Online on Tuesdays through Lent
16, 23 February, 2, 9, 16 March 2027
This Lent, join us on a journey of discipleship shaped by listening. Through reflections, stories and communal practices, we will explore what it means to listen deeply to God, one another and the world around us.
Together, we will discover how attentive presence and honest conversation can nurture communities where faith grows, relationships deepen and we become more open to the movement of the Spirit.
This offering is a partnership between London Diocese and the London Centre for Spiritual Direction.
Session Themes and Dates
- 16th February – PRESENCE
Hosted by Bishop Rod, with guest speaker Rene August - 23rd February – BEHOLD
Hosted by Bishop Anderson, with guest speaker Jonny Baker - 2nd March – THRESHOLD
Hosted by Bishop Lusa, with guest speaker Kiera Phyo - 9th March – GRIEF
Hosted by Archdeacon Catherine Pickford, with guest speaker Tosin Oladipu - 16th March – LIFE
Hosted by Bishop Emma, with guest speaker Amy Boucher Pye
Session Structure
Online (60 minutes)
- Welcome and opening liturgy
- Opening question
- Reflection by the guest speaker
- Conversation with the hosting bishop
- Embodied practice
- Notices and closing liturgy
In parish (30 minutes)
- Group reflection with listening practices
Ways to Participate
- Join live on Tuesday evening: Watch as a church group or individually, then gather for small group reflection using the provided handouts.
- Watch the recording later: Recordings will be available on this page by 4:00 pm each Wednesday. You can either play the full recording for your group or use the PDF resource to lead your own liturgy and contemplative practice with just the talk and Q&A.
Who is this for?
This offering is ideal for entire parishes, small groups, teams, or individuals (who need to join or create their own small groups for reflection). While sessions are aimed at those connected to the London Diocese, everyone is welcome.
Guest Speakers
Rene August is co-director of The Justice Conference South Africa. She also works at The Warehouse, a church network in Cape Town dedicated to addressing poverty and injustice effectively. An ordained priest in the Anglican Church – South Africa, she served under and was mentored by Bishop Desmond Tutu.
Jonny Baker is a lay pioneer in the Church of England, on the leadership of Grace at St Mary’s Ealing, a director at Church Mission Society (CMS), a spiritual director, a photographer, a liturgist, a writer. He loves all things creative especially exploring the ways that faith relates to cultures and contexts. His latest book Fringe Dweller explores Jesus encounters with those at the fringes.
Kiera Phyo is Director of the Reconciling Leaders Network (RLN), with a vision for the church to be a reconciling presence in conflict and communities. Kiera has led RLN since its founding in 2017, including the development of the Difference course – a practical resource that explores what it means to follow Jesus in a complex and divided world. Kiera has contributed faith reflections on BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought for over decade, holds a Master of Theology, and is a certified Dialogue for Peaceful Change facilitator. She is a mum of three daughters and lives in London with her family.
Amy Boucher Pye is a London-based author, speaker, retreat leader, and spiritual director. She’s the author of several books and writes for publications such as Our Daily Bread and New Daylight. She has an MA in Christian spirituality and appears monthly on Premier Christian Radio, sharing about prayer and leading a time of encounter with God.