Webinar: Getting Started with AI
2026-08-24 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Microsoft Teams
This introductory webinar will help you get started with using artificial intelligence (AI) confidently and effectively in your church. During the session, you will learn how to: choose and use a large language model (LLM) tool; write clear and effective prompts; use AI to support practical church, work, and personal tasks; work with documents and data safely; and identify useful ways AI could support you in your role.
This is a hands-on session focused on the basics of using AI. We will not have time to explore the wider ethical questions around whether or how AI should be used, or its environmental impact.
Please read the diocesan AI policy and guidance before attending. You will need access to an AI tool, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot, or Google Gemini, so that you can take part in the practical exercises. Please create or access an account before the webinar begins. A step-by-step guide is available for anyone who has not used one of these tools before: AI Account Setup Guide No previous experience of AI is needed.

Called and Sent: Diocesan Conference 2026
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-25 | University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
Our long-awaited diocesan conference takes place at the University of York from the 23rd to the 25th July 2026. Speakers include The Rt Revd Michael Curry, Sonia Thompson, Emily Owen, and The Rt Revd Jill Duff.
Meet our speakers
Read the programme
Download the worship booklet
Our conference theme: Called and Sent
Our conference theme, Called and Sent, reminds us who we are and why we are here. By the Spirit, God calls each of us into life with Christ, not as spectators but as participants in his story. We are gathered to listen again to that call – to be rooted in Jesus, changed by grace, and renewed in hope. And we are sent outwards, into parishes, schools, chaplaincies, and communities, to share the good news of God’s Kingdom. To be called and sent is to live Christ’s story today – receiving his love, and sharing it with courage and compassion.
Who is invited?
All licensed and beneficed clergy, Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers), and members of the diocese’s two religious communities have been invited to stay residentially for all three days.
For Saturday, we have also invited a wide range of diocesan lay and ordained leaders, including: Mustard Seed Community Ministers, Lay Deans, employed children, families, and youth workers, clergy with Permission to Officiate (PTO), Lay Multiply Leaders, Deanery Financial Advisers (DFAs), members of Archbishop’s Council, young people and young adults.
Each deanery has also been given up to five additional places for anyone not listed above whom they would like to attend.
Diocesan and Bishopthorpe staff will be involved at various points during the conference.
If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please email Emily Bird.
Conference Prayer
Loving God,by your spirit you call us into lifeand send us to proclaim your Kingdom in the world.Renew the life of our diocese,make us part of your story,so that, called and sent, we may be more like Christand share his love with others.Amen.
We are grateful to Benefact and the Archbishop of York’s discretionary fund for financially supporting the majority of conference costs.

Free Will Offer Event - Cleveland
2026-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | All Saints’ Church, Northallerton, High St, Northallerton, DL7 8DJ
Join us for this year’s Free Will Offer Event at All Saints, Northallerton.
Free Will Offer ensures we can share responsibility for ministry, mission, and parish support as one diocesan family. These events will help treasurers, incumbents, and PCC members have clearer, more confident conversations about Free Will Offer in their parish. Building on the 2025 Roadshows, they will offer updated information, practical resources, and time for questions.
Booking is encouraged to help with planning and refreshments.
Refreshments will be served from 1.30pm and the event will begin at 2.00pm.
Find out more at https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/treasurer-events-2026/
If you have any questions, please email Jacqui Gunter, PA to the Archdeacon of Cleveland: jacqui.gunter@yorkdiocese.org.

