Through focussing on the Magnificat this will be an opportunity to reflect on hearing God's specific desire for each of us, and on our response, using music, reflection and discussion.

All of us have some fears but God does not want fear to cripple us and invites us to grow from fear into freedom in Christ. This day is an opportunity to look at our own fears and explore ways of being released from them.

All of us have some fears but God does not want fear to cripple us and invites us to grow from fear into freedom in Christ. This day is an opportunity to look at our own fears and explore ways of being released from them.

“Death” is one of the few certainties in life. In today’s society we strive to be perpetually young, fit, secure and immortal. The prospect of our own death or that of near and loved ones is most unwelcome. How might we best prepare for this? Come and share exploring this question together.

We will explore together the challenges of ageing; of letting go; of loss in many areas; but also of finding fulfilment in coming home to maturity in grateful acceptance.

We will explore together the challenges of ageing; of letting go; of loss in many areas; but also of finding fulfilment in coming home to maturity in grateful acceptance.

Biospiritual focussing is a gentle and respectful natural process that involves noticing how our bodies hold and resonate with different issues and feelings in our lives. The day will be experiential and, although it will be helpful to the facilitators and the group to know something of what you are experiencing within yourself, no one is obliged to share. Maximum 10 people

Lessons for the Church’s healing ministry from health care Chaplaincy.

An opportunity to explore the ways in which we are not free and ways to find our freedom.

An opportunity to explore the ways in which we are not free and ways to find our freedom.

This day will take place at St. Paul's Church, Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2AN, from 10am until 4pm.

To be arranged by Elham Deanery

An opportunity to look at the hurts that have happened to us on life's journey and to seek ways of finding healing for them.

10.30am -12.30pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm. An opportunity to visit The Living Well for the first time to find out what goes on there or to catch up with old friends over a cup of tea or coffee. There will also be opportunities to pray for different aspects of our work.

An opportunity to explore ways of offering healing prayer without the need for "special" Services and looking at how and when anointing, listening, and communion can figure in healing ministry within our Church. (Venue to be arranged dependent on numbers)

There are lots of different ways of praying, we do not always have to use words. We can wait on God in silence; we can pray with music, with paintings, and we can also pray with colour. Tha day will start with worship then, after an introductory talk on "Prayer and Colour", we will look at some examples. This will be followed by time for each person to explore using colours for themselves. You do not need to be able to draw or paint, just be prepared to explore and try something new. Participants can bring their own art materials or use those provided. Towards the end of the afternoon, those who wish can share their work and their thoughts with others before giving thanks in the closing worship. This day will start with worship then, after an introductory talk on "Prayer and Colour", look at some examples. This will be followed by time for each person to explore using colour for themselves. You do not need to be able to draw or paint, just be prepared to explore and try something new. Participants can bring their own art materials or use those provided. Towards the end of the afternoon, those who wish can share their work and their thoughts with others before giving thanks in the closing worship.

A day of stillness, music and a few words to help us prepare for the journey from Good Friday to Easter Day.

A course for those who have been involved in the ministry of healing for some time who do not feel called to undertake the ALM training. We are offering this course free in line with Diocesan policy but welcome donations towards the cost of The Living Well.

A day with plenty of quiet times to reflect on God's love as expressed in Scriptures.

A day with plenty of quiet times to reflect on God's love as expressed in Scriptures.

Life can be a bit like a patchwork quilt made up of different sorts of materials and textures. This day will be an opportunity to reflect on our lives in the presence of God and see how the different pieces fit together.

Life can be a bit like a patchwork quilt made up of different sorts of materials and textures. This day will be an opportunity to reflect on our lives in the presence of God and see how the different pieces fit together.

This event takes place at the Franciscan International Study Centre, Giles Lane, Canterbury, 10am -3:30pm. Delegates may attend three of the following workshops: Music and Prayer, Praying with Icons, Are there patterns in our personal stories, Sacred Space, The Spirituality of Hospitality. Please book directly with Rose Dale at Diocesan House 01227 459401, or online on http://www.canterburydiocese.org/waysinprayer/index.htm. It is recommended to bring warm clothing.

At the Archbishop's School in Canterbury to discuss the way forward for the healing ministry in our diocese. £5.

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Starting at 7.30pm at St.Paul's Church, Canterbury, for those to be approved for this ministry and all ministers involved in the healing ministry.

