Spiritual Formation

A coming together in fortnightly sessions to renew our life in Christ and grow in intimacy with God and each other.

Thursday afternoons 1.15 - 3.15 pm - either as invited guests to Leasowes Farm, Warwick, or on Zoom. Every session will be a hybrid offering so you are welcome to join us in person or through the wonders of technology.

Christ-centred and Jesus-shaped*

(*A Vision for the Church of England in the 2020s)

What happens in Spiritual Formation sessions?

We navigate traditional pathways to God and explore ancient Christian wisdoms.
We search out unexpected places and hidden ways to find God in our 21st century lives.
We listen to how others have applied their faith - in work, in community and in ministry.
We walk together sharing our journeys towards God and growing in fellowship.

What topics are covered?

A wide range of fresh topics is introduced each term covering contemporary issues, Christian traditions, and personal stories: anything and everything which connects our lives to God.

Some examples from a recent programme include: Ignatian Spirituality, Quakerism, Spirituality and Special Needs and Critical Race Theory from a Christian perspective.

Our speakers include ordained ministers, writers, scholars, artists, entrepreneurs, academics, psychotherapists, and business leaders.

Who can attend?

Anyone with a heart for the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to discover him afresh in the busy-ness of their lives.

We positively seek to be ecumenical and welcome people from any Christian denomination, or anyone seeking to explore the truth of Christ, within and beyond the Diocese.

How is Spiritual Formation organised?

A small group of those trained and experienced in the Art of Spiritual Accompaniment plan and facilitate the sessions.
An invited speaker leads the sessions.
Sessions are offered fortnightly, in person at Leasowes Farm, or by Zoom. This means that every session will be a hybrid one, other than our final coming together at the end of the year.
Participants are welcome to join us for one session, but many attend several or all sessions each term.

How are the sessions structured?

This varies depending on how the speaker wants to engage and encourage responses, but generally along these lines.

Stilling exercise (15 min)
Key input from our main speaker (40 min)
Workshop or small-group discussion (40 min) Exploring our responses and ways of integrating learning into our lives.
Feedback (10 mins)
Closing Prayer (10 min)

Plus notes on each topic, booklists and questions for reflection.