Seven Sacred Spaces

The seven sacred spaces can help reflect on stewardship in our local church and how we might do it better.

  • As an individual reflection, work slowly through the questions in the booklet; don’t rush, allow time to reflect.

  • In a group setting, split into smaller groups and choose just one or two of the spaces and discuss the questions. Then in the bigger group share each group’s thoughts.

  • Finally, try to put the issues you have identified in some kind of priority order for taking action.

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Sunlight streaming through arched windows into a grand interior with ornate woodwork and carved statues on the ceiling.

With thanks

Photography by David Stanley at locations across the North West of England.

Stone staircase inside a small, enclosed stone chamber with a narrow vertical window at the top allowing light to enter.
A dimly lit stone corridor with arched ceiling and stained glass windows on the left, with candles on a table on the right, and a few people walking in the distance.
Interior of a small church or chapel with wooden pews and an altar featuring a statue of Mary in the center. The altar is decorated with flowers and candles. The ceiling has white gothic arches, adorned with wooden religious carvings along the walls
Interior of a church with stained glass windows, wooden wall paneling, a central altar with a painting, and chairs arranged along the walls.
People sitting on stone benches inside a cloister with arched openings and a wooden ceiling, overlooking a courtyard with sunlight and stone buildings.
A small, rustic miniature house with a wooden door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, casting dappled sunlight on the forest floor.
Interior of a historic church with high arched windows, stone walls, wooden pews, and sunlight streaming through the windows.