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A repeat of 30th October 2010

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This takes place in the Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral at 6.30pm. The Preacher will be Dr. Gareth Tuckwell, CEO at Burrswood.

- A repeat of the day held on 18th September 2010

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Throughout life we develop behavioural masks which we put on in order to protect ourselves in different settings. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the masks we wear and to consider whether they are helpful or whether we are better off without them.

Throughout life we develop behavioural masks which we put on in order to protect ourselves in diferent settings. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the masks we wear and to consider whether they are helpful or whether we are better off without them.

"Everybody thinks of changing humanity. Hardly anyone thinks of changing themselves." Anthony de Mello. We will go on a journey with God, The Potter, and with Eustace, a character in CS Lewis' "Voyage of the Dawn Treader". Eustace, as an obnoxious selfish and greedy boy, turns into a dragon. We consider whose hands are forming our lives. We follow his adventure into wholeness with The Potter and Aslan. In the afternoon, our journey takes us to pause awhile with the man at the pool; the pool of Bethsaida considering empowering that for so long has disempowered us.

During this day we will worship together, learn together, and reflect on the ministry of healing and wholeness and the work of The Living Well over the past year, as well as enjoying one another's company.

Do we only wish for miracles in healing? Do we only consider cure? Is there more to healing than that? This day is about exploring the small, everyday, often overlooked, gift of healing. What has God given to us to work with? How can we recognise and utilise these gifts to help understand healing in a wider context?

Sometimes, when we are searching for our healing, we find that we have moved away from our nice, polite relationship with God and can feel emotions of which we are not proud. Reflecting on the story of Jacob wrestling with the angel can lead us to reflect on the reality of our relationship with God and move us on our journey to wholeness.

Sometimes, when we are searching for our healing, we find that we have moved away from our nice, polite relationship with God and can feel emotions of which we are not proud. Reflecting on the story of Jacob wrestling with the angel can lead us to reflect on the reality of our relationship with God and move us on our journey to wholeness.

A time to look at some of the issues and feelings when caring for someone, especially elderly parents.

There are esential details we must take care of to grow in the ministry we have, a balance between focusing on receiving God's grace and on growing in our craft, as Paul tells Timothy to stir up the gift in 2Tim1 and to work hard to prove himself in 2Tim2. Although to be booked through The Living Well, this day takes place at: The Seasalter Christian Centre, 49 Faversham Road, Seasalter, Kent. CT5 4AX. Tel: 01227 276923. Email: seasalterchristiancentre@yahoo.co.uk

This day takes place in Holy Week and will be an opportunity to reflect on the events of the week and to prepare our hearts and minds to enter fully into the mysteries of the season. Janet McDonald will be with us to play her harp and help us with our worship.

"Everybody thinks of changing humanity. Hardly anyone thinks of changing themselves.": Anthony de Mello. We will go on a journey with God, The Potter, and with Eustace, a character in CS Lewis' "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader". Eustace, as an obnoxious, selfish and greedy boy, turns into a dragon. We consider whose hands are forming our lives. We follow his adventure into wholeness with The Potter and Aslan. In the afternoon, our journey takes us to pause awhile with the man at the pool; the pool of Bethsaida considering empowering what for so long has disempowered us.

Events happen in our lives which can cause us deep hurt and pain but they do not have to hold us in that place for ever. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the pain we have encountered and to find tools to help us on the journey to integration and wholeness.

Sometimes we can be so busy that we lose sight of the ways in which God pours out his blessings upon us. This day is an opportunity to stop and take stock and to give thanks for all that is good in our lives and to consider how best we can be a blessing to others.

Hosted by St. Mary, Eastling at their village hall (ME13 0BA) with Guest Speakers: Rev'd George Lings and author, Jennifer Rees-Larcombe. The day is a time for learning,reflection, discussion and worship for Christians within the Deanery and around the Diocese. Further details from: Mark Harlow (01795 890338) or to book a place: Jan Beckenham (01795 890487).

Over the weekend of Friday 12 to Sunday 14th February, The Living Well is offering an introductory course in Healing and Wholeness (participants must have the approval of their incumbent and PCC). Book a place by contacting us directly at The Living Well. The course takes place at Holy trinity Milton Regis Church Hall

A Quiet Day for Advent.

A Quiet Day for Advent.

