Resource theme: Running a Group
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How to plan and lead a discussion
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Why discuss? Being challenged by other people’s thoughts and opinions can help you to think more deeply about your faith. Discussion groups are a great way of sharing thoughts and ideas. Planning the discussion Deciding what to discuss is, of course, the starting point. If the discussion will be held with an established group why…
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Top Tips for Facilitators
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Facilitation n. the act or process of making things easier! A good facilitator… … is inclusive Make sure that everyone feels welcome, and avoid using jargon or in-jokes if you have new members. Listen, and encourage everyone to do the same. Make space for people to speak if others are speaking over them. Think about…
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Body Image Workshop
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What You’ll Need You might like to print out the Bible quotes and discussion statements or display them on a screen. Make sure there are Bibles available for the group and paper and pens for those who like to take notes. Introduction (5 minutes) Without talking, participants must stand in a line, in order of various things…
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A Liturgy for Exam Time
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This is a deliberately quiet and simple service designed with the exam time at universities and colleges in mind. You might want to use it as it is, or just use it as inspiration for writing your own worship – maybe for some entirely different occasion. If you choose to use it roughly as it is,…
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Thought Provoking Films
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A Note on Copyright: SCM Groups can show films without the permission of the distributor in people’s own homes. However, if shown in a public space such as a chaplaincy or on a university campus, it may be considered ‘commercial’ purposes. In this case, it may be best to contact the distributor to ask their…
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The Daily Examen
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The Examen is part of Ignatian spiritual practice and was the prayer that St. Ignatius asked those in his order to prioritise; once at noon and once in the evening. How to pray the Examen. Become aware of God’s presence. Ask God to bring clarity and understanding as you begin to review your day. Review the day…
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Lectio Divina
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If you’ve ever visited a Benedictine monastery, you might have heard about the monastic practice of lectio divina. This practice, which literally translates as divine reading, is by no means exclusive to monastic communities. Many individuals and groups find it a useful way of praying with scripture. It provides a slow, contemplative way of meditating on…