The evenings will run like this:
7.30pm Tea and Coffee served
7.45pm Meeting starts with a time in God’s Word and any items we have to share.
8.00pm Teaching session with plenary and/or group discussion.
9.00pm Prayer in groups.
9.15pm Close.
Just a few things to mention:
- We intend to start and finish promptly so that we can maximise our time and make it easier to find childcare where needed.
- To this end, we encourage you to come soon after 7.30pm to grab your tea/coffee and be ready to start on time.
- There will be outline paper notes for each session to pick up on the evening. We recognise that many of you will prefer to work electronically, so digital notes are available below:
Here is the proposed programme for 2023/2024:
All meetings are on Monday evenings.
2023
11 September The character of Pastors, Elders and Home Group Leaders
Word Document: 1a Qualifications for leaders
PDF: 1a Qualifications for leaders
9 October What is the Bible all about?
Word Document: The Master Plan – Many books, One great message
PDF: The Master Plan – Many books, One great message
13 November The Responsibility of Home Group Leaders: More General Pastoral Care
Word Document: More General Pastoral Care
PDF: More General Pastoral Care
11 December The Responsibility of Home Group Leaders: Leading Bible Studies & Prayer Times
Word Document: Home Group Leaders Notes – Leading Bible Studies and Prayer Times – 11 December 2023
PDF: Home Group Leaders Notes – Leading Bible Studies and Prayer Times – 11 December 2023
2024
15 January Christianity in Britain (Part I)
Word Document: Christianity in Britain Part 1— from AD 43 to 1689
PDF: Christianity in Britain Part 1— from AD 43 to 1689
12 February Pastoral Care – Bereavement and Loss
Word Document: Leaders’ Training Bereavement and Loss
PDF: Leaders’ Training Bereavement and Loss
11 March Pastoral Care – Mental Health
Word Document: Pastoral Care – Mental Health
PDF: Pastoral Care – Mental Health
Links to helpful websites – see documents above for reference.
Royal College of Psychiatrists – https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnessesand-mental-health-problems
MIND – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/
Mind and Soul Foundation – https://www.mindandsoulfoundation.org
15 April Christianity in Britain (Part II)
13 May Caring for Singleness and Aloneness in the Church
10 June Correctly Understanding the Bible
8 July Caring for Visitors and Newcomers in the Church.