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3D Dialogue delves into a range of ecumenical, inter-faith and inter-spiritual material, including books, digital media and conference papers to explore the Divine.

"Joy is essential to spiritual life. Whatever we may think or say about God, when we are not joyful, our thoughts and words cannot bear fruit. Jesus reveals to us God's love so that his joy may become ours and that our joy may become complete.”

Henri Nouwen

In 2026 the theme Gathering of Joy will be explored over four consecutive Sundays from 24th May through to 14th June. We will meet on zoom at 5pm. Come along to one session or more.

The sessions will run for an hour and a half. We will read together from a number of different sources and discuss our responses to the wisdom of those who have gone before us.

A weekly email will follow each session with a suggested call to joy so we can put into practice what we are discovering.

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Dialogue is conversation style, people are reminded of our community guidelines and Safeguarding practices, as well as the 8 principles of contemplative sharing listed below.

2024's program resources we curated together can still be seen here: 3D Dialogue: Silence

Upcoming Events

3D Dialogue: Joy
Multiple Dates

3D Dialogue: Joy

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Zoom - Worship Link
A deep dive into the divine through reading, listening, watching, reflecting

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In our shared space please do what you need to look after yourself

Tears are welcome and sometimes needed.

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Using the chat function instead of voice is also good.

Pastoral Care is always available online via phone, Zoom or email so please reach out if you need a follow up chat.

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The eight principles of Contemplative sharing
Which we will use in our 3D Dialogue spaces
  1. Keep comments rooted in your own lived experience and refrain from remarks that are overly abstract, philosophical, or theoretical. 
  1. Express your own thoughts knowing that others will listen and reflect upon what you say. It is helpful to use "I" statements like "I believe..." or "I am confused by that response." Try framing your remarks with phrases such as "My assumption is that..." or "My experience has been..." Trust that others are hearing you. 
  1. Pay attention to the assumptions, attitudes, and experiences underlying your initial or surface thoughts on the topic. Ask yourself questions like: "Why am I drawn to this particular passage?" "What makes me feel this way?" 
  1. Remember to listen first and refrain from thinking about how you might respond to another's comments. Simply listen to and accept his or her thoughts on the subject without trying to challenge, critique, or even respond aloud to them. 
  1. Trust the group. Observe how the participants' ideas, reflections, common concerns, assumptions, and attitudes come together and form a collective group mind. 
  1. Reflect before speaking and be concise. Make one point or relate one experience, then stop and allow others to do the same. 
  1. Expect periods of silence during the dialogue. Learn to be comfortable with silence and resist the urge to speak just because there is silence. 
  1. Avoid cross-talking. In time you will adjust to saying something and not receiving a response and to listening without asking a question, challenging, or responding directly. Simply speak from your own experience or perspective as you honor others doing the same.  
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