Autumn Difference

Difference is a 5-session resource with an additional pre-gathering, that explores what it means to follow Jesus in the face of conflict and see transformation through everyday encounters.

This Autumn it will be facilitated on zoom by a team of hosts, a partnership between Coventry, Birmingham and Lichfield Diocese. An offering for the Wider West Midlands, with an extended welcome to those who’d like to join us from other denominations.

The purpose of this course:

– For your personal formation: We hope you will be equipped with a shared, vision, language and practice;

– Take the learning to your community;

– Consider hosting the course in your context;

When, Where?

6 Wednesdays, 7th September till 12th October.

19:15 for a 19:30 session start. Finish at 21:00.

On Zoom.

Leadership add on

Following having done Difference, for those who want to explore hosting the resource in their context or wider region. For more information please contact Emma Crick de Boom.

You can have a look at the training platform and access all materials and training in your own time at your own pace by clicking here.

Register your place on this course by clicking here.

For more information, contact Emma Crick De Boom

Difference is a movement that centres on three habits: Be Curious; Be Present; and Reimagine. Rooted in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and in the lived experience of expert peacemakers, these habits can transform everyday relationships. The course gives participants the chance to develop the habits and start applying them to their own lives.

Our habits matter. 45% of our daily actions are habitual and neuroscientists have estimated that up to 95% of our behaviours are controlled (at least in part) by the subconscious mind. If we can shape our habits, this can have a deep and lasting impact on our actions, thoughts and, ultimately, our character.

The content of the sessions is non-issue based because the skills and practices within it are relevant for any difference. It is brilliant in itself but can also be a good stepping stone to get you thinking about differences your faced with and introducing ways of navigating them, before focussing on a specific issue.

The practice of the three reconciling habits taught within, can have an impact on our everyday lives and relationships. Affect how we relate to people and the life of the communities that we’re part off.

Videos, that give a taster

Two-minute video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDK4amIQ9zs

Two and a half-minute promo: https://youtu.be/kB1GBmNffaY

One participant has said:

‘I feel that we’re called to look beyond those differences and re-learn how to be deeply curious, even about people whose perspectives we may find offensive or hurtful – to reimagine the nature of conversations, of relationships, of community, and to be deeply present to one another, even those we differ hugely from.’