Creative Bible Series – November 2025 at St Saviour’s Church, Bath

Come and discover age-old, natural learning ways to engage with the Bible! This November, we’re offering a series of creative workshops designed to bring Scripture to life through story, art, physical expression or embodied experience.

All sessions are led by Birte Papenhausen* (Netherlands) and our Rachel Leigh-Wood (trainee teacher), and take place at St Saviour’s.

1. Living Statues Workshop Saturday 8 November, 10am–6pm

This practical workshop introduces the Living Statues method — a creative, embodied approach to exploring biblical stories through stillness, posture, and expression.

Book via eventbrite or find out more: https://www.stsaviours.org.uk/livingstatues/

2. Taster Workshops (3 hours each) Curious about creative Bible engagement? These friendly, hands-on tasters are perfect for anyone wanting to try something new. Come along, bring a friend, and experience a fresh approach to Scripture!

  • Tuesday 4 Nov, 6pm–9pm – Visio Divina.  Discover how visual meditation on a painting or image can deepen your prayer life and open new ways of connecting with God.

  • Friday 7 Nov, 10am–1pm – Dramatised Scripture Reading. Learn how a group can read scripture in a way that engages the imagination and helps people remember the passage.

  • Sunday 9 Nov, 3pm–6pm – Storytelling with Henna. Use the art of henna to tell Bible stories visually—an accessible and beautiful way to connect faith and creativity.

  • Monday 10 Nov, 6pm–9pm – Using Images and Parallels from our Lives.  Explore how God speaks through your surroundings and daily life, and how everyday activities can reveal spiritual truths.

More details: https://www.stsaviours.org.uk/creativebibleseries-taster-workshops/

3. Bibliolog Facilitator Training Sat/Sun 1 & 2 Nov and sat/Sun 15 & 16 November

Bibliolog is a creative way of engaging Scripture where everyone becomes part of the story, responding from within the narrative through open-ended questions. This four-day course will train you as a certified Bibliolog facilitator, giving you the tools to lead engaging, imaginative Bible sessions.

The course has 1 place left, read more: https://www.stsaviours.org.uk/bibliolog/ or sign up via Eventbrite. We will be doing more of them.

Everyone is welcome! If you’d like to book a workshop, or just want to know more, please get in touch. And do invite friends—these sessions are a wonderful opportunity to explore natural Bible learning together in a creative, supportive environment.Rachel: rmleighwood@gmail.com or 07758 515092

* Facilitators

Birte Papenhausen is a drama theologian and missionary who helps people explore faith through creativity and group-based storytelling. With a background in acting and drama therapy, and over a decade of mission experience in Mongolia, she now trains others through Arts Release and WEC International. Rachel Leigh-Wood, who is currently training as an orality (natural learning) teacher, will also be involved in leading parts of the workshops.