Set Programmes
Our set programmes offer tried and tested methods for understanding and engaging in conflict, and navigating difference.
Information on current programmes is outlined below. We can also work with you to develop a learning programme tailored to your group or organisation. Visit the 'Tailored programmes' page for more information.
Growing through Change and Conflict Foundation
- Duration
- One-day workshop
- About
This intensive day workshop will explore:
- What is conflict?
- How does it operate in our churches, or faith communities?
- What are the different levels of conflict and how do we recognise them?
- What is my ‘conflict style’?
- How can I use my skills, or grow more skills to respond to conflict?
- Upcoming Dates
- Sat 27th Apr, 2019 (Oban)
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
£35 (unwaged) or £45 (waged). Bursary or subsidised places may be available. For Cumbria residents attending programmes in Cumbria the cost is £15 per person with grateful thanks to denominational grants. If this applies to you, please contact us directly to book – please don’t book on-line.
- More Information
Visit the Growing through Change and Conflict Foundation. page for more information and booking details. Join our mailing list to get news of upcoming courses.
Bullying and Harassment
- Duration
- One-day workshop
- About
We know that bullying and harassing behaviour exists in our church/faith communities. How can we respond with dignity and respect as our core values? This new workshop guides participants through the dynamics of bullying, and equips them with ways to respond.
- Upcoming Dates
- Thu 14th Mar, 2019 (Penrith)
- Sat 15th Jun, 2019 (Oban)
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
£35 (unwaged) or £45 (waged). Bursary or subsidised places may be available. For Cumbria residents attending programmes in Cumbria the cost is £15 per person with grateful thanks to denominational grants. If this applies to you, please contact us directly to book – please don’t book on-line.
- More Information
Visit the Bullying and Harassment page for more information and booking details. Join our mailing list to get news of upcoming courses.
Scripture, Spirituality and Conflict
- Duration
- One-day workshop
- About
What does scripture say about conflict? Is there a ‘biblical’ approach to difference and disagreement? Using small group work, we weave stories of biblical insight with lived experience in this new workshop for faith leaders.
- Upcoming Dates
- Thu 7th Mar, 2019 (Kendal)
- Sat 21st Sep, 2019 (Oban)
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
£35 (unwaged) or £45 (waged). Bursary or subsidised places may be available. For Cumbria residents attending programmes in Cumbria the cost is £15 per person with grateful thanks to denominational grants. If this applies to you, please contact us directly to book – please don’t book on-line.
- More Information
Visit the Scripture, Spirituality and Conflict page for more information and booking details. Join our mailing list to get news of upcoming courses.
Growing through Change and Conflict Further Skills
- Duration
- One-day workshop
- About
The Further Skills day is is designed for those who have already taken part in the Foundation Day. The aim of this day is to practise skills in conflict transformation in the context of church leadership. The kinds of skills we’ll cover will include:
- Rapport building and establishing relationships
- Opening up difficult conversations, and seeing wider perspectives
- Coming to decisions in good and helpful ways
- Upcoming Dates
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
£35 (unwaged) or £45 (waged). Bursary or subsidised places may be available. For Cumbria residents attending programmes in Cumbria the cost is £15 per person with grateful thanks to denominational grants. If this applies to you, please contact us directly to book – please don’t book on-line.
- More Information
Visit the Growing through Change and Conflict Further Skills. page for more information and booking details. Join our mailing list to get news of upcoming courses.
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“The form of education which most changes people in lasting ways has to touch them at a broader level than the thinking, reading mind can do. Some call it integrative education, transformative education, or even lifestyle education.” — Richard Rohr
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