Facilitating Conversations in the Spirit

Please note: this is a four-part series. You only need to sign up once for access to all the four sessions. The single Zoom link you will receive will work for the duration of the series.

Facilitating Conversations in the Spirit
Formerly Synodality 101

4 sessions (2 hours each) over 4 weeks with a break of some weeks before final session
Thursday 29 October 2026 7pm - 9pm UK GMT
Thursday 5 November 2026 7pm - 9pm UK GMT
Thursday 12 November 2026 7pm - 9pm UK GMT
Thursday 10 December 2026 7pm - 9pm UK GMT

Who is this for?
This course is primarily intended for those who already have some experience and understanding of synodality and would like to develop their ability to facilitate Conversations in the Spirit.

Methodology
This is an experiential course rooted in learning by doing. It seeks to embody the principles of synodality in its approach. The generosity of participants is encouraged in the sharing of experience and insights while learning about the process of Conversation in the Spirit. The sessions will therefore not be recorded.

Session Format
Each session will include:

• Time for prayer, input, discussion and questions
• Opportunity to connect with people across the world who are similarly seeking to enable synodality
• A short break within the two-hour session
  
  Programme Overview
  Session 1
• Foundational synodal principles
• Conversation in the Spirit as a tool to enable synodality
• Structure and dynamics of Conversation in the Spirit
• Participate in or observe a Conversation in the Spirit
• Reflect on the experience
  
  Session 2
• The role of the facilitator in the process
• Insights from Jesus' ministry on attitudes and dispositions needed
• Practical aspects of facilitating
• Experience a Conversation in the Spirit with a focus on the role of the facilitator
  
  Session 3
• Opportunity to facilitate a Conversation in the Spirit
• Group debrief, reflection and shared learning
  
  A gap of some weeks follows to allow participants to reflect on and apply learning in their own contexts.
  
  Session 4
• Shared experience of applying learning in practice
• Drawing out situations where Conversation in the Spirit may be useful
• Addressing questions and challenges arising from real situations
• Looking ahead: sustaining and supporting ongoing practice
  
  Outcomes
  By the end of the course, participants will:
• Have a good understanding of the structure and dynamic of the Conversation in the Spirit process
• Be equipped with practical skills to facilitate Conversation in the Spirit
• Have some understanding of how Conversations in the Spirit can be used in different settings
  
  Participants who attend all 4 sessions will receive a certificate.
  
  Participants will also be invited to join a bi-monthly get together by way of ongoing support (Synodality Lab).

Practical Requirements

All of our Synodality formation and training courses are online (via Zoom) and so therefore require a functioning camera and microphone. It is also helpful your displayed name is your actual name.

The sessions are part of a series so please do attend them all.  

Please check the times carefully especially if you are in a different time zone to the UK.  These sessions are not recorded.

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