Leading your Church into Growth - For the Diocese of Chelmsford

We are delighted to announce that multiple LyCiG conferences will be taking place throughout our diocese in 2026. These events provide a valuable opportunity for members to come together, learn, and grow within an inspiring framework.

We sincerely hope you will be able to join us at one of these conferences and be part of an enriching experience.

The LyCiG programme has gained recognition for its effectiveness and positive impact. By participating, you will experience a well attested initiative that promises to inspire.

This course is run by the national LyCiG team who have years of experience and who's help can lead to real change. Results show that with their support parishes typically grow 10% above the national average, with 18% more under-18s year-on-year. This is incredibly encouraging for our worshipping communities.

Conferences will run over multiple days but we will also support with follow up sessions held in person and on zoom. Leading your Church into Growth is a transformative process. The follow-on sessions are designed to help teams continue to cultivate hope and embed their learning across their unique context.

We would like to invite teams of between five and eight people per parish or benefice. An ordained leader (the incumbent/ associate vicar / team vicar) will need to attend to support the decision making, along with their team of key lay people. This collaborative approach to training and going on a journey of growth together is what makes this training so sucessful and enjoyable.

One person should make the booking on behalf of their team, selecting the number of tickets depending on the number of team members attending.

• A two-day conference with teaching, group discussion and practical planning

• 7 sessions covering prayer, growth planning, discipleship, evangelism and worship

• Follow-up programme with coaching support to embed learning

• Free access to LyCiG Local to equip more members

Simple - Rooted in the real everyday life of the local church

Practical - Hands-on training & accessible resources

Effective - A pathway which is proven to lead to growth

Flexible - Resources that recognise each church is different

FOR THE BRADWELL AREA:

May 16th - 17th Brentwood Conference

Location: St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1JS

OR

FOR THE BRADWELL AND COLCHESTER AREAS:

October 17th - 18th Chelmsford Conference

Location: The Salvation Army Chelmsford Citadel, 70 Baddow Rd, Chelmsford CM2 0DD

FOR THE BARKING AREA:

LyCiG will also be running in the Barking area, more details will follow soon. You can register early interest to join these conferences at: [email protected]

Those in the Archdeaconry of Barking please save the following dates: 2nd June 2026 and 11th and 12th September 2026.

Dates will be coming soon for the West Ham Archdeaconry.

Refreshments will be provided. There will be a breakfast and lunch on Saturday and cakes and snacks on Sunday afternoon.

Tickets cost £15 per attendee. We would kindly ask where possible that local PCC’s try to cover this cost.

SDF funding has allowed us to heavily subsidise this fee but if your parish needs further support with this cost please let us know on the email below

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any further questions. You can can contact the Programme Management Office by emailing: [email protected]

Please also contact us if you have made a booking but can no longer attend. This helps us to reallocate the space, thank you.

For more information about LyCiG visit: Leading your Church into Growth | Grow Your Church Today

We have carefully considered the investment in LyCIG training and are pleased to hear continuous positive feedback from previous attendees. These sessions should support your personal development and the growth of your local worshipping communities.

Together we can strengthen our collective ministry.

Many Blessings

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Peters C of E Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, United Kingdom

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