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September 2026:
NEW! Five Key Tools Journey
The Five Key Tools Course isn’t about becoming the perfect Christian parent or adding another thing to your to-do list.
It’s about journeying together, to discover five simple, practical tools that help children and teenagers naturally meet and know God in the everyday moments of family life.
Sign up to access the Five Key Tools Course on BRF Online, including videos, guided emails, resources and live support.
It’s not too late to join – sign up and we’ll send you all the sessions so far.
Join the journey for free until the end of 2026!
November:
Webinar with Faith in Later Life
Join us and Faith In Later Life, for a webinar aimed at church leaders and those who work with seniors, to hear from Becky Sedgewick on the concept of “Grandparenting for Faith”, covering the impactful role of grandparents and spiritual grandparents, with content from Becky’s book and a time of Q&A.
19 November 2026 at 1.30pm and repeated at 7.30pm
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The Forge Gathering 2026
The Forge Gatherings from Parenting for Faith are online or residential retreats for local children’s, youth and families’ leaders (both paid and voluntary).
As well as sessions led by the Parenting for Faith team, there is time to worship and reflect. A key part of the Forge is learning from one another and sharing ideas and struggles, as well as having fun together. Our vision is that you will be encouraged and re-envisioned in your ministry!
You can read more about what The Forge is like here – and watch this promo video to get a feel for what it’s like to come along!
The next Forge Gathering will be 10-12th November 2026, at Cloverley Hall, Shropshire, SY13 4PH.
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Webinar: How to run the Five Key Tools Course: help families grow faith in everyday life
How can you help more parents discover ways to nurture their children and teenagers’ faith, even when traditional courses or small groups don’t fit their lives?
The Parenting for Faith Five Key Tools Course is flexible and on demand, so parents can explore it at their own pace, whenever it suits them. It reaches families who face barriers such as childcare, as well as those who are new to faith or just exploring. It can also help parents find community, online or in person. For the next year, it is completely free to Church of England churches.
Join us to hear what we’ve learnt from taking hundreds of parents and carers on the journey this Autumn and discover how to offer the course in your church, with practical resources to help families put the five key tools into action.
Ideal for: church leaders, children’s and families’ leaders and volunteers and anyone who wants to help faith flourish beyond Sunday.
Friday 27 November 2026
12:00-1pm
Online
Booking coming soon!
December
The Foundry – online learning community:
Understanding the Influence of Parents and Carers
Parents and carers are uniquely placed to help children and young people develop a life-long, vibrant faith.
In this session, we’ll explore why their influence matters so much, what God is already doing in families – those inside your church and those on the edges – and how churches can recognise, encourage and champion the everyday opportunities parents and carers have to nurture faith at home.
Thursday 3rd December 2026
1-3pm
Online
Book the whole course (10 sessions) here
Book December’s session as a standalone – booking coming soon!
January 2027:
The Foundry – online learning community:
Building Connections with Parents and Carers
When parents and carers feel seen, and supported, faith has space to flourish. This session explores how churches can build meaningful relationships with families inside and outside the church, create a culture of trust and belonging, and partner with parents and carers in ways that help them get started and grow in confidence as they nurture faith in everyday life.
Thursday 14th January 2027
1-3pm
Online
Book January’s session as a standalone – booking coming soon!
Or book onto the whole Foundry course (10 sessions) here.
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Parenting as a Church Leader Day
Leading a church and raising a family can bring some unique joys — and some unique pressures.
Join us for our Parenting as a Church Leader online training day, created specifically for church leaders navigating family life alongside ministry, whether you are in a paid or a voluntary role.
It’s a chance to make some space, think about your own family, and explore how church leadership and parenting can sit alongside one another.
Wednesday 20 January 2027
9am–2.45pm
Online
The 1-day course is designed to fit within school hours, so that the school-run isn’t a barrier to being able to join.
We would love to have you with us as we explore how we can flourish as parents in this season of juggling multiple roles!
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Webinar: Help little ones discover God – a practical course for parents of babies and toddlers
How can you help parents and carers lay the foundations of faith from the very start, even when they’re not sure where to begin?
Our refreshed Babies and Toddlers course brings together simple ideas, practical tools and real stories from families discovering how little ones can connect with God.
