In the Bible spiritual growth is likened to the natural development processes of plants, and the part played by gardeners, whether human or divine.
Growing in God’s Life will explore four recurring movements of this growth:
Becoming rooted and grounded in God
Emerging into being in response to God’s invitation
Struggling towards abundance through resistance
Bearing fruit and being willing to fall
These four are recurring movements, not stages.
Growth takes place gradually through a cooperative relationship between the Holy Spirit and our human spirit, rather than by self-made achievement. Jesus, the teller of parables, invites us to hold the mystery of creation in mind and heart, like seed in the hand of a sower. ‘Look’, he says, ‘see what happens if you are grounded in God’s good soil. Behold the wonder of who you are and what you might become.’
Date: Friday 13 November 2026
When: 10:00 - 15:00 GMT
Where: Online
Cost: £50 for non-members, £40 for members
Christopher Chapman
Christopher Chapman is an experienced retreat leader and Spiritual Director. He is the author of Seeing in the Dark, Earthed in God, Send My Roots Rain and Doorways to Hope. He is a regular guest director at St Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre. Formerly he was spirituality adviser for the Anglican diocese of Southwark and a spirituality tutor at St Augustine’s College of Theology.
FAQ
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After booking your event you’ll receive an automatic confirmation email that contains your unique Zoom link. Please check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case) for this email.
You will also receive a reminder email 48 hours before the event and one hour before.
You do not need a Zoom account to join. On the day of the event, simply click the Zoom link in your confirmation email. This will open the Zoom app or website, where you’ll be able to join the event. Be sure to log in a few minutes early to make sure everything is set up!
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Handouts, if provided, will be shared with you via a link in both your confirmation and reminder emails. The link will direct you to a folder in Google Drive where you can download the materials. To download the handouts:
Click the link in your email to access the folder.
Once in the folder, find the documents listed.
Click on the document you want to download and look for the "Download" option (usually in the top-right corner of the screen).
Select Download, and the file will be saved to your device.
Any handouts made available after the event will be added to this folder.
We strive to provide handouts for each event that it is appropriate for, but please note that some speakers may not provide them. If handouts are available, they will be uploaded to the folder at least 48 hours before the event. Be sure to check the folder ahead of time to ensure you have everything you need!
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Yes, you can reschedule your booking through the confirmation email. Just click the "Reschedule" link and choose a new time. Please note that rescheduling is subject to availability.
To cancel your booking, simply follow the link in your confirmation email and you’ll find an option to cancel your appointment. Cancellations and refunds are only available before the event starts.
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If you’re having trouble joining the event, first try checking your internet connection or restarting your Zoom app. If issues persist, please contact us immediately via email at info@lcsd.org.uk, and we’ll try to help troubleshoot or provide an alternative solution.
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Click on the “Book” button on the page.
Enter your personal information (name, email, etc.) and click “Continue to Payment” button.
On the payment page, fill in your payment details.
Under “Order Summary” you’ll see a field labelled “Package, gift, or coupon code”
Enter your code and click Apply.
Once applied, you should see your 20% member discount reflected in the total amount.
Follow the prompts to finalise your payment and booking. You’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details of your event.