Events under 'School For Synodality'

Date: 18th June 2025
Time: 7:30 - 9:00pm GMT

Part 5: Forming a People for Missionary Discipleship: we need everyone in the boat.

Avril Baigent hosts with guest speakers David McCallum SJ and Sandra Chaoul.

ABOUT THE BOOK CLUB:

To enable us to reflect on the document in more depth, the School for Synodality is organising an online bookclub with a stellar cast of experts. Each week we will unpack a different section of the Final Synod Document, reflecting on its theological and practical implications, with time for questions afterwards. Find out more here >>.

HOW TO JOIN:

You only need to register once - every link to every book club episode will be the same. Register below to watch live on YouTube at 7:30pm GMT:

BOOK HERE >>>

The Sixth and final in our online book club series exploring the Final Synod Document.

Part 6 Conclusion: A Feast for All Peoples: What next for our Church? - Avril Baigent hosts with guest speaker Archbishop Jason Gordon.

25th June 2025 at 7:30pm

How do we listen to each other well? How do we step back from our own agendas to be attentive to where the Spirit is moving? How can we make better decisions about organising ourselves as Christian communities? How do we enrich our parish communal life with enriching conversations?

The Synod process has emphasised the importance of listening and good conversations in our community life. However these are not always so easy in practice! This 101: Conversations in the Spirit workshop series will introduce the principles of holding prayerful, truthful and safe conversations which value gracious listening and courageous speaking.

It is suitable for all levels of experience including people who have not been involved in the Synod process so far. You will be supported to hold your own 'trial' conversation over the course of the sessions, and reflect back on your experience with the group. We will also hold a conversation in the Spirit each week.

Find out more about our 101 workshops here >>

After attending these workshops, we hope you will have the resources you need to hold a conversation in the spirit in your community.

BOOK HERE >>>

This is a three-part series which will cover the same topics as when we have run it before. The series will take place in the afternoons of the 8th, 15th and 22nd July. 

Please note that you only need to sign up once for access to the three sessions. The single Zoom link you will receive will work for the duration of the series.

The Synod process has emphasised the importance of listening and good conversations in our community life. However these are not always so easy in practice! This workshop series will introduce the principles of holding prayerful, truthful and safe conversations which value gracious listening and courageous speaking. It is suitable for all levels of experience including people who have not been involved in the Synod process so far.

Each week there will be an opportunity to experience a Conversation in the Spirit, helping to deepen our understanding of how this tool can be used to support us in talking and listening more effectively.

During the 3 weeks we will:

• Reflect on and experience synodality
• Look at the process of Conversation in the Spirit
• Draw lessons from Jesus' ministry on the underpinning attitudes and dispositions need for enabling Conversation in the Spirit
• Consider the role of the facilitator
• Give options for what to do if you do not have facilitators
• Unpack the experience of the Conversation in the Spirit process
• Notice the skills needed to support people in such conversations
• Experience prayer that builds on the principles of synodality
• Look at ways you might use what you are learning in your parish/group/setting

After attending these workshops, we hope you will feel equipped to use Conversations in the Spirit in your community.

There will be a follow-up session on Tuesday 30th September at 2pm to 3.30pm to give an opportunity for sharing experiences, insights and questions having had some time to apply the learning from the workshops.

Our links:

Website: https://www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@School-for-Synodality

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFSynodality

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolforsynodality/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolForSynodality

By registering for these workshops, you agree to receive School for Synodality's regular newsletter. Unsubscribe at any time.

How do we listen to each other well? How do we step back from our own agendas to be attentive to where the Spirit is moving? How can we make better decisions about organising ourselves as Christian communities? How do we enrich our parish communal life with enriching conversations?

The Synod process has emphasised the importance of listening and good conversations in our community life. However these are not always so easy in practice! This 101: Conversations in the Spirit workshop series will introduce the principles of holding prayerful, truthful and safe conversations which value gracious listening and courageous speaking.

It is suitable for all levels of experience including people who have not been involved in the Synod process so far. You will be supported to hold your own 'trial' conversation over the course of the sessions, and reflect back on your experience with the group. We will also hold a conversation in the Spirit each week.

Find out more about our 101 workshops here >>

After attending these workshops, we hope you will have the resources you need to hold a conversation in the spirit in your community.

