For Lent 2023, the circuit is focus on ‘Sharing Faith’.
We have a series of lent courses which will helps us build confidence in sharing our faith with others. (see more below)
We will also be launching a series of ‘My Story’ video’s, where people share their story of being impacted by evangelism. For more about this click the ‘My Story’ link below.
How will the courses work?
We’ll be running the course in a number of locations across the circuit.
There will be 3 ‘Gatherings’, these are opportunties to discuss, explore and worship and pray together.
Between Gathering 1 and 2, we’ll be running some Six Session courses in each location (through lent).
Between Gathering 2 and 3 you’ll be invited to engage in a ‘Practical Evangelism Project’. It might be developing something that already exists or doing something new. It might be partnering with an event, organisation or group locally. It might be a one-off event or something you do regularly.
Session Dates & Venues
How to book
People can go to any location across the Circuit, we tried to achieve a spread of locations and days/times throughout the week. Please encourage sharing of cars.
Choose one of the venues and book your place with Jeremy Harrison at the Circuit Office by 16 January 2023
Email: office@westsussexcoastanddownscircuit.co.uk
Tel: 01903 242560 (9am – 1pm, Mon-Fri)
Weekly on Sunday 6:30pm
Beginning with Gathering 1 on Sunday 20th February at Offington Park Methodist Church.
This course is particularly aimed at at Young people in Yr 7/age 11 upwards.
Weekly on Monday 7:30pm
Beginning with Gathering 1 on Monday 13th February at Southwick Methodist Church.
Weekly on Wednesday 2:30pm
Beginning with Gathering 1 on Wed 1st February, then weekly from 22nd Feb at Selsey Methodist Church.
(No meetings on 8th or 15th Feb).
Weekly on Thursday 10:30am
Beginning with Gathering 1 on Thurs 16th February at Goring Methodist Church.
Weekly on Thursday 11am
**NEW GROUP ADDED**
Beginning with Gathering 1 on Thurs 16th February at Offington Park Methodist Church.
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FAQs
Why are we doing this?
An audit of churches asking what they were ‘doing well’ and ‘not so well’ revealed that Sharing Faith was something we all found difficult. These groups will help us to be more confident in doing this.
Sharing faith is a key part of Our Calling, and the Methodist Way of Life. As far as we are able, with God’s help:
• We will speak of the love of God.
• We will live in a way that draws others to Jesus.
• We will share our faith with others.
Are there course materials?
Course Materials will be provided by the Circuit but people may make a donation for these if they wish.
Questions
Please contact your church representative on the Evangelism Group (see list below), your minister or the circuit office.
As you can see, not all churches are represented so if there are people who would be able to join the group they will be very welcome.
Church Representatives on the circuit Evangelism Group
Bognor – none
Christ Church, Chichester – none
Durrington – none
Felpham – Malcolm Lindo
Goring – Janice Davis
Lancing – none
Littlehampton – none
Offington Park – Joy Barnes
Rustington – Brigette Alexander
Selsey – Margaret Jones, Tim Cooper
Shoreham – none
Southwick – Bridget Quint
Steyning – None
Trinity, Storrington – Mary-Jane Newman
Westergate – none