Is He serious?

Monday 25th November 2024
with Paul Woolley, CEO of LICC

Jesus said some things that were difficult to understand: “Go and sell all that you have, and give to the poor.” “If you don’t hate your family, you can’t be my disciple.” “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”

What should we make of these teachings from Jesus, and how do we respond to his challenge in our everyday lives in 2024? The good news is that there is Good News! We can discover God’s grace and power as we learn to really hear Jesus. Come ready to be challenged, inspired, and equipped to follow Jesus in all of life, right where you are.

Our speaker is Paul Woolley, Chief Executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), since January 2021, having served as Deputy Chief Executive at Bible Society. He was previously the founder and director of Theos, the UK’s leading faith and society think tank. In addition to his background in theology, he has worked in parliament and in public affairs. Paul’s on a mission to embed the whole-life discipleship gene into the culture of the UK church within a generation. He regularly appears as a commentator in the media, has a monthly column in Christianity magazine, and is co-host of The Whole Life Podcast. Paul is married to Ruth, and they and their four children live in Wiltshire where they enjoy getting into the great outdoors.

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Tea/coffee from 10.00am for a 10.30am start to 3.00pm including lunch. £25.00 per person.

To book a place ring 01277 367124 or email mpitt@nctuk.org

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Reflections on Holy Week and Easter

Monday 31st March
With Adam Atkinson, Bishop of Bradwell
Adam will use poetry, prayers and scripture meditations to help us focus on the death and resurrection of Christ. After writing sonnets for the book ‘Who Do You Say I Am?’, he will explore discipleship in today’s world, touching on contemporary themes such as identity, truth telling, violence, abuse, racism, and belonging in relation to being a follower of Jesus.

Adam became Bishop of Bradwell, in the Diocese of Chelmsford, in 2023. He had previously been Archdeacon of Charing Cross and before that was a Parish Priest in East London and Director of Mission Development. He trained for ordained ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and is married to Heather, who is a Vicar in Bethnal Green.

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Tea/coffee from 10.00am for a 10.30am start to 3.00pm including lunch. £25.00 per person.

To book a place ring 01277 367124 or email mpitt@nctuk.org

Delving Deeper into Friendship with God

With Amy Boucher Pye

ALREADY TAKEN PLACE!

THURSDAY 27TH APRIL 2023 - for men and women

Join Amy as she helps us delve into the three gospel stories about Jesus and his dear friends Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Amy says "My prayer is that not only will your picture of them expand but, more importantly, your own friendship with Jesus will take root even more deeply". We’ll see how friendship with Jesus changes us as we explore action and contemplation, grieving and hope, and serving and loving. We’ll also have time to encounter God through prayer.

We invite you to come and be encouraged and strengthened in your own relationship with God!

Amy is a regular contributor to Living Light, our daily Bible Insights. She is a writer, speaker and spiritual director. She’s the author of six books, including 7 Ways to Pray and the soon-to-be published Transforming Love: How Friendship with Jesus Changes Us. She lives in north London with her family.

TO BOOK please call 01277 367124 or email mpitt@nctuk.org