The support and formation of newly ordained and licensed ministers is a profoundly important part of diocesan life.
The IME2 and EMD programmes are carefully curated to include key topics and resources for the equipping of new ministers for today’s church.
Please see below for important dates and events which are a requirement for all clergy and Readers in the IME2 & EMD programmes.
The normal grants are available for clergy and Readers in IME phase 2.
Curate and Reader training: 2026-2027
- Saturday 18th July 2026 – 9am – 5pm (Lunch Included)
The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick MK45 1AH - Sunday 18th October 2026 – 9am – 5pm (Lunch Included)
Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ - Saturday 16th January 2027 – 9am – 5pm (Lunch Included)
Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, 6 Six Hills Way, Stevenage SG1 2FQ - Saturday 13th March 2027 (9am) – Sunday 14th March 2027 (5pm) – Residential weekend
Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ – Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes - Saturday 15th May 2027 – 9am – 5pm (Lunch Included)
The Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JG
Curate and Reader training: 2027-2028
- Saturday 17th July 2027 – 9am – 5pm (Lunch Included)
Venue TBC
- Saturday 16th October 2027 (9am) – Sunday 17th October 2027 (5pm) – Residential weekend
Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ – Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes
- Sunday 23rd Jan 2028 – 9am – 5pm (Lunch Included)
Venue TBC
- Saturday 11th March 2028 (9am) – Sunday 12th March 2028 (5pm) – Residential weekend
Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ – Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes
- Saturday 13th May 2028 – 9am – 5pm (Lunch Included)
Venue TBC
Licensing Services
The licensing of Readers will take place at The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban on Sunday 27th September 2026, at 4pm.
The ordination of Priests will take place at The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban on Saturday 3rd July 2027.
The ordination of Deacons will take place at The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St Alban on Sunday 4th July 2027.
Handbooks
IME2 Downloadable Resources
Contact
For further information on the IME2 programme, and support available, please contact the IME2 Officer