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Godly Ways 8-10 March 2013


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CODEC and the Dales Biblical Literacy Project present:
A weekend of Worship – Teaching – Workshops.
WHEN: March 8th to 10th 2013 (Starts Friday evening)
WHERE: Elm Ridge Methodist Church and Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington and Ingleton Methodist Church
SPEAKERS:
Revd. Professor David Wilkinson is a Methodist minister and Principal of St. John’s College, Durham. Well-known as a writer, speaker and broadcaster, David has wide-ranging interests, although he is especially concerned about science and religion.
Revd. Dr. Peter Phillips is a Methodist minister and Director of Codec, a research centre housed at St. John’s College, Durham. For many years, Pete served on the staff of Cliff College. He has a great interest in the New Testament and in communicating the faith in a digital age.
Revd. Ron Willoughby is an ordained minister with the Southern Baptist Convention in the United States, now living in this country. He has a particular interest in the use of the imagination in reading the Bible and in helping others so to do!
Revd. David Wood is facilitator of the North Yorkshire Dales Biblical Literacy Project, a unique project aimed at helping churches and communities re-engage with the Bible. Much of his ministry has been involved with theological education and he has an especial fondness for the Old Testament.
PROGRAMME
Friday March 8th
7.00 – 7.30pm Arrivals and Worship
7.30 – 9.00pm Session One (Ron Willoughby)
Saturday March 9th
10.00 - 10-15am Arrivals and Coffee
10-15 – 11-15am Session Two (Ron Willoughby)
Comfort Break
11.30am – 12.45pm Key Note Address (David Wilkinson)
Lunch : Please bring a packed lunch – drinks provided
1.45 – 3.15pm Session Three (David Wood)
3.15 – 3.30pm Closing Devotions and Departure
Sunday March 10th ( Bondgate Methodist Church)
9.00am Breakfast
9.30 - 10.30am Morning Worship (Pete Phillips)
Download Booking Form:  Click here; 
Further information from: Revd David Wood : david.wood4@btinternet.com or 01677 424486

For more information, Godly Ways Webpage

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