Thursday 21 October 2010


An introduction to the course

Many people seem to have had spiritual experiences of one sort or another during their life. Is it just the mind playing funny tricks or is something supernatural at work?
From a Christian point of view the spiritual world definitely does exist and this course will be looking at the reality of the spiritual world and exploring how it fits into our modern, secular world today.
The vicar Rev Simon Tillotson writes "We are on a journey together on this course. Everyone is welcome to express their views honestly and to ask any question on their mind. Because it will be in a relaxed setting of a local pub, we hope people we find it an enjoyable experience."
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FULL DETAILS
A five week course looking at key spiritual questions run by Revd Simon Tillotson and Revd Fr Chris Seppala of St Peter’s and All Saints churches. In the relaxed setting of The Stables, a large room past the courtyard within the premises of the Duke of Cumberland pub, High Street/ Harbour street junction. Just turn up – no signing up in advance is necessary. Format – a talk then discussion.
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Week 1 - 3rd November: Spiritual experiences – how common are they?
Week 2 - 10th November: Does Spirituality have to be linked to God or can it exist without religion?
Week 3 - 17th November: Spirituality and how it deepens through stress, depression and grief
Week 4 - 24th November: Spirituality and its different varieties and forms with some reference to the world’s religions
Week 5 - 31st November: Spirituality through an understanding of Christ and the Holy Spirit - how formalised religion fits into the picture
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Do comment below on "comments" about what sort of ground you would like us to cover as we prepare each evening or if you have some more general points you would like to make. Look for the words "comments" or "comment" and click on that.

It will take place on wednesday evenings from 3rd November – 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.