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Dear Guest,
Christmas is coming. Advent is here. As Anglicans we spend the month of December navigating our way between these two contrasting themes.
Here at Equip Hub was have both themes on offer. To explore the deep and powerful themes of Advent, take a look at our free Advent online course. Alternatively, you can test your own knowledge of the Christmas story with our Christmas Story Quiz.
Rob Harrison
Director of Ministry & Leadership
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The Christmas Story – How Biblical is it?
We all know the Christmas story….don’t we?
Have a go at this short quiz to see if you know which gospel each part of the Christmas story comes from or whether it’s not in the Bible at all.
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What’s the point of Advent? Is it just the run up to Christmas or is there more?
Come and join us in this free online course as we rediscover the deep wisdom of this season and how themes of coming, waiting and expectation are presented in the Bible. Uncover the true meaning of Advent and how it characterises our life all the way through the year.
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Preparing a Sermon
Preaching is about more than the time we are talking but takes time, prayer and planning before hand. In this video, Rob Harrison discusses the importance of Preparing a sermon.
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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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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. The next session is on 5th Dec 2024, 7.30 p.m. at St Oswald’s Church, Rugby.
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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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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All of our upcoming courses and events can been seen on our calendar.
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Worshipping God |
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Making new disciples |
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Transforming communities |
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