Diocese of Winchester

Managing Stress and Building Resilience
2025-11-25 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
This training is primarily for curates and first incumbents. Over two half day online sessions, participants will understand what is meant by personal resilience, increase their awareness and normalisation of common experiences of stress and burnout in themselves and in those around them, be introduced to mirroring/vicarious trauma when caring for others, explore coping strategies such as self-compassion, reframing, self-awareness and self-care, develop skills that facilitate their own self awareness (eg. emotional intelligence), as well as develop strategies to effectively manage/reduce stress in a personal thriving action plan.

Please contact Elena Taraban at Elena.Taraban@winchester.anglican.org to book your place.

Venue: Online

Net Carbon Zero Webinar: Insuring for Climate Change and Net Zero
2025-11-26 13:00 - 14:00
Churches can play a significant role in tackling the challenges faced by Climate Change. However, this can involve complex considerations and planning. Joseph Davies, Church Support Manager with Ecclesiastical, will take us through some quick wins alongside the wider considerations for risk management and insurance when undertaking larger net zero projects.
Join the Zoom meeting >>>

Venue: Zoom

BCM Taster – Beyond Church Walls & Worship
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00
All are welcome to join us for an hour online to find out more about these two BCM programmes which we are offering starting in January. We will talk about what BCM is (and is not) and the content of the two programmes. There will also be plenty of time to ask any questions you may have. There is no obligation to go on to take the training.
Please contact Elena Taraban at Elena.Taraban@winchester.anglican.org to book your place.

Venue: Online

Leadership Pathway – Second Session (FULLY BOOKED)
2026-01-17 09:30 - 11:00
FULLY BOOKED
Leadership Pathway (Session 2)
Leadership Pathway Training for Clergy, Ordinands, Chaplains (Clergy), LLM’s, LLW’s and Parish Safeguarding Officers. The Basic and Foundation courses must be completed prior to this course.
The Leadership Pathway comprises of two 90-minute Zoom sessions, with workbook tasks before each session and a reflective evaluation after the final session. Both session dates must be attended and the reflective evaluation returned, to complete this course.
Please note that the 1st Zoom session for this block is on Saturday 10th January 2026 and you must have attended this to be eligible to attend Session 2 on the 17th January 2026.

Venue: Online

BCM Beyond Church Walls Spring 2026
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:30
This is the launch session of the BCM Beyond Church Walls programme. BCM Beyond Church Walls is for anyone who has noticed the gap arising between the church they’re attending and the people outside who would either never come to worship in it, or if they came once would be unlikely to stay. Beyond Church Walls aims to help you start to close this gap by going to where people are and starting there, rather than inviting people to come to where you are. This means unlearning things and challenging some of our tightly held beliefs and attitudes. But it can start us on an unforeseeably exciting journey.
In this programme we will explore creative ways to take your ministry out of the church building and into the community. It will help you find ways to share the gospel true to your local context and help build confidence to be yourself in mission. We’ll offer a variety of resources to take those exciting but scary first steps.
For more information and to book, please contact Elena Taraban at Elena.Taraban@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Old Alresford Place

BCM Worship Spring 2026
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:30
This is the launch session for the Worship training programme. BCM Worship is for those who have a desire to lead God’s people into God’s presence. The training will cover the core skills required to lead worship in your church/community.
BCM is an opportunity for lay people exploring new areas of ministry or wanting to develop in their existing ministry. Experienced practical trainers lead each session and we also value your existing ministry experience and wisdom. BCM training is therefore both relational and practical. Through participating in the programme you will gain new insights and skills but we also believe God will shape you for your place in his mission.
For more information and to book, please contact Elena Taraban at Elena.Taraban@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Old Alresford Place

Hope for a Cherished and Thriving Earth – NZC Conference 2026
2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:30
An inspirational, interactive and practical day conference to help you on your NZC journey.
This Net Zero Carbon Conference takes place on Saturday 17th January, 2026, at St John’s Stoke Church, Guildford. Tickets cost £5 per person. The conference is hosted by the Church of England dioceses of Portsmouth, Guildford, Chichester and Winchester.

