We organise professional events related to different aspects of counselling and pastoral care. Most of our events are online which are easy to access, and are open to members and non-members.
They include:
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Workshop aim: To enable individuals, churches and Christian organisations involved in the ministry of pastoral care, to develop their understanding and application of good practice, so that it can be offered safely, effectively and with integrity.
Supporting individuals who are self-harming or experiencing suicidal ideation – best practice guidance
This 2-hour online workshop aims to enable all members of church to explore the development of quality relationships from a Christian perspective, considering the call to follow Jesus, the command to love one another and participate in God’s mission of reconciliation.
Building Blocks in Pastoral Care is a 6-session online course for experienced pastoral carers that supports further development of knowledge, skills and practice.
This training session is aimed at potential and current pastoral team leaders and church leaders seeking practical information to assist them in setting up and running a pastoral team within a church context.
Members Only
In the summer edition of Accord, we reported that the ACC Board had conducted a major review of the charity’s Articles of Association with the aim of ensuring that:
A 6-week online course that supports the development of firm foundations for the practical provision of pastoral care with others.
Join us for a powerful national online conference inspired by Isaiah 61 – a passage fulfilled in the life and ministry of Jesus.
Supporting individuals who are self-harming or experiencing suicidal ideation – best practice guidance
Working with clients who sexually offend is helping provide protection for children. This statement may feel contentious, and the aim of this day is to explore the implications of this and help therapists explore the issues that arise when a client discloses non-contact sexual offending, such as viewing child sex abuse material (CSAM) online. The day will provide a place to explore one’s own responses, the challenges of maintaining the Core Conditions when encountering this group and considerations about working safely, safeguarding and reporting.
This training is suitable for experienced pastoral carers and church leaders who wish to understand more about addiction and how they can support those suffering with addiction and their families within their churches and communities.
Members Only
What if better therapy isn’t just about new tools—but a radical rethinking of how we train and practice altogether? In our online forum, we’re exploring how to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into the very foundations of therapeutic work. Instead of treating identity, neurodiversity, culture, trauma, power, embodiment, worldviews and beliefs as add-ons, we ask: what happens when we build them into the core of theory, self-development, skills, and practice?
Members Only
Please join us for an ACC guided retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Launde Abbey. We are inviting ACC members to come away for a time of relaxation and spiritual rejuvenation. We hope that this will be a time for members to take time to pause and reflect in November 2025. More information will follow nearer the time.
This training is suitable for experienced pastoral carers and church leaders who wish to understand more about why people struggle with doubts and questions about their faith, why so many people are ‘deconstructing’ their faith, and how they can support people through this process.
Members Only
The evening will be facilitated by Pete English – project lead for Listening People part of AtaLoss which runs The Bereavement Journey. Pete is a school counsellor with over 30 years experience of working with young people in various contexts.
