Wednesday

Returning to the centre of our calling

08:00	Morning prayer	Derbyshire Hall
08:30	Breakfast	Dining rooms
09:15	Engaging with God's word Leading into small group discussions	Derbyshire Hall See conference pack for small group locations Also available online
10:30	Morning break Bookstall & Flourishing Fair open	Main house
11:00	Keynote: The Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin	Derbyshire Hall Also available online
12:00	Eucharist	Derbyshire Hall
13:00	Lunch	Dining rooms
Free time	Epiphany sound portraits 5 x 15-minute sessions	Chapel See below
	Walks available	Reception
	Bookstall & Flourishing Fair open	Main house
15:00	Afternoon break	Main house
15:30	Keynote: Dr Isabelle Hamley	Derbyshire Hall Also available online
16:30	Workshops and spaces for exploration	See below
18:00	Evening prayer	Various
18:30	Bar opens	Bar area, main house
19:00	Evening meal	Dining rooms
20:00	Evening entertainment	Old Conference Hall
	Bookstall open	Lounge
22:00	Night prayer	See below

Activities in bold indicate times when we are all together.

Note that some workshops and reflection spaces have limited space available. Sign-up sheets are provided outside the Derbyshire Hall.

Communion is in both kinds by intinction. Gluten-free wafers are available and will beconsecrated on a separate paten.

Refreshments

The bar offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as snacks. Card payment only.

Fairtrade tea, coffee and other hot drinks are available free of charge from the Lounge throughout the conference.

Rest and play

You have free use of an indoor gym equipped with running, cycling, and rowing machines and weights. The sports hall is also available for football, badminton, and basketball. Croquet equipment is by the main house lawn.

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Keynote - The Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin

The heart of our calling

Derbyshire Hall, 1100hrs

What is the purpose of the Church and what God has called us to? The Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin invites us to re-orient ourselves to the heart of our calling and re-focus on our purpose in ordained ministry. Graham is Bishop of Kensington and President of St Mellitus College, previously working as Vice Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.

Catch up online | Download the slides

Eucharist

Derbyshire Hall, 1200hrs

Download the order of service (PDF)

The Revd Canon Felicity Scroggie preaches for our second Eucharist together, with Bishop Alan presiding. Felicity is the Bishop’s Advisor in Women’s Ministry and team rector for Kidlington with Hampton Poyle.

President: Bishop Alan
Preacher: The Revd Canon Felicity Scroggie

Communion is in both kinds by intinction. Gluten-free wafers are available and will be consecrated on a separate paten.

Keynote - Dr Isabelle Hamley

Mission and ministry in a post-Covid world

Derbyshire Hall, 1530hrs

Dr Isabelle Hamley, secretary for Theology and Ecumenical Relations and Theological Adviser to the House of Bishops, kickstarts the second theme of the day with her keynote speech. How can we find our place in society as we explore mission and ministry in a post-Covid world?

Catch up online | Download the slides

Prayer

Morning Prayer

Derbyshire Hall, 0800 hrs

Download the order of service (PDF)

Evening Prayer

See your conference folder for locations, 1800 hrs

Download the order of service (PDF)

Night Prayer

Chapel, 2200 hrs

Download the Taize order of service (PDF)

Tissington Room Lakeside, 2200 hrs

Download the Compline order of service (PDF)

Workshops and exploration

Leadership

Tissington Room, Lakeside

The only thing which can truly help us in an increasingly challenging landscape is a fresh hearing of the words of Jesus. In the second of two sessions, Ian Parkinson invites you to engage anew with the heart of our calling and how we understand our role as leaders. Ian works with the Diocese of Sheffield helping clergy develop the ministry of all God’s people and spent 30 years in parish ministry.

Download the slides

Twitter: @Ian_Parkinson_

Spaces for exploration

Happening on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, be sure to sign up for one of the spaces for exploration. These include workshops, guided conversations, creative arts and prayer and spirituality reflection spaces. They offer a range of ways to engage creatively, deepen engagement or provide space for active reflection.

Sign-up sheets can be found in the foyer area of the Derbyshire Hall, our main meeting space. Please note that some workshops and reflection spaces have limited space available. Sign up promptly to avoid disappointment.

Take heart

Butterley 1 - maximum 20 participants

An art and prayer workshop combining practical artwork, images, music, word and silence. No artistic experience needed! It’s not about learning to draw but discovering how to use art as a tool to listen and pray. Carol Marples is an artist, teacher, creative liturgist and development worker for the Soul Marks Trust. All materials provided.

soulmarks.co.uk

Lectio East

Derwent Room, Lakeside

Express hope and lament through Lectio Visceralis: a combination of Ignatian imaginative prayer and Theatre of the Oppressed methods of improvised movement and critical reflection. John Falcone is artistic director of Lectio East.