Contributors include:

Rt Rev Paul Davis, Bishop of Dorking
Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Frost, Bishop of Portsmouth
Rt Rev Philip Mountstephen, Bishop of Winchester
Rt Rev Will Hazelwood, Bishop of Lewes
Julian Atkins, Net Zero Programme Director for the Church of England
Steve Collins, NZC Programm Manager for Guildford, Portsmouth & Chichester
Dave Curran, St John’s Stoke Church, Guildford
Brian Kilkelly, Net Zero Carbon Project Officer – Schools, Diocese of Chichester
Matt Lockwood, Comms & NZC Support, Diocese of Portsmouth
Martin Carr, Net Zero Project & Engagement Lead, Diocese of Guildford

Agenda

10am – Arrival and coffee
10:30am – Welcome
10:40am – Bishops’ Roundtable
11:10am – The Voice of the Next Generation
11:30am – Julian Atkins
12pm – Interactive Group Discussions
12:20pm – St John’s Stoke case study
12:45pm – Midday prayer
1pm – Lunch
1:40pm – Breakout session #1Options:

Tour around the St John’s Stoke buildings
Working with your CofE School
Communicating effectively on Climate Change
Advocating on Climate Change

2.20pm – Breakout session #2 (same options as #1)
3pm – Tea and Coffee
3:10pm – Group Activity
3:30pm – Support from the Diocesan and National NZC programmes
3:45pm – Panel (Q&A)
4:15pm – Final Words and Close

Register here >>>

Venue: St John’s Stoke Church, Guildford

Leadership Pathway – Second Session (FULLY BOOKED)
2026-01-20 10:30 - 12:00
FULLY BOOKED
Leadership Pathway (Session 2)
Leadership Pathway Training for Clergy, Ordinands, Chaplains (Clergy), LLM’s, LLW’s and Parish Safeguarding Officers. The Basic and Foundation courses must be completed prior to this course.
The Leadership Pathway comprises of two 90-minute Zoom sessions, with workbook tasks before each session and a reflective evaluation after the final session. Both session dates must be attended and the reflective evaluation returned, to complete this course.
Please note that the 1st Zoom session for this block is on Tuesday 13th January 2026 and you must have attended this to be eligible to attend Session 2 on the 20th January 2026.

Venue: Online

Leadership Training for Area Deans and Assistant Area Deans
2026-01-22 09:30 - 14:00
This will be a valuable opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow together in our leadership roles. Lunch will be provided.
Established Leaders Workshop:
This workshop helps experienced leaders refine their leadership abilities and enhance their personal development so as to increase their leadership influence.
The workshop will cover areas which include:

Overcoming leadership plateaus and building resilient plans.
Deepening self-awareness for personal growth.
Leading effectively under pressure while maintaining personal well-being.
Strengthening team leadership through delegation, difficult conversations, and conflict resolution.
Mentoring less experienced leaders and passing on expertise.

The workshop will be delivered by Simon Kirby a Senior Consultant with the Wakeman Wright Group. Simon has an understanding of the unique pressures of ordained ministry having been ordained for over 20 years and served as a school chaplain, police chaplain and latterly for 12 years as vicar of a benefice in the Diocese of Oxford and assistant Area Dean. Simon’s own church team (lay and paid) found the training that will be delivered genuinely transformational, which is one of the reason’s that he now delivers it regularly in Diocesan contexts.
Please contact Elena Taraban to confirm your attendance >>>

Venue: Old Alresford Place

Local Leadership Course
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00
FULLY BOOKED
Local Leadership Course (formerly C2 C3): This course has been designed locally for those roles that don’t quite meet the criteria for the new Leadership Pathway training but require more safeguarding awareness than the Foundations pathway currently offers. Please see the training matrix for those roles that would benefit from this course.
Please note the following:

This is a 2-hour course, delivered via Zoom.
There is no requirement for pre or post course activities to be completed for this pathway.
Attendees must have completed the Basic Awareness and Foundations courses before undertaking this course.

