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Evangelism in times of climate and nature crisis course

A day to think holistically about how we integrate evangelistic ministries into mission and ministry that engages with contemporary environmental concerns.

We will explore topics such as how Christian hope can support those struggling with eco-anxiety; new opportunities to engage with our communities in our outdoor spaces and churchyards; facilitating communities that are taking action; “green” faith for children and young people, and how to integrate “green” good practice into our welcome. The day will include tutor input, discussion, and storytelling. Weather and timetable permitting, we may go outside for a short part of the programme.

We expect the day to be particularly valuable to churches working hard on good environmental practices such as Eco Church, and who are concerned to hold these ministries together with other aspects of church life. Equally others may have strong evangelistic ministries but are new to engaging in ways which connect with environmental concerns.

Overall the challenge is to integrate, to explore how we share good news in both word and action against the background of contemporary environmental challenges.

About the tutor
Cate Williams is a freelance trainer. Her PhD in missiology focussed on “earthed” faith and included aspects on Forest Church; community engagement; and supporting spirituality and hope for climate activists. She was in parish ministry for 14 years in Middlesbrough and Milton Keynes.

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Early bird in person ticket #2656 £65

In person early bird discount ticket This is a discounted early bird ticket offering the course for £65 rather than £70. This offer expires 60 days prior to the event and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount. This course will be held onsite at Sarum College and online. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments for those attending in person.

Available Tickets: 10

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Early bird In person ticket with B&B the night before #2656 £139

This is a discounted early bird ticket offering the course for £139.00 rather than the normal £144.00. This offer expires 60 days prior to the event and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount. This course will be held onsite at Sarum College. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments. The extra B&B on 4th November 2025 includes accommodation in an en-suite room and breakfast the morning of the course. If the ticket you wish to purchase is showing as not available, please contact me on bclover@sarum.ac.uk, as we may be able to accommodate your request.

Available Tickets: 2

The Early bird In person ticket with B&B the night before #2656 ticket is sold out. You can try another ticket or another date.

In person ticket #2656 £70

This course will be held onsite at Sarum College. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments.

Available Tickets: 23

The In person ticket #2656 ticket is sold out. You can try another ticket or another date.

In person ticket with B&B the night before #2656 £144

This course will be held onsite at Sarum College. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments. The extra B&B on 4th November 2025 includes accommodation in an en-suite room and breakfast the morning of the course. If the ticket you wish to purchase is showing as not available, please contact me on bclover@sarum.ac.uk, as we may be able to accommodate your request.

Available Tickets: 2

The In person ticket with B&B the night before #2656 ticket is sold out. You can try another ticket or another date.

Details

Dates & Times

05 Nov 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Course code

2656

Other Notes

This is an onsite day at Sarum College. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments.

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What our students say

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I enjoyed the course immensely from beginning to end – the seamless interweaving of knowledge, ideas and research and the linking with belief and faith.

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Thank you!

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Rewarding Sabbatical Stay

The Revd Greg Syler, is Rector of Ascension & St. George’s, Resurrection Parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC USA, spent part of his ministry sabbatical at Sarum College in spring 2022.

His account of the experience begins: ‘I loved spending nearly three weeks of my ministry sabbatical at Sarum College earlier this year.

Not only did I rest, and rest well in the comfortable care of the Sarum College staff, I experienced very significant renewal and fresh insights.’

The Road Not Taken

Sarum Graduate Mike Truman

January 2022

Five years ago, I told my Warden of Readers that I would not be renewing my licence when it expired in 2019, as I thought my faith was becoming too unorthodox for a Church of England licensed lay minister. As someone who knew me well, she challenged me to actively explore what I did still believe. Thus started the journey that ended last August with the dissertation completing my MA in Theology Imagination and Culture (MATIC) at Sarum College.

Clergy Study Breaks

The opportunity for clergy to get away occasionally from their own context, to have an overnight stay in the beautiful setting of Sarum College and all that the Salisbury Cathedral Close offers is hugely valuable. All the clergy I have suggested who have spent 24hrs at Sarum College have benefit greatly from the experienced mentoring where they can talk, reflect, think, plan and pray.

The support and encouragement they receive is excellent and has a positive on their on going ministry. This is something the Diocese of Rochester encourages and supports financially in preparation for their clergy preparing for Extended Ministerial Development Leave (Sabbatical).

— Canon Christopher Dench, Diocese of Rochester Director of Formation and Ministry

Retreats and Private Stays

When I arrived, exhausted and sensitive, I was grateful not to be asked by Reception were I came from, whether I had had a good journey etc. That was the kind of hospitality I needed: a non-intrusive welcome that was found in ancient cultures and still survives in some societies today, where the host asks questions about a stranger and his journey only when the visitor has rested and been given food and drink.

— guest on a private stay

Evangelism in times of climate and nature crisis