Re-imagining Pastoral Councils

Pastoral Council Formation

A series of videos exploring everything to do with pastoral councils from purpose to membership and from resolving conflict to letting the Spirit lead.

"We are not simply called to better ideas, but to convert hearts."

Amy Cameron

This formation resource is drawn from a Pastoral Council webinar series developed in collaboration with the Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle, the Diocese of Northampton, and the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Recordings from this series are available via each diocesan website and are intended to support parishes in developing healthy, mission-focused pastoral councils.

Below are links to each of the webinars recording for you to use, and there are two documents to support each webinar; a document to support each webinar with general themes and suggested questions and a summary document. The resources can be used together to explore the webinars within your parish pastoral council.

Setting the Scene: What's all the fuss about Parish Councils?

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

Webinar 1 supporting questions

Webinar 1 summary

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.

Webinar 3 supporting questions

Webinar 3 summary

Not Forgetting to Celebrate, Evaluate and Give Thanks

With guest speakers Chris Higgins (Archdiocese of Liverpool), Amy Cameron (Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle) and Avril Baigent (Diocese of Northampton).