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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 Chr istian communities? How do we enrich our parish communal life with enrichi ng conversations?

The Synod process has e mphasised the importance of listening and good conversations in our commun ity life. However these are not always so easy in practice! This 101: Conv ersations in the Spirit workshop series will introduce the principles of h olding prayerful\, truthful and safe conversations which value gracious li stening and courageous speaking.

It is suitable for all l evels of experience including people who have not been involved in the Syn od process so far. You will be supported to hold your own 'trial' conversa tion 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 wor kshops\, we hope you will have the resources you need to hold a conversati on in the spirit in your community.

BOOK HERE >\;& gt\;>\;

T his is a three-part seri es \;which will cover the same topics as when we have run it be fore. The series will take place in the afternoons of the 8th\, 15th and 2 2nd July. \;

Please note that you only ne ed 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.

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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 o f holding prayerful\, truthful and safe conversations which value gracious listening and courageous speaking. It is suitable for all levels of exper ience including people who have not been involved in the Synod process so far.
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Each week there will be an opportunity to experience a Conver sation in the Spirit\, helping to deepen our understanding of how this too l can be used to support us in talking and listening more effectively.
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During the 3 weeks we will:
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Reflect on and experience synodality
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Look at the process of Conversation in the Spirit
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Draw lessons from Jesus' ministry on the underpinning attitudes and dispositions need for enabling Conversat ion in the Spirit
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Consider the role of the facilitator
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Give options for what to do if you do not have facilitators
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Unp ack the experience of the Conversation in the Spirit process
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Not ice the skills needed to support people in such conversations
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Ex perience prayer that builds on the principles of synodality
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Look at ways you might use what you are learning in your parish/group/setting< /li>\n
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After attending these workshops\, we hope you will f eel equipped to use Conversations in the Spirit in your community.
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There will be a follow-up session on \;Tuesday 30th September at 2pm to 3.30pm \;to give an opportunity for sharing experi ences\, insights and questions having had some time to apply the learning from the workshops.
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Our links:
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Website:&n bsp\; https://www.schoolforsyn odality.org.uk/
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Youtube: \;https://www.youtube.com/@School-for-Synodality
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X / Twitter: \;https://twi tter.com/SFSynodality
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Instagram: \;https://www.instagram.com/schoolforsyn odality/
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Facebook: \;https://www.facebook.com/SchoolForSynodality
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By registering for these workshops\, you agree to receive School for Syno dality's regular newsletter. Unsubscribe at any time.
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How do we listen to each o ther well? How do we step back from our own agendas to be attentive to whe re 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?

\n
The Sy nod process has emphasised the importance of listening and good conversati ons in our community life. However these are not always so easy in practic e! This 101: Conversations in the Spirit workshop series will introduce th e principles of holding prayerful\, truthful and safe conversations which value gracious listening and courageous speaking.
\n
It is s uitable for all levels of experience including people who have not been in volved 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 o n your experience with the group. We will also hold a conversation in the Spirit each week.
\n
Find out more about our 101 workshops < a href='https://www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/our-resources/synodality-10 1-our-workshops'>here >\;>\;
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After at tending these workshops\, we hope you will have the resources you need to hold a conversation in the spirit in your community.
\n
BOOK HERE >\;>\;>\;
\n
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. \;
\n
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.
\n
The Synod process has emphasised the importa nce of listening and good conversations in our community life. However the se are not always so easy in practice! This workshop series will introduce the principles of holding prayerful\, truthful and safe conversations whi ch value gracious listening and courageous speaking. It is suitable for al l levels of experience including people who have not been involved in the Synod process so far.
\n
Each week there will be an opportunity to ex perience a Conversation in the Spirit\, helping to deepen our understandin g of how this tool can be used to support us in talking and listening more effectively.
\n
\;
\n
During the 3 weeks we will:< /strong>
\n
\n
Reflect on and experience synodality
\n
Loo k at the process of Conversation in the Spirit
\n
Draw lessons from Jesus' ministry on the underpinning attitudes and dispositions need for e nabling Conversation in the Spirit
\n
Consider the role of the faci litator
\n
Give options for what to do if you do not have facilitat ors
\n
Unpack the experience of the Conversation in the Spirit proc ess
\n
Notice the skills needed to support people in such conversat ions
\n
Experience prayer that builds on the principles of synodali ty
\n
Look at ways you might use what you are learning in your pari sh/group/setting
\n
\n

After attending these workshops\, w e hope you will feel equipped to use Conversations in the Spirit in your c ommunity.
\n
There will be a follow-up session on \;Tuesd ay 30th September at 2pm to 3.30pm \;to give an opportunity f or sharing experiences\, insights and questions having had some time to ap ply the learning from the workshops.
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Our links:\n
Website: \;https:/ /www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/
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Youtube: \;https://www.youtube.com/@Scho ol-for-Synodality
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X / Twitter: \;https://twitter.com/SFSynodality
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Instagram: \;https://www.instagram .com/schoolforsynodality/
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Facebook: \;https://www.facebook.com/SchoolForSynod ality
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By registering for these workshops\, you agree to receiv e School for Synodality's regular newsletter. Unsubscribe at any time.
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