Rural and Wild course *NEW* - The Arthur Rank Centre

Join ARC’s new Rural and Wild Course!

After an excellent response, bookings have now closed for 2026, but you can join with us in 2027 instead…

24th – 26th September 2027

24th – 26th September 2027 Cliff College, Derbyshire. S32 3XG – *NEW course* (Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime) ! £375

“An inspiring and refreshing experience — rooted in God’s creation, building community outdoors.”

Sharing faith in awe and wonder

Our new Rural & Wild Course explores what it means to be church beyond the walls — discovering God together in churchyards, hills, fields, forests, and the wider countryside.

Over one immersive weekend, participants will experience a blend of outdoor worship, reflective pilgrimage, and creative sessions on developing pioneering, community engagement, and nature-based spirituality. The course offers time to breathe, reflect, and be renewed in both calling and creativity.

Sessions will include:

Pioneering in rural places — with input from local practitioners
Outdoor and ‘muddy’ Church
Pilgrimage and prayer in the landscape
Worship with a local Outdoor Church on Sunday morning

Who it’s for

This course is ideal for lay and ordained church leaders, across denominations, who:

want to explore and grow outdoor expressions of church;
wish to refresh their approach to rural mission;
or simply long to reconnect with God through creation.

Fees and booking

Fees are £375 per delegate for the full residential weekend (terms and conditions apply).
These include accommodation, meals, and a range of resources.

(If you are a Methodist, there may be a significant bursary towards this cost courtesy of The Methodist Church – Please contact Sarah Hulme to discuss this.)

Please book via the online form below…

Rural and Wild booking form

Name*
Prefix First Last
Email address*
What is your current role?*
Denomination*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postcode Country
Phone*
Date of Rural and Wild Weekend (please select)*
- Friday 24th - Sunday 26th September 2027 - Cliff College, Derbyshire
ABOUT YOU - Give a brief description of your current or future rural context.*
Tell us a little about your experience of life, work or ministry in a rural context:*
Why are you interested in this course and what do you hope to get out of it?*
This course involves a range of outdoor sessions : in order to ensure full participation, please confirm that you are equipped with a minimum of a raincoat, boots and warm clothing.*
Is there anything that we may need to know to help you fully access and be included in the outdoor activities? (Please describe below)*
Please describe any special needs of which we should be aware (accessibility issues, dietary requirements, etc).*
We would be grateful if you could upload a headshot photograph of yourself for our reference. (jpg or png files only please)*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 100 MB.
How did you hear about the Rural and Wild weekend course?*
Who will be paying for your participation in the programme? We will send an invoice for your course fees to the person and contact details you provide here. Please note our deposit and cancellation policy - A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required at time of booking to secure your place. Full payment is required 9 weeks prior to the event. After this date, no refunds can be given. Any booking made in the 9 weeks prior to the course require full payment. We recommend taking personal insurance in the event of you not being able to attend the course.*
- Me
- My church / circuit / diocese / synod etc.
- Someone else
For invoice purposes, please provide the details of who is paying: Name, job title, organisation, address, email, phone.
In the event of an emergency during the course, please provide an emergency contact name, how you are related, and contact telephone number
I am willing for my contact details to be shared with other course participants.*
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