Join us to explore the new videos, hear from real parents about the joys and challenges of nurturing faith, and discover how to use the course with your own toddler group, parent group or church community.
We’ll share practical steps to help you create welcoming spaces where parents feel encouraged, grow in confidence and discover how everyday moments can become opportunities to connect with God.
Leave with fresh ideas and a clear plan for helping the families in your church grow faith from the very beginning.
Ideal for: toddler group leaders, early years workers, church leaders, children’s and families’ teams, and volunteers supporting parents of under-fives.
Thursday 28 January 2027
11am-12noon
Online
Booking coming soon!
February
Babies & Toddlers Journey
At Parenting for Faith, we firmly believe that even the youngest children and babies can develop a connection with God. We want to help you to find out how you can nurture their spiritual life right from birth.
Alongside teaching from the Parenting for Faith team, we have revamped our Babies and Toddlers course with new video content from parents and carers.
The course is designed to start discussion and reflection with people new to faith or just exploring as well as those who have been Christians longer about nurturing the spiritual lives of babies and toddlers.
We are running this course in a new ‘journey’ format, designed to fit in with the busy lives of those looking after young children.
It can be run as an in-person group, (e.g., alongside a toddler group for the parents and carers who come along), or individuals can join online and work through the sessions in their own time.
Each week, you will receive a link to watch the next video, along with some helpful pointers of practical things you can do to help the children in your lives to meet and know God.
Ideal for anyone with under fives in their life.
Tuesdays in February and March 2027
Watch/listen on-demand at a time that suits you!
Online
Join the journey! Sign up to receive weekly sessions delivered straight to your inbox. – Booking coming soon!
For more information about how the guided journeys will work, click here.
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The Foundry – online learning community:
Growing an Intergenerational Church
Children, young people and adults all have something to contribute to life with God.
n this session, we’ll explore ways to create an intergenerational church where people of all ages can learn from, encourage and inspire one another. Through real-life
examples and practical ideas, you’ll discover how to create opportunities for every generation to grow in confidence in their own connection with God and support others in theirs.
Thursday 11th February 2027
1-3pm
Online
Book February’s session as a standalone – booking coming soon!
Or book onto the whole Foundry course (10 sessions) here.
March 2027:
The Foundry – online learning community:
Practical Tools for Faith at Home
Many parents and carers want to help their children explore faith but don’t always feel confident doing so.
Parenting for Faith’s practical, tried and tested tools and approaches give parents and carers the skills to help their children and teens become God-connected, and navigate life with God through the ups and downs of life. In this session, you’ll discover the five Key Tools that churches can share with parents and carers to equip their families and help faith become part of the everyday rhythms of home life.
Thursday 11th March 2027
1-3pm
Online
Book March’s session as a standalone – booking coming soon!
Or book onto the whole Foundry course (10 sessions) here.
April
Webinar: Beyond the christening – help godparents nurture faith for life
A baptism, christening, thanksgiving or dedications service can be a wonderful beginning. But how can your church help godparents play a meaningful part in a child’s faith long after the service?
Discover how our new godparenting book and resources for Godparenting Sunday can help you turn a one-off celebration into the start of a lasting relationship. We’ll explore simple ways to connect with godparents, encourage them in their role and help them support a child’s growing relationship with God.
You’ll discover practical ideas for using the new resources in your church, along with clear next steps for making godparenting part of your ongoing ministry with families.
Come away equipped to help godparents feel confident, connected and ready to nurture faith for the long term.
Ideal for: church leaders and anyone involved in baptism preparation or supporting families.
Thursday 22 April 2027
12:00-1pm
Online
Booking coming soon!
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The Foundry – online learning community
Topic and info coming soon!
Thursday 15th April 2027
1-3pm
Online
Book April’s session – booking coming soon!
May 2027
Parenting as a Church Leader – Journey
Leading a church and raising a family can bring some unique joys — and some unique pressures.
Join us for our Parenting as a Church Leader online training day, created specifically for church leaders navigating family life alongside ministry, whether you are in a paid or a voluntary role. It’s a chance to make some space, think about your own family, and explore how church leadership and parenting can sit alongside one another.
