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SUMMARY:Clergy Quiet Day for Lent
DESCRIPTION:The Archbishop of York is delighted to invite licensed and PTO clergy to a Quiet Day to mark Lent.\n\n\n\nThis will be held at All Saints’ Church\, Northallerton (by kind permission of the incumbent and churchwardens). Archbishop Stephen will lead the day. \nPlease arrive for coffee between 10.00 and 10.30am\, to begin the first address at 10.30am. The day will conclude at 3pm. \nLunch will be served\, so please let us know any dietary requirements. \nThere is very limited parking near the church\, but there are a number of car parks in the town\, so do please arrive in time to park and have a short walk. Northallerton also has a mainline train station\, which is less than a mile from the church. \nPlease send your replies via Eventbrite by Friday 20th February. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact office@archbishopofyork.org.
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/clergy-quiet-day-for-lent/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Church\, Northallerton\, High St\, Northallerton\, DL7 8DJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T100000
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SUMMARY:Engaging with your local school - Collective Worship
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK \nThis session is for anyone in a parish or Christian organisation\, in the Diocese of York\, who is involved in supporting\, planning and delivering Collective Worship in a local school. \nThe session will focus on exploring a structure for planning and delivering high quality Collective Worship in different types of schools\, including  the sharing of a range of practical resources. \nThis session is held online via Zoom. \nDate / Time \nWednesday 4th March 2026\, 10.00 – 11.30am \nCost  \nThis session is free of charge \nBookings will close on Friday 27th February \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/engaging-with-your-local-school-collective-worship/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260302T140756Z
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SUMMARY:Living as a Human in an AI World
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nDesigned 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. \nBook a place: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ff6e2ebb-a814-4b21-bb58-c4e70b39326e@31baa460-1811-4523-89db-257a666586e6
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/living-as-a-human-in-an-ai-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260219T130520Z
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SUMMARY:Evangelism North: A special message for a special place and its people
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of inspiration and practical training as we explore how to share the good news of Jesus in our communities.\n\n\n\nEvangelism 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’. \nCoffee and tea served from 9.30 am. Please bring your own lunch. \nWhat’s on the programme?\nGetting excited about evangelism \nThe four basic skills: \n\nScattering seed\nOne-to-one evangelism\nGiving an evangelistic talk\nRunning an effective enquirers’ group\n\nLaunching out \nFor further information\, contact:\nJohn Day (Growing Healthy Churches – Revitalise\, Diocese of York)\n📧 john.day@yorkdiocese.org | 📞 07921 406178 \nThis seminar day is sponsored by The Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson\, Bishop of Hull. \nWhat is Evangelism North?\nNeil 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. \nFind out more and book tickets through Eventbrite: Evangelism North tickets \n\n 
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/evangelism-north-a-special-message-for-a-special-place-and-its-people/
LOCATION:St Chad’s\, York\, Campleshon Road\, York\, YO23 1PE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Flourishing for all - Anti-bullying guidance for Governors
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK \nThis 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. \nThe session will focus on: \n\nSection A – an overview an general principles of the Church of England anti-bullying guidance in schools.\nSection B – guidance for preventing and tackling homophobic\, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools.\nSection C – guidance for preventing and tackling race-based bullying in schools\n\nThis session is held online via Zoom. \nDate / Time \n•  Tuesday 10th March 2026\, 6.00pm-8.00pm \nCost \n• These sessions are provided free of charge for schools. \n\nBooking is required\, please book via the Eventbrite link. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/flourishing-for-all-anti-bullying-guidance-for-governors/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:School Operational and Governance Network
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK \nThis 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. \nCost \n\nThese sessions are provided free of charge for schools but booking is required\nBooking is via Eventbrite\n\n 
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/school-operational-and-governance-network/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T103000
DTSTAMP:20250715T133416Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Online - Morning session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email. \nEach term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 9.30am and the other repeated at 2.00pm. \n\nThursday 19th March 2026\, 9.30am/2.00pm\nTuesday 19th May 2026\, 9.30am/2.00pm\n\nCost \n\nThis package is provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/leadership-online-morning-session-4/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Leadership Online - Afternoon session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo booking is required – All sessions are held online via Zoom with details for each session being circulated in the Monday email. \nEach term there will be 2 sessions on the same day; 1 at 9.30am and the other repeated at 2.00pm. \n\nThursday 19th March 2026\, 2.00pm\nTuesday 19th May 2026\, 9.30am/2.00pm\n\nCost \n\nThis package is provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/leadership-online-afternoon-session-4/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T140000
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DTSTAMP:20250728T125726Z
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SUMMARY:Governor online forum - Afternoon session
DESCRIPTION:Governor Online \nPLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK \nThese 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. \nNo 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. \nEach 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. \nThe dates / times for 2026 are; \n\nTuesday 24th March 2026 – 2.00pm & 7.00pm\nThursday 21st May 2026 – 2.00pm & 7.00pm\n\nCost \n\nThese sessions are provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement\n\nAn 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 
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/governor-online-forum-afternoon-session-5/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20250728T130421Z
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SUMMARY:Governor online forum - Evening session
DESCRIPTION:Governor Online \nPLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK \nThese 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. \nNo 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. \nEach 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. \nThe dates / times for 2026 are; \n\nTuesday 24th March 2026 – 7.00pm\nThursday 21st May 2026 – 2.00pm & 7.00pm\n\nCost \n\nThese sessions are provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement\n\nAn 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 
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/governor-online-forum-afternoon-session-6/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:RE Subject Leaders Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A termly online network to support RE leaders in Diocese of York Church schools. All sessions are held via Zoom. \nPLEASE NOTE – OUR SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN AND WITH CE SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK \nThe network provides: \n• updates about RE locally and nationally \n• support for subject knowledge \n• support in developing an effective RE curriculum \n• updates on resources \n• sharing of good practice \nCost \n\nThis package is provided free of charge for schools in the service level agreement [SLA]\nThere is a charge of £30 per session for schools not in the SLA\nBooking is via Eventbrite\n\nZoom 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). \n 
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/re-subject-leaders-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260331T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260220T145104Z
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SUMMARY:Chrism Mass
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Chrism Mass takes place at York Minster. \nThe 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. \nHot cross buns will be served after the service. \nVesture: \nRobing to take place in the Chapter House. Robing from 10.15am; Briefing at 10.45am.  \nYou must hold a current licence from the Archbishop or a current Permission to Officiate to robe and process. \n\nCollege of Canons (Ordained): own cassock and surplice; Minster copes and stoles\nCollege of Canons (Lay): Minster gowns\nClergy: own alb and white stole\nLicensed Lay Ministers: own cassock\, surplice\, and scarf\n\nPlease reserve your place to help us plan effectively: Chrism Mass Tickets\, Tue 31 Mar 2026 at 11:00 | Eventbrite
URL:https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/event/chrism-mass-26/
LOCATION:York Minster\, Deangate\, York\, YO1 7HH
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