Note to facilitator Thank you so much for

Note to facilitator • • • Thank you so much for running this workshop. Please make notes of the key themes that come up for each question, then send your feedback via email to: transformingchurch@bristoldiocese. org If you have any questions, please also email us. Diocese of Bristol

Diocese of Bristol Workshop for children and young people

Introduction • Christianity has been in this country for a long time • The world around us is constantly changing • God is important to some and not to others Diocese of Bristol

Introduction • • It is good to ask how the Church is doing Find out what is good and not so good Hear what people think is important Together we can help shape what churches do in the future Diocese of Bristol

a Prayer Loving God, Every person is special and important to you. As we meet today, send your Holy Spirit to inspire and guide us as we discuss what churches should be doing in the future. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. Diocese of Bristol

Diocese of Bristol Let’s do a word cloud: What are the first words you think of when you hear the word… “Church”

Diocese of Bristol Looking at everyone’s words… • Are there any words that you find surprising? • Are there any words that you agree with? • Are there any words that you disagree with?

Diocese of Bristol A Church should be…. Have a go at completing this sentence in your own words…

Diocese of Bristol A Christian should be… Have a go at completing this sentence in your own words…

What should God’s Church be doing? Rate these statements from 1 – 6, with 1 being the most important and 6 being the least important… • • • Share God’s love with everyone Services for people to worship God Be fair, caring and kind to those most in need Help Christians learn and grow in their faith Look after the world that God created Provide safe activities for their community

Here are the statements again. . . • • • Share God’s love with everyone Services for people to worship God Be fair, caring and kind to those most in need Help Christians learn and grow in their faith Look after the world that God created Provide safe activities for their community Do you think that there is anything missing? Have a go at writing your own statements

Diocese of Bristol Bishop Viv would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ for taking part today. Remember that your contribution is going to help shape the focus for many churches in the future. . . Thank you!