Stepping
towards the Light
A Lent
Pilgrimage
You have been told, O mortal, what is good; and
what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and
to walk humbly with your God? Micah
6.8
A course for our
times…
We live in times of
uncertainty. Lent 2021 may occur at a time of transition from lives restricted
by coronavirus to the hope of life lived in greater freedom. As Christian
disciples, how can we walk this path in a way that acknowledges the pain and griefs
experienced and yet looks forward in hope for ourselves and for our world?
Why this course?
Stepping towards
the Light is designed to enable
individuals, groups and congregations to make Lent a
time for considering their recent experiences in light of their lives as Christians
and their longing for a better world. It will nurture participants to be
Christian citizens in their homes, workplaces, local and global communities.
Who is this Lent
Pilgrimage for?
The
course is for anyone who sees themselves as part of the Scottish Episcopal
Church in Renfrewshire. No prior
experience in theology or formal Christian education is needed, just an open
mind and heart! Participants will need to be able to access Zoom on a computer,
tablet or phone.
(Help with connecting to Zoom can be provided if required)
Week
One – 7.30pm 18th February
Trusting in
God’s mercy: finding God in the pandemic
Week
Two - 7.30pm 25th February
Loving mercy 1: owning our individual losses and seeking
forgiveness
Week Three -
7.30pm 4th
March
Loving mercy 2: looking
at our society: reasons to mourn and signs of renewal
Week
Four - 7.30pm 11th March
Walking
humbly: reflecting
through the eyes of Christ (Scripture)
Week Five - 7.30pm 18th
March
Discerning
how to act justly
Holy
Week
A reflection on
the Passion story
Eastertime
A reflection on
the meaning of resurrection
Pentecost recall session: 7.30pm
27 May
How have we put this into
practice?
Who is providing
this course?
The course is jointly offered by
the Craighead Institute for Life and Faith and
St John’s Johnstone & St Margaret’s Renfrew.
The Craighead Institute has over 30 years’ experience
of delivering Christian adult education to congregations and groups in Scotland
and internationally. St John’s & St Margaret’s have been pioneering faith
development for church members at home during lockdown. The lead course facilitators
are Lisa Curtice, Anne Macdonald
and the Very Rev’d Reuben Preston, all of whom are
experienced in adult education, group facilitation and Ignatian Spirituality.
Comments from participants on
previous Craighead courses:
“I feel that the experience of the course has changed me
in the ways I relate to people, in my work and in how I am in myself.”
“…each time I came for a module I have left with a renewed
hope and energy.”
What the course
involves….
On
five Thursday evenings there is a one-hour session on Zoom (7.30- 8.30pm). This introduces the week’s theme and provides
an opportunity for reflection and discussion in small groups. Attendance at all sessions is expected.
A leaflet is provided for each
session, which will include further material for reflection and an activity to
be completed during the week before the next session.
What next?
Leaflets will also be provided
for participants’ own personal use during Holy Week and Easter week.
There will be a follow up Zoom
session at Pentecost to talk about what the experience of the course has meant
and consider whether it has led to any personal changes or new perspectives.
We will also explore if anyone
wishes to continue with a further discipleship course in the autumn.
How to join in – registering your interest in your Charge
All you need to do is let your
Charge Contact know you want to join in the Lent Course, give them your
email & phone number – they will be responsible for sending you the leaflet
by email or in print as you choose. Or
contact your own priest. Also please let us know if you have any access
requirements, such as large print. There is a general cost of £5 per person
which will be gathered by your Charge Contact. If this is an issue, let the
course director know in confidence.
Course Director Contact: Lisa Curtice
Email: seistudent@SECStJohnStMargaret.org.uk
Telephone: 07802
888 423
www.craighead.org.uk
Charges in the SEC Renfrewshire Region:-
Bridge of Weir, St Marys; Greenock, St Johns;
Gourock, St Bartholomews; Johnstone, St
Johns;
Kilmacolm, St Fillans; Paisley, Holy
Trinity; Port Glasgow, St Marys; & Renfrew, St Margarets