How do you experience the Holy Spirit in your life? Is this something which scares or excites you? The day will be an opportunity to explore the gifts and the fruits of the Spirit in relationship to yourself and your own journey. It can be used as either a Quiet Day with space for reflection and silence, or as an opportunity to share with others.

How do you experience the Holy Spirit in your life? Is this something which scares or excites you? The day will be an opportunity to explore the gifts and the fruits of the Spirit in relationship to yourself and your own journey. It can be used as either a Quiet Day with space for reflection and silence, or as an opportunity to share with others.

This day will aim to increase participants' understanding of mental health and mental illness, and then use this deepened understanding to think about how Christian communities and healing ministries may become more sensitive to people with mental health needs. There will be time for discussion and personal sharing. The day is designed particularly for clergy and pastoral leaders.

‘See how these Christians love one another’. Well, do we? Our churches should be places of friendship and welcome, but often our relationships are damaging rather than supportive. This is an opportunity to consider the hurts that can be done within our churches, and to explore ways in which we can help hurting people, and places, to find healing.

‘See how these Christians love one another’. Well, do we? Our churches should be places of friendship and welcome, but often our relationships are damaging rather than supportive. This is an opportunity to consider the hurts that can be done within our churches, and to explore ways in which we can help hurting people, and places, to find healing.

The day will take place at Ashford Christ Church School, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent TN23 3HG, 10am-4pm. Registration and coffee from 9:45am. All are welcome. Please bring a packed lunch. Hot and cold drinks will be available free throughout the day. £7.50 for members or £10.00 for non-members.

6.30pm, The Crypt, Canterbury Cathedral. Annual diocesan healing service with the laying on of hands and annointing. Beautiful live music played and sung by 'River'.

Time to reflect on the seasons we experience around us and the inner seasons of our hearts and lives.

Are you aware how your mind and spirit can affect your body? Do you know how this may manifest itself? Are you aware that you can store the effects of strong emotion in your body? Come and join a group of Christians who have been looking at these areas from different points of view: The Revd Peter Ashman - Rector of Lyminge and former nurse The Revd Helen Connoll - Assistant Curate in Nonington and former hospital Chaplain Mrs Jacqui Cotterill - Sister at ITU Kent and Canterbury Hospital and Complementary therapist The Revd Michael Morris - Rector of St. Michael’s, Harbledown and former hospital Chaplain The Revd Amanda Evans - Diocesan Coordinator for Healing and Wholeness

This study day will look at aspects such as - what is parish nursing? What does a parish nurse do? What are the benefits to the church community/congregation? Why is parish nursing needed? Finally, how does this all tie in with scripture? The day is based on the spiritual principles of health, healing and wholeness, coupled with the practical experience of the St. John's Church, Folkestone Parish Nurse Team.

Within the shape of a Eucharist we shall consider the forms of prayer - Adoration, Meditation, Confession, Supplication and Thanksgiving - as experiences that lead us into wholeness.

Running from Friday 4th September to Sunday 6th September. Please visit www.diocant.org for further details.

Do you know what complementary therapies are? Do you know where they come from and how they are practiced? Come and explore your questions and beliefs with Christian therapists, and learn about which therapies might be suitable for Christians. Explore some therapies first hand and make up your own mind.

There is much more to hospitality than just offering a cup of tea or inviting someone for a meal. True hospitality is an offering of the heart. This day is not about sharing recipes, but rather reflecting on the place of hospitality in our own lives and spiritual journeys. It can either be used as a Quiet Day with time to reflect after the talks, or as an opportunity to share experiences and thinking.

There is much more to hospitality than just offering a cup of tea or inviting someone for a meal. True hospitality is an offering of the heart. This day is not about sharing recipes, but rather reflecting on the place of hospitality in our own lives and spiritual journeys. It can either be used as a Quiet Day with time to reflect after the talks, or as an opportunity to share experiences and thinking.

We start with a talk by Anne entitled 'My painting, my faith', with supporting images. This will lead into personal time for art work, during which Anne will play an active part. There will be some art materials available but participants can bring their own. At the end of the day, those who wish to can share their work and discuss how pictures can aid prayer.

