Re-Imagining Pastoral Councils webinar series

RE-IMAGINING PASTORAL COUNCILS WEBINAR SERIES

In our crazy changing world, it’s more important than ever that our parishes can respond to people’s needs and share the Gospel in our local communities. Pastoral Councils, rooted in prayer and driven by mission, can be places of discernment and real creativity – but sometimes they’re not quite right. Join us for a series of webinars to explore everything to do with pastoral councils from purpose to membership, and from resolving conflict to letting the Spirit lead.

  • Would you like to explore a new approach for your Parish Council?
  • Would you like to set up a Parish Council for the first time? 
  • Would you like support in ensuring your current Parish Council is fruitful, spiritual, and life-giving?

This is a joint Project between the RC Archdiocese of Liverpool and the Dioceses of Hexham & Newcastle and Northampton.

Webinars are Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm UK time.  

Registration is free. The registration link is https://buytickets.at/northamptondiocese/1861328 A one-time registration for all webinars. A link will be sent on the day to each person.

14th October 2025 Setting the Scene: What's all the fuss about parish councils?

With guest speaker Avril Baigent, Director of Pastoral Development, Diocese of Northampton

11th November 2025 The Importance of Relationships and Keeping the Meetings Spiritual

With guest speaker Fr Shaun O’Neill, Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle

16th December 2025 Who does what (and why it matters): Roles, Remit and Recruitment

With guest speaker Sarah Adams, Director for the Department of Adult Education and Evangelisation, Diocese of Clifton

13th January 2026 The way we work together: culture, constructive behaviours & not being a thorn in one another’s side

With guest speaker Danny Curtin, Catholic speaker and facilitator

10th February 2026 Letting the Holy Spirit Lead and Really Listening

With guest speaker Fr Matthew Nunes, Archdiocese of Liverpool

10th March 2026 Discerning and Casting a Vision that Responds to Local Needs

With guest speaker Jordan Kelly, UK Lead, Divine Renovation

21st April 2026 Making choices that serve others: Discernment, Decision-making and taking

With guest speaker Austen Ivereigh, Catholic speaker and writer

12th May 2026 Disagreeing Well and Conflict Resolution

With guest speaker David Wells, Catholic speaker and writer

16th June 2026 Not Forgetting to Celebrate, Evaluate and Give Thanks

With guest speaker TBC