Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education

We are pleased to announce a new programme at The Queen's Foundation, designed to support dioceses in equipping Anglican clergy ordained overseas as they prepare to begin ministry within The Church of England.

Delivered through four Saturday sessions on a rolling basis, the programme explores key aspects of ministry in the Church of England where they differ from ministry experience elsewhere in the Anglican Communion.

The first sessions will take place from October 2026, with clergy able to join the programme at different points during the year.

To enquire or register, please contact Revd Pat Lenton de Dickin at [email protected]

Find out more on the link below:
https://www.queens.ac.uk/about-us/articles/overseas-anglican-clergy/

Diocese of Gloucester Church of England Diocese of Worcester Diocese of Leicester Diocese of Lichfield CofE The Church of England - Birmingham Church of England Diocese of Coventry Churches Together in England Birmingham Churches Together

We can't wait to welcome prospective Anglican ordinands to our final open day of the academic year, on Saturday 20th June.

If you are in conversation with your DDO about ordination in The Church of England, there is still time to come and find out more about Queen's as a community of formation and training, a place to learn and study in a way that suits you.

We have ample free parking, and overnight accommodation may be available for those travelling from afar.

Book now: https://www.queens.ac.uk/AnglicanOpenDay

We are delighted to share that Queen's are preparing to welcome our new Interim Academic Dean, Prof. Peter Kevern, whose appointment was recently shared with staff.

Find out more here: https://www.queens.ac.uk/about-us/articles/peter-kevern-academic-dean/

Congratulations to former student Revd Anne Abok on her ordination as Priest. Queen’s folks were out in force to support Anne on this very special occasion. We continue to pray for Anne.

TICKETS UPDATE: Empower Racial Justice Project events

ℹ️Beyond Inclusion Conference 23-24 June (All are welcome)
Residential tickets: SOLD OUT
Day tickets: Bookings close on Monday, 15 June. Book now at https://www.queens.ac.uk/events/beyondinclusion/

ℹ️UKME/GMH Retreat 11-12 July
Residential Tickets: SOLD OUT
Day Tickets: SOLD OUT

If you would like to be added to the waiting list for either event, please email us at [email protected].

At our end-of-year celebration, some of our student cohorts gathered for photos as they prepare to take up new roles or return to their contexts to serve The Church of England, The Methodist Church, Pentecostal churches, and other denominations in communities across the country and beyond.⁠
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The diversity captured in these images was beautifully echoed in the floral arrangements for the day. As she carefully planned them, our talented floral designer, Margaret Rumens, shared that she had included flowers from every continent to reflect the rich diversity of the Queen’s community.⁠
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A fitting tribute to a learning community where people from different backgrounds, traditions, and cultures come together to learn, worship, and be formed.

What a wonderful day we shared at the Foundation Celebration!

We were delighted to welcome friends, family members, and supporters as we celebrated the achievements of our students and commissioned our leavers as they prepare to embark on the next stage of their ministry, serving communities across the country in response to God's call.

The day was filled with joy, gratitude, reflection, and hope as we gave thanks for all that God has done during their time at Queen’s and looked ahead to what lies before them.

Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who contributed to making the day so special.

👀Look out for more photos to come 🤩

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Members of the Leadership team of AMEN - Anglican Minority Ethnic Network visited Queen’s today to learn about the Foundation's multifaceted work with ordinands from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and to explore collaborations.

Rev Eileen Harrop (Chair of AMEN), John Tasker (Chair of Advocacy Committee), and Rev’d Dr Modupe Adeoye (Advocacy Officer), met through the day with the Principal Rt Rev Anne Holinghurst, the Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dr Mabel Alkali, the tutor for the Centre for Black Theology Dr Munyurangabo Benda, the Tutor for Anglican Admissions Rev Pat Lenton de Dickin, and with students from Queen's Asian community who organise the Asian Theology Forum.

Collaborations explored included new opportunities with the Racial Justice Unit, our new training course for Anglican Overseas Clergy, and other conference and seminar initiatives to enrich, equip and prepare ordinands and ordained people in the Church of England.

Are you interested in Christian coaching and mentoring? Wanting to undertake some training in this area?

Sign up now to learn more about the Christian Coaching and Mentoring course at the upcoming online Taster Event on 22 June 2026, at 7:30 pm.

Get in touch with the team at [email protected]

We are delighted to share that Queen's was awarded a Science for Seminaries grant for an innovative project: 'Neurodivergence, Psychology, and Intersectionality for Ministry', led by tutor Revd Dr Allison Fenton.

Thanks to the generosity of ECLAS and the John Templeton Foundation, this project will examine how churches can become more inclusive environments for people with neurodivergences. The initiative will deliver a range of practical outcomes, including research-informed resources for churches, new learning sessions for theology students, and the creation of a dedicated MA module.

Click on the link below to find out more:

Queen’s Awarded ECLAS Grant: Neurodivergence, Psychology, and Intersectionality for Ministry - The Queen's Foundation The Queen's Foundation has been awarded a Science for Seminaries grant from ECLAS to support an innovative project, Neurodivergence, Psychology, and Intersectionality for Ministry. Led by tutor Revd Dr Allison Fenton, the project will examine how churches can become more inclusive environments for p...