Free Will Offer Event - East Riding
2026-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | St Mary’s Church, Beverley, N Bar Within, Hull, HU17 8DL
Join us for this year’s Free Will Offer Event at St Mary’s, Beverley.
Free Will Offer ensures we can share responsibility for ministry, mission, and parish support as one diocesan family. These events will help treasurers, incumbents, and PCC members have clearer, more confident conversations about Free Will Offer in their parish. Building on the 2025 Roadshows, they will offer updated information, practical resources, and time for questions.
Refreshments will be served from 6.30pm, and the event will begin at 7.00pm.
Booking is encouraged to help with planning and refreshments. Please register before 17 June.
Find out more at https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/treasurer-events-2026/
If you have any questions, please email Ruth Bannister, PA to the Archdeacon of the East Riding: ruth.bannister@yorkdiocese.org

Annual Education Conference - Lifting Every Voice
2026-06-19 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Burn Hall Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, Tollerton Road, York, England, YO61 1JB, United Kingdom
The Diocese of York Annual Education Conference for School Leaders, MAT CEOs, Clergy, and Governors.
An opportunity for Heads, Senior Leaders, Teachers, and Governors in the Diocese of York to get together.
The Annual Education Conference takes place on Friday 19th June 2026, 9.00am – 3.30pm at Burn Hall Hotel, Tollerton Road, Huby, York, YO61 1JB
Lifting Every Voice
This year, we have planned the conference to align with your EDIJ journey as a school, with the conference not being a one-off event but part of your ongoing CPD.
Our conference this year will include three excellent speakers:

Chelsea Mac Donnchadha
Senior Researcher and Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people rights advocate

Rita Yoe
Youth and Children Engagement Manager, Difference Course, Reconciling Leaders Network

Emily Norman
Head of Curriculum and Inclusion at the National Society for Education.
There will also be a return of our popular panels from last year.
Please do join us if you can.
Cost: £70 which has been subsidised with a grant from the Racial Justice Unit (includes a 2-course lunch)
Please book your place as early as possible to help us with the organisation of the event. Bookings will close at 9am on 09 June.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Free Will Offer Event - Online
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Microsoft Teams
Join us for one of our online Free Will Offer Events.
Free Will Offer ensures we can share responsibility for ministry, mission, and parish support as one diocesan family. These events will help treasurers, incumbents, and PCC members have clearer, more confident conversations about Free Will Offer in their parish. Building on the 2025 Roadshows, they will offer updated information, practical resources, and time for questions.
Find out more at https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/treasurer-events-2026/
If you have any questions, please email Emily Bird at emily.bird@yorkdiocese.org.
Book your place

Free Will Offer Event - York
2026-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Diocese of York, Amy Johnson Way, York, England, YO30 4XT, United Kingdom
Join us for this year’s Free Will Offer Event in York.
Free Will Offer ensures we can share responsibility for ministry, mission, and parish support as one diocesan family. These events will help treasurers, incumbents, and PCC members have clearer, more confident conversations about Free Will Offer in their parish. Building on the 2025 Roadshows, they will offer updated information, practical resources, and time for questions.
Booking is encouraged to help with planning and refreshments.
Refreshments will be served from 6.30pm, and the event will begin at 7.00pm
Find out more at https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/treasurer-events-2026/
If you have any questions, please email Gill Baldwin, PA to the Archdeacon of York: gill.baldwin@yorkdiocese.org

RE Subject Leaders Network Meeting
2026-06-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Via Zoom
A termly online network to support RE leaders in Diocese of York Church schools. All sessions are held via Zoom.
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
The network provides:
• updates about RE locally and nationally
• support for subject knowledge
• support in developing an effective RE curriculum
• updates on resources
• sharing of good practice
Cost

This package is provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement [SLA]
There is a charge of £30 per session for schools not in the SLA
Booking is via Eventbrite

Zoom details to join the session will be in the confirmation that follows after booking and you will also be sent a reminder once bookings close (you will be able to access them in your account at any time). Please contact Anita Smukulis if you have not received them at least a week before – anita.smukulis@yorkdiocese.org (& it may be worth you adding this email address to your whitelist of senders).

