God in the Garden

Mondays 13/20 May & 3 June, 7-9pm in St Matthew’s House

The bible and the Christian spiritual tradition repeatedly use imagery drawn from natural processes of growth to explore the development of God’s life within us. Using input, discussion and prayer exercises these three evenings will explore how we enable our lives to become rooted in God, to grow in God’s life and so bear fruit.  You don’t need to be a gardener!

Led by Chris Chapman, Spiritual Formation Adviser for the Diocese.

A balm for all wounds

The spirituality of Etty Hillesum 1914 -1943

Thursdays 16 and 23 May, 10.30am-1pm in Trinity House

Etty Hillesum, a young Dutch woman of Jewish descent kept a diary describing her search to live life at depth amidst increasing Nazi persecution. These two sessions will unfold the relevance of her seeking for our own quest to be centred in God amidst the challenges life brings.

Led by Chris Chapman, Spiritual Formation Adviser

Praying the Bible

Tuesday 4 June, 10.30am-1pm in Trinity House

The Word of God is food for Christian living. How do we make room for this word in prayer? We will explore a range of ways of prayerful reflection based on bible passages

This will be a largely experiential session. We will explore different ways of biblically rooted prayer by trying them out, and then consider how we might use them for our own resourcing or with others.

Diocesan Prayer and Spirituality Day -
' Meeting Places'

Saturday 16 November, 10am-4pm in Southwark Cathedral

A day to explore our meeting places with God through input, a wide variety of workshops and prayer spaces.

Speakers: Revd. Rosemary Lain-Priestley and Bishop Christopher Chessun