How can we discern what God is doing and allow space for God to speak and guide us? On this day at Otley College, Bishop Mike teaches some “Holy Habits” which help us to catch the voice of a loving God in a noisy world. Some of the practices are for personal use on our own and some are practices for small groups like Lightwave or perhaps a PCC.

Many of the practices have been influenced by the exciting programme of Partnership for Missional Church. For example -

• Dwelling in the Word – God’s Word in Scripture shapes imaginations, intentions and actions.

• Dwelling in the World – Interacting in the wider community, looking for People of Peace, forming new relationships with them.

• Announcing the Kingdom – Noticing Jesus at work in the world, sharing stories of this and building confidence to point out the Kingdom of God to others so they can notice it too.

• Hospitality – Practicing the receiving of hospitality as well as welcoming others.

• Spiritual Discernment – Learning a process that helps make spiritual decisions and recognising the Holy Spirit at work.

• Focus for Missional Action – Discerning a specific missional vocation for your Christian community together, not dissipating energy into too many ‘good’ things.

This day is open to all but aimed specially for Lightwave Group leaders and members together with those considering Licensed Lay Ministry. There will be a morning of learning the practices and experimenting and an afternoon for quiet time for personal prayer, using creative prayer stations with opportunities for one-to-ones and coaching or help to plan how to introduce the practices into your small missional group. Those who are considering licensed lay ministries will have the opportunity for a discernment interview during the day.

Lunch will be provided. Coffee served from 10.00am, the sessions begin at 10.30am.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact -

Nina Seaman

nina.seaman@cofesuffolk.org or 07394 559889

or

Sally Gaze (Lightwave members) archdeacon.sally@cofesuffolk.org 07446 933129 or 01473 890404