Training for Laity
God calls us all to a wide range of ministries, lay and ordained, in our chaplaincies and in our everyday lives.
Whatever you are called to or interested in, there are many training opportunities offered by the diocese to support you. This page relates to courses and training available for all in our congregations and chaplaincies. If you are a member of clergy, there are more specific opportunities here: Continued Ministerial Development
Peace and Conflict Transformation Training
In a world where tensions, misunderstanding and conflicts are becoming more and more frequent, it is essential to learn how to transform conflicts into opportunities for dialogue, reconciliation and growth in order to live together peacefully despite our differences (cultural, religious, etc.).
🌍 Become a peacemaker within your family, workplace, church, and community!
🌍 Become a peacemaker within your family, workplace, church, and community!
Spiritual Director Training
Are you being called to the ministry of "holy listening"? As our world grows increasingly noisy, the need for companioning others on their spiritual journey has never been greater. The Diocese is committed to fostering a community of well-formed Spiritual Directors who can walk alongside others as they discern God’s presence in their daily lives.
Lay Learning: Walking Together in Faith
The diocese also offers training to lay members of the church. This might be to encourage them into lay ministry or even to consider ordination. But equally, it could be to develop their faith journey as followers of Jesus Christ. We are committed to the idea of being a church of missionary disciples and we stress the importance of the discipleship of all Christian people and a faith lived out seven days a week.