St Martin's & St Paul's
Parish Canterbury
The Nicene Creed: a series of discussions for Advent 2009 and Lent 2010
What is the Nicene Creed?
"I believe in God..." This is the first and most fundamental of the statements of faith that Christians repeat Sunday by Sunday in the words of the Nicene Creed. The statements of belief are breathtaking in their claims and in their implications for those who affirm them. Some undoubtedly raise questions and uncertainties that are not easy to resolve.
The Parish of St Martin and St Paul in Canterbury is offering a series of talks and discussions on the basics of the Christian faith, based on the belief statements in the Nicene Creed. The talks and discussions are open to anyone who would like to come to any or all of the sessions. For Christians, the series is designed as a 'refresher' and update for their faith. For people interested in Christianity but not committed to it, this is an opportunity to hear more and raise questions for debate.
The emphasis will be on a straightforward presentation of basic Christian beliefs, reflecting a range of understandings and view-points rather than just one Christian tradition. It will not be a course on academic theology; and it will aim to attempt to draw out some of the practical implications of belief for everyday living. The presentations will be varied in style and method with opportunities for questions and discussion. There will be suggestions for reading and internet sources for people wishing to take subjects further.
Where and when
The venue will be the Parish Hall in Church Street St Paul's, Canterbury. The series will be divided into two five-session sections. Part One will start on Wednesday 18th November and conclude on 16th December. Part Two will start on Wednesday 24th February 2010 and finish on 24th March. All the sessions will be on Wednesday evenings, starting at 7.30 pm and concluding no later than 9.00 pm. Coffee and tea will be available at the end of each session.
You are warmly invited to come to these talks and discussion, either for the whole series or as many sessions as you wish. There is no charge except for a contribution towards any coffee etc. If you have any queries about the series of talks and discussion please contact Brian Munday (Tel: 01227-765464, email B.R.Munday@kent.ac.uk) We look forward to seeing you.
The Programme
| Part One: Advent 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wed 18th November 2009 | ||
| 7.30 pm | We believe - but how do we know what to believe? The question of authority |
Rev. Dr Jeremy Law Dean of Chapel, Canterbury Christ Church University |
| Wed 25th November 2009 | ||
| 7.30 pm | We believe in one God | Very Rev. Robert Willis Dean of Canterbury |
| Wed 2nd December 2009 | ||
| 7.30 pm | God the maker of heaven and earth what do we believe about creation? |
Rev. Dr Paul Ratcliff Curate, Parish of St Martin & St Paul |
| Wed 9th December 2009 | ||
| 7.30 pm | Jesus Christ man and God? |
Rev. Justin Lewis-Anthony Rector of St. Stephen's Hackington |
| Wed 16th December 2009 | ||
| 7.30 pm | Salvation how, why and for whom? |
To be confirmed |
| Part Two: Lent 2010 | ||
| Wed 24th February 2010 | ||
| 7.30 pm | The Holy Spirit | Rt. Rev. Richard Llewellin Former Bishop of Dover & Bishop at Lambeth |
| Wed 3rd March 2010 | ||
| 7.30 pm | Christ rose again from the dead and he will come again |
Andrew Bartlett Esq QC |
| Wed 10th March 2010 | ||
| 7.30 pm | Eternal life what is it like? |
Rev. David Stroud Assistant Chaplain, Canterbury Christ Church University |
| Wed 17th March 2010 | ||
| 7.30 pm | One holy, catholic and apostolic Church | Rev. Canon Christopher Irvine, Canon Librarian, Canterbury Cathedral |
| Wed 24th March 2010 | ||
| 7.30 pm | Conclusion so where do we go from here? |
To be confirmed |
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