Exploring listening as a key practice in our journey of faith
and how it can strengthen our relationship to self, the other and God.
For Lent 2024, all across London Diocese were invited to a deep dive into the theme of listening as a tool for deepening discipleship.
The practice takes place over five weeks and is a mix of online sessions hosted by our bishops, as well as small group sessions to work through in our own context using the materials provided below.
Week one is a Communal launch (video recording below). Weeks two-four take place in your own context in small groups of three or four people in person or online and explores how listening can help create space to pay attention to what God is doing in our lives. Week five is a Communal reflection (video recording below).
Video recordings
Session 1. Communal Launch
Hosted by Bishop Lusa and with a reflection from the Revd Richard Carter
Session 5: Communal Reflection
Hosted by Bishop Sarah with Bishop Emma
To give feedback on the Lent Listening Groups, click here.
About Listening Groups
Why join a listening group?
Mirjam Ngoy-Verhage talks to her own listening group about the challenges and joys of beginning a Listening Group.
How do listening groups help us share our faith?
Mirjam Ngoy-Verhage talks to her own listening group about how active listening helps us notice God's activity in ourselves and others and helps us speak about our faith with depth.
How do listening groups deepen discipleship?
Mirjam Ngoy-Verhage talks to her own listening group about how Listening Groups can deepen our journey of discipleship