Our 1st conference is now sold out!
Bringing together those who are with and for the clergy – leaders, stakeholders, academics and researchers – for this large-scale event
Introduction
Five years on from the Covenant for Clergy Care & Wellbeing, St Luke’s is pleased to announce our one-day conference, where we look to the future, helping you build upon your current work.
We aim to bring together wellbeing representatives from every diocese in the Church of England and from the Church in Wales and the Scottish Episcopal Church to share experiences, network and learn from each other.
Alongside keynote speakers, the day will also consist of different workshops providing you with:
- Valuable learning from the latest research
- Knowledge of our tools and training
- Networking opportunities
- Food for thought
The day has been curated with the needs of diocesan wellbeing leads, human resources personnel, researchers and all those interested in clergy mental health and wellbeing.
Keynote Speakers
We are delighted to be joined by The Right Reverend Richard Jackson, Bishop of Hereford and Dr Adam Turner, National Head of Health and Wellbeing, NHS.
The Rt Rev Richard Jackson, Bishop of Hereford
Alongside his diocesan responsibilities, +Richard chairs the Church of England Advisory Group for the Terms and Wellbeing of Ministers. He is passionate about growing healthy churches, helping people to find Jesus for themselves, and the public truth of Christian faith.
As well as being with his family, in his spare time +Richard enjoys contributing to his own wellbeing by riding his motorbike, walking, gardening and trying to find the hedgehogs in the beautiful Palace gardens.
Dr Adam Turner, National Head of Health and Wellbeing
Adam’s passion is caring for people who go on to care for others. Aligned to this, he leads on improving the health and wellbeing of healthcare staff nationally for NHS England. Adam has a rich variety of experience in health and wellbeing, personal resilience, HR and organisational development, leadership development, service improvement, education, and research, and has led a diversity of transformational portfolios at organisation, system and national levels. Adam is a Fellow of CIPD and holds a PhD in the personal resilience of executive leaders.
Birmingham’s Wellbeing Community Choir
We will also be joined by Birmingham’s Wellbeing Community Choir – a choir open to the whole community. The Wellbeing Choir takes an holistic approach to promoting and maintaining good mental and physical health through singing.
Others in attendance:
A few of our friends and partners will also be in attendance on the day with information about their work:
- Henry Smith Foundation
- Benefact Trust
- Retreat Association
- St Luke’s for Clergy Wellbeing
- Hymns Ancient and Modern have a unique code to get a discount off wellbeing books
Why St Luke’s?
St Luke’s is uniquely positioned as the foremost charity specialising in the mental health and wellbeing of clergy. Independent from the Church but working across the Anglican community, we work with experts in the field from academia and practice, delivering exceptional programmes.
From our front-line work supporting clergy via preventative approaches and restorative services, we see themes and patterns emerging. From these we develop and pilot projects that build the evidence-base for what really helps clergy.
This will be a full day of exciting speakers, workshops, stalls and networking opportunities with lunch and refreshments provided.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Timetable
How to get there
The Priory Rooms is located within walking distance of all three of Birmingham’s’ city centre railways stations – Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street. These stations provide trains to destinations throughout the midlands as well as direct trains to most major UK cities including London, Manchester, Leeds Glasgow, Liverpool Cardiff, Bristol and Southampton.
For more travel information visit: https://www.theprioryrooms.co.uk/find-us/
Accommodation
There are a number of hotels located within Birmingham city centre, just a short walk from The Priory Rooms Meeting & Conference Centre (40 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AF).
Please contact The Priory Rooms by email at enquiries@theprioryrooms.co.uk for recommendations
