We love seeing people getting involved in church life, and we want to do everything we can to support you as you serve, grow, and live out your faith.
That’s why we’re launching something new: Equip Training Weeks.
These weeks are all about investing in you and the whole church. They’re designed to build your confidence, help you grow in key areas of church life, and make sure we’re all equipped to care well for one another and share Jesus with others.
What’s involved?
Between now and April 2026, we’re inviting every member of our church family to take part in three core training sessions:
- Pastoral Care
- Evangelism
- Safeguarding
You don’t need to do them all at once – we’ll be running three repeated rounds of Equip Training Weeks between now and April. That means you’ll have plenty of opportunities to come along at a time that works for you.
When’s it happening?
Our very first Equip Training Week is taking place from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 September. Each session runs from 7:30–9pm.
To give space for this, we’ve asked all ministry leads and community group leaders to pause their usual activities for that week, so we can focus on training and learning together as a whole church.
Planning ahead?
We’ve made it simple for you to see all the dates for the upcoming sessions and book ahead. Just use the ChurchSuite links below to sign up for the dates that suit you best.
| Core training sessions | Dates and sign up Please remember to only sign up for one date per core training session |
| Pastoral Learn how to care well for others by listening, encouraging, and walking with people through life with wisdom, kindness, and faith. | Tuesday 9 September Wednesday 14 January Thursday 23 April |
| Evangelism A relaxed evening of conversation, videos, and practical exercises to help you share your faith with confidence. Whether it’s with friends, neighbours, or colleagues, we’ll explore the gospel, how to share your story, and how to help someone take their next step of faith. | Wednesday 10 September Thursday 15 January Tuesday 21 April |
| Safeguarding This training is mandatory for all volunteers who require a DBS. However, because safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in the church, we’d really like to encourage all volunteers to take part. It helps us make sure our church stays a safe and welcoming place for everyone, especially children and vulnerable adults. | Thursday 11 September Tuesday 13 January Wednesday 22 April |
Why are we doing this?
We believe everyone in our church has a part to play. Equip Training Weeks aren’t about ticking boxes or just doing the right thing – they’re about growing in the things that really matter.
This is a chance to be encouraged, learn together, and be better equipped to serve others and share the gospel in everyday life.
Thank you for all you give and all you do. We’re so grateful for your heart, your time, and your willingness to grow with us.
Let’s keep building together.
26 Aug 2025