Governor online forum - Evening session
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Via Zoom
Governor Online
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
These hour-long forums give Church school governors the opportunity to learn about new guidance and initiatives, explore existing responsibilities and share best practice. Education Team Officers will provide a question and answer session to meet the current needs of foundation governors and chairs.
No booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email. A reminder is also sent to all foundation governors around a week or so before each session, which will include the links.
Each term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 2.00pm and the other repeated at 7.00pm. Governors are welcome to drop in to whichever session is most convenient for them.
This is the last of these sessions for this academic year.
Cost

These sessions are provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement

An Online Module for a self-led introduction to governance in a Church school is also available for all new foundation governors and any other governors who may find it useful. For details, please contact George Edmond, Assistant Director [School organisation & governance] george.edmond@yorkdiocese.org

Governor online forum - Afternoon session
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Via Zoom
Governor Online
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
These hour-long forums give Church school governors the opportunity to learn about new guidance and initiatives, explore existing responsibilities and share best practice. Education Team Officers will provide a question and answer session to meet the current needs of foundation governors and chairs.
No booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email. A reminder is also sent to all foundation governors around a week or so before each session, which will include the links.
Each term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 2.00pm and the other repeated at 7.00pm. Governors are welcome to drop in to whichever session is most convenient for them.
This is the last day of this academic year for these sessions;

Thursday 21st May 2026 – 2.00pm & 7.00pm

Cost

These sessions are provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement

An Online Module for a self-led introduction to governance in a Church school is also available for all new foundation governors and any other governors who may find it useful. For details, please contact George Edmond, Assistant Director [School organisation & governance] george.edmond@yorkdiocese.org

Leadership Online - Afternoon session - THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED
2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Via Zoom
THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED
These hour-long sessions are intended to be responsive to local and national agendas which schools and leaders are facing from both a distinctiveness and effectiveness perspective. Education Team Officers will provide a question and answer session to meet the current needs of school leaders.
No booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email.
Each term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 9.30am and the other repeated at 2.00pm.

Tuesday 19th May 2026, 2.00pm

Cost

This package is provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement

Leadership Online - Morning session - THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED
2026-05-19 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Via Zoom
THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED
These hour-long sessions are intended to be responsive to local and national agendas which schools and leaders are facing from both a distinctiveness and effectiveness perspective. Education Team Officers will provide a question and answer session to meet the current needs of school leaders.
No booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email.
Each term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 9.30am and the other repeated at 2.00pm.

Tuesday 19th May 2026, 9.30am/2.00pm

Cost

This package is provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement

CCLA Investment Training for Parishes
2026-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Zoom
Join CCLA for an engaging and practical workshop looking at how our attitudes to risk, duty & emotion get in the way of good investment. This interactive session is designed for PCC members and church leaders who want to deepen their understanding of financial strategy, consider whether to invest or remain in cash, and reflect on biblically inspired stewardship.
Through academic papers, a century of investment data, live polls, and open discussion, you’ll discover how to balance long-term growth with prudent risk management, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and ensure your investment approach truly supports your church’s mission in a biblically consistent way. Whether you’re completely new to investing or looking to refresh your knowledge, you’ll leave with practical insights and resources to help you steward your church’s assets with confidence for the long term.
After a short break, we will continue with an optional 30-minute review of CCLA’s recent performance for clients, providing explanations of 2025’s returns, what the team is doing about them, and their confidence in the process and portfolios looking ahead. As part of this, there will also be an opportunity to ask questions about the recent merger with Jupiter, if of interest.

Clergy Quiet Day - The Tent of Meeting: Encounters with God
2026-05-09 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Emmanuel Church Bridlington, 70 Cardigan Road, Bridlington, YO15 3JT, United Kingdom
Hosted by Bishop Eleanor Sanderson and Bishop Flora Winfield, this Quiet Day offers clergy time away from the demands of ministry to pause and be renewed in God’s presence. Through silence, reflection, and prayer, the day creates space to rest and attend to your spiritual life.

Headteacher Induction session - Vision and Leadership
2026-05-08 09:30 - 13:00 UTC | The Diocese of York, Amy Johnson Way, York, England, YO30 4XT, United Kingdom
Headteacher Induction Session – Vision and Leadership
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
This session explores in more depth Vision, Distinctiveness and Effectiveness in a CE school and includes:

A focus on Christian vision in a church school and how this is lived out in all aspects of school life
An overview of SIAMS expectations on vision and leadership in a church school.

