The Work that Reconnects - a series of 5 workshops

The Work That Reconnects is an inspiring, interactive group process for anyone who longs to serve the healing of our world in a more powerful and effective way.

Over a series of 5 workshops participants will be guided through the Work's spiral of practices: Gratitude, Honouring Our Pain for the World, Seeing with New Eyes/Ancient Eyes, and Going Forth.

Within an atmosphere of safety and trust, each workshop will offer group exercises, poetry and singing to engage participants, whilst encouraging conversation and sharing as we move through the stages of the spiral together. Periods of group silence will also be included.

These workshops are open to anyone currently involved in addressing the climate and ecological crises in any way and/or who wish to become more active. We aim to facilitate an honest sharing of hopes and fears and to support participants to sustain long term engagement and personal wellbeing.

As the sessions lead on from each other in a structured way, to build connection and trust within the group participants will ideally attend all 5 sessions.

LOCATION: the workshops will take place in the Cathedral's Song School - which also houses Phoebe Anna Traquair's stunning 'song of creation' murals. Directions will be sent to the participants in advance of the first workshop.

DONATIONS: we've suggested a sliding scale donation. For those who can't afford the minimum suggested donation, please send an email to [email protected]. We have subsidised places available for those who need them.

BOOKING YOUR TICKET: Eventbrite has its limits! If you plan to attend all 5 workshops you only need to book once (on the first date). If you can attend most but not all of the workshops please email [email protected] to register your interest. Hopefully there will be places available, but we'll need to prioritise participants who can attend all 5 workshops.

For more information about The Work That Reconnects see here.

About the facilitators:

Jonathan Baxter is an artist, peer-educator and curator. He runs the A+E programme at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral and delivers projects inspired by The Work That Reconnects.

Chris Booth is an experienced member of the network of Work That Reconnects facilitators and has run various courses and workshops inspired by this practice. He draws on his lifelong experience in the peace and environmental movements.

Jane Lewis is an experienced song leader and song writer. She has led singing within Protest In Harmony (Edinburgh’s radical street choir) for the last 20 years in addition to setting up singing for lung health groups. She is also an experienced mindfulness teacher.

Lesley Morrison is a retired GP whose climate work makes the connection between individual health and planetary health.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom