The 2011/12 Courses

In  Autumn 2011 we are running a Bible Overview course of four Saturday morning sessions, beginning with a free launch session:

October 29th: Bible Overview (Mark Powley), free

November 5th: How to Read the Bible (Al Rycroft), £5/£3

November 12th: Key Themes – Kingdom (Al Rycroft), £5/£3

November 19th: Key Themes – Covenant (Daniel Roe), £5/£3

In Spring 2012, Derek Wooldridge will be running his ‘Bible in Six Weeks’ course. The venue, date and times for this course are to be confirmed, but to register your interest, please contact Derek: drw80@btinternet.com or 01904 798393

This course will look at the following topics:

The Life of Jesus – the Gospels

The Acts of the Apostles and their Letters

The Books of the Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

Under the Judges and the first Kings: Joshua-2 Samuel and the Wisdom Literature

Kings and More Kings: 1 Kings-2 Chronicles and the Prophets

Exile and Return: Ezra-Esther and the later Prophets

Course times and venue

The autumn course will run on Saturday mornings, starting at 9:30am and ending at 12.30pm.

The venue is the Belfrey Hall off Stonegate, in the centre of York.

Timetable

Each time we meet, we will begin by worshipping together, and there will be a presentation (either live or on DVD), a break for coffee and pastries, and a chance to ask questions and discuss in groups.

9.30 Welcome and Worship

9.45 Session 1

10.30 Coffee and time for informal discussion

11.00 Session 2

11.45 Coffee and further discussion

12.10 Q&A

12.30 Finish

Dates

Autumn 2011:

October 29; November 5; November 12; November 19

Spring 2012:

To be confirmed (see above)

Who can take the course?

Anyone who wants to deepen their faith and understand the Bible more fully, in order to be more effective in living a life of discipleship. It is ideal for those who’ve recently come to faith and for those who have been Christians for many years. You don’t need to have studied theology before!

Price

Our 2011/12 courses cost £5 per session, or £3 for concessions.

If you have further questions, or would like to register your interest, please email al.rycroft@stmichaelsyork.org or call St Michael’s Church Office on 01904 624190.