As we start a new year we have plenty of key dates for you and your parish diaries. This list is a basic overview to get us started at the beginning of 2024. We will add to this page as more events are announced and confirmed.
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Chrism Eucharist | 25th March, Liverpool Cathedral |
| Ordinations to Priest | 8th June, 3 pm, Liverpool Cathedral |
| Ordinations to Deacon | 22nd June, 3 pm, Liverpool Cathedral |
| Clergy Study Day | 24th September, 9:30 am to 4 pm (Venue to be confirmed) |
| Reader Licensing Service | 28th September, Liverpool Cathedral (Time and details to be confirmed) |
| Clergy Retreat Day | 26th November, 9:30 am to 4 pm. (Venue to be confirmed) |
LifeCall
Directions
A new Directions course is beginning this month starting on January 23rd giving you the chance to explore what God wants for you, grow your Christian calling, and equip you for the next stage of your journey. Find the course dates and how to apply for your place here
Worship and Preaching courses
These courses will be returning during the Spring. The date and times will be confirmed. Contact Sam Stanford for more information
Eco Diocese and Net Zero
July 31st: Deadline for churches to log their carbon footprint via the Energy Footprint Tool (FEFT) in the Parish Returns System. Please note the system will be open to enter your data from February 2024.
Talking Money
The resources team is planning a range of support for stewardship within parishes for 2024. Contact the resources team for more info and to sign up for the Talking Money bulletin. You can find out what types of training are on offer here.
Network of Kindness
Dementia Friend training
The Network of Kindness is hosting two Dementia Friend training workshops for church and faith groups, co-hosted with Liverpool Dementia Action Alliance, in February 2024.
Anfield - Dementia friend training: Network of Kindness workshop: 1st Feb at 09:30 am.
Dingle - Dementia friend training: Network of Kindness workshop: 6th Feb at 09:30 am.
Network of Kindness and Catalyst event
Thursday February 22, 9.30am – 12.30pm - Venue and booking info to be confirmed.
Coming Soon
Keep an eye out for upcoming Network of Kindness workshops and events coming up. Dates and details to be announced soon:
- Meet the Funders
- Connecting Prison Leavers with Churches
- Community Housing for Faith Groups
- Breaking County Lines in our Communities
- Supporting Displaced People in our Communities
- Cost of Living Assembly