Reflections
“Synod’s open space dialogues in 2019 served to start important conversations about the future of the Church. Within our Diocesan community, groups are continuing to use innovative approaches to dialogue, such as open space and talking circles, to explore important topics,” says Dr Stephen Harrison, as he tells us about an exciting early November open space event
Reflections
“The study of history reminds us that crises can be situations from which opportunity emerges. As the old passes away or crumbles, new opportunities can begin to materialise. However, for those opportunities to be grasped we need to be able to acknowledge them…We need to notice what the Spirit is inviting us to see and to respond to,” says The Very Rev’d Dr Peter Catt from Resource Church St John’s Cathedral
Find out what some of the Open Space participants have to say about their experience of Open Space at the ACSQ’s Synod 2019
A Synod survey shows that incorporating Open Space had a significantly positive effect on participants’ experiences and engagement at Synod 2019, with a number of Action Groups continuing to explore important areas of interest that impact our community of the Anglican Church in Southern Queensland
Meet Bishop for the Western Region, Cam Venables, who celebrates his five-year anniversary as Bishop of the Western Region today, and find out about his future plans, faith journey, favourite films and books…and what he would put on a billboard if he could
“In the way that Open Space works, every member of Synod will be able (if they wish) to respond to this question and propose their idea for a topic or question for a breakout conversation,” says Justice Unit Coordinator Jennifer Basham
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