reality of ministry in today’s world can seem a long way from these words of Jesus.

In this workshop Archdeacon Emma will share from her learning and experience as together we explore how to live well in ministry.

Pensions and the CofE Financial Wellbeing Service

Monday, 21 September 2026

1pm - 2pm

Rob Sherratt from the Church of England Pension Board is going to talk about the Financial Wellbeing services.

This is a new service starting this year and offers information resources, products to support financial wellbeing, access to a Regional Adviser and financial wellbeing events.

Rob will be explaining the services in detail as well demonstrating the new finance hub and explaining how to access the support.”