Christianity Explored

Christianity Explored is an informal 6-week course for people who'd like to investigate Christianity, or just brush up on the basics. Looking at Mark's gospel, it explores who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him.

Christianity Explored is primarily for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people. Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you. Everyone is welcome - from the most sympathetic Sunday schooler to the convinced atheist.

We have been given the use of the Courtyard Café, (opposite Dursley Tabernacle on Parsonage St, Dursley, GL11 4BW) for six Wednesdays during Lent, starting on February 26th. People can come and buy a drink and something to eat from 7.30pm. At about 8pm there will be an introduction and an opportunity for a discussion starter in small groups, often with a chance to look at the Bible for yourself and ask any questions that you have. There is a short talk of about 15-20 minutes which will focus on the theme for the evening. After that there is open discussion both in small groups and all together.

You can say as much or as little as you like. And don’t worry – you’ll never be asked to sing, pray or read aloud. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible either. And if you miss a week, that’s OK too. And you can pull out any time you like, for any reason.

The course is free (you will have to pay for your own food and drink at the café though!). We will provide you with a handbook and a copy of Mark’s gospel.

Follow the link to see a video about the Course: http://www.christianityexplored.org/course

Follow the link to the course website: http://www.christianityexplored.org/

For further information contact Simon Helme, Minister at Dursley Tab: Tel: 07443568242; Email: minister@dursleytab.org.uk or look on the church website: www.dursleytab.org.uk

Course outline

Week 1 Good news: What are we doing here?
Week 2 Identity: Who is Jesus?
Week 3 Sin: Why did Jesus come?
Week 4 The cross: Why did Jesus die?
Week 5 Resurrection: Why did Jesus rise?
Week 6 Grace: How can God accept us?

All on Wednesdays, 7.30 for 8pm, from Feb 26th, at the Courtyard Café, Dursley.