A new ‘Exploration of Healing’ day for 2026 Cased on the Centurion’s story, which speaks of radical trust and inclusion: ‘..only speak the word, and my servant will be healed..’
A day for all those interested in Healing Ministry to network with others and explore what healing looks like, for ourselves, those we minister to and others.. An experiential day building on the feedback from last year to explore Wellbeing, Healing and Wholeness in more depth. The day will be both inspirational and practical and will provide an opportunity for us to explore the Tensions of Healing and the diversity of what Healing can look like.
To include:
Opening Worship from Adrian Scott
‘What does Healing look like? What do you want me to do for you?’: An exploration of different types of & the tensions of Healing, with our keynote speaker Jo Hird, Head of Spiritual Care at St Luke’s Hospice
A choice of workshops on Healing presence, Healing in nature, and Healthy Healing prayer Ministry: the H&W Team
A Facilitated Discussion on new / different / additional approaches to healing ministries & the dilemmas and hard questions about healing: Rev Genevieve Langdon, subDean, St Paulinus Community, Sheffield Cathedral
Prayer resources from church house
Finishing with a Healing and Anointing service.
Come along and get involved. Meet the Healing and Wholeness team, ask questions and find out how we can resource you! All welcome! Refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch.
Workshop details:
The Ministry of Presence Led by Rev Ann Walton, Chaplain at Sheffield Cathedral & Father Richard Parker, Chaplain to the Parish Nursing Team The workshop will explore the ministry of presence and it’s theological basis, look at the practical aspects of being openly available to Christ’s everyday presence in visiting or chance meetings and how practising the presence of God in our own prayer life can equip us for this ministry.
Healthy Healing Prayer Ministry Led by Rev Chris Low & Rev Phil Townsend The workshop will cover the practicalities including selection, training and authorising of those ministering; safeguarding; ministering location; preparing the congregation for healing ministry ie. Biblical basis and managing expectations
Healing in Nature Led by Adrian Scott, spiritual director & poet St Augustine put nature next to the bible as the dual sources of revelation. We can find the healing presence of God in the natural world. This workshop will offer practical, spiritual, creative and prayerful ways to engage with nature as a way of finding healing for our minds and bodies.
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