Many of us, whether we grew up with Christianity or are coming to it as adults, find ourselves wanting more than personal Bible reading and study, and one good sermon on a Sunday to help us on our journey of life.
We want to broaden our understanding by sharing our questions, difficulties and insights with others, and by listening to scholars, whether they be theologians, philosophers, linguists, historians or scientists.
Our Adult Education Ministry Team organises a variety of courses with the needs and interests of participants in mind.
If you are interested in any of these courses please contact us via the form below (remember to say which course you are interested in).
2011 Course Programme:
February |
Exploring Faith ConnectionsURC Hall – 4.00pm to 5.30pm
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In the pluralist world we inhabit, Christians are encouraged to be more inclusive not only of ‘the other’ within their own communities, but also in the wider world. Learning about other faiths can enrich us culturally and intellectually, but can also provide new insights into our own faith and may even help us discover that we have much more in common than we had previously thought.
We have invited representatives from three different traditions – a Hindu, a Muslim and a Jew – to share with us about their faith, and to engage in dialogue about our mutual points of connection. 13 February: Hinduism with Shaunaka Rishi Das |
March/April |
Lent Ecumenical Housegroups
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Housegroups are being arranged co-ordinated by John Baker (St Mary’s). There will be both a Monday evening and a Tuesday afternoon group starting the week commencing 14th March. We will be following the widely used York Lent Course. If there is demand further groups may be arranged so if you would like to join in the discussion exploring the Easter story through ‘Rich Inheritance – Jesus’ legacy of love’ please contact John or fill in the form below. |
May |
The Book of Amos |
A 3-session bible study led by our minister, Revd Tanya Rasmussen and hosted by Laurence and Peter Devlin, 99 High Street. These bible studies will run alongside a sermon series investigating the prophecies of Amos against corruption in a land and time of plenty. The study groups will meet on Monday evenings in May, starting at 7.30pm. May 9th |
June |
Vision 4 Life |
This is the third in the three-year cycle of study materials produced for the whole URC. The first two years focussed on transformation by the Bible and transformation through Prayer, and now we are following the study series entitled ‘transformed for evangelism’.
The word evangelism has an uncomfortable feel to many liberal Christians but we have been introduced to the idea that it is about telling our stories. A series of housegroups are being arranged to further explore what evangelism means for us. June 13th, 20th, 27th evenings – led by Catherine Hughes daytime dates to be decided – led by Robert Harding and Malcolm Benson |
Past courses have included:
- The Letter of James – a short, 3 session bible study
- The Beatitudes – a bible study based on the book “The Beatitudes From The Back Side” by J. Ellsworth Kalas
- Faith Enquirer Course – a 5 week course led by Tony Tucker, Peter Pay, Colin Thompson, Elaine Kay and Richard Mortimer.
- Moods of Prayer – a 4-week course led by Revd. Susie Snyder
- Living the Questions 1 & 2- a 7 week course led by Tanya Rasmussen
- Lent 2009 course – York Study course ‘Faith, Hope and Love’
Future Courses
Let us know if you would like to attend a course and what topics would interest you.
