School of Formation

We are privileged to be able to bring the School of Formation to the East Midlands for the first time. The training will be delivered by the director of Formation, Dr Viv Thomas.

The School of Formation is a six month programme designed to lead participants on a journey of personal transformation through teaching, discussion, prayer and listening to God. The School has been set up to help participants learn how to live spectacular ordinary lives – living well for God in the places we find ourselves.

There are six one-day teaching sessions, all on Saturdays between 10 am and 3.30 pm.

You can hear Viv’s introduction to the courses (8.5 MB mp3 audio) given at the Sunday 8 June 10.30 am service on our Listen Again page.

The Life Courses

2008 Courses

2009 Courses

Key Questions Answered

Who should attend the School of Formation?

The school is for anyone who wants to develop a spectacular ordinary life; desires to grow deeper with God; wants to engage a world of transformation rather than just information and feels that God may be calling them to a bigger world than they now inhabit.

Who will lead and teach the course?

All courses will be led by Viv Thomas and associates of Formation.

How much does it cost?

Option	Full Cost	Student Rate (full-time)	Early Bird*
All six days	£70	£50	not available
Three days†	£40	£30	£35
One day	£17	£12	not available

* Pay all fees before 31 July 2008 to qualify for the Early Bird rate.
† Either the three course days in 2008 or the three course days in 2009.

There is also a limited number of volunteer student places at a cost of £20 for the full six days. Please enquire before booking for more information about this offer.

Where will it happen?

All teaching days will be held at St Nic’s Church, 79 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6AE (map).

When will it happen?

All teaching days take place on a Saturday between 10 am and 3.30 pm.

What will happen?

Each day will begin with tea and coffee followed by a time of worship. This will be followed by three sessions with lunch after session two. Viv will use a variety of teaching/learning styles. You can either bring your own lunch or buy lunch locally.

How do I apply?

Download and print the application form, then fill in your details and choice of courses. Send it together with your payment to:

Formation
St Nic’s Church Office
79 Maid Marian Way
Nottingham NG1 6AE

Please do not send cash in the post.

Alternatively, you can hand your application form and payment directly to one of our church representatives, who are:

9 am service	Sam and Esther Josiah
10.30 am service	Max Kay
Sunday @ Seven	Geoff Hamilton

It is important that we have your correct current email address (if you have one) when you apply. Once payment is received you will receive confirmation of your place on the course as well as other important information by email.

I would like to know more

Detailed course information is available from the School of Formation website. Here you will find descriptions and details of each individual course as well as more information about the School of Formation.

Futher queries about the course

If you require more specific course content information, not found on the School of Formation website, or have a query about how the course is given or any other course-specific enquiry, please contact Kate White at the School of Formation by email or telephone 0207 384 5954.

Queries about booking

If you have a general booking enquiry please contact Olly Beresford at the following email address: formation@stnics.org.

We look forward to welcoming you onto the course. Please invite your friends.

© 2010 St Nicholas’ Church, Nottingham

Updated: 5 January 2010