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SUMMARY:Making Sense of the Bible
DESCRIPTION:‘Your word is a lamp for my feet\, a light on my path.’ – Psalm 119:105\n\n\nWould you like to learn how to read the Bible for yourself?\n\n\nDo you want to make studying the Bible a regular practice\, but don’t know where to start?\n\n\nDo you feel distant from the language and culture of people in the Bible?\n\n\nIf so\, we’d love to welcome you to a day of introductory sessions focused on studying the Bible. The Revd Dr John Marsh and the Lights for Christ team will explore the historical context and overarching themes of the Bible and introduce practical study techniques to take away and use at home. These sessions are designed for those who want to take the Bible beyond Sunday morning\, building a regular habit of studying scripture at home or with friends.\n\n\nBooking is essential and the deadline for this is Sunday 30 August. The following ticket options are available:\n\n\nEvent ticket including lunch – £10\nEvent ticket (bring your own lunch) – £5\n\n\nTo book\, please complete the form below. If you would prefer to book over the phone\, please call Church House Reception on 01709309100. If you have queries regarding the event\, please email lightsforchrist@sheffield.anglican.org .\n\n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/making-sense-of-the-bible/
LOCATION:The Vine Sheffield at St Bart’s\, Primrose Hill\, Sheffield\, S6 2UJ
CATEGORIES:Discipleship and self-care
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Sandoval":MAILTO:hannah.sandoval@sheffield.anglican.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T150000
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SUMMARY:Young Leaders' Community Welcome and Commissioning Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Young leaders across the Diocese of Sheffield are invited to a meal hosted by Bishop Leah at her house in Doncaster to celebrate young leaders and to be commissioned for a new academic year of leadership and learning! This welcome celebration kicks off a new programme of training for young leaders running from September to July 2026/27 available here (link opens in new tab): YLC training and events 2026-27 \nThis event is open to all members of the Young Leaders’ Community\, which is for young people aged 10-18 who are interested in leadership. New and existing members are welcome\, so if you’re not yet a member but you’d like to get involved\, a parent or guardian can register you now. Here’s the link to join the YLC (link opens in new tab): Young Leaders’ Community Registration and Consent Form \nRegister below for the meal on 5th September: \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/young-leaders-community-welcome-and-commissioning-celebration/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Baker":MAILTO:rachel.baker@sheffield.anglican.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T100639Z
CREATED:20260604T122750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T100639Z
UID:22876-1789581600-1789588800@www.sheffield.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Focal Minister Fellowship Evening
DESCRIPTION:All Focal Ministers are invited for an evening of fellowship and a buffet tea. \nThis evening is a chance for Focal Ministers across the diocese to come together to get to know each other better and have a time of fellowship over food. There will be some structured times of conversation as well as plenty of time to catch up and chat. \nPlease sign up by Friday 4 September using the form below. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/focal-minister-fellowship-evening/
LOCATION:Diocesan Church House\, 95-99 Effingham Street\, Rotherham\, S65 1BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Focal Ministry,Lay Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Williams":MAILTO:rachael.williams@sheffield.anglican.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T140314Z
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UID:21923-1789585200-1789592400@www.sheffield.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias with Race Awareness
DESCRIPTION:We are all made in God’s image and are all equally precious to God. \nIn the Diocese of Sheffield\, we are committed to being a church that witnesses to this embracing love of God.  Being aware of our own biases can help us to be more open to recognising each other’s unique presence and gifts for building up the church. This training will bring a theological foundation to ground our response to all forms of discrimination; tools to identify our personal unconscious biases and micro-aggressions and will equip participants to be able to discuss issues more confidently. \nEveryone with a role or in a position of leadership (Clergy\, Church House staff\, PCC members\, Church Representatives\, Churchwardens\, Children/family/youth workers\, focal ministers\, lay readers\, evangelists\, welcome teams) is welcome. \nYou may have completed Unconscious bias training already\, and you do not need to do it again\, but you may choose to refresh. These are the three dates we have for 2026. \n\n\n\nSaturday 9 May\n9:30am – 12:30pm\nChurch House & Online\n\n\nWednesday 16 September\n7:00pm – 9:00pm\nOnline\n\n\nSaturday 7 November\n9:30am – 12:30pm\nChurch House\n\n\n\nTo make a separate booking for a local visit\, please contact: racial.justice@sheffield.anglican.org. \nSign up\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/unconscious-bias-with-race-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Discipleship and self-care,Events,Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260625T090343Z
CREATED:20250716T133944Z
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UID:16212-1790416800-1790440200@www.sheffield.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Youth Wild Away Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is for young people\, aged 11 – 18\, who attend a church-based youth group linked to the Centenary Project Hubs. The cost of the event is £20 per young person. The booking deadline is 11 September. After this point we cannot offer refunds. \nBring a packed lunch and a drinks bottle\, and wear suitable clothing (a change of clothes always a good idea). We will be embracing the ‘wild’ – it is an outdoor day in September so please wrap up warm. \n \n\n\nDownload Poster\n\nSign Up\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/youth-wild-away-day/
