Learning Opportunities in the Parish
Courses and Study Groups
Learning opportunities
LENT STUDIES
In Lent 2010 over seventy parishioners took part in the Big Read, reading St Luke's gospel with the aid of Bishop Tom Wright's study guide. Several of the home groups are planning to meet again in the autumn to study another book. We are very much hoping that Bishop Tom writes a guide to St Matthew’s gospel for Lent 2011.
INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIANITY
This weekly course is suitable for enquirers who know little about Christianity, those adults who are preparing for Confirmation and long-standing church members who are looking for a 'refresher'. It is led by the Vicar and takes place at the Vicarage on Thursday evenings until July 2010. We meet at 8.00pm and end at 9.00pm for drinks.
Personality Type and Prayer
Why do you pray?
What is your Personality Type?
How could you pray?
What different kinds of Spirituality Type are there?
These are some of the questions that we are exploring in this popular course, over 8 sessions. We will have fun working out what our Personality Types are, and to which of the classic Spirituality Types we most closely relate. This will involve trying out different ways of praying, and using scripture as an inspiration for prayer. The programme will be led by the Vicar in autumn 2010.
Sermons and Articles
A selection of sermons, magazine articles and other writings from the Vicar.
Articles
The Vicar Writes - taken from the Parish Magazine
- June 2010: Government and Church - Coalition and a Community of Love
- May 2010: Waiting for Power
- April 2010: A Celebration of Life
- March 2010: Learning from Mistakes
- February 2010: Turning Towards Suffering
- January 2010: Journeying in Hope
- December 2008: A New Church For Christmas
- November 2008: The Bigger Picture
- July 2008: Faith into Action Frustrated by Secularist Agenda?
- June 2008: The Church's Foundation
- April 2008: Seeing is Believing
Clergy Questions
Sermons
Library
The church has a library containing books on a range of subjects. We hope to offer an on-line catalogue at some point in the future. Contact the Parish Office on 01325 469891 for access details.
Children's Church and Youth Fellowship
The church has active learning programmes for children and teenagers. Children's Church takes place on Sunday mornings, and the Youth Fellowship meets on Sunday evenings.
