How we might combine Bibliodrama with the principles of Receptive Ecumenism
WORKSHOP X
LEADER: DAVID TATEM
TITLE: Embracing the other. Bibliodrama and Receptive Ecumenism
TEXT: Acts 2, 5-12
DATE: 17th and 24th May 2021
TIME: 18.00 -21.00 Paris Time
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 12 persons
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKSHOP: At Pentecost, we recall that the Spirit enabled the apostles to reach across the boundaries of language and culture between peoples.
This online workshop will explore how we might combine Bibliodrama with the principles of Receptive Ecumenism* to see how we can receive gifts across the boundaries not only of language but of our confessions and traditions.
Using symbols, language, artwork, sounds and other forms of expression, we will look at how we might recognise gifts, as well as becoming aware of obstacles and resistance to receiving them.
The workshop will take place across two 3 hour sessions, the first will explore gifts across the boundaries of Christian traditions, the second will extend that to also look at gifts from other faiths. There will be ’homework’ between the 2 sessions and some preparation for the first session.
Information will be sent in advance.
*Receptive Ecumenism is an approach to ecumenical relationships which emphasises and explores the gifts that we can receive from other traditions rather than what we can give. It invites us to recognise that ‘the other’ may have insights or strengths that we do not have and that we grow if we are able to receive those gifts offered to us.
LANGUAGE: English
LEADERS PROFILES:
Dave Tatem – is a minister of the United Reformed Church in the UK, living close to Cambridge, and is now retired. He has worked
ecumenically for most of his ministry and has also been involved in interfaith work. He is a member of the EBN secretariat.
CONTACT: Dave Tatem: davetatem@gmail.com