Date and venue

Friday 8th May 2026, 9.30 – 1.00pm, Diocesan Offices, York (lunch included)

No booking is required for this session, invitations will be sent.

Retreat Day for Headteachers
2026-05-01 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Wydale Hall & Emmaus Centre, Wydale Lane, Scarborough, England, YO13 9DG, United Kingdom
An opportunity for retreat in the beautiful setting of Wydale Hall.

Retreat Day
for Headteachers
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
Wydale Hall, Scarborough
9.30am – 3.30pm
An opportunity for retreat in the beautiful setting of Wydale Hall, in order to reflect, share and worship together as Church School headteachers.
The aim of the day is to enable you to take some time out and step aside from the usual routine, to be refreshed and recharge your batteries in the beautiful surroundings of Wydale Hall.
The day will include some time for:
– Practical activities
– Reflection
– Personal choice
– Worship
An important part of the day is that all activities are optional, and that time to relax and reflect is time well spent in terms of Headteachers feeling revitalised and refreshed. Therefore, please do not feel under any obligation to join in if you would simply like some ‘time out’.
This event is not free. The cost is £50 which includes a buffet lunch. There is no need to print the ticket. An invoice will follow shortly after the event.
Booking for this event will close on 17th April.
Please note our cancellation policy, which is in the confirmation that you will receive upon booking.

Chairs of Governors Development Programme
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Via Zoom
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
This new Chairs Development Network is designed to provide both training opportunities to enhance Chairs and aspiring Chairs around vision led strategic leadership, together with an opportunity to network with other Chairs and aspiring Chairs to share practice and discuss both opportunities and challenges.
Engagement with the network will help to promote:

Development of your governance leadership skills to enable you to effectively develop and lead the strategic direction of your board;
Development of your understanding of the role of a Chair in a church school in leading the vision and ensuring it has impact;
An understanding of your role within the context of school improvement and the role of the board in supporting and challenging the educational flourishing of your school as a church school including a focus on preparation for inspection;
Learning how to develop your boards’ effective monitoring and evaluation of the schools’ theologically rooted Christian vision;
Opportunities to network with other chairs from other similar schools to you to share best practice and discuss wider matters.

These sessions are intended to compliment the deeper training provided as part of our Development and Digging Deeper sessions. Chairs are encouraged to attend these sessions alongside the network to unpack unique church school aspects in greater detail.
The focus of this session will be as follows:

Planning and leading a strategic conversation with the Board (across all aspects of governance, through the Church school lense);
Understanding your strategic priorities;
Working with senior leaders in your school/academy including:

Effective partnerships between Headteachers and Chairs of Governors
Performance management
Working with other senior leaders in your school (SENCO, Deputy Head etc.)

Working with wider stakeholders and representing the Board

This is the 2nd session in this programme (the first one was on 14th October 2025). You are welcome to book a place even if you did not attend the 1st session.
Cost

These sessions are provided free of charge for schools but places must be booked via Eventbrite

An Online Module for a self-led introduction to governance in a Church school is also available for all new foundation governors and any other governors who may find it useful. For details, please contact George Edmond, Assistant Director [School organisation & governance] george.edmond@yorkdiocese.org

Religious Education for Governors
2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Via Zoom
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
This session is designed for all governors in CE schools in the Diocese of York and include a more in depth look at how governors can support the development of their school as a Church school in some key areas.
The session will focus on:

National expectations for RE in Church schools including the RE Statement of Entitlement
The role governors play in the monitoring and evaluation of RE

This session is held online via Zoom.
Date / Time
• Monday 20th April 2026, 6.30pm-8.00pm
Cost
• These sessions are provided free of charge for schools.

Booking is required, please book via the Eventbrite link.