For further information, please email safeguardingtraining@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Online

Parochial Fees Workshop 2026
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:00
Hosted by Gavin Foster and Sarah Hart from the Diocesan Registry and Jayne Tarry, Assistant Diocesan Secretary, this webinar offers information and guidance surrounding parochial fees and the 2026 fees table.
This will include quarterly returns, who can claim fees, travel expenses, memorial fees, extras and much more! There will also be a Q&A opportunity at the end of the webinar, with a follow up FAQs document for all in attendance.
Whether you are new to parochial fees or just need a refresher, please do join us. If you would like to book a place, please email parish.support@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Online

Lyndhurst Deanery Roadshow
2026-01-27 14:00 - 18:00
Join diocesan staff during their visit to Lyndhurst Deanery, a chance to speak to experts across various fields, including: youth and children`s work, CMF, DAC, Grants, NZC and more. Please email parish.support@winchester.anglican.org to reserve a place. Everyone welcome!

Venue: St Andrew’s Centre, Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu

Leadership Pathway – First Session (FULLY BOOKED)
2026-01-28 13:30 - 15:00
FULLY BOOKED
Leadership Pathway Training for Clergy, Ordinands, Chaplains (Clergy), LLM’s, LLW’s and Parish Safeguarding Officers. The Basic and Foundation courses must be completed prior to this course.
The Leadership Pathway comprises of two 90-minute Zoom sessions, with workbook tasks before each session and a reflective evaluation after the final session. Both session dates must be attended and the reflective evaluation returned, to complete this course.
The 2nd Zoom session is on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 1.30pm.
For further information, please email safeguardingtraining@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Online

Lay Ministries Networking Breakfast South
2026-01-31 08:15 - 11:00
We will share a simple breakfast together and spend time in encouraging fellowship with some input, discussion space and time for prayer. You will also be able to hear updates about all the different training opportunities offered by the Mission & Ministry Team.
Please contact Elena Taraban to confirm your attendance >>>

Venue: St Mary & All Saints, Ellingham

Local Leadership Course
2026-02-04 10:30 - 12:30
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
Local Leadership Course (formerly C2 C3): This course has been designed locally for those roles that don’t quite meet the criteria for the new Leadership Pathway training but require more safeguarding awareness than the Foundations pathway currently offers. Please see the training matrix for those roles that would benefit from this course.
Please note the following:

This is a 2-hour course, delivered via Zoom.
There is no requirement for pre or post course activities to be completed for this pathway.
Attendees must have completed the Basic Awareness and Foundations courses before undertaking this course.

BOOK HERE >>>
For further information, please email safeguardingtraining@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Online

Leadership Pathway – Second Session (FULLY BOOKED)
2026-02-04 13:30 - 15:00
FULLY BOOKED
Leadership Pathway (Session 2)Leadership Pathway Training for Clergy, Ordinands, Chaplains (Clergy), LLM’s, LLW’s and Parish Safeguarding Officers. The Basic and Foundation courses must be completed prior to this course.
The Leadership Pathway comprises of two 90-minute Zoom sessions, with workbook tasks before each session and a reflective evaluation after the final session. Both session dates must be attended and the reflective evaluation returned, to complete this course.
Please note that the 1st Zoom session for this block is on Wednesday 28th January 2026 and you must have attended this to be eligible to attend Session 2 on the 4th February 2026.

Venue: Online

Local Leadership Course
2026-02-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-09 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-03 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-10 10:30 - 12:30
Local Leadership Course (formerly C2 C3): This course has been designed locally for those roles that don’t quite meet the criteria for the new Leadership Pathway training but require more safeguarding awareness than the Foundations pathway currently offers. Please see the training matrix for those roles that would benefit from this course.
Please note the following:

This is a 2-hour course, delivered via Zoom.
There is no requirement for pre or post course activities to be completed for this pathway.
Attendees must have completed the Basic Awareness and Foundations courses before undertaking this course.

BOOK HERE >>>
For further information, please email safeguardingtraining@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Online

Licensed Lay Minister Funeral Training
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00
More information to come!

Venue: Old Alresford Place

Leadership Pathway – First Session (FULLY BOOKED)
2026-02-09 14:30 - 16:00
FULLY BOOKED
Leadership Pathway Training for Clergy, Ordinands, Chaplains (Clergy), LLM’s, LLW’s and Parish Safeguarding Officers. The Basic and Foundation courses must be completed prior to this course.
The Leadership Pathway comprises of two 90-minute Zoom sessions, with workbook tasks before each session and a reflective evaluation after the final session. Both session dates must be attended and the reflective evaluation returned, to complete this course.
The 2nd Zoom session is on Monday 16th February 2026 at 14.30pm.
For further information, please email safeguardingtraining@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Online

