SYCAMORE
How can we find happiness?
What’s the meaning of life?
Is there a God?
Does prayer make a difference?
What is Sycamore?
Sycamore is an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today. It gives you space to meet other people, share ideas, explore your beliefs, and think about questions that really matter.
Each session involves a short film and some time for discussion. There’s no pressure. You can be yourself without any fear of being judged.
There’s a real sense of community, a spirit of friendship, some great conversation, and often some delicious food.
Everyone is welcome!
Why join a group?
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Each session involves a short, thought-provoking film about the big questions of life and the central beliefs of the Christian faith. The films are beautifully produced in locations around the UK. They capture the beauty of the English countryside, the energy and excitement of our cities, and the seagulls of Brighton beach!
The main presentation is by Fr Stephen Wang, a Catholic priest and popular speaker. There are street interviews with people from very different backgrounds, giving a fresh perspective on the big questions. There are guest speakers sharing their experiences. And every few minutes a question pops up on the screen to get the discussion going.
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At a typical Sycamore session, conversation just happens! Sycamore is an opportunity to meet other people, share ideas, explore your beliefs, and think about questions that really matter. Everyone is welcome. There’s a real sense of community and a spirit of friendship. This is true for remote groups as much as physical groups.
There’s no pressure and no commitment. If you are shy, you can take a back seat. If you are full of ideas and questions, this is a space to share them. You can be yourself without any fear of being judged.
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Many of the Sycamore groups start with a delicious free meal. Or at least with a coffee and a doughnut! Sycamore is a chance to relax with others over a meal or a drink – it’s not just about deep discussions. For once, you can stop rushing, and just enjoy sitting down for some good food and some good conversation. And if you are in a remote group then you can bring your favourite snack and show the others what they are missing…
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Yes, it’s a risk, stepping into the unknown. Most of us hate uncertainty and like to stay in our own routines. But why not take a risk and try something new? “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”. There are so few opportunities to meet new people, to step back from the rush of life, and to make space to think and talk.
You’ve got nothing to lose. At the very least, you get a free meal and have some good conversation. And maybe it will be something more, and perhaps even the beginning of a life-changing adventure.