Synodality 101: Conversations in the Spirit Workshops (3)
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.
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After attending these workshops, we hope you will have the resources you need to hold a conversation in the spirit in your community.
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.
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