Some tempting courses

Hey - okay so I know I'm rubbish at commenting on my own blogs and it's coz I want to do it properly and then never have the amount of time I want and so keep putting it off. So hopefully at some point I'll be able to chat more about my previous post.....!!

But for now I've been seriously tempted by these courses. The quality Gordon Lynch is the speaker at one of them, I think the latter 2 are the most tempting for me, I have Linda Woodhead's book, it's interesting, but her course may be more reflective than information, (I'd prefer info).

Not sure if any of you bozo's would be interested, but I think it's up some of your creeks and if we all go if could be a brill weekend and get group discount (it's NOT cheap) Also in North Yorkshire which is forever away but probably gorgeous. Bit like a grown up Brum (+ others weekend away) - I like the sound of that.


"Scargill is a place where the Christian gospel is explored in engaging
and challenging ways through retreats, conferences and a wide variety of
workshops and courses.
Details of Scargill's program's for the first half of 2007 are at
www.scargillhouse.co.uk (click on "Programme" button).
These events are for those who seek new, fresh and vibrant expressions of Christian
faith and practice. Here are some more details:"

FIRST COURSE
9-11 March (Friday-Sunday)
THEME: SPIRITUALITY FOR AMBIVALENT CHRISTIANS
LEADER: Linda Woodhead, professor of the sociology of religion at
Lancaster University, and author of "The spiritual revolution: why religion is
giving way to spirituality".
CONTENT: This course is for those attached to Christianity but who are
frustrated, angry or maybe hurt about aspects of their Christian or
church experience. Linda will offer suggestions, exercises and other
possibilities for developing a meaningful spirituality.
£116

SECOND COURSE
30 May-3 June (Wednesday-Sunday)
THEME: POST-CHRISTENDOM
LEADERS: Jonathan Bartley, co-director of Ekklesia and author of "Faith
and politics after Christendom: the church as a movement for anarchy", and
Stuart Murray, author of "Church after Christendom: church and mission
in a strange new world".
CONTENT: A seismic shift is taking place as the Christian story moves
from the centre of society to its margins. Christians are now sojourners
rather than settlers. Is post-Christendom a threat or an opportunity? This
course is for all who seek a radical engagement with contemporary culture.
£162

THIRD COURSE
29 June - 1 July (Friday-Sunday)
THEME: THE SHAPE OF PROGRESSIVE FAITH FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
LEADER: Gordon Lynch, lecturer in religion and culture at the University
of Birmingham, and described as "one of the UK's most innovative
theologians".
CONTENT: This course will explore key ideas found within the progressive
spirituality emerging across and beyond different traditions. This
spirituality proclaims the connectedness of all creation, but does it
have any contribution to make in the changing religious landscape of Britain?
£116

"SPECIAL OFFER
Individuals who book any two (or all three) of the above conferences
willreceive a 10% discount on the total price. As already mentioned, group
ratesare also available.

To book, or receive a brochure, please telephone 01756 760234, e-mail
bookings@scargillhouse.co.uk, or write to Conference bookings, Scargill
House, Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5HU."


SO LADIES AND GENTS LET US KNOW ANY THOUGHTS, IF YOU'D BE INTERESTED OR NOT. I KNOW IT'S NOT CHEAP, BUT COULD BE A BRILLIANT WEEKEND IF A GROUP FANCIED YORKSHIRE & ISSUES AROUND SPIRITUALITY AND CONTEMORARY FAITH. LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU :)