Adventures in Faith: Courses
There are many different providers of courses and events, all over Scotland and the UK, which could be of interest to clergy and laity in the Diocese. To save each person trawling the internet to find what’s on, we collate the information for you! And don’t forget to check out the Diocesan Calendar to your right…!
Last Updated 14th November 2024.
Scottish Episcopal Institute
New College, Edinburgh
A seminar with Rodge Glass and Jay Prosser: “Memoirs of Love and Loss”
Monday 2nd December, 4:10 – 5:30pm, Martin Hall.
Trinity College, Edinburgh
Liturgy & Prayer in Christian Worship
Wednesday 15th January to 26th March 2025, 4:00pm, on-line, cost £207.
Listening in Mission
Thursday 30th January to 27th March 2025, 7:00pm, on-line, cost £207.
Church of Scotland Chalmers Lectures “Hope in Today’s World”
Rev Prof John Swinton: “Being present: finding friendship in a ‘hopeless’ world”
Thursday 28th November, Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th December , 7-8:30pm, online, free.
Speaker Panel chaired by Prof Alison Jack
Monday 9th December, 7-8:30pm, online (hybrid with in-person, Aberdeen), free.
Epiphany Group
Spiritual Direction (Accompaniment) Training
Starting January 2025, online and some in-person in Edinburgh, £755, bursaries may be available.
Spiritual Exercises: Training for Guides
Run on demand.
Act on Poverty: Short Course
Wednesday 27th November, 6-8:30pm, online, free (sign up here).
Christian Aid Carol Service
Wednesday 11th December 2024 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Newtown Church, George St, Edinburgh, live streamed across the UK, free.
Christian Aid Gathering
Tuesday 25th February, tbc, online, free.
Place for Hope
Spirituality, Scripture and Conflict
Wednesdays 13th & 20th November, 9:30am-1pm, online, £45.
Nonviolence: Jesus’s Radical Invitation
Tuesdays 14th & 21st November, 9:30am-1pm, online, £45.
Wednesdays 13th & 20th November, 9:30am-1pm, online, £45.
Nonviolence: Jesus’s Radical Invitation
Tuesdays 14th & 21st November, 9:30am-1pm, online, £45.
Faith in Change and Conflict
Various dates in January and February 2025, including residential and online, £950/1050.
College of Preachers
Preaching at Baptism
Tuesday 14th January, 10:30am-1pm, online, £12 (booking closes 9th January).
Preaching the Story of Holy Week
Tuesday 25th February, 10:30am-1pm, online, £12 (booking closes 20th February).
Preaching and Apologetics
Saturday 26th March, 10:30am-1pm, online, £12 (booking closes 19th March).
The Language of Resurrection
Wednesday 2nd April, 10:30am-1pm, online, £12 (booking closes 28th March).
Whitchester Christian Centre
The Gospel of Luke: The Wideness of God’s Grace
Friday 15th-Sunday 17th November, £195 (£35 for Saturday only).
Christmas Card Writing Retreat
Friday 22nd-Sunday 24th November, £190.
Christmas House Party
Monday 23rd-Friday 27th December, £420.
Abernethy, Kilmalieu
Banner-Making and Personal Retreat
Friday 21st-Monday 24th February, from £250.
St Paul’s, Knightbridge
Sarum College (online)
Whitley Lecture: Waking Up to Whiteness
Thursday 14th November, 7:30-9pm, online, £20.
CPAS
Webinars throughout the year, topics are decided nearer the time.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am, online, optional £5 fee.
BRF Ministries
Anna Chaplaincy
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Messy Church
Messy Masterclass: Starting Your Messy Church
Wednesday 29th January 2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm and 7:30pm to 8:30pm, and online, free.
Lent and Easter Messy Meet Up 2025
Tuesday 26th November, 1-2:30pm, online, free.
Parenting for Faith
Parenting for Faith Online Course with Cliff College
‘Completion’ option is available at any time, £150.
‘Certificate’ option commences in October, £175.
More details on both are available on the Cliff College website.
Parenting for Faith Online Course with Cliff College
‘Completion’ option is available at any time, £150.
‘Certificate’ option commences in October, £175.
More details on both are available on the Cliff College website.
Church Mission Society
Pioneering Parishes: Culture Change in Practice
4 session webinar starting Tuesday 14th January 2025 7:30pm, from £10.
Pioneering Parishes: First Steps
4 session webinar starting Wednesday 15th January 2025 7:30pm, from £10.
Through the Roof
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Institute for Children, Youth and Mission
A Trauma-Sensitive Approach to Children’s, Youth and Family Ministry
Online, self-paced learning, £15 to purchase.
Online, self-paced learning, £15 to purchase.
Youthscape
Offers a range of activities for young people. The website also has a mental health hub with a range of resources including self-help.