Over the past three years, we have developed The Learning Collective (TLC), a community of 70+ learners from across the UK and overseas. There are currently six groups that meet physically and one online group (all venues linked via Zoom). Our approach pays close attention to content, but also to what happens at the edges of learning – the often-overlooked moments in community where formation takes root. Join us for a conversation about attentiveness as we explore four key areas:

The preparation and reflection that happen before and after each session.
The careful curation of both physical and online learning spaces.
The building of community and shared formation between sessions.
The individual needs and development of each learner throughout the programme.
Rev Jane Day is an ordained Baptist Minister, Lecturer at Regent’s Park College in Community Learning. Jane has recently co-led a three-year participatory research project exploring the missional, theological and structural obstacles women in Baptist ministry experience. Jane’s current focus is on overseeing The Learning Collective (TLC) alongside her doctoral studies on the ripple impacts of accompaniment.
Dr Alan Kerry worked as an NHS GP, trainer, and training programme director for 25 years. He thought he’d retired in 2018 but COVID briefly spoiled that idyll before he finally hung up his stethoscope and studied for a Masters in Theology at Bristol Baptist College. He now works part-time as an administrator for Regent’s Park College, mainly with the Centre for Baptist Studies. He loves being a grandad.