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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

We can all agree that in this world we do have trouble! But how can we be honest about our troubles and at the same time know God’s peace? How can we come alongside others in turmoil and gently hold out hope? In this workshop we will listen in on Jesus’ urgent last words to his followers. We will explore Jesus’ response to turmoil – our own, others’ and the world’s. We will learn what it means to grieve well and identify the beliefs and practices necessary to hold both joy and lament. As these two emotional expressions are intermingled, we will know the peace that passes understanding.