Building Lasting Relationships 

Whether you are preparing for marriage or have been living together/married for a long time, this course is an opportunity to spend time together as a couple, discussing things we rarely get a chance to in our hectic lives and exploring how relationships work. The explores: Foundations for a lasting marriage; How well we know ourselves and our partners; Forgiveness; Handling conflict; and more.

The course is a mix of instruction and frequent breakout sessions where couples discuss each topic together. 

Living Well – Managing Stress and Building Resilience

A certain amount of pressure is useful and helps us to perform at our best. But too much pressure results in people becoming overstressed. According to a recent survey, over a third (37%) of British residents feel stressed at least one full day a week.

Government statistics show that the UK lost 12.5 million working days to work-related stress, depression or anxiety.  People are working longer hours, processing more information and sleeping less year on year.  The stresses on our lives are not going away; if anything, they are increasing.  

Living Well is a five-week course that explores ways to help people thrive in the busyness of life today. During the course, we will look at some of the causes of stress and explore how we can increase our ability to cope with stress by developing our: Physical resilience, Mental resilience, Emotional resilience, Relational resilience and Spiritual resilience.

DIFFERENCE – Conflict resolution in a divided world

Difference is a 5-session course that explores how we can help resolve conflict and see transformation in our everyday lives. Difference will look at how we cross divides, disagree well, let go, and more

“Reconciliation is not the ending of all difference, but the transformation of how we deal with difference.“ Archbishop Justin Welby  

Parentalk – Parenting under 12’s a survival guide

Parenting is a mixture of highs and lows … and everything in between. It can bring some of life’s biggest joys, but also its greatest challenges. For most of us, a bit of encouragement and a reminder that we’re not alone can make a real difference. 

Parent Talk is a five-week course which gives space to think about and develop our communication with our children, setting boundaries, helping them grow in independence while keeping them safe and, above all, building strong bonds with them that will help us weather those teenage storms. 

These sessions aim to have you leave inspired and empowered as a parent. 

Run in association with Mothers' Union. There is a space for children to play and relax while parents can enjoy a cuppa and a chat. 

Finding a Job You Love

Many people can find themselves needing or wanting to change jobs, careersor even industries. Finding a job you love is a five-week course that explores: understanding your strengths, knowing your values, building confidence, expanding your networks and researching future possibilities.  The job application process, from CV writing to interview skills, will also be included.  One-to-one career consultations are also available.

The Bereavement Journey

This seven-session course is for anyone bereaved, whether recently or dating back several years. It is suitable for people of all faiths and beliefs and is designed to help you work through your grief and loss. Each session includes two short talks, each followed by a discussion in small groups.

Topics covered include: Attachment, separation and loss, the impact and pain of bereavement, adjusting to change, anger and guilt, coping with others’ reactions, moving forward healthily, optional 7^th session on the faith perspective