The Living Well Open Day is an opportunity to find out more about this Christian Centre for Healing and Wholeness within the Canterbury Diocese. Those who are already familiar with The Living Well are also invited to come and enjoy the activities organised for the day. There will be four 45 minutes sessions in St Mary’s church Nonington on the theme “The Healing Ministry in the diocese”, between a short opening Service and a Service of Affirmation during which the Laying on of hands will be offered: 10:15am, Opening Worship / 10:30am, Session 1 / 11:30am, Session 2 / 12:30pm, Session 3 / 1:30pm, Session 4 / 3:00pm, Service of Affirmation. Parking will be in a field by the church (disabled only parking at The Living Well). The church is only a five minute walk to the house but transport will be provided between the two venues after and before each session. Refreshments and Ploughmen’s lunches will be available to purchase and enjoy in The Living Well garden where a large marquee will be in place. The garden also offers a labyrinth which can be walked as a focus to prayer. The house will be open which will provide an opportunity for people to visit or re-visit the rooms. Christian books from The Vine Christian book shop Folkestone will be on sale, as well as Christian cards from The Living Well.

This day can be used as either a Study Day or a Quiet Day. Set in the context of worship, the talks can either be followed up by individual reflection or group discussion, giving time to reflect on how our personality affects our prayer life.

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This day can be used as either a Study Day or a Quiet Day. Set in the context of worship, the talks can either be followed up by individual reflection or group discussion, giving time to reflect on how our personality affects our prayer life.

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Based around the story of the woman at the well in John chapter 4, this Quiet Day will be an opportunity to explore the healing grace of God in our own lives.

Based around the story of the woman at the well in John chapter 4, this Quiet Day will be an opportunity to explore the healing grace of God in our own lives.

A day for those ministering in pastoral care. The current monetary credit crunch is causing a number of people to look again at income and expenditure issues. This will be a day when we can look together at issues around the pressures of pastoral care. We will remind ourselves of the elements of our ministry that ignite as well as drain us. And we will share together some tools for hopefully better management of pastoral care.

This workshop will explore journey and pilgrimage in the Christian context, and look at our own experiences of journey and pilgrimage. It will also include an opportunity to walk The Living Well's labyrinth in a meditative way. The day will include times of prayer, times for personal reflection and a time for those who choose to share their experiences.

Rev.Dr Russ Parker has been Director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation since 1995, which exists to resource and educate the church in the Christian Healing Ministry. He is the author of a number of books which include "Healing dreams", "Healing death's wounds", "Free to fail", "Forgiveness is healing", "Healing wounded history" amongst others. The day (10am-4pm) is taking place at The Lenham Community Centre, Groom Way, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2AT, starting with registration & coffee from 9:30am. All are welcome. Tickets: £7.50 members / £10.00 non-members. Hot & cold drinks available free of charge. Please, bring a packed lunch.

Do you find you pick up stones when you're on a walk or on the beach? What is it that fascinates us about stones and pebbles? Is it their shape, their colour or pattern or their sheer tactile joy? Come and explore with us some of the therapeutic uses of stones. The programme will involve a variety of activities and a chance to try some of the therapies.

Running from Thursday 30th April to Monday 4th May. Please request a brochure from The Living Well for further details.

A quiet day providing an opportunity to look at friendships; what they meant to us and how they help us on our spiritual journey.

Do you know how to relax? Is relaxing for you watching TV, or maybe knitting? Or is it a unique state when mind and body are relieved of everyday cares, worries, aches and pains, and are therrefore free to creatively explore the spirit and their relationship with God? Spend a day at The Living Well exploring ways to achieve relaxation. There will be talks and guided study, as we find ways to relax the mind and body. You will also have the chance to try the therapies and techniques on offer and see how they work for us.

This day will be a chance to explore the power of touch in our daily lives, in the Bible, in stories and in art, how Jesus used touch in His healing ministry, and what it means to us. Please bring your Bible.

Running from Friday 13th March to Sunday 15th March. £90 per person full board.

The schemas we form in childhood affect the way we deal with the situations we encounter in adulthood, and can obscure our perception. Therefore, when we pray we are not praying correctly into the situation. This day will provide an opportunity to reflect on this phenomenon.

If you have never been on a Quiet Day before it can be quite daunting. What’s it all about? What do you do? This day will give you an introductory experience of a Quiet Day, with explanation of the different activities and the opportunity to enjoy short periods of silence.