Studying Theology Short Course
2026-04-18 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Diocese of York, Amy Johnson Way, York, England, YO30 4XT, United Kingdom
18 April to 4 July
Over the course of 8 sessions, Studying Theology aims to introduce participants to the study of theology in an accessible and approachable manner. This course will ask what theology is and what a theologian does, and will begin to examine a number of different areas that, as the Church, we need to think carefully about.
The course begins and ends with gathered, face-to-face sessions at the Diocesan Office in York, with the sessions in between taking place online. There will be additional opportunities for learning between the sessions, and a suggested reading list for those who want to take their studies further. Participation will require access to our Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle) as
well as web-based video conferencing. If you are unsure about the technical requirements needed to participate online, please contact us, and we can talk it through with you.
Participation will require access to our Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle) as well as web-based video conferencing. If you are unsure about the technical requirements needed to participate online, please contact us, and we can talk it through with you.
Course Dates & Venue
Saturday 18 April, 9.30am – 1pm – York Diocesan Office
Wednesday 22 April, 6.30 – 8pm – Online
Wednesday 13 May, 6.30 – 8pm – Online
Wednesday 10 June, 6.30 – 8pm – Online
Wednesday 24 June, 6.30 – 8pm – Online
Saturday 4 July, 9.30am – 1pm – York Diocesan Office
Cost: £80 per person.
For participants studying as part of their training, discernment, or ministry development, see the contact details below to discuss a fee reduction.
To request an application form, please contact: 01904 699529 / training@yorkdiocese.org

Chrism Mass
2026-03-31 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | York Minster, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH
This year’s Chrism Mass takes place at York Minster.
The Archbishop of York will preach and preside, blessing the oils used at services of baptism, confirmation, and ordination in the year ahead. Clergy from across the diocese will renew the vows made at their ordinations, remembering the ministry to which they are called.
Hot cross buns will be served after the service.
Vesture:
Robing to take place in the Chapter House. Robing from 10.15am; Briefing at 10.45am.
You must hold a current licence from the Archbishop or a current Permission to Officiate to robe and process.

College of Canons (Ordained): own cassock and surplice; Minster copes and stoles
College of Canons (Lay): Minster gowns
Clergy: own alb and white stole
Licensed Lay Ministers: own cassock, surplice, and scarf

Please reserve your place to help us plan effectively: Chrism Mass Tickets, Tue 31 Mar 2026 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

Governor online forum - Evening session
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Via Zoom
Governor Online
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
These hour-long forums give Church school governors the opportunity to learn about new guidance and initiatives, explore existing responsibilities and share best practice. Education Team Officers will provide a question and answer session to meet the current needs of foundation governors and chairs.
No booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email. A reminder is also sent to all foundation governors around a week or so before each session, which will include the links.
Each term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 2.00pm and the other repeated at 7.00pm. Governors are welcome to drop in to whichever session is most convenient for them.
The dates / times for 2026 are;

Tuesday 24th March 2026 – 7.00pm
Thursday 21st May 2026 – 2.00pm & 7.00pm

Cost

These sessions are provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement

An Online Module for a self-led introduction to governance in a Church school is also available for all new foundation governors and any other governors who may find it useful. For details, please contact George Edmond, Assistant Director [School organisation & governance] george.edmond@yorkdiocese.org

Governor online forum - Afternoon session
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Via Zoom
Governor Online
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
These hour-long forums give Church school governors the opportunity to learn about new guidance and initiatives, explore existing responsibilities and share best practice. Education Team Officers will provide a question and answer session to meet the current needs of foundation governors and chairs.
No booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email. A reminder is also sent to all foundation governors around a week or so before each session, which will include the links.
Each term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 2.00pm and the other repeated at 7.00pm. Governors are welcome to drop in to whichever session is most convenient for them.
The dates / times for 2026 are;

Tuesday 24th March 2026 – 2.00pm & 7.00pm
Thursday 21st May 2026 – 2.00pm & 7.00pm

Cost

These sessions are provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement

An Online Module for a self-led introduction to governance in a Church school is also available for all new foundation governors and any other governors who may find it useful. For details, please contact George Edmond, Assistant Director [School organisation & governance] george.edmond@yorkdiocese.org

Leadership Online - Afternoon session
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Via Zoom
These hour-long sessions are intended to be responsive to local and national agendas which schools and leaders are facing from both a distinctiveness and effectiveness perspective. Education Team Officers will provide a question and answer session to meet the current needs of school leaders.
No booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email.
Each term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 9.30am and the other repeated at 2.00pm.

