We've run this course online three times now, and enjoyed it so much we're running an in-person version! Join Sam and likeminded people to be released in your creativity.

Feedback from previous courses included:

  • "It's been really great to think about ways of being more creative and allowing worship times to be more imaginative, accessible and interactive."

  • "Excellent course. Was a beautiful balance of challenge and support. 10/10!"

  • “The course enabled me to dig deeper into my understanding of creativity and its role within faith, discipleship and worship. I found it inspiring for working with my own church and encouraging to continue to explore new ways of meeting with God."

This is a two-day course on Developing Creativity for Gathered Worship split across two Thursdays a week apart. It is taught by Sam Hargreaves on the 18th and 26th of June, 2026. Each day will be 10am-4pm, at the Meadow Room, Lye Green, near Chesham in Buckinghamshire. Meeting physically will give us the opportunity to engage in creative excercises in the room, as well as chat and build relationships in-person.

The aims of the course are:

  • To release and equip church leaders into greater creativity.
  • To empower & encourage creative people to craft gathered worship resources.

We will help each person attending to grow in their own creativity and artistic expression. Participants will then be given skills to shape their artistic talents into vibrant, accessible worship resources for use in church. 

Capacity - limited to 15 people to ensure space for activities, discussion and feedback.

Cost - £65, £50 unwaged. Includes handouts and links to further reading/viewing, PLUS an hour's online meetup after the second day to share creative things you have made following the course.


OVERVIEW 

Day 1 (18th June 2026) - Developing Creativity (ARTIST)
Intro: bringing together the Artist, Contemplative Liturgist, Designer and Pastor
Hallmarks of growing as an artist
Tools and exercises for developing creativity 

- Art as Spiritual Discipline (CONTEMPLATIVE)
Art and your self-image
Filling your artistic tank
Space to be real

PLUS: creative excercises and opportunties to try things out.

Day 2 (25th June) - Creativity for Gathered Worship (LITURGIST)
Being creative with liturgical movements
Engaging with the seasons 
Encouraging interaction

- Honing and Leading Creative Resources (DESIGNER)
Design process for worship resources
Skills for creating resources

- Reviewing and Improving (PASTOR)
Releasing creativity in congregations
Review and critique process

Plus: an hour's Zoom session a few weeks later, to share and receive feedback on a creative resource you have made.


ABOUT THE TUTOR

Sam Hargreaves has rich experience in both producing creative resources and training others to do so. He is an accomplished songwriter and his work with Engage Worship uses visual art skills, creative writing, digital art and more. As a lecturer at London School of Theology he has taught numerous courses, including Multimedia & Multisensory Worship, for the past 15 years.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The venue is the wonderful Meadow Room, Lye Green, near Chesham in Buckinghamshire (see photos below - we will send you exact address details when you book). We are limiting the numbers to 15 to ensure good interaction and plenty of space to create, so book now to avoid disappointment.