This is an in person training event, especially for those who are unable to complete the online training.

In order to attend this course you must have completed the "Foundation" Training and "Leadership Part 1"

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The Building a Generous Church 2024 conference will take place on 28 September 2024 at Bridge Community Church, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3EW. It begins at 9.30am. You can download the flyer below.

Join us at the conference to be inspired about ways to improve your church’s finances. Three keynote speakers and 12 workshops. Suitable for PCCs & clergy.

Our three keynote speakers are leading on:

Grant Forrest, CEO of the Parish Giving Scheme ‘Living Life Generously’ As followers of Jesus, we are called to be generous. But what is generous discipleship? How can we cultivate a culture of generosity in our personal lives and our churches? In this session, we will explore what it means to be a generous disciple and a generous church and introduce the Parish Giving Scheme, which can help churches encourage regular giving. Join us as we explore how we can live a more generous life, as God has called us to.

Canon Jonathan de Bernhardt Wood, Director of Giving at the Church of England’s National Giving Team ‘Living Generously’ Introducing a new discipleship resource on the different ways we can live generously, inspired by the story of Mary anointing Jesus’ feet.

Judi Newman, CEO of St Elizabeth’s Hospice ‘Generosity in a Civil Society’ Judi has been a charity fundraiser and philanthropy advisor for over 30 years. What defines a civil society? What does generosity look like in a civil society? There are strong themes of service, values and compassion but philanthropy is not a one-directional flow of wealth. Those involved in philanthropy or community fundraising are often surprised by the richness that they receive through their investment of time and a willingness to look afresh at complex challenges. We will look at Compassionate Communities and consider a society that is braver in having tender conversations and is willing to build a culture of generosity in all its forms.

There are three workshop sessions. You will be asked to choose one in each session when you complete the registration form.

For more information on the conference and to book your place, please click here.

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We join together with the other churches within the benefice to Celebrate Communion in Poslingford Church.

All are welcome.

Join us as we celebrate Gods wonderful bounty and creation.

We are delighted that Philip Baxter will be giving a 40-45 minute talk about the History of Liturgy and the Book of Common Prayer to celebrate it's 475th anniversary.

This will then be followed by Choral Vespers.

All are welcome

Stories, craft, music, fun and games with a Bible Theme

For Children aged 0-7 years (with accompanying adult)

For more information please contact The Rev Liz Paxton on [email protected]

No need to book, but it would be nice to know who will be coming

Please join us for a special reflective service as we remember those we love but see no longer.

Whether your loved one has recently died or many years ago, it is good for us to gather together and remember the love which they shared with us.

If you would like your loved one to be named during the service, please send their name to the Rector ([email protected]) or write them on the list which will be available in all churches across the benefice.

You can also light a virtual candle for your loved one using the "more about this event" link below.

Long Melford Silver Band will be joined by the Military Wives Choir Wimbish alongside members of the Uniformed and Military services for this Festival of Remembrance.

An evening of music to pay tribute and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, culminating in the traditional Drumhead Service as performed each year at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

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