If you have never been on a Quiet Day before it can be quite daunting. What’s it all about? What do you do? This day will give you an introductory experience of a Quiet Day, with explanation of the different activities and the opportunity to enjoy short periods of silence.

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An opportunity to consider the whys and wherefores of practical prayer for those for whom we wish to pray, and an opportunity for some practical experience.

An opportunity to consider the whys and wherefores of practical prayer for those for whom we wish to pray, and an opportunity for some practical experience.

Fear can be the most disabling emotion. This day will give us the opportunity to consider possible causes of fear in our lives, and for individuals to confront their own particular fears in a safe context, in order that their hold may be lessened.

10am to 4pm at Lenham Community Centre.

6:30pm, The Crypt, Canterbury Cathedral. Annual diocesan healing service with the laying on of hands and annointing. Beautiful live music played and sung by 'River'.

An opportunity, in a safe environment, to reflect on some of the instances of hurt and pain that occur in life and to seek some healing for specific individual wounds.

We are all unique and precious in the sight of God but for many reasons we find it hard to fulfil that promise. In stillness, this is an opportunity to consider why that is so and to begin to explore ways of fulfilling that promise.

We are all unique and precious in the sight of God but for many reasons we find it hard to fulfil that promise. In stillness, this is an opportunity to consider why that is so and to begin to explore ways of fulfilling that promise.

We are all unique and precious in the sight of God but for many reasons we find it hard to fulfil that promise. In stillness, this is an opportunity to consider why that is so and to begin to explore ways of fulfilling that promise.

We are all unique and precious in the sight of God, but for many reasons we find it hard to fulfil that promise. In stillness, this is an opportunity to consider why that is so, and to begin to explore ways of fulfilling that promise.

A day to think about practical ways of recording our spiritual journey towards wholeness, and an opportunity to explore some of them.

A day to think about practical ways of recording our spiritual journey towards wholeness, and an opportunity to explore some of them.

At different times in our lives we can find ourselves in dark places. This day will give an opportunity to explore the darkness so that it does not overwhelm us and consider ways of moving towards the light.

At different times in our lives we can find ourselves in dark places. This day will give an opportunity to explore the darkness so that it does not overwhelm us and consider ways of moving towards the light.

Hospitality is something we can all offer. It appears very basic but can be a profound spiritual gift. In an atmosphere of quiet and stillness we can learn more about this gift and how it impacts on our lives.

Hospitality is something we can all offer. It appears very basic but can be a profound spiritual gift. In an atmosphere of quiet and stillness we can learn more about this gift and how it impacts on our lives.

In an atmosphere of quiet and worship this is an opportunity to reflect on some aspects of water - both actual and spiritual - and the ways in which it can contribute to our inner healing.

An opportunity, in a safe environment, to reflect on some of the instances of hurt and pain which occur in life and to seek some healing for specific individual wounds.

A resume of what has happened this year so far with individual reports from sub groups. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments afterwards.

A day spent looking at notions of wholeness and different aspects of music and music can aid healing and lead to wholeness. To include listening to music, singing and im;provisation as well as talk an thinking about the experiences shared. Musical skill not essential but do bring along peices of music which are significant to you and any instrument you wish.

A talk by Anne entitled: "My Painting, My Faith" with supporting images followed by a group discussion about how pictures can aid prayer. This will lead into personal timefor art work during which Anne will play an active part. For those who do not wish to paint or draw Anne can be used as a resource to be observed.

This day can be used either as a Quiet Day for individual reflection on the two addresses, or it can beused as an opportunity to discuss and learn more about the place for forgiveness and reconciliation in our lives.

Again in the context of worship, stillness and quiet, this will be an opportunity to reflect on the gifts both natural and supernatural the Holy Spirit gives and to seek to understand the gifts that we have been given in order that they may be developed.

Again in the context of worship, stillness and quiet, this will be an opportunity to reflect on the gifts both natural and supernatural the Holy Spirit gives and to seek to understand the gifts that we have been given in order that they may be developed.

This day was cancelled. It is hoped we can offer it again in the future.

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In the context of stillness and quiet, this day will give individuals the opportunity to receive some input on the differing fruits of the Spirit and to reflect on their importance in their own lives.

In the context of stillness and quiet, this day will give individuals the opportunity to receive some input on the differing fruits of the Spirit and to reflect on their importance in their own lives.

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