Diocesan Spirituality Gathering: Hope, Holiness & Silence

Worcester Diocesan Spirituality Gathering - Hope, Holiness and Silence: A Spiritual Path for a Dangerous World

A morning of reflection and sharing facilitated by the Revd Canon Wyn Beynon.

Thursday 1 May, 10am to 12.30pm (arrivals and refreshments from 9.30am)

St. George’s Church,
Kidderminster
DY10 2ES

It would help us to know beforehand if you plan to attend, but pre-booking is not a requirement - unless you want lunch.

Free Simple Lunch: Everyone is invited to stay for up to a further hour until 1.30pm to meet and share over a simple lunch – please book in by Monday 28 April to order yours and indicate any dietary requirements.

Book your place

For any questions or problems booking, please contact Elaine Voice (elaine.voice7@gmail.com or 07747 607216). 

There is no charge for attending the Gathering, but we will be inviting donations towards the expenses of the session.

Our speaker: The Revd Canon Wyn Beynon. Wyn has been a parish priest in Wales and England – including his most recent appointments in Worcester Diocese – for 43 years but is now retired with permission to officiate in the diocese. He lives in Bewdley where Melissa, his wife, is now Rector, so he still hasn't quite got away from the ‘firm’! He is also a spiritual director and clergy mentor. Wyn chairs the diocesan Spirituality Connexions Steering Group and served on General Synod until 2021. Wyn is the author of ‘For This I Came’, published in 2023. https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Came-Spiritualpriesthood-ministry/dp/1786224666. In it he offers seventy reflections on the spirituality of priesthood to encourage and sustain all in ministry. Wyn Beynon brings a depth of wisdom and tools for reflection in the form of short poetic and prayerful aphorisms. Memorable, profound, challenging and assuring, his writing is a rich source for meditation and for growth in character and ministry.

The Purpose of the Gathering Wyn writes: ‘Hope’ became a popular catchword during Covid. ‘Holiness’ has never been much of a popular catchword! ‘Silence’? - well, it depends who you ask. To the suffering silence is an injustice. To those busy changing the world silence is a luxury we can’t afford. But to others silence is the way to holiness, and holiness is where the rubber of hope meets the road of life. The Gathering is for anyone who is seeking to explore their spiritual awareness and deepen their faithfulness in the life of prayer. It is also likely to be helpful for those who are involved in the work of accompanying and listening to others on their spiritual journeys in a ministry of walking alongside others.