Conversations in the Spirit

Fr Matthew Nunes from the Archdiocese of Liverpool will speak on the theme Conversations in the Spirit: How to Lead & Participate.

Fr Nunes runs a School of Synodality in the Liverpool Archdiocese and has a wealth of experience and insights to share.

We will discuss the practical steps of being synodal in your parish with speaker input and workshops and a chance to have your say.

We invite you to join us for Holy Mass at 10:00am (optional), followed by tea and coffee in the Islay Hall  where the event begins officially at 11:00am

Who is this event for?

"We welcome all parishioners in the Archdiocese, along with clergy to this event. We especially invite members of parish councils to attend." - Fr John Deighan, Archdiocesan Synod Team.

Register

Click here to register

Schedule

10:00am: Holy Mass in St Margaret's Chapel (optional).

10:30am: Tea/Coffee.

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11:00am: Session 1: How to do Conversations in the Spirit.

11:30am: First Conversation and Feedback.

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12:30pm: Lunch (please bring a packed lunch. Local cafes/shops available).

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1:15pm: Session 2: conversation in the spirit and the theology of synodality.

1:45pm: Second conversation and Feedback.

2:45pm: Evaluation, future plans, close.

Transport

Free parking onsite. Come early to secure your place and follow the directions of the stewards. Postcode for Sat-Nav EH9 1BB.

Bus: Edinburgh's Number 5 bus stops directly outside the The Gillis Centre.

Train: The closest station is Haymarket, which is a 15-20 minute walk to The Gillis Centre.

Conversations in the Spirit  takes place at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB.  It is organised by the Synod team of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh, led  by Fr John Deighan of Ss John Cantius & Nicholas in Broxburn. Register here.