Thursday 19th March 2026, 2.00pm
Tuesday 19th May 2026, 9.30am/2.00pm

Cost

This package is provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement

Leadership Online - Morning session
2026-03-19 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Via Zoom
These hour-long sessions are intended to be responsive to local and national agendas which schools and leaders are facing from both a distinctiveness and effectiveness perspective. Education Team Officers will provide a question and answer session to meet the current needs of school leaders.
No booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email.
Each term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 9.30am and the other repeated at 2.00pm.

Thursday 19th March 2026, 9.30am/2.00pm
Tuesday 19th May 2026, 9.30am/2.00pm

Cost

This package is provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement

School Operational and Governance Network
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Via Zoom
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
This is a brand new network for school operational and governance support staff. The network will aim to combine key updates relevant to the operation and governance of church schools as well as providing a great opportunity to network with others and share practice.
Cost

These sessions are provided free of charge for schools but booking is required
Booking is via Eventbrite

Flourishing for all - Anti-bullying guidance for Governors
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Via Zoom
PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK
This session is designed for all governors in CE schools in the Diocese of York and include a more in depth look at how governors can support the development of their school as a Church school in some key areas.
The session will focus on:

Section A – an overview an general principles of the Church of England anti-bullying guidance in schools.
Section B – guidance for preventing and tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools.
Section C – guidance for preventing and tackling race-based bullying in schools

This session is held online via Zoom.
Date / Time
• Tuesday 10th March 2026, 6.00pm-8.00pm
Cost
• These sessions are provided free of charge for schools.

Booking is required, please book via the Eventbrite link.

Evangelism North: A special message for a special place and its people
2026-03-10 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | St Chad’s, York, Campleshon Road, York, YO23 1PE, United Kingdom
Join us for a day of inspiration and practical training as we explore how to share the good news of Jesus in our communities.

Evangelism North seeks to inspire, encourage and equip churches across the North. This day is for clergy and laity together who want to see fruitful evangelism in their own local settings – not just ‘gifted evangelists’.
Coffee and tea served from 9.30 am. Please bring your own lunch.
What’s on the programme?
Getting excited about evangelism
The four basic skills:

Scattering seed
One-to-one evangelism
Giving an evangelistic talk
Running an effective enquirers’ group

Launching out
For further information, contact:
John Day (Growing Healthy Churches – Revitalise, Diocese of York)
📧 john.day@yorkdiocese.org | 📞 07921 406178
This seminar day is sponsored by The Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson, Bishop of Hull.
What is Evangelism North?
Neil Short, Sweetline Burnell, Matt Woodcock, and Robin Gamble are experienced evangelists. They are all ministers struggling and striving to do evangelism in their local parishes across the North of England. Together, they have created Evangelism North to offer inspiration, encouragement and equipping to Northern churches.
Find out more and book tickets through Eventbrite: Evangelism North tickets

Living as a Human in an AI World
2026-03-09 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organisations operate. Churches are no exception. From communications and administration to planning and engagement, AI presents both significant opportunities and serious risks.
Join the Revd Canon Tim Bull for this practical webinar to assess where AI can add value in your context, and where caution is required. Tim will explore ethical and social considerations, with a focus on informed decision-making, risk awareness, and responsible use.
Designed for clergy, church officers, PCC members, children and youth workers, and others in local leadership, this session will offer theological principles and space for discussion. You will gain greater confidence to evaluate AI tools, set appropriate boundaries, and lead well in a fast-changing environment – ensuring your approach is effective, ethical and aligned with Christ’s mission in the world today.
Book a place: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ff6e2ebb-a814-4b21-bb58-c4e70b39326e@31baa460-1811-4523-89db-257a666586e6
