The Barking Programme

  BETTER COMMUNICATIONS

Led by Gill Nichol

30^th January and 13^th February

7.30-9.30 pm

25^th, February, 3^rd, 10^th March

7.30-9.30 pm

Various Locations

See separate flyer FOR MORE DETAILS .

EVE AND THE FALL

Led by Dr Jane Freeman and Revd John Brown Thursday 7^th February 2008

10.00 - 3.00 pm

St Bartholomew's Church

Barking Road/Navarre Road

The day aims to explore the place of the fall in thought drawing on modern biblical studies, church teaching from the early church to the reformation, Jewish reflections on the story and the place of Eve from a feminist perspective.

POWER POINT FOR YOUR CHURCH

Led by Vivica Dutt

Tuesday 12^th & 19^th February 2008

7.30-9.30 pm

St John's Epping, High Street Epping.

A two session workshop that aims to support and develop skills in the practicalities of presenting power point in church in teaching, worship, and administration. The sessions are open to all but the first Evening will concentrate on those who come to power point fresh. There will be a bank of computers provided to work on.

Encountering other faiths:

Early Christians' experience of living in a non-Christian culture

THIS DAY IS FREE

Led by Dr Graham Gould (formerly a lecturer in theology at King's College London) and the Revd Ian Harker (vicar of Harrow Green)

Saturday 23^rd February 2008

Coffee from 10.30 a.m.

11 a.m. - 2.45 p.m.

Harrow Green Parish Church (Holy Trinity and St Augustine of Hippo), Holloway Rd/Corn Way, Leytonstone, London E11 4LD

Early Christian writings, both within the New Testament and outside, show that the relationship between Christianity and its surrounding cultures was a subject of great importance in the development of early Christian life and thought. Starting from its earliest context in Palestinian Judaism, Christianity rapidly found itself in dialogue and competition with Greco-Roman religion, philosophy, and literary culture. Even in the late fourth century, when Christianity had become a privileged religion in the Roman empire, it continued to be strongly influenced by the prestige of the classical tradition. This study day will explore some of the inter-cultural relationships with affected early Christianity and reveal attitudes which, like much in the history of the early Church, are still of contemporary interest.

LEADING INTERCESSIONS IN CHURCH

Led by Revd Christopher Owens

Tuesday 26^th February and 4^th March 2008

7.30-9.30 pm

St John's Epping, High Street Epping.

This is an opportunity to develop your skills at leading intercessions. Two evening workshops to build on people's existing skill, develop new ones and grow in confidence in this important part of worship. There will be a chance to practice writing, delivering intercessions and looking at seasonal material. Open to those who want a refresher course, or are just beginners. 

QUIET DAY

Led by Revd Geoffrey Connor

Saturday 8^th March 2008

10.30 am - 3.00 pm

All Saints Theydon Garnon CM16 6PN

This is a chance for all the Episcopal area to meet together but especially Epping Forest Deanery. To reflect on the season and understand its place and meaning in our lives today.

Current Courses with the Barking Programme

Please note that you need to provide your own packed lunch for all Barking Programme events.

If you have any special needs that it might be helpful to let us and the convener know, tell us when you send back this form, and on the day.

If you would like to take part in any Barking Programme Courses simply send us a cheque (£5 per course) your name address and a contact phone number with the title of the course on the back of the cheque and we will send you further details of the course.

Please send cheques and applications forms to:

Revd John Brown
The Barking Programme
St. Luke’s Vicarage
1A Baxter Road Ilford Essex  IG1 2HN
0208 553-7606
livingfaith@stluke-ilford.org.uk

It would greatly help us if you are able to send in applications as soon as possible. Once you have sent in your applications, you are automatically booked on the course and there is no need to confirm your place.

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