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Dear Guest,
Christmas can be a time of both celebration and reflection, and it’s okay to take things one moment at a time. May you find comfort in the small joys and in the support of those around you. Whatever this season brings, we are sending you kindness, hope, and warmth.
This will be the last Equip Update of 2024. The next Update will be with you on 6th January 2025. Thank you for sharing your learning journey with us this year. We look forward to seeing you again in 2025.
Best wishes,
The Equip Hub Team
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The Three Unwise Men
A short story by Rob Harrison…
“Not much is known about the three Unwise Men. They saw a new star in the east and they followed it. It wasn’t a tremendously bright star. But then, they weren’t tremendously bright men. Nonetheless, it was new and it was shiny, and they decided to follow it.
Their journey was long, and full of adventure, and it brought them in the end to the mighty Pacific Ocean, on the coast of China. After that, as they had no boat, they could go no further…”
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Using Liturgy in Worship
In this video, Rob Harrison discusses the importance of liturgy in everyday life
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Using symbolism in worship
Exploring how we enrich people’s engagement in worship through symbolism including gestures, images, actions.
Wednesday 8th January 2025, 7pm – 9pm
Venue St Giles Church, St Giles Rd, Coventry CV7 9GZ
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The phrase ‘small groups’ might bring to mind cups of tea, reading the Bible and praying in someone’s living room. It can be BUT it is not the only way to do it. They can happen while walking, sharing a pint or distracting small children. The key to a ‘small group’ is being an intentional space where people can grow in faith through relationship and sharing.
We have two sessions coming up that will help us to explore why we have small groups and what they might look like. The sessions are designed for people to reflect on an existing small group or explore a potential group.
Monday 27th Jan & Wednesday 5th February, 7:30pm-9:30pm at St Margaret’s Church, Whitnash.
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Upcoming Courses & Events
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Click the titles of any of the below courses and events to read more about it.
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Join us for a five-week course exploring Luke’s Gospel with its distinctive themes and its relevance for the Christian life today.
Starting Thursday 9th Jan 2025
St Paul’s Church, Leamington Spa
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Exploring big ideas and gentle shifts to help our worship together be helpful to all ages.
Monday 13th January 2025, 7pm – 9pm
St Catherine’s Church, Stoke Aldermoor, Coventry
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This course will introduce you to the Coventry story, its present expression, and the theology, theory and practical application of that story for today in the life of individuals and the local church.
14th Jan – 11th Feb 2025, 7pm-9pm
Coventry Cathedral
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All human life has its ups and downs; a faithful life, lived in service to God, is no exception. This five-week zoom course will explore the joys, challenges, hopes and fears of life through the story of King David
5 Monday sessions starting 17th Feb 2025, 7:30pm-9pm
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A learning community committed to taking intentional action – in whatever way is appropriate to each member’s circumstances – to promote race equality in our personal and ministerial contexts.
Tuesday evenings, 4th-25th March 2025, 7pm-9:15pm at St. Paul’s Church Foleshill, Coventry.
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Boost your knowledge about climate crisis and find out how you can help to care for God’s creation. Be inspired and informed as we work together to reach net zero carbon. Join in via an excellent new course created by the Church of England’s Environment Programme team.
Multiple sessions available.
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All of our upcoming courses and events can been seen on our calendar.
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Worshipping God |
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Transforming communities |
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Worshipping God |
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Making new disciples |
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Transforming communities |
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