We are running this course in a new ‘journey’ format, designed to fit in with the busy lives of parents. It can be run as an in-person group, or individuals can join online and work through the sessions in their own time.
Each week, you will receive a link to watch the next video, along with some helpful pointers of practical things you can implement at home to help your family thrive.
Tuesdays throughout May 2027
Watch/listen on-demand at a time that suits you!
Online
Join the journey! Sign up to receive weekly sessions delivered straight to your inbox. – Booking coming soon!
For more information about how the guided journeys will work, click here.
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The Foundry – online learning community
Topic and info coming soon!
Thursday 11th May 2027
1-3pm
Online
Book May’s session – booking coming soon!
June 2027
The Foundry – online learning community
Topic and info coming soon!
Thursday 10th June 2027
1-3pm
Online
Book June’s session – booking coming soon!
July
Webinar: Supporting parents of teenagers – help families navigate faith through the teenage years
The teenage years can bring big questions, changing relationships and fresh challenges for faith. How can your church support parents and carers as they help their teenagers develop a faith of their own? Especialy if you don’t have a youth worker.
The Parenting Teens for a Life of Faith course offers a practical way to encourage parents, open up honest conversations and help families navigate this important stage. Join us to explore the course, hear how it can support parents and discover how to run it in your own church or community, even if you don’t have anyone who works with youth.
We’ll look at the challenges parents face, the opportunities for faith to grow and simple ways your church can help families feel supported rather than left to work it all out alone.
Come away with a clear next step for equipping parents to support their teenagers as they explore faith, ask questions and grow in their relationship with God.
Ideal for: youth workers, children’s and families’ leaders, church leaders and anyone involved in pastoral care.
Thursday 1 July 2027
12:00-1pm
Online
Booking coming soon!
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The Foundry – online learning community
Topic and info coming soon!
Thursday 8th July 2027
1-3pm
Online
Book July’s session – booking coming soon!
September 2027
Parenting Teens – Journey
How can we help Teens meet and know God?
The once-small children we had are now starting to pull away from us, growing in independence and making decisions with bigger consequences. It can be easy to think we are less influential in their lives, particularly when it comes to faith. But that is not true. Parents remain the significant spiritual influencer in a teen’s life, and they need us to help them navigate the world and faith together. Join the Join us as we journey through the Parenting Teens for a Life of Faith course to hear how you can help the teens in your lives to meet and know God.
We are running this course in a new ‘journey’ format, designed to fit in with the busy lives of parents. It can be run as an in-person group, (e.g., alongside a toddler group for the parents and carers who come along), or individuals can join online and work through the sessions in their own time.
Each week, you will receive a link to watch the next video, along with some helpful pointers of practical things you can do at home with your teens
Tuesdays in September and October 2027
Watch/listen on-demand at a time that suits you!
Online
Join the journey! Sign up to receive weekly sessions delivered straight to your inbox. – Booking coming soon!
For more information about how the guided journeys will work, click here.
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The Foundry – online learning community
Topic and info coming soon!
Thursday 23rd September 2027
1-3pm
Online
Book September’s session – booking coming soon!
October 2027
The Foundry – online learning community
Topic and info coming soon!
Thursday 14th October 2027
1-3pm
Online
Book October’s session – booking coming soon!
November 2027:
The Forge Gathering 2027
The Forge Gatherings from Parenting for Faith are online or residential retreats for local children’s, youth and families’ leaders (both paid and voluntary).
As well as sessions led by the Parenting for Faith team, there is time to worship and reflect. A key part of the Forge is learning from one another and sharing ideas and struggles, as well as having fun together. Our vision is that you will be encouraged and re-envisioned in your ministry!
You can read more about what The Forge is like here – and watch this promo video to get a feel for what it’s like to come along!
The next Forge Gathering will be 9th-11th November 2026, at Hill House, Bridgwater, TA5 2PT.
Booking coming soon!
Ongoing / any time:
The Qualification
The Certificate in Parenting for Faith course in association with Cliff College is available as an online course, which you can complete at your own pace.
Designed to stretch, inform and inspire those working in a professional or voluntary capacity with children, young people and families in churches, this course will equip you to successfully support parents and carers as they disciple their children and explore what parenting for faith might look like in your church and community.