Reflective prayer space

Butterley 2

Reflective activities and time to contemplate and pray into themes, issues and challenges raised during the conference. BeSpace supports local churches to run prayer and reflection spaces in schools and other areas of the community. Their space will be available to all throughout the conference.

bespace.be

Epiphany: Hope for the future

Chapel – maximum 50 participants

Reflective music in an anxious world. A unique production, performed ‘in the round’ with musicians and audience scattered throughout the space. With a mixture of improvised, classical and Celtic music, this is a relaxing opportunity for personal reflection and rest. Epiphany is an innovative group of professional musicians who love improvisation and creativity. Includes Tamara Jackson as artist providing visual impressions of the session.

epiphanymusic.org.uk

Flourishing in ministry

The Revd Dr Gillian Straine: Wellbeing beyond the pandemic

Writing Room, main house, 1630-1715hrs

Space to reflect on the healing potential of the faith for post pandemic leadership that focuses on connection, whole person health and vocation. The focus will be on healthy leadership and positive modelling of the hope of the faith.

Joanne Lister, Health Assured: Your Healthy Advantage

Reading Room, main house, 1630-1650hrs

Full introduction to benefits available through our assistance programme for all members of clergy. The programme was introduced in 2020 as part of our commitment to creating a healthy culture and environment that supports wellbeing.

Catherine Cashmore: Clergy Support Trust

Reading Room, main house, 1700-1730hrs

Clergy Support Trust provides support to Anglican clergy (serving and retired) and ordinands, and their families, in the UK & Ireland.

Divinum aedificim: Divine building

Derbyshire 3 – maximum 20 participants

A playful session using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method. Whether you’ve been serving for years or were recently ordained, contemplate and build what you’ve learned and what might be next for you. Ben Mizen works alongside leaders and organisations using creative methods to enrich and explore team dynamics, strategy development and leadership.

ideasalchemy.net

People of promise

Derbyshire 2

Bringing our own experiences and contexts into conversation, discover how the covenants made in the ordination service might challenge us as we live out our priestly ministry. Andrea Russell is Director of Formation for Ministry and Quentin Chandler is Head of Vocations and Diocesan Director of Ordinands.

National trauma past and present

Amber Lounge, Lakeside

Explore the Church of England’s response to major crises, from World War I and the Flu Pandemic to coronavirus. There will be space to reflect on ministry in the pandemic and the Church’s role in reconstruction. Mark Chapman is Professor of the History of Modern Theology at the University of Oxford and an associate priest.

rcc.ac.uk/about-us/our-staff/canon-prof-mark-chapman

Playful ministry

Buxton Room, Lakeside – maximum 25 participants

Several newspapers ran articles during 2021 on the collective experienced of “languishing”. The importance of play might provide us with a starting point for rebuilding. Explore how play can lead us into the deeper self, and how play can be equipping and empowering for ministry. Led by Ian Macdonald.

Celebrating local ministry

Old Conference Hall

Celebrate local mission and explore the amazing impact of our parishes in their communities. A taster workshop from Citizens UK on offer to all Deanery Synods to energise leaders in social action. Citizens UK are strategic partners with the diocese and aim to make change through strengthening local organisations.

citizensuk.org/chapters/thames-valley

We are here now!

Derbyshire 7 – maximum 20 participants

As we emerge from the disruption of the pandemic, how are we called to be ‘more Christ-like for the sake of God’s world?’ How has our missional context changed, and how might we discern that? Director of Mission & Ministry Andrew Anderson-Gear explores key tools to help you in the discernment process.

oxford.anglican.org/parish-planning-tool

Experience a Greenhouse

Derbyshire 5 – maximum 25 participants

In a garden, a greenhouse incubates new shoots - providing a place of nurturing until the seedlings are strong enough to go out into the garden. New Congregations Greenhouses act in the same way. Join an interactive mini Greenhouse, led by Sarah Flashman and Will Donaldson from the New Congregations team.

oxford.anglican.org/greenhouses

Godly Play - Deep Talk

Derbyshire 8

Yvonne Morris invites you to dwell deeply in the Godly Play Creation Story as we consider the gift of each day and wonder about our recovery and reconnecting with children, young people and families, as we emerge from the pandemic.

oxford.anglican.org/children

Continuing the conversation

Derbyshire Hall

Bishop Graham and Dr Isabelle Hamley invite you to join them to further discuss each of their keynote addresses. Chaired by Bishop Steven.

Join the livestream at 4.30pm.

Ministry Accompaniers taster

Reception Lounge – sign up in advance for your 20-minute slot

Most high-achieving people rely on others to support their thinking. Ministry Accompaniers are committed to encouraging your professional development. Talk through an issue currently on your mind in a taster session with Mike Smith, Gill Lovell or Charles Chadwick. Mike has over 25 years’ ordained ministry experience, and Gill and Charles are Parish Development Advisors for the diocese.

oxford.anglican.org/ministry-accompaniment

Evening entertainment

Folk On

Old Conference Hall, 2000hrs

Like a brand new pair of slippers, there’s something exciting yet entirely familiar about Folk On’s music and stories. Their sound is honest and pure, with tight rural harmonies and melodies as sweet as village fete jam. Get ready to laugh, cry (perhaps?) and join in with a good old-fashioned village sing-along.

Interval

Bar area, 2100hrs

Our friends at Swanwick have laid on extra bar staff for the interval, so recharge your glasses and get your laughing chops ready for round two!

Barbara Nice

Old Conference Hall, 2130hrs

BGT semi-finalist Barbara Nice gave up the domestic bliss of Tupperware and Poundstretcher shops to perform playful, life-affirming shows for all. With the affectionate attitude of a playgroup leader at an Iggy Pop concert, Barbara Nice is guaranteed to get you laughing.

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