learning and development

Courses 2025-2026

  • Safe Place Training

    Safe Place Training

    Conference 2025 directed that all Methodist churches should register to become a Safe Place. Follow the link below for information on upcoming training.

  • Cliff College Foundation Units

    Cliff College Foundation Units

    Find out more about our foundation units delivered in conjunction with our partners at Cliff College, running during the 2025-2026 academic year.

  • Exploring Local Preaching

    Exploring Local Preaching

    This introductory session is for those who are discerning a calling to Local Preaching in the Methodist Church in Ireland.

  • Introduction to Pastoral Care

    Introduction to Pastoral Care

    This course is designed to equip and enable participants in the ministry of Pastoral Care, providing the opportunity to develop some of essential skills.

  • European Methodist Lecture Programme

    A series of 10 Theological Lectures on the theme of Climate Justice.

  • HEALTHCARE PASTORAL VISITATION

    Healthcare Pastoral Visitation

    Are you a lay person who might be interested in healthcare visitation within your local church context or within a chaplaincy context?

  • Introduction to Prayer Ministry

    Introduction to Prayer Ministry

    This training explores praying with others, interceding on their behalf, and helping them receive God's love, peace, comfort, and healing.