Circuit Stewards: Connexional Community of Practice

Are you a circuit steward and do you feel you could benefit from connecting with other circuits stewards and hearing from special guests across the Connexion to share knowledge, experience and learn together?

Join the Learning Network's Circuit Stewards Community of Practice - each last Wednesday of the month, guests with specialisms in particular topics from across the Connexion will join ro share their wisdom and knowledge, to invite discussion, hear from you, and answer any key questions you may have. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other Circuit Stewards and share experience and knowledge with one another.

Topics will include Property Matters, Finance, Mission Planning, Net-Zero Mission, Trusteeship and more.

Dates for Connexional Year 2025/2026

Wed. 29th October: Stewarding in Uncertain Times

Wed. 26th Nov: Decision Making: Bringing People Alongside

Wed. 28th Jan: Theology of Stewarding

Wed. 25th Feb: Wellbeing: Looking after ourselves, our ministers, and our circuits

Wed. 25th March: Stewarding in Changing Structures

Wed. 29th April: Non-Traditional Circuits

Wed. 27th May: Stewarding NPNP and Pioneering

Wed. 24th June: Turning Challenges into Opportunites

Wed. 29th July: Year Wrap-up

Simply sign up to receive joining instructions each month - signing up for these sessions does not mean you are required to attend each one, simply attend when you are able and where your interests lie!

For more information, please contact Jenna Thorne (thornej@methodistchurch.org.uk).

Who should come to this Learning Network event?

Anyone preparing for, or who has recently started in the role of Circuit Steward or anyone currently serving as a Circuit Steward.

How much does this event cost?

This event is free and offered as part of the Learning Network support across the Connexion - just register and you'll receive joining instructions for the event.

About the Connexional Learning Network

Learning and development across the Connexion is supported by the Methodist Church's Learning Network. This work has four aims:

• nurturing and equipping Christ-like disciples
• challenging and equipping mission-shaped communities
• forming and equipping those who share in lay and ordained ministry
• enabling and encouraging creative thinkers in an environment of scholarship, research and innovation