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  • Workshop is the learning sphere of Anvil Trust.  Creating safe yet brave spaces to explore a spirituality that inspires understanding, formation and activism from a Jesus-centred shalom. Value-focused, inclusive and empowering, it offers resources, courses and live video conversations.

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  • Anvil Trust is the centrepoint and legal foundation of a movement whose purpose is to articulate, advocate and advance an understanding and activism based on a Jesus-centred all-inclusive vision of shalom, through Workshop learning, Peacemeal community and Jesus-Shalom podcasts.

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  • Jesus-Shalom is the communication sphere of Anvil Trust using the mediums of podcast, blog and live video conversations and discussions. It explores provocative biblical and contemporary issues from shalom perspectives, plus regular interviews with ‘Shalom Activists’ working in diverse roles.

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  • Peacemeal is the community-building sphere of Anvil Trust. Inspired by the ‘table-fellowship’ of Jesus every meal can become a portal for nurturing relationship, developing community, spiritual encounter and radical social change. We are a catalyst to reveal and inspire radical table possibilities.

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Workshop

What People Say

Over the years, Workshop has touched the lives of thousands of people. Since the early 1980’s, people have come to Workshop weekends to learn, grow and develop in their faith.

These people have gone on to discover or deepen their vocations, rekindle their faith, or even teach Workshop courses themselves. This page is a chance for you to hear from Workshop participants about how it has affected them.

Personal Growth

  • "Workshop is one of the most fulfilling courses I have attended."
  • "Workshop is for everyone who is serious about learning, growing and developing their gifts and skills."

Exploring Faith

  • "Workshop challenged and stretched me to think through issues."
  • "On Workshop, I received more than I could have expected in the variety and depth of the ideas presented."

Expanding Horizons

  • "Workshop challenged me to think beyond denominational and cultural barriers."
  • "The Workshop sessions on the gospel and society are powerful."

Looking to the Future

  • "Workshop inspires Christians to get involved with their local communities."
  • "Workshop gave me the chance to study in a way I could not have done, short of attending a full-time bible college."
  • "The effect of Workshop on my life was significant."

 

How can Workshop teaching benefit you, your church or community?

Find free learning resources on our Workshop Source page; or let us bring Workshop to you with our bespoke Workshop Focus days.

Feedback from our recent Focus Days:

  • "Fascinating and enthralling subject matter. Life changing in many ways. Very welcoming and well hosted."
  • "Fabulous presentation. Much food for thought. Thankyou."