Tuesday 26 September 2017
A DVD entitled “Unpunished crimes in the Bible” by Ziony Zevit, Professor of Biblical Literature at the American Jewish University.
Monday 25 September 2017
Subtitled: "Sacrament as a Truly Progressive Approach to Modern Life". Doug is i/c of the Benefice of Chebsey, Creswell, Ellenhall, Ranton & Seighford.
Monday 25 September 2017
For our opening meeting of the new session, we plan to reflect on where we've been, where we're at, and where we want to go! It will be an in-house discussion, dependent on the participation of members. As always, everyone is welcome. Coffee/tea available on arrival from 7.15....
Tuesday 19 September 2017
To review and discuss the 6 poems on pages 10 - 49 of Mark Oakley's book "The Splash of Words". In this book he introduces his favourite poets (new and old), examples of their works (with some interpretation), and describes the effect they have had on his Christian life.
Tuesday 19 September 2017
Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 10 & 11.
Monday 18 September 2017
Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 10 & 11.
Tuesday 12 September 2017
Two short films by Rob Bell. “You” – what is unique about the Christian faith? Also “Today” – how much time do we waste wishing things were different?
Tuesday 12 September 2017
Following attendance at the Sea of Faith Conference we will watch a new unbroadcast video about The Sea of Faith movement, then a discussion
Tuesday 12 September 2017
Discussion to be led by a group member. Participants are encouraged to read the chapter in preparation - for more information apply to group convenor.
Monday 11 September 2017
'I've mislaid my glasses, but my son's on holiday' Reflections, Perceptions, Observations and Experiences of Life in a Care Home. John Reeve, who has spent the last six years as a resident in Bilton House(Free Church care home), will present this subject.After he has done so he will offer five questions from which members of the group will be asked to select one. After a period of silence members will be invited to speak to the one they have selected. Whilst doing so it would be appreciated if members would listen, with respect and understanding, and not interrupt or question the speaker. A short interval of silence will be observed between each speaker. If time permits we could move to a more open discussion. This is a Quaker approach to exploration in groups.
Tuesday 5 September 2017
Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 8 & 9.
Tuesday 5 September 2017
Regular discussion examining insights for Christianity in the 21st Century
Monday 4 September 2017
Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 8 & 9.
Monday 4 September 2017
We aim to finalise our programme for the next 12 months. We also aim to discuss Tim Farron’s resignation on his religious grounds, religious observation and political life.
Sunday 3 September 2017
Ian has been impressed by reading of Charles Darwin's beliefs in a book by Nick Spencer called "The Evolution of the West---How Christianity has shaped our values". How was it that Darwin lived by Christian values and did not oppose Christian groups, even after he reasoned that he was an atheist, sort of ?
Saturday 2 September 2017
Rob will lead us into a discussion based on Desmond Tutu's book, "Book of Forgiving". It will be helpful to have read the book beforehand but not essential.
Friday 25 August 2017
Monday 7 August 2017
Sunday 6 August 2017
This will be a talk with discussion based on the book by the Rev. Ray Vincent, a retired Baptist Minister and chaplain to Glamorgan University. His book is entitled 'Let the Bible be itself' in which he commends the bible as essential reading but challenges the traditional view of the authority of the bible.
Tuesday 1 August 2017
Regular discussion meeting - initiated by study of a recent article by Eric Alexander: 'Five Beliefs I Continue to Hold about Jesus'.
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