Gender, Prayer, Language and Imagery for God with Professor Nicola Slee
Reading list: Nicola’s list for exploring the subject further.
Blessing: Blessing prayer written by Nicola and used at the beginning.
Our light our peace our joy a prayer by Nicola and used in the session inspired by Simeon the Theologian.
Chat: Read comments, recommendations and questions given by participants during the event. This is a rich mix of thoughts, resources and links.
The recording of Nicola’s talks is available on application. eMail [email protected]
One participant has shared a link to a blog “Why We Need Mama God” which offers more on feminine images of God.
Thanks to the Montgomery Trust for funding this session.
Further resources shared:
From Helen Warwick at Holy Rood House:
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Group Members: Julie Dunstan, Chris Chapman, Julia Mourant, Naomi Gates and Sarah Lear
Group 2. To promote and protect good practice by
Group Members: Susanne Carlsson, Nick Helm, Chris Mason, Rachel Overton, Ruth Holgate

We desire

In the same spirit in which Spiritual Direction is conducted, we will endeavour to:

Create a Core Committee
Create three working groups to represent the three faces of the forum
The committee has been operating from the beginning. Current membership is: Nick Helm & Julie Dunstan (co-chairs), Ruth Holgate, Susanne Carlsson, Catherine Williams.
It has:
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Group Members: Catherine Williams (Chair), Ray Andrews, Mary Flitcroft, Henriette Howarth, Peter Rainford & Vron Smith