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Decolonizing Prayer: Resources for Discipleship and Ministry

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Decolonizing Prayer: Resources for Discipleship and Ministry

Prayer is a very personal, private, intimate affair and at the same time it is a public, ritual act of service. Both of these spheres of the life of faith – personal and public – are influenced in different ways by the world that surrounds us and the traditions that we have absorbed as we grow along the path of faith. 
 
This day offers a chance to step back, take stock, and contemplate the various influences on our personal and collective lives of prayer, as well as the forces that might narrow our gaze as we perceive the wonders of God. It extols the value of consciously widening our gaze by drawing on global and diverse voices as partners and allies as we listen and speak to God. It introduces a range of creative resources to decolonize and diversify our prayer lives, both as individuals and as communities of faith. 
 
As part of this day there will be a book launch of Jarel Robinson-Brown and Elizabeth S. Dodd, Hurricanes Roar: 30 Reflections on Black Spiritual Poetry, which is published by SCM Press.

 

Jarel Robinson-Brown is an Anglican priest and theologian who is part of the African diaspora as a citizen of Jamaica and the United Kingdom. Elizabeth Dodd runs the ministry MA at Sarum College, teaches doctrine and writes on lyric and spiritual poetry. 

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Dates & Times

23 Jun 2026
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tutor(s)

Dr Beth Dodd
Fr Jarel Robinson-Brown

Course code

2806

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This course is being held onsite at Sarum College.

If you wish to stay with us please contact our hospitality team to book your accommodation on 01722 424800.

A limited number of special price tickets are available for clergy, ordinands and those in Christian ministry, at a special price of £15, to include a free copy of the book Hurricanes Roar 30 Reflections on Black Spiritual Poetry. This offer is made possible by the generosity of the Church of England racial justice unit.

Free places are set aside for those eligible for Salisbury CMD.

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I’ve been particularly struck by the refreshing approach to theological education here. In a world, and indeed within parts of the church, where faith can sometimes feel stagnant or out of touch, Sarum offers a vibrant and relevant alternative. The courses encourage a bold exploration of profound ideas, connecting with truths that lie beneath the surface and fostering genuine personal growth, which feels particularly significant as I approach my 50th year. This counter-cultural spirit, which embraces depth and challenges ageism and fear, is truly remarkable. Sarum is a place where individuals can be transformed by engaging with a living and breathing faith.

 

 

Tutor(s)

Beth_Dodd

Dr Beth Dodd

Programme Leader for Postgraduate Programmes in Theology, Ministry and Mission

Fr Jarel Robinson-Brown

Visiting Scholar in Christian Spirituality

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