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Trauma and Response: A Theological Reflection, Free Webinar
Free Church Healthcare Chaplains Annual Study Day is an opportunity to step back, draw breath and reflect on the impact of the experience of trauma.
Wed, 4 November 2020
14:00 – 16:00 GMT
The Free Churches Group is hosting the Annual Healthcare Chaplains Study Day on the subject, "Trauma and Response: a theological reflection". This is an opportunity to step back, draw breath and reflect on the impact of the experience of trauma. Our thoughts will be led by Rev Sue Shortman, a Methodist Minister in the Birmingham District, with opportunities for discussion in break-out groups.
This event is organised by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Steering Committee on behalf of the Free Churches Group and is aimed at Free Church Chaplains, but others of different denominations, faith/belief groups, are welcome to attend.
This event will be held via Zoom. Booking is now open via Eventbrite here.
Login information will be sent to you by email nearer the time. For more information please contact Revd Meg Burton at meg.burton@freechurches.org.uk
Programme details:
2:00pm Gathering and opening devotions
Song Be Still Hillsong Worship
2:15pm Session 1 Trauma and response
Looking at the story of Noah, particularly his wife and her role in the call they received and thinking about our response to trauma.
10 minutes break out session for Trauma and response
2:50pm Session 2 Waiting and surviving
How do we allow ourselves time to stop and wait and in that waiting find strategies for surviving, using Psalm 62 and a poem.
10 minutes break out session for Waiting and surviving
3:20pm Session 3 Transformation
Using the story of Pentecost and the experience of the disciples how are we transformed through our experiences?
10 minutes break out session for Transformation
3:45pm Closing devotions
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PRAYING WITH THOSE WORKING IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Prisons Week
SATURDAY: PRAYING WITH THOSE WORKING IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM –
Let us pray…
Spirit of wisdom and mercy, lead those responsible for exercising justice in the way of truth; bring discernment, fair minded judgement and a willingness to confront injustice as they consider the lives of others. In every role and place of work through the whole criminal justice system, guide and empower people to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Christ in his strength and in his Spirit.
United in prayer, we stand before you Jesus, our Judge, Redeemer and friend as we say together,
Our Father...“Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Matthew 6:9-13 (ESV)
Thank you for joining us for this week of prayer as part of Prisons Week!
Prisons Week - praying with those who are working in prisons
Prisons Week
Friday - praying with those who work in prisons
Spirit of refuge and renewal, be alongside all who are called to work in prisons. Give daily strength to serve courageously and faithfully through the continuing constraints of lockdown. Be present in the bringing of order, compassion, food, comfort, and humanity to all held in custody. Sustain and enable us in times of exhaustion and weariness through the sureness of your love and power.
United in prayer, we bring ourselves and offer our lives as we say together, Our Father….
“Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Matthew 6:9-13 (ESV)
Amen
Prisons Week - praying with communities
THURSDAY: PRAYING WITH COMMUNITIES–
Spirit of God, who dwells within people and places, help us magnify your kindness and goodness to overcome ignorance, alienation and hostility, to be able to see each other as people created and connected in God’s image. Humble us by your power that we might have the courage to come together, physically distanced but united in purpose, called by name to serve God and our neighbours. Pour your gifts upon us, so that we can fulfil your trust in us to do our part, that your kingdom may come on earth as it is in heaven.
United in prayer, we bring ourselves and offer our lives as we say together, Our Father….
“Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Matthew 6:9-13 (ESV)
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Praying today... with the families of prisoners
WEDNESDAY: PRAYING WITH FAMILIES –
Spirit of life and light, walk with us through the confusion and pain of lives forever changed by crime and imprisonment.
Give us the strength to bear feelings of anger and betrayal; and to cope with the unfamiliar and frightening.
Show us how to bridge the gulf which keeps us apart, revive relationships and bring reconciliation.
Take our fears away and give us peace, that we can know that we’re not alone.
United in prayer, we bring our sadness and our hopes as we say together, Our Father ...
“Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Matthew 6:9-13 (ESV)
Prisons Week - for further information…
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