Equipping for Ministry and Mission 2026
Training across the Diocese of St Asaph
We are all called to continually learn and grow as disciples, leaders, pastors and priests. This happens in so many ways, in every part of our life and ministry.
Our learning and training needs to be intentional and planned or it risks getting overwhelmed by the pressures of life and ministry. The programme below is offered to help with this. There are some events which are focused for particular groups. There are also events where there is a professional expectation of attendance, such as Clergy Synod and Conference. However, much of the learning and training programme below is open to everyone and is offered to all, lay and ordained, that we may learn and grow together as disciples and leaders within Christ’s church and the Teulu Aspah.
This is very much a developing programme with things being added all of the time. Please bookmark the page revisit it from time to time.
If you have any questions about any of the events, please email the address attached to the event, or get in touch with Mike Haslam, Director of Transforming Ministry on 07984 943929 or mikehaslam@cinw.org.uk
Forthcoming training events
January 2026
25 January 2026: Diocesan Plygain St Asaph Cathedral, 7 pm
February
12 February: IME book group (for those in their first three years of ordained ministry).
Thursday 12 February 1-2pm: Ecclesiastical Insurance – Online Introduction to Fundraising: Do you have a church project in mind but don’t know where to start with fundraising? Ecclesiastical have developed a Church Fundraising Hub to help churches with this. Heather Ford, Church Support Manager with Ecclesiastical will lead the session and guide you through their easy-to-follow resources to help you build a successful campaign Register here
20 February 9.30am -12.45pm: Online Introductory training course – My Fund Accounting:
This training is for new treasurers/finance data inputters.
To book a space, please contact Adam Taylor: adamtaylor@cinw.org.uk
21 February: 10.30 – 4pm: Walking in the ‘wrong’ direction and other encounters with God: a retreat day to prepare for Lent. St Beuno’s Spirituality Centre, St Asaph led by Revd Mike Haslam, Diocesan Director of Transforming Ministry. Open to all. Suggested donation: £20.
26 February: Spring Clergy Synod.
28 February, 9.30am – 4pm: Vocations Day: Ministry in a secular age St Collen’s Church/Community Hall, Llangollen. Open to all. Please email debbiecamp@cinw.org.uk to book.
March
10 March, 09.30-16.00: College of Chaplains. Open to all chaplains and to anyone who is interested in chaplaincy. Free. Please email debbiecamp@cinw.org.uk to book a place.
19 March 1-2pm: Ecclesiastical Insurance – Online Planning successful events and building projects – an insurer’s perspectiveIs your church planning building works or organising an event? Join Heather Ford, Church Support Manager at Ecclesiastical, as she shares essential tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and achieve successful outcomes for your church projects and events. Register here
26 March, 11am: Chrism Mass, St Asaph Cathedral.
April
15 April 1-2pm: Ecclesiastical Insurance – Online Health & Safety: Using easy to understand language, Heather Ford, Church Support Manager with Ecclesiastical will lead the session, explaining why managing health and safety effectively is important. The session will provide an overview of relevant health and safety legislation for churches and offer a step-by-step guide, along with practical tools to help churches feel more confident in managing their health and safety responsibilities. Register here
May
14 May 1-2pm: Ecclesiastical Insurance – Online Introduction to Church Insurance Join Heather Ford, Church Support Manager at Ecclesiastical, for a relaxed and informative session designed to make your church insurance policy easy to understand. The session will walk you through the basics, answer common questions, and show you helpful resources to make managing your policy simple and stress-free. Register here
16 May: LLM (Licenced Lay Minister’s) Day. Open to all LLMs and those exploring LLM ministry. Please email debbiecamp@cinw.org.uk to book.
21 May: Introductory training course – My Fund Accounting for new treasurers / finance data inputters. 9.30am to 12.45pm (online). To register, please email debbiecamp@cinw.org.uk .
June
10 June: 2pm – 5pm: A Quiet Afternoon at St Beunos. Tremeirchion.To book, email stasaphspirituality:cinw.org.uk
27 June, 10am: Ordinations of Priests, St Asaph Cathedral.
28 June, 3pm: Ordination of Deacons, St Asaph Cathedral.
July
August – a month off!
September
17 September: Clergy Synod.
October
Training Bursary
For training or development that is provided from outside the diocese, the Training Bursary is available to individual lay or clerical applicants to a maximum of £500 per year.
Please note that there is not sufficient budget available to pay for training annually for each cleric in the diocese. The Training Bursary has an annual budget of approximately £7,000 to cover training for clergy, lay and groups.
The Membership App is now live and you can find support information and training videos to assist you on the Membership App page. The video here gives an overview of the App and how to use it.
Visit the Membership App page for all the training and support information.