Resources and events from the National Vocations Team for dioceses, churches and those exploring God’s call.
Read more about how you can engage with the National Vocations network:
Ministry Experience Schemes starting in September now open to enquries
Twenty dioceses are looking to run the Ministry Experience Scheme and Future Youth from September 2026.
Their schemes are now recruiting and open to enquiries. If you know of anyone (aged 18-29) who would benefit from a year out exploring their call and sense of vocation please direct them towards the national webpages in the first instance. There is capacity for 150 participants, which would be a record number, so please consider how you can help promote in your sphere of influence.
New funding arrangements for ordinands
A new way of supporting ordinands through training will begin for the academic year 2026-2027. It’s part of a renewed commitment from the Church of England to reducing barriers for those following God’s call to ordained ministry and supporting the well-being of clergy throughout their ministry.
DDOs and TEIs have received details of the new policy plus a Q&A to share with ordinands. More details about the new funding arrangements are available here.
Events
Vocations Sunday resources
26 April 2026
Vocations Sunday is an opportunity for churches to focus on encouraging everyone to consider God’s call on their lives. The National Vocations Team have created resources which can be used throughout the year for services with a vocations theme. Discover more about the Vocations resources here.
National UKME Online Vocations gathering
9 May 2026, 10am – 12pm
Online event
Who is it for? Support and fellowship for those at any stage of their vocations journey towards ordination.
Hosted by Rosemarie Davidson, National Ethnic Minority Vocations Officer and with guest speakers, Folli Olokose, from London Diocese and the Revd Dr. Evie Vernon, Theologian.
Called by Name
11-13 September 2026
Sarum College, Salisbury
A weekend of fellowship, support and worship for people of UKME backgrounds at any stage on the journey to ministry, lay or ordained.
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