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Eastertide School Courses 2009

Module Easter 1: Exploring the Ministry of the Evangelist: part 2

This course is a two module course which gives an introduction to Evangelism in theory and practice. The course is intended for anyone who wants to explore the ministry of Evangelist in its broadest sense. The course can be undertaken on its own or as part of the diocesan Evangelist training course.

Sessions in Part Two cover: Process Evangelism, the Ethics of Evangelism, Resources for Evangelism, Evangelism strategy and the local church, team work and practical skills in event planning for Gospel and Kingdom, Jesus and the ministry of evangelism and practical skills in faith sharing.

This module should be undertaken in conjunction with the module offered in Lent 1

 

Tutor: Sister Canon Penny Horseman C.A.	Monday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
Cathedral Chapter House, Chelmsford	April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18.

Module Easter 2: Let Us Be Human

We are all increasingly aware of the debates which have now gained huge momentum around questions of climate change, our ecosystems, and related matters. Some of these debates are about where the evidence points towards human activities contributing to a rapid degradation of the earth’s capacity to sustain life. Other parts of the debate are now starting to address questions about how we might live differently in the light of these realizations, and in mitigation of disaster. The Christian faith has plenty to say about living sustainably and faithfully within God’s created order. How might we put our theology, our big global questions, and our own choices of lifestyle into a constructive dialogue? This short discussion and workshop course will help us in this daunting task.

Tutor: Revds Sam Norton & Paul Trathen	Tuesday mornings10am - 12noon
Friends meeting House, Stebbing, Dunmow.	April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19.

 

Module Easter 3: Poetry and the religious imagination

The aim of this course is to explore how poetry can engage with the religious imagination. During the module we will explore various religious themes through poetry. Poets will include George Herbert, W.H. Auden, R.S. Thomas and Rowan Williams. It is not a comprehensive survey of religious poetry, more an opportunity to engage with specific poems and explore what they may say to us about God.

Tutor: Trefor Owen	Tuesday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
St Barnabus Church Centre, Hadleigh.	April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19.

 

Module Easter 4: Old Testament Lucky Dip 

This module aims to encourage clear thinking about the value of the Old Testament for 21st Century Christians and appropriate ways of reading it. The module will cover topics including: What is the Old Testament and what’s in it for me? I don’t believe it – foundation myths in Genesis 1-12. I don’t want to – receiving legal judgement. I don’t like it – warfare in the Old Testament. I don’t trust it – prophets and prophecy.

Tutor: Revd Naomi Wormell	Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
Christ Church, Billericay	April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20.

Module Easter 5: Signposts into Life 

The following conversation takes place between Alice and the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carol’s ‘Alice in Wonderland.’

‘Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?’ That depends a good deal on where you want to get to’ said the Cat. I don’t much care where, ’ said Alice, ’so long as I get somewhere.’ Then it doesn't matter which way you go, ’ said the Cat.

This course is for those who do care where they are going, but are not yet clear what that place is. We will be considering God’s call upon all our lives: whatever we’re called to be and do, and wherever we’re called to go. It is for everyone, not just potential clergy, Readers and those considering some kind of Christian ministry. However, the course is warmly recommended by the Diocesan Director of Ordinands 

Tutor: Revd Dr Tim Bull	Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
St Anne & St Laurence Centre, Elmsted Market, Colchester.	April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20.

 

Module Easter 6: Care and Share

Everyone is a pastoral carer and can increase their ability to care. The course will look at: What is pastoral care? What qualities are necessary for the practice of pastoral care? Together we will reflect on listening, pastoral prayer and being alongside with God. Open to everyone including those who might be interested in the role of Pastoral Assistant..

Tutor: Revd Brigid Main	Thursday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
Diocesan Office, Chelmsford.	April 23, 30, May 7, 21, 28.

 

Module Easter 7: The Reformation in England from Local Sources

This will be an opportunity to explore one of the most defining moments in English Church History through local sources and field trips. We will cover Essex before the Reformation, the end of the monastic movement, worship, the Bible, persecution and the legacy of the Reformation today. Essex and East London are a rich resource to draw upon when looking at this subject and it will enable us to discover how our Church today was shaped by the past.

