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 2nd December 2024.
Scottish Episcopal Institute
New College, Edinburgh
Religion and the Body
Thursday 16th January, 4:10pm, Martin Hall and Online.
Trinity College, Glasgow
Liturgy & Prayer in Christian Worship
Wednesday 15th January to 26th March 2025, 4:00pm, on-line, cost £207.
Designing and Leading Worship
Monday 20th January to 17th March 2025, 7:00pm, on-line, hybrid, 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”
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.
Contemplative Retreats in the Way of Franz Jalics SJ (Gries Path of Prayer)
Sunday 12th January to 23rd February, 7 sessions on-line, 2:30pm to 4:00pm, £300 donation or what you can afford.
Spiritual Exercises: Training for Guides
Run on demand.
Christian Aid Carol Service
Wednesday 11th December 2024 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Newtown Church, George St, Edinburgh, live streamed across the UK, free.
Faith into Action
Monday 13th January, 8:00pm, on-line.
Christian Aid Gathering
Tuesday 25th February, tbc, online, free.
Place for Hope
Faith in Change and Conflict
Various dates in January and February 2025, including residential and online, £950/1050.
Scottish Church Theology Society
Looking Back to Look Forward: the Role of History in Theology and Ministry
Stirling Court Hotel 6th January 25 to 9th January 25
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
Christmas House Party
Monday 23rd-Friday 27th December, £420.
Individually Guided Retreats
Monday 24th to Friday 28th February, costs £395 inc accommodation.
Abernethy, Kilmalieu
Individual Guided Retreat
21st January to 24th January, cost from £360.
For such time as this: Crafting, Scripture and Prayer Retreat
Friday 31st January to Monday 3rd February, cost from £250.
Following Jesus in the Great Outdoors: Learning about Discipleship in the Mountains
Friday 7th to Monday 10th February, fully catered and includes Richard Tiplady, costs from £165.
Banner-Making and Personal Retreat
Friday 21st-Monday 24th February, from £250.
St Paul’s, Knightbridge
Sarum College (online)
Art for Advent: The Four Last Things
Wednesday 11th December, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Relational Ministry.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, online.
Carl Jung and God
Friday 24th January 2025, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, hybrid & online.
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
2025 course available on line, costs £110.
Messy Church
Lent and Easter Lunchtime Messy Meetup
Wednesday 29th January 2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm and 7:30pm to 8:30pm,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.