Quiet Morning for Lent
2026-02-12 10:00 - 13:00
This reflective morning will be led by Revd Canon Dr Tess Kuin Lawton, and the theme will be: Crossing the Divide.
The quiet morning will consider how God heals us in times of painful division. It reflects both personal and communal reconciliation: between individuals, communities, and ultimately between humanity and God.
To register, please click here >>>

Venue: Old Alresford Place

Leadership Pathway – Second Session (FULLY BOOKED)
2026-02-16 14:30 - 16:00
FULLY BOOKED
Leadership Pathway (Session 2)Leadership Pathway Training for Clergy, Ordinands, Chaplains (Clergy), LLM’s, LLW’s and Parish Safeguarding Officers. The Basic and Foundation courses must be completed prior to this course.
The Leadership Pathway comprises of two 90-minute Zoom sessions, with workbook tasks before each session and a reflective evaluation after the final session. Both session dates must be attended and the reflective evaluation returned, to complete this course.
Please note that the 1st Zoom session for this block is on Monday 9th February 2026 and you must have attended this to be eligible to attend Session 2 on the 16th February 2026.

Venue: Online

Clergy Breakfast Briefing (North)
2026-02-25 08:15 - 10:30
We look forward to welcoming you at the early Spring Clergy Breakfast Briefings. A working breakfast briefing to update clergy on practical developments, both national and diocesan. Please email kiah.smith@winchester.anglican.org to let us know if you will be joining us – vital to ensure we have enough bacon rolls for everyone!

Venue: St Mark, Homesteads Road, Kempshott, Basingstoke

LLM Celebration Day
2026-02-28 09:45 - 15:30
On Saturday 28th February, you are warmly invited to St Boniface Church (Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford SO53 2FT) for our annual LLM Day. The day begins with coffee/tea from 9.45am for a prompt 10am start, finishing at 3.30pm. Please bring a packed lunch.
This year we will be reflecting on Living in Love and Faith (LLF), the Church of England’s discussion about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage, and the subsequent developments known as Prayers in Love and Faith (PLF). To this end, we are very glad to announce that the Reverends Canon Professor Liz Stuart and Dr Andrew Goddard will be sharing their reflections, including on the most recent developments, bringing their customary wise and generous theological acumen to bear. As part of the session, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions, listen, and pray together.
If you wish to attend, please register here before 30th January >>>

Venue: St Boniface Church, Chandler’s Ford

Children, Youth and Family Morning
2026-03-05 09:00 - 13:00
Watch this space for more details!

Venue: St Boniface Church, Chandler’s Ford

Leadership Pathway – First Session
2026-03-07 09:30 - 11:00
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
Leadership Pathway Training for Clergy, Ordinands, Chaplains (Clergy), LLM’s, LLW’s and Parish Safeguarding Officers. The Basic and Foundation courses must be completed prior to this course.
The Leadership Pathway comprises of two 90-minute Zoom sessions, with workbook tasks before each session and a reflective evaluation after the final session. Both session dates must be attended and the reflective evaluation returned, to complete this course.
The 2nd Zoom session is on Saturday 14th March 2026 at 09.30am.
BOOK HERE >>>
For further information, please email safeguardingtraining@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Online

Leadership Pathway – First Session
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:30
Leadership Pathway Training for Clergy, Ordinands, Chaplains (Clergy), LLM’s, LLW’s and Parish Safeguarding Officers. The Basic and Foundation courses must be completed prior to this course.
The Leadership Pathway comprises of two 90-minute Zoom sessions, with workbook tasks before each session and a reflective evaluation after the final session. Both session dates must be attended and the reflective evaluation returned, to complete this course.
The 2nd Zoom session is on Saturday 17th March 2026 at 02.30pm.
BOOK HERE >>>
For further information, please email safeguardingtraining@winchester.anglican.org.

Venue: Online

Clergy Breakfast Briefing (South)
2026-03-11 08:15 - 10:30
We look forward to welcoming you at the early Spring Clergy Breakfast Briefings. A working breakfast briefing to update clergy on practical developments, both national and diocesan. Please email kiah.smith@winchester.anglican.org to let us know if you will be joining us – vital to ensure we have enough bacon rolls for everyone!

Venue: Colbury, Christ Church, Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Southampton
