Welcome to the Clergy Conference 2026. A chance to gather together, casting a vision for a Church that is Christ centred and diverse. The three-day event will allow us to pray, eat and worship together.
Livestreaming
Click on the images below to watch the livestreams of our keynote talks, the welcome address from Bishop Philip, as well as Bible study sessions with Isabelle Hamley.
Keynote Speakers
Krish Kandiah
Dr Krish Kandiah OBE is the founder of The Sanctuary Foundation, a charity supporting refugees to find welcome, work and worthwhile housing in the UK. He is recognised as an expert in refugee resettlement, child welfare reform, educational innovation and civil society mobilisation. Krish has led the charge on mobilising civil society groups and churches as they have supported recent arrivals from Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Sudan.
Hannah Steele
Revd Dr Hannah Steele is director of St Mellitus College London and lecturer in Missiology. She is the author of the Sunday Times best-seller ‘Living His Story’’ which was the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book in 2021 and the author of ‘Living His Story Together: Becoming a Community of Missionary Disciples’ (2024). Hannah lives in Peckham, South London, although she is a life longer support of Aston Villa Football Team.
Sarah Yardley
Sarah Yardley loves finding and telling true stories. She enjoys travel, reading, coffee, feasting with friends, and exploring the beauty of the invitation to a deep and true faith in Jesus. She has traveled to over 100 countries, led festivals and creative projects around the world, and is the Team Leader at Emmaus Road. She writes regularly for Lectio 365, preaches and teaches in creative communities, and daily discovers new joy in following Jesus and sharing the story of love.
Worship
You can download a copy of each of the conference Eucharists text below:
Prayers – Order of Service
Diocesan Prayer
Gracious God,
Who alone brings growth to your Church,
Send your Holy Spirit to bring
Fruitfulness from our serving,
Wisdom from our learning,
Joy in our growing,
Grace to our loving
And unity in our purpose.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
AMEN
Please be aware photography and filming may take place over the course of the conference. Should you have any safeguarding concerns or prefer not to be photographed, we kindly ask you notify a member of diocesan staff immediately.