At the Vine, St Barts, Primrose Hill, Langsett, Sheffield S6 2UW
A day to explore what healing looks like, for ourselves, those we minister to and others…
An experiential day to explore Wellbeing, Healing and Wholeness in more depth. The day will be both inspirational and practical and will include:
What does Healing look like? An Exploration of the Theology and Diversity of Healing by Rev Dr Louise Castle, the Diocesan Healing and Wholeness Advisor. Louise is a self supporting Ordained Minister and has been a GP for 30 years. She believes that health is all about paying attention to mind, body and soul and healing about the interlacing of medical help and prayer.
A choice of 2 out 3 Workshops: Finding Healing in the Natural World: The example of St Francis: Adrian Scott, the poet and retreat leader. The Listening Soul: Presence as a path to Healing: Siobhan Hoyes, Mental Health and Hospice Chaplain & Father Richard Parker. Healthy Healing Prayer Ministry: From the practical to the miraculous, everything you need to know. Skills and Guidelines for the laying on of hands. Rev Chris Low and Rev Louise Yaull.
Safe practice and Questions An opportunity to feedback and ask Questions
A Healing and Anointing Service to finish We will use interactive prayer stations to model different types of healing ministry including anointing, laying on of hands and creative prayer stations.
Meet the Healing and Wholeness team, ask questions and find out how we can resource you! We hope to launch a Church Healing Ministry Buddying system & ‘Pop-up Healing Services around the Diocese For more information contact healing.ministry@sheffield.anglican.org. All welcome! Refreshments provided Please bring your own lunch.
Workshop details:
Finding Healing in the natural world: The example of St Francis Adrian Scott In this session we will learn about the healing power of the natural world – especially in terms of our mental health. We look at the various curative aspects of the way we can interact with the natural world both externally and internally. We will hear how St Francis sought the healing power of nature in times of stress and disorientation. We will also think about how we can follow his example.
The Listening Soul: Presence as a path to Healing Siobhan Hoyes & Father Richard Parker In this session, we explore presence as a powerful force for healing. By learning to be fully present with ourselves, others and with the moment we create a space where true connection and transformation can occur. Presence invited us to listen deeply, to witness without judgement, and to honour the inherent wholeness within each person. Across Christian tradition, theologians like St Augustine, Julian of Norwich and Henri Nouwen have taught that healing often occurs not through action but through faithful loving presence. In this deeply reflective workshop we will engage with a short mindfulness session, explore a case study text and consider insights from writers in the field of psycho spiritual care.
Healthy Healing Prayer Ministry: From the practical to the miraculous, everything you need to know Rev Chris Low and Rev Louise Yaull Skills and Guidelines for the laying on of hands. Insights from experienced practitioners. An interactive workshop to give more confidence and develop your prayer ministry.
