A key challenge today — in church and in society — is to reduce the noise, and learn afresh how to listen and converse well.

This in-person workshop, designed with church congregations in mind, builds on the way restorative justice resonates strongly with biblical values.

It will be an opportunity for those in leadership and active in church life to develop restorative conversation skills, enabling members to be honest, listen deeply, and speak freely without fear. A time of learning to reach good outcomes, if not agreement, rather than foster grievance.

The 26-27th of November marks the end of national Restorative Justice week 2022 (#RJWeek). New Road Baptist Church in partnership with The Mint House will co-host these two events, facilitated by special guests, Tom and Shona Shaw who work and minister in Leeds.

WORKSHOP 14.00 - 17.00 // Saturday, November 26

Explores restorative conversation skills and introducing ways to prevent conflict and resolve disagreement using restorative practices. Cost £5. Booking essential!

WORSHIP 10.30 -11.30 // Sunday, November 27

A public event and no prior registration is needed.

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Tom Shaw is Director of Research and Development at Carr Manor Community School in Leeds. Tom leads on developing character, restorative approaches and peace education in the school. He was part of developing the www.restoreourschools.com project and works with schools across the UK to develop their relational and restorative practice. On behalf of the Leeds Learning Alliance (LLA), Tom leads on the promotion of ‘inclusion, collaboration and ambition’ to a wide range of education facing organisations across the country. As part of this, Tom is now developing a ‘Centre for Inclusive Practice’ where the LLA will commit to inclusive practice research, develop- ment and knowledge sharing which will include training, advice and support to colleagues.

Shona Shaw is formerly a minister at Moortown Baptist Church, Leeds and is a council member (specialist in theological reflection) of the Leeds Church Insititute.