BOOK HERE >>>

This is a three-part series which will cover the same topics as when we have run it before. The series will take place in the afternoons of the 8th, 15th and 22nd July. 

Please note that you only need to sign up once for access to the three sessions. The single Zoom link you will receive will work for the duration of the series.

The Synod process has emphasised the importance of listening and good conversations in our community life. However these are not always so easy in practice! This workshop series will introduce the principles of holding prayerful, truthful and safe conversations which value gracious listening and courageous speaking. It is suitable for all levels of experience including people who have not been involved in the Synod process so far.

Each week there will be an opportunity to experience a Conversation in the Spirit, helping to deepen our understanding of how this tool can be used to support us in talking and listening more effectively.

During the 3 weeks we will:

• Reflect on and experience synodality
• Look at the process of Conversation in the Spirit
• Draw lessons from Jesus' ministry on the underpinning attitudes and dispositions need for enabling Conversation in the Spirit
• Consider the role of the facilitator
• Give options for what to do if you do not have facilitators
• Unpack the experience of the Conversation in the Spirit process
• Notice the skills needed to support people in such conversations
• Experience prayer that builds on the principles of synodality
• Look at ways you might use what you are learning in your parish/group/setting

After attending these workshops, we hope you will feel equipped to use Conversations in the Spirit in your community.

There will be a follow-up session on Tuesday 30th September at 2pm to 3.30pm to give an opportunity for sharing experiences, insights and questions having had some time to apply the learning from the workshops.

Our links:

Website: https://www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@School-for-Synodality

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFSynodality

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolforsynodality/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolForSynodality

By registering for these workshops, you agree to receive School for Synodality's regular newsletter. Unsubscribe at any time.

How do we listen to each other well? How do we step back from our own agendas to be attentive to where the Spirit is moving? How can we make better decisions about organising ourselves as Christian communities? How do we enrich our parish communal life with enriching conversations?

The Synod process has emphasised the importance of listening and good conversations in our community life. However these are not always so easy in practice! This 101: Conversations in the Spirit workshop series will introduce the principles of holding prayerful, truthful and safe conversations which value gracious listening and courageous speaking.

It is suitable for all levels of experience including people who have not been involved in the Synod process so far. You will be supported to hold your own 'trial' conversation over the course of the sessions, and reflect back on your experience with the group. We will also hold a conversation in the Spirit each week.

Find out more about our 101 workshops here >>

After attending these workshops, we hope you will have the resources you need to hold a conversation in the spirit in your community.

BOOK HERE >>>

This is a three-part series which will cover the same topics as when we have run it before. The series will take place in the afternoons of the 8th, 15th and 22nd July. 

Please note that you only need to sign up once for access to the three sessions. The single Zoom link you will receive will work for the duration of the series.

The Synod process has emphasised the importance of listening and good conversations in our community life. However these are not always so easy in practice! This workshop series will introduce the principles of holding prayerful, truthful and safe conversations which value gracious listening and courageous speaking. It is suitable for all levels of experience including people who have not been involved in the Synod process so far.

Each week there will be an opportunity to experience a Conversation in the Spirit, helping to deepen our understanding of how this tool can be used to support us in talking and listening more effectively.

During the 3 weeks we will:

• Reflect on and experience synodality
• Look at the process of Conversation in the Spirit
• Draw lessons from Jesus' ministry on the underpinning attitudes and dispositions need for enabling Conversation in the Spirit
• Consider the role of the facilitator
• Give options for what to do if you do not have facilitators
• Unpack the experience of the Conversation in the Spirit process
• Notice the skills needed to support people in such conversations
• Experience prayer that builds on the principles of synodality
• Look at ways you might use what you are learning in your parish/group/setting

After attending these workshops, we hope you will feel equipped to use Conversations in the Spirit in your community.

There will be a follow-up session on Tuesday 30th September at 2pm to 3.30pm to give an opportunity for sharing experiences, insights and questions having had some time to apply the learning from the workshops.

Our links:

Website: https://www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@School-for-Synodality

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFSynodality

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolforsynodality/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolForSynodality

By registering for these workshops, you agree to receive School for Synodality's regular newsletter. Unsubscribe at any time.