Archbishop of Canterbury Offers Free Online Advent Course
.[ACNS, by Gavin Drake] Christians are being invited to get more out of the Bible with Justin Welby through a new free online course which is being made available during Advent. The Advent course is being made available by ChurchNext, a company which “creates online Christian learning experiences that shape disciples” and is supported by the Presiding Bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church and the Bible in the Life of the Church project.
The online course, Getting more out of the Bible with Justin Welby, will be available from Advent Sunday (27 November) to Christmas Eve and will help “everyone to draw closer to God through the Bible,” ChurchNext said.
“We are living in divisive and complex times where honing abilities to live peaceful, wholehearted lives is increasingly difficult,” they said in a statement. “The Bible regularly proves to be the inspiration behind lives of kindness, authenticity, and reconciliation.”
Archbishop Justin Welby commented: “A key message of the Bible is transformation. And now, more than ever, our lives, communities, and society will all benefit from the re-discovery of the Bible as a source of transformation.”
ChurchNext say that the online course will take an average learner some 45 minutes to complete. It contains a series of video lectures, quizzes, and discussions. It can be completed by individuals and ChurchNext are making resources available for congregational use.
Registration is now open. Go here for more information and to register.
The online course, Getting more out of the Bible with Justin Welby, will be available from Advent Sunday (27 November) to Christmas Eve and will help “everyone to draw closer to God through the Bible,” ChurchNext said.
“We are living in divisive and complex times where honing abilities to live peaceful, wholehearted lives is increasingly difficult,” they said in a statement. “The Bible regularly proves to be the inspiration behind lives of kindness, authenticity, and reconciliation.”
Archbishop Justin Welby commented: “A key message of the Bible is transformation. And now, more than ever, our lives, communities, and society will all benefit from the re-discovery of the Bible as a source of transformation.”
ChurchNext say that the online course will take an average learner some 45 minutes to complete. It contains a series of video lectures, quizzes, and discussions. It can be completed by individuals and ChurchNext are making resources available for congregational use.
Registration is now open. Go here for more information and to register.
Advent 2016: Is this your opportunity?
The season of Advent is a gift intended especially for those who are turning to the way of Christ in some new way:
It may be that your Christian faith has only been a family tradition – until now. If this is the moment for you or your household to become intentional about following the way of Christ, Advent is for you.
It may be that your faith has been a private affair – until now. If you are ready to make common cause with other disciples of Jesus, Advent is for you.
It may be that Christ has always seemed a distant figure to you – until now. If this is the moment for you to deepen your relationship with Christ, Advent is for you.
If you would like to know how to take advantage of this opportunity, please talk to the clergy who will help you in plotting your own course through Advent.
And remember that we will all walk the path with you.
Our seven-week observance of Advent begins this year on November 7th.
The season of Advent is a gift intended especially for those who are turning to the way of Christ in some new way:
It may be that your Christian faith has only been a family tradition – until now. If this is the moment for you or your household to become intentional about following the way of Christ, Advent is for you.
It may be that your faith has been a private affair – until now. If you are ready to make common cause with other disciples of Jesus, Advent is for you.
It may be that Christ has always seemed a distant figure to you – until now. If this is the moment for you to deepen your relationship with Christ, Advent is for you.
If you would like to know how to take advantage of this opportunity, please talk to the clergy who will help you in plotting your own course through Advent.
And remember that we will all walk the path with you.
Our seven-week observance of Advent begins this year on November 7th.