This module is also offered as module Lent 6.

Tutor: Revd John Brown                             .	Thursday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
Trinity Centre, Baxter Road, Ilford.	April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21.

                                                

Module Easter 8: The Faith We Share

How do we help people make sense of the Christian faith in a rapidly changing culture? A look at practical ways and means of listening to people, understanding their questions and making a response. This module is open to all but would be a good introduction for those considering the ministry of Evangelist.

Tutor: Sister Canon Penny Horseman C.A.	Thursday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
The Community House, Belchamp St Paul	April 30, May 7, 21, 28.

 

Module Easter 9: Living with Other Faiths

This course helps people explore why we should engage with other faith communities and how we can go about doing so. The course objectives are to identify biblical principles for engaging with other faith communities; to develop an understanding of the beliefs and sensitivity to the practises of other faiths and to consider a range of ways of engaging with other faith communities and to identify particular approaches appropriate to your situation. 

Tutor: Revds Jonathan Evens & David Driscoll	Friday mornings 10am-12pm
Diocesan Office, Chelmsford	April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22.

 

Module Easter 10: Living with Other Faiths

The course uses Bible studies to explore reasons why we should engage with people of other faiths and ideas on how we can do this. It gives brief desciptions of the beliefs and practises of the main faith communities in the UK. Information on their locations and advice about making initial contact. It includes ideas/case studies for a range of ways in which people can engage with faith communities.

Tutor: Revd Sean Connolly & Fr Angus Ritchie	Tuesday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
St Stephen's RC Church, Manor Park	April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19.

 

Module Easter 11: Graven Images - an introduction to Christian art

This module looks at how artists have depicted the Christian story—both biblical and in church history. There will be discussion about the place of religious art in our churches and in our homes. and will be illustrated with slides and examples of religious art.

Tutor: Revd Bob Wallace	Saturdays 10am-3:30pm
St Peter's Church, Hutton	April 25, May 9.

 

Module Easter 12: God's Story, Our Story

A course to help develop the ministry of children’s workers aiming to give practical and relevant help in communication, story telling and programme planning. The course will also look at nurturing creativity in all aspects of children’s ministry.

Sessions include: Telling it like it is – communication skills and storytelling. Giving it style – instructor, storyteller & explorer modes of communication. Alive & Kicking – nurturing creativity. God’s work of art – creatively approaching the Bible and Prayer.

This course is module 2 of the Bishop’s Certificate in Children’s Ministry and is for anyone involved in any form of children’s ministry. Although this course builds on the material of module Lent 5 it can be taken on its own..

Tutor: Steve Kersys	Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
St Mary's, Gt Baddow.	April 22, 29, May 6, 13.

 

Module Easter 13: Myers Briggs Refresher Workshop

This one day course is a refresher day on Myers Briggs personality types and an opportunity for participants to look at how they may have changed over time. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the differences between ones self and others of different types. The day will include guided self re-assessment followed by activities designed to illustrate the rich diversity in human personalities.

Please note that this course is only open to those who have already done a Myers Briggs personality type indicator questionnaire and participants must be willing to share their own MBTI type.

The cost for this course will be £10 for the day.

Tutor: Dr Linda Barnard	Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm
Diocesan Office, Chelmsford.	April 25.

 

Module Easter 14: Prayer Workshop

A day to pray and explore different ways of praying – a quiet day with a difference. The workshop is experiential rather than theoretical and topics will include: Guided meditation, aids to prayer, liturgical prayers, creativity as prayer, the written word as prayer, music and sound as prayer. As part of the workshop there will be group prayer at the beginning, middle and end interspersed with the opportunity for individuals to try other forms of prayer for themselves.

The cost for this course will be £10 for the day.

Tutor: Dr Linda Barnard	Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm
Diocesan Office, Chelmsford.	May 9.

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