The Mustard Seed Team provide access to training for those who are already in CYPF ministry, and for those who are discerning a call to it.
Mustard Seed Team Training
An annual programme of courses and enrichment days (such as retreats) are offered on a variety of subjects ranging from legal and practical requirements for children and youth work to how to engage in theological discussions with youth, and anything in between.
Below you will find details of the forthcoming courses and enrichment days on offer, what they invovle and how to book. All are provided free of charge by members of the Mustard Seed Team or invited speakers.
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Conflict Resolution and Restorative Justice - 10th September
Two seminars to explore conflict resolution and restorative justice when working with Children, young people and families.
Seminar 1: Conflict Resolution and having difficult comversations
Seminar 2: Restorative Justice
Both seminars are led by Laura Farrell from Stand by Me.
Laura in her own words: 'I hail from the sunny shores of Northern Ireland. I grew up in a very loving family in the midst of a sometimes complicated place. I always had a desire to work with people, and cared deeply about generosity, justice and making a difference in the lives of others. I spent 15 years as a youth worker in North Belfast before taking on the role I am currently in with Stand by Me, caring for some of the world's poorest children. I am married to Jonny, we have 2 wonderful kids and the greatest dog ever, and I love reading, running and enjoying food with friends!'
Tuesday 10th September 2024 - 10 am - 3 pm
Diocesan Office, 53 New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1AT
Book via Eventbrite
Contact Belinda Ramsay for further details
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Starting from Scratch - 8th October
Are you thinking about starting group from scratch? Come and learn together about where to start, who to include and what to do. Hear from people who have started groups from scratch and how it worked for them.
Online course, via zoom.
Tuesday 8th October 2024 - 7.15 - 9.15 pm
Book via Eventbrite
Contact Emma Anderton for further details
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Additional Needs Training and Resourcing - 9th November
A day of practical help and suggestions on how to make your club, group, church or youth club more additional needs aware and accessible.
We would love to welcome you along to a day of two halves. Our morning session will be led by the wonderful Mark Arnold of Urban Saints and will include very practical training and tips on how to make your church more accessible and a more welcoming space for those with additional needs.
Our afternoon session will be hosted by a panel of experts who in their own field have experience of working with children and young people with additional needs, from a church setting to education to health care and we would love for you to have the opportunity to ask the questions that you'd like to ask and hear more from our panel on best practise.
Saturday 9th November 2024 - 10 am - 3 pm
Diocesan Office, 53 New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1AT
Book via Eventbrite
Contact Belinda Ramsay for further details
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Advent Retreat - 27th November
A chance for children, young people and family workers to reflect and recharge as we enter Advent and move towards Christmas.
Lead by the Venerable Ruth Paten, Archdeacon of Colchester, on the theme of 'Hospitality'
Wednesday 27th November 2024 - 10 am - 3 pm
St Andrew's Church, Basildon, SS14 2QX
Book via Eventbrite
Contact Belinda Ramsay for further details
Bespoke Training
In addition, the Mustard Seed Team will provide bespoke, tailor-made training, in context for groups, deaneries and parishes, who are interested in deepening thier udnerstanding of and engagement in CYPF ministry.
Again a range of subjects is possible, depending on your context and needs. Those below are suggestions:
- Dealing with Challenging Behaviour
- Programme Planning
- Releasing and Empowering Young Leaders
- Residential activities and Holiday Clubs
- Safeguarding Training
- Online Safety
- Personal Boundaries and Time Management
- Adolescent and Faith Development
- Understanding Youth Culture
- Using Prayer Stations with young people
- Working with Schools
Please get in touch with Belinda or Emma to discuss and make a plan.
Catalyst - a training course for those who work with children and young people
Delivered by Ridley Hall, free and fully funded by the Church of England, Catalyst is a dynamic training course which aims to equip and connect those who work with children and young people in local churches.
The course will benefit those who are new to children and youth ministry by providing a solid foundation on which they can build. It will also benefit those who have been around a little longer, to renew, refresh and revitalise their existing knowledge and experience. At its heart, Catalyst will help participants develop approaches with children and young people that foster a holistic and lively relationship with Jesus.
Further infomration can be found here.
If you want more details or want to take part, please contact Emma Anderton to discuss.