Parish courses and spirituality

A stained glass depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove

There are a number of resources and opportunities on offer through Diocesan teams to help nurture the spiritual life of your parish


On this page we cover:

Short courses
Retreats and quiet days
The Prayer Pack
Diocesan Pray-ers
 

We also have other dedicated pages on the website to help people on their personal journey of faith:

Deepening your relationship with God
God's plan for you

Short courses

Diocesan short courses provide a way to develop discipleship through intentional learning which draw on theory and practice applied in a local context. Some courses are a route to exercising a specific local ministry as part of a church ministry team.

The aim of these Short Courses is to enable Christians together, to deepen their understanding and experience of the Christian faith, in order that they are better equipped to live out that faith in their varied contexts: to be disciples growing in confidence and reliance on God.

To book courses, please contact training@rochester.anglican.org

Parish-led courses

The following courses can be purchased (£15 per course) from the Diocese and then run by the Parish/ Deanery themselves in their own location. View the short courses available below
 

Caring Concerns
Hearing God's word
Follow-on Course: Speaking God’s Word
Caring for God's Creation

 

Tutor-led courses

The following courses are delivered by those with appropriate experience and run in various locations around the Diocese - the Diocese arranges the venues and leaders and invites participants to come along.  Local assistance with refreshments/logistics/ pastoral support is requested where needed (£15 per course)
 

Introduction to Healing and Wholeness

 

The Prayer Pack

Developed by the Diocesan Spirituality Network, the Prayer Pack offers twelve different ways of praying in the pack, each one explained in a single leaflet that outlines the simple steps to help people get underway.  

Packs can be ‘personalised’, and tailored to your own needs, and/or the needs of a group you lead.

If a parish is interested in using the prayer pack, they are encouraged to choose the leaflets they feel are most appropriate for their church community and plan a day or an evening (1 ½ hour) to introduce each way of praying: 

  • A 30-minute introduction to the way of praying,
  • 30 minutes practice and 30 minutes sharing in small groups.
  • The sharing is optional and it is up to you to decide if it would be appropriate for your group.

The pack also includes a ‘Review of prayer’ leaflet that aims to encourage further spiritual growth through reflection after the prayer experience.   

Find out more on our dedicated Prayer Pack page or contact Susanne Carlsson, Spirituality Coordinator

 

Retreats and quiet days

The Spirituality Network in Rochester Diocese provides shorter courses in spirituality, such as quiet days, retreats, and spiritual accompaniment. 

If you are interested, please look at our dedicated pages on:

Quiet Days and Retreats
Spiritual Accompaniment
Closer Course

You can also contact Susanne Carlsson, Spirituality Coordinator on: susanne.carlsson@rochester.anglican.org

 

Diocesan Pray-ers

The Pray-ers are a network of people committed to a regular time of prayer each day for their Parish, Deanery and Diocese, from a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on their circumstances.

Many pray through the requests in the Praying the Way while some deaneries have their own Pray-ers’ newsletter.

Find out more on our dedicated Pray-ers page

 


Key Contacts

The Rev Canon Susanne Carlsson

Spirituality Coordinator

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