Space Makers is a resource for schools and churches from the Diocese of Oxford. Accessible to pupils of all faiths and worldviews, five contemplative practices help schools to embrace some of the ancient wisdom of the Christian tradition and, in doing so, assist children to navigate the world around them. Climate anxiety and the vast increase in screen time and exposure to social media seem to be causes of deteriorating mental health in young people.
The ancient contemplative traditions of Christianity, like its secular cousin ‘mindfulness’, have a lot to offer at this time. Space Makers brings five contemplative practices into the life of our schools.
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2026/2027 training - For schools and churches this academic year
Training dates below are available for schools and churches to book:
Thursday 1 October
9am – 3.30pm
St Birinus House, Theale, Reading RG7 5AS
Friday 26 February
9am – 3.30pm
Church House Oxford
Friday 11 June
9am – 3.30pm
Buckingham Parish Church MK18 1BS
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