LOCATION:Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre\, White Ln\, Chapeltown\, S35 2YH
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260319T085246Z
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UID:19186-1790427600-1790436600@www.sheffield.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Lay Ministry Service and Vocations Fair
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to join us as we rejoice in the different ways people around our Diocese serve Christ in a Celebration of Lay Ministry service led by Bishop Leah Vasey-Saunders\, Bishop of Doncaster. \nThe service will include; the licensing of Lay Readers and Lay Funeral Ministers\, a presentation of certificates to those who have completed the Foundations Course and we will be celebrating those who serve as authorised Focal Ministers. \nThe service will be followed by a Vocations Fair at 2.30pm to 3.30pm. As Lights for Christ in the world we believe that all God’s people have a call to service whether that is in their church\, their workplace\, their school or home. Come along to find out more about serving in your church through: \n– Children\, Youth and Families ministries\n– Foundations for Ministry Course\n– GMH/UKME Vocations\n– Lay Ministries (Lay Readers\, Focal Ministers\, Commissioned Lay Ministers and more)\n– Lights for Christ\n– Ministry Experience Scheme (for 18-30 year olds)\n– Ordained Ministry\n– Spiritual Accompaniment \nAdvance booking is not required.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/colm-service-2026/
LOCATION:Sheffield Cathedral\, Church Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Focal Ministry,Lay Ministry,Reader Ministry,Vocations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Williams":MAILTO:rachael.williams@sheffield.anglican.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T154500
DTSTAMP:20260721T100828Z
CREATED:20260721T093230Z
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UID:24020-1791018000-1791042300@www.sheffield.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Development Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Leading Your Church Into Growth: The Next Step\nBookings are now open for this year’s Development Day on Saturday 3 October. This will again take place at St Thomas Crookes\, doors open at 9am for a 9.30am start. Bishop Pete will open the day by speaking on a Bible passage and we will welcome back Bishop Rhiannon King as our keynote speaker. \nThe aim of the day is to build on the start made at Diocesan Conference on how we might lead our churches into growth. In particular\, we will be able to open up this event to many more lay people. Workshops will cover all the main LyCiG themes\, but we also hope to offer things on how LyCiG relates to our Mission Action Planning and how to run a ‘LyCiG local’ course. Archdeacon David will lead a workshop on how LyCiG worked out in practice in his previous parish. \nEach of the sessions covering the key steps of LyCiG will be videoed for reference but it would be worth groups from churches coordinating their bookings to attend as many of these as possible. If one person books in a group\, please could you give us all the names. This makes it easier for individuals to check their workshop bookings on the day\, if they have forgotten them. We want to emphasise that the workshops will offer a taster of each of the LyCiG steps; the time available is much shorter than on a typical LyCiG conference\, but this will still provide a helpful way into the resources. \nPlease note: as usual\, initially we will limit bookings to five people per church. If space remains available\, we will offer additional spaces in the final fortnight. \nWe continue to offer an online option\, but with a slightly reduced number of workshop options this year. Onsite\, there will be a useful range of stalls offering information and resources. \nWorkshops\nMorning – Online\nImplementing a continual rhythm of growth: the 5Ps (step 3)\nSpeaker: Bishop Rhiannon King\nExploring ways in which we can move purposefully from maintenance to mission \nLyCiG in my parish\nSpeaker: Archdeacon David Gerrard\nFrom theory to practice: how did we make use of LyCiG principles in my last parish? \nMorning – Onsite\nImplementing a continual rhythm of growth: the 5Ps (step 3)\nSpeaker: Bishop Rhiannon King\nExploring ways in which we can move purposefully from maintenance to mission \nDeveloping engaging worship (step 4)\nSpeaker: Fr Grant Naylor\nGiving thought to small changes can enrich the worship experience of our services\, whatever our tradition. \nInviting and welcoming our community (step 2)\nSpeaker: Revd Sarah Maughan\nHow to build stronger links with our local community and to make them feel welcome \nHow LyCiG relates to Mission Action Planning\nSpeaker: Revd Canon Harry Steele\nSheffield Diocese has invested a lot in Mission Action Planning in recent years; how can LyCiG dovetail with this and build on it? \nAfternoon – Onsite\nCreating a pathway for explorers to become witnesses (step 6)\nSpeaker: Bishop Rhiannon King\nDescription: Every church needs stepping stones to help people take the next step at each stage of their spiritual journey \nEvangelism: being effective witnesses (step 5)\nSpeaker: Revd Sarah Maughan\nIf we do not share our faith\, how can the church grow? Yet many Christians seem reluctant. Come to discover some helpful approaches to free us up to be good news. \nHow to run a LyCiG local\nSpeaker: Revd Canon Harry Steele\nDescription: Introducing a small group resource to help your church turn inspiration into definite plans. \nLyCiG in my parish\nSpeaker: Ven David Gerrard\nFrom theory to practice: how did we make use of LyCiG principles in my last parish? \nAfternoon – Online\nCreating a pathway for explorers to become witnesses (step 6)\nSpeaker: Bishop Rhiannon King\nEvery church needs stepping stones to help people take the next step at each stage of their spiritual journey \nSign Up\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/development-day-2026/
