Running a session
What happens in Creative Prayer sessions?
Here is the typical structure of our sessions but this can be adapted to suit the needs of the group
9.45 am Arrive for refreshments and gather
10.00 am Start the session. People are asked to briefly introduce themselves and their hopes for the time
10.15 am Bible passage and short reflection is offered to the group
10.25 am The group is led in a short relaxation exercise to let go of the concerns of the day and enter into stillness
10.30 am Personal reflective time begins. Participants can use art materials that have been laid out if they wish
12.00 pm The group is called back for an optional sharing time. Each person is listened to without judgement
12.30 pm Closing Prayer. End of the session
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We have on occasion run a whole day session.
What creative materials are provided?
We typically provide a selection from the following:
General stationery
Felt tip pens, coloured pencils, coloured markers, scissors, glue, paper, stickers, card
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Collage materials
Magazines, old calendars, old greetings cards
Large paper or foamboard to stick images to
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Air drying clay
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Weaving materials: fabric, ribbon, buttons
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Plain fabric for lettering/writing on with felt tip pens
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Watercolour supplies: paper, paint, brushes, water containers
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Stones for decoration and acrylic markers
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Colouring pages
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A selection of devotional books and books with creative ideas
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People often bring their own journals and other supplies
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Sessions with a specific focus
We have had sessions where everyone engages with one particular activity. We have done this with
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Collage
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Watercolour
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Bible Journalling
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Sometimes we have invited a guest with specific expertise to lead the session.
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Planning
We like to know in advance how many people are coming so that we can plan for refreshments, resources and number of tables to put out. We tend to collect bookings via Eventbrite. Our numbers will typically range from 8 to 20.
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Do you charge for your sessions?
Our sessions are free but we take donations to cover materials, refreshments, heating, lighting etc
