Lay Funeral Ministry - 13 Feb 2027
Booking for this year's course is now open via Eventbrite. Click here to book.
A day to reflect creatively on theological, liturgical and pastoral aspects of funeral ministry and care of the bereaved. This one-day course, led by Penny Pedley and Revd Asa Humphreys, will cover a range of issues and challenges encountered in funeral ministry. While of particular interest to those just starting to conduct funerals or wanting to think a little further about exploring this ministry, more experienced funeral officiants are equally welcome.
This course is required for anyone working towards authorised Lay Funeral Ministry within the Diocese of Oxford. It is also recommended for LLMs and others interested in funeral and bereavement ministry.
Please note booking is essential.
Communion by Extension
Booking for the 2026 course has now closed. Booking for the 2027 course will open soon.
A morning (Sat 15 August 2026, 9.30-1pm) to explore the nature of Common Worship's Communion by Extension provision, to consider how these services differ from both Holy Communion and Home Communion, and to reflect the significance of those differences.
This course, led by Revd Dr Phil Cooke, is required for anyone working towards authorisation to lead services of Communion by Extension within the Diocese of Oxford. It is also open to anyone interested in discovering more about this particular aspect of Christian worship
Please note booking is essential.