LOCATION:St Thomas\, Crookes\, Nairn St\, Sheffield\, S10 1UL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T153950Z
CREATED:20260501T153950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T153950Z
UID:22375-1792229400-1792245600@www.sheffield.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Creating Churches of Healing and Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:How can we make our churches places of learning\, where we intentionally build cultures of welcome and share that learning with others? Led by Revd Inderjit Bhogal\, OBE\, founder member of the City of Sanctuary Movement. The morning will finish with a Healing Eucharist. \nThe Ministry of Healing includes healing of our communities and the fabric of the nation. On this reflective day we will explore how in our churches we can build healing communities of warmth and sanctuary\, places of genuine welcome for all where we respond to the biblical mandate to welcome the stranger. \nWe will explore the idea of Church of Sanctuary\, and engaging with refugees. This is a faith-based initiative\, rooted in scripture and history\, a call to prophetic Christian witness. It is an expression of hospitality as a clear challenge to hostility. \nThe aim is to go beyond being a welcoming church\, to take steps to build protective hospitality in ways that express mutual solidarity and safeguarding\, fostering warm welcome\, protective hospitality\, healing and safety for all\, without neglecting any vulnerable people\, and especially for people fleeing violence and persecution\, a clear demonstration of Christian discipleship. \nSign up\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/creating-churches-of-healing-and-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Rotherham Minster\, Church Street\, Rotherham\, S60 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Healing and Wholeness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T140410Z
CREATED:20260414T140410Z
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UID:21924-1794043800-1794054600@www.sheffield.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias with Race Awareness
DESCRIPTION:We are all made in God’s image and are all equally precious to God. \nIn the Diocese of Sheffield\, we are committed to being a church that witnesses to this embracing love of God.  Being aware of our own biases can help us to be more open to recognising each other’s unique presence and gifts for building up the church. This training will bring a theological foundation to ground our response to all forms of discrimination; tools to identify our personal unconscious biases and micro-aggressions and will equip participants to be able to discuss issues more confidently. \nEveryone with a role or in a position of leadership (Clergy\, Church House staff\, PCC members\, Church Representatives\, Churchwardens\, Children/family/youth workers\, focal ministers\, lay readers\, evangelists\, welcome teams) is welcome. \nYou may have completed Unconscious bias training already\, and you do not need to do it again\, but you may choose to refresh. These are the three dates we have for 2026. \n\n\n\nSaturday 9 May\n9:30am – 12:30pm\nChurch House & Online\n\n\nWednesday 16 September\n7:00pm – 9:00pm\nOnline\n\n\nSaturday 7 November\n9:30am – 12:30pm\nChurch House\n\n\n\nTo make a separate booking for a local visit\, please contact: racial.justice@sheffield.anglican.org. \nSign up\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/unconscious-bias-with-race-awareness-3/
LOCATION:Diocesan Church House\, 95-99 Effingham Street\, Rotherham\, S65 1BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Discipleship and self-care,Events,Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T142624Z
CREATED:20260610T134943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T142624Z
UID:22963-1794337200-1794344400@www.sheffield.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Preaching through Mark
DESCRIPTION:All Clergy\, Lay Readers and anyone else who preaches in the Diocese of Sheffield are invited to join for an online evening on Preaching through Mark led by Revd Amy Hole\, Oversight Minister of Heeley Parish Church. \nPlease note that this evening of teaching will be the same as the teaching at the Readers’ Preaching day on 14.11.26. \nPlease sign up by Monday 9 November using the form below\, if you plan to attend. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/preaching-through-mark-eve/
LOCATION:Online using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Support,Lay Ministry,Reader Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Williams":MAILTO:rachael.williams@sheffield.anglican.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T144313Z
CREATED:20260610T140222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T144313Z
UID:22962-1794648600-1794675600@www.sheffield.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Readers' Preaching Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:All Lay Readers in the Diocese of Sheffield are invited to join for a morning on Preaching through Mark led by Revd Amy Hole\, Oversight Minister of Heeley Parish Church and an afternoon session on Preaching and Liturgy led by John Leach. \nPlease note that the morning teaching on this day will be the same as on the preaching the lectionary evening on zoom on 10.11.26. \nDoors open at 9.30am for a 10.00am start and a light lunch will be included. \nPlease sign up by Monday 9 November if you are planning to attend. (These details will be shared with those running the event\, to help with the preparation and facilitation of the quiet day.) \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/lr-preaching-day-2026/
LOCATION:The Vine Sheffield\, St Bartholomew\, Primrose Hill\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S6 2UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lay Ministry,Reader Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Williams":MAILTO:rachael.williams@sheffield.anglican.org
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