West Midlands Churches’ Further Education Council

The West Midlands Churches’ Further Education Council…

  • Supports colleges in the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of students and the training and resourcing of staff in matters of faith and spirituality
  • Supports churches in valuing FE and lifelong learning as part of their wider involvement in education, and providing resources and training to partner colleges in their work

We initiate projects, organise training and networking events and bring together chaplains and others working in further education. We can also assist in brokering partnerships between colleges, churches and other faith communities.

The Council’s membership is drawn from across the different Christian churches represented in the West Midlands region, including individuals with years of experience working within the FE and lifelong learning sectors. Rooted in the Christian faith, we enjoy working with and for people of all faiths and none.

Conference Offer

All resources free

ROUNDED – Ready for Life is WMCFEC’s new SMSC resource for use with 16-19s.  Click here [link 1 below] for more information and for a free download link. Link 1: http://wmcfec.org.uk/rounded-ready-for-life/

Our 5 x 2 minute videos on Further Education chaplaincy make a great introduction to FE colleges and different models of chaplaincy.  Click here [link 2 below] for our YouTube channel. 

Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYtkyLrJSoRl_C3vWW3K33g/playlists

Plumbing the Depths uses the story of Jonah to help you reflect on your chaplaincy ministry, and suitable for 1-1, small group and large group sessions.  Order here [link 3 below] for a suggested donation of £9. 

Link 3: https://www.saltleytrust.org.uk/product/plumbing-the-depths-a-reflective-cpd-resource-for-chaplains-in-further-education/

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