The United Reformed Church training for learning and serving (TLS) team is launching its new period of enrolment by encouraging people to take time to imagine – a different world, a different church, and a different you – as part of a practical learning experience.

By engaging with these ideas, TLS aims to creatively explore how some of these possibilities may be a positive influence in a person’s life, church and community.

The Revd Stanley Jackson, TLS coordinator, said: “In October 1971, John Lennon released his record ‘Imagine’. While some find the lyrics paint an over-sentimentalised, unrealistic and unachievable ideal, others view them as offering a hopeful and inspirational vision for the future. Undeniably, the song highlights the potential of human imagination, touching upon one of the most creative forces of existence.

“Imagine... a different world... a different church... a different you. If you can catch the vision and potential of such thoughts you will understand why Training for Learning and Serving is launching its new period of enrolment by focussing upon what possibilities there are if people start to use their God-given imaginations.

The TLS enrolment period is open now until the 31 May – find out more about TLS and how you can get involved here, you can also find out more in the new prospectus available here.