Developing Deep Talk | 2-day Training and/or 1-day Coaching

Deep Talk…
— is being used with adults and youth, often in groups, but also one-to-one; those trained in Deep Talk are using it in work and business settings as well as in education, church and therapeutic contexts. So far this has especially been in Finland, but now this is developing in the UK and the Netherlands. We are delighted that Rev Jeremy Clines has agreed to offer a Deep Talk development in Australia.

Deep Talk…
— takes a number of Godly Play principles and some Godly Play stories—along with some new stories—and adapts these for a spiritual process suitable to secular and religious settings, to help groups work through issues or challenges, or consider their organisation’s vision or mission. Deep Talk has been used in Finland in secular and church contexts usually with existing adult teams (such as a staff team).

Deep Talk sessions…
—begin similarly to Godly Play – by sitting in a circle; the showing of a story; and a time of wondering; but then everyone changes places and a dialogue game is played, arising from the story: this is when the group explores their work and life together. Then a celebration and chance to say farewell.

Developing Deep Talk | 2-day Training

Dates/Times: 3-4 April, 9.30 am - 5 pm (both days)
Venue: Uniting Church Centre for Ministry, 16 Masons Drive, North Parramatta
Cost: $400 per person - spaces limited - preferably Godly Play trained and experienced.

This two day training led by Rev Jeremy Clines (Deep Talk Trainer, Sheffield, UK) and Judyth Roberts (Australian Godly Play Trainer) is a comprehensive exploration and equipping for practicing Deep Talk.

Developing Deep Talk | 1-day Coaching

Date/Time: 5 April, 10 am - 3.30 pm
Venue: Uniting Church Centre for Ministry, 16 Masons Drive, North Parramatta
Cost: $200 per person - spaces limited - for those who already practice Deep Talk, or who wish to follow-on from the 2-day training course.

This one day coaching session led by Rev Jeremy Clines and Judyth Roberts will be focused on further developing Deep Talk with others keen to build on this practice.

If you are curious about Deep Talk, and would like to experience it - join us for a Deep Talk session:

Deep Talk Taster Evening

Date/Time: 2 April, 5:45 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Manly Village Uniting Church
Cost $20 per person (includes supper).
RSVP to Carolyn Handley. More details including RSVP at:

www.godlyplay.org.au/training/deep_talk_manly