Exploring Faith
St Michael’s welcomes all who are interested in exploring the Christian faith for themselves and their families. Whether you consider yourself a beginner, or you’ve been away from church for a while, or you’re a “regular” who would like to think more deeply about God and faith, we have something for you.
To find out more about the courses listed below and when we’re running them, please contact the Parish Office on 01252 873030 or via e-mail office@stmichaels-sandhurst.org.uk
NEW: LENT COURSE: Travelling with Jesus to Jerusalem
Every Wednesday for 7 weeks, starting Wednesday 17th February, 7.30pm to 8.45 pm (approx) on Zoom. The sessions each week include a presentation by Dr Peter Walker, a 15-minute programme filmed in the Holy Land about Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem and Bible study in breakout groups. To register, please contact Rev John Castle, rector@stmichaels-sandhurst.org.uk You will be sent the joining instructions in return for a fee of £7 for the 7 sessions.
Watch the introductory video and read the flyer below:
Watch the introductory video and read the flyer below:
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"Start" Course
This is a short 6-week introduction to the Christian faith which is run in a small group. No previous knowledge or belief is expected. Feel free to ask questions, share your own thoughts and discover what it means to be a Christian. People who have benefitted from the course have included both regular churchgoers and newcomers. Suitable for those who have had a child baptised and couples getting married in church. For more information and a registration form, click below:
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"Moving On" Course
If you want to:
This down-to-earth course explores Christian discipleship in a small-group setting, where we watch a DVD programme followed by time to talk, listen and ask questions. Sessions last roughly 90 minutes.
Moving On! is a good follow-up to the Start course which explores basic Christian beliefs in 6 sessions.
- grow in your Christian faith;
- discover more about following Jesus;
- find out more about being a committed member of the church.
This down-to-earth course explores Christian discipleship in a small-group setting, where we watch a DVD programme followed by time to talk, listen and ask questions. Sessions last roughly 90 minutes.
Moving On! is a good follow-up to the Start course which explores basic Christian beliefs in 6 sessions.
"Youth Emmaus" Course
Youth Emmaus is a discussion-based course in 13 units thatenables young people of secondary school age to get to grips with what it means to be a Christian. For some, the journey may include Confirmation.
"Welcome to the Lords Table" Course (for children)
Welcome to the Lord’s Table is a course for children of primary school age to prepare them for receiving Holy Communion (NB this is NOT a preparation for Confirmation).
Confirmation
In the Church of England, Confirmation follows on from Baptism when the person baptised has come to an age of being able to make the baptism promises for him/herself. We run regular confirmation classes for both adults and teenagers. Please make an appointment through the Parish Office to discuss this with a member of the clergy.
House Groups
Our House Groups provide an opportunity to meet with other people from the church in the informal setting of someone's home, and explore together what the Christian faith means in our daily lives. Meetings include chat, Bible study and prayer. Different groups meet on Tuesday mornings, Monday evenings or Tuesday evenings during school term time. The groups are always keen to welcome new members.
For more information, please contact our Parish Office.
For more information, please contact our Parish Office.