Working with Churches Training (module 4)
Module 4: Scenario activity
In this section we explore some questions you may encounter when working with churches. Our Engagement Officers from Church of England discuss how they would respond. Why not pause the video before they provide their opinion and write down how you would handle the situation.
Scenario 1 Worries about bats and disease
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Good resources about bats and disease:
Scenario 2 Helping churches to encourage a local interest in bats
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Good resources include:
- Contact details to find your local bat group
- Some great leaflets on bats can be found here. Please do contact diana.spencer@churchofengland.ogr if you would like printed copies
- We have created a range of activities for Scout and Guiding groups, schools, Sunday schools, or for individuals. You can download the activities at Bats In Churches Challenge Badge - Bats In Churches
Scenario 3 Bats and building works
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Good resources:
Scenario 4 A bad experience with bat workers in the past
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Volunteer Bat Roost Visitors do an absolutely fantastic job at helping bats in churches and providing a very important service. Bat workers of all kinds can do such a lot to resolve human-wildlife conflict by listening and showing empathy for the church situation.
Scenario 5 Hygiene concerns
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Good resources:
Scenario 6 What are bats for?
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If you have questions about working with churches or a specific scenario you'd like help with, please contact
Diana Spencer, Church of England diana.spencer@churchofengland.org
Hazel Tocock, Bat Conservation Trust htocock@bats.org.uk
Well done! This session is complete. Want to test your knowledge? Try this short quiz. When you've completed it you will find a link to downloadable resources.
Additional information
- Bats in Churches LIVE webinar sessions are available to watch on our YouTube channel. The topics range from giving facts about bats and disease, to sharing information about church roofs and wall paintings.
- Churches Conservation Trust have held a series of fascinating, free online talks and lectures.
- Historic England have an elearning course Unlocking Historic Buildings