Facilitators for the Implementation Phase of the Synod

The Synod on Synodality is an on-going process, sharing what we are doing and where we are growing. There will be a synodal Diocesan Assembly in 2027 at which the implementation group will be presenting a review of how we are journeying together across Clifton Diocese. Over the next few months, we will be encouraging parishes to gather and consider their own journey through Conversations in the Spirit (CiS). In addition, we will be having area assemblies in the run up to the main assembly.

To do this well we will need good facilitators both experienced and new people who would feel confident about offering their service to the Diocese. Back in 2022, the facilitators did a fantastic job having generously given their time enabling groups to have meaningful conversations. We hope many of them will say yes again but so that we know who might be willing to take this on, we would like to create a new data base of people who would be happy to support this work.

We are particularly keen to encourage catechists, people who have trained in Pastoral Ministry, PPC members and Youth workers to respond to this invitation, but anyone who feels called to support us will be VERY welcome. Please share this with anyone who you think might be suitable and enjoy it.

People do not need to have experience of running small groups using the methodology of CiS as we will offer formation to everyone and guidance around the purpose of the groups. 

 We hope to start this formation in September/October so please do let us know if you would be happy to be included by clicking on this link: 

Synod Facilitators: Conversation in the Spirit – Fill in form

Thank you! If anyone would like to chat over what might be involved, I would be very happy to talk to them.

Pax et bonum,

Dave Blake

Journey In Faith programme, St Osmund's, Salisbury.