THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
GOSPEL CONVERSATIONS AT ST JAMES’S PICCADILLY
Luke, who wrote a gospel, also wrote an account of what happened after Jesus’s resurrection appearances. He wrote it for his friend Theophilus. It’s a key book of the New Testament but it’s often overlooked. It’s a helter-skelter ride of a story, full of arguing, miraculous happenings, discussions about property, money and faith, a good deal of bravery in the face of persecution and thousands of miles of travel. It’s a vivid account of a fledging movement, fighting for its life in a political and religious context that largely opposed it, and expanding its influence very fast. And there are surprising lessons for us today. Come and meet the early Christian characters whose inspirational faith and energy made this happen: Paul, Peter, Barnabas, Lydia, Junia (the only woman in the New Testament to be given the title “apostle”), Stephen, Phoebe, Dorcas and many others. Click 'read more' for dates and further details.
Everyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions. Course material and audio recordings are here
GOSPEL CONVERSATIONS AT ST JAMES’S PICCADILLY
Luke, who wrote a gospel, also wrote an account of what happened after Jesus’s resurrection appearances. He wrote it for his friend Theophilus. It’s a key book of the New Testament but it’s often overlooked. It’s a helter-skelter ride of a story, full of arguing, miraculous happenings, discussions about property, money and faith, a good deal of bravery in the face of persecution and thousands of miles of travel. It’s a vivid account of a fledging movement, fighting for its life in a political and religious context that largely opposed it, and expanding its influence very fast. And there are surprising lessons for us today. Come and meet the early Christian characters whose inspirational faith and energy made this happen: Paul, Peter, Barnabas, Lydia, Junia (the only woman in the New Testament to be given the title “apostle”), Stephen, Phoebe, Dorcas and many others. Click 'read more' for dates and further details.
Everyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions. Course material and audio recordings are here
When?
Every Sunday 9th September to 28th October
Where?
Church Hall (through the wooden door at the front of the church and down the stairs).
Sunday 9th September
Acts Chapters 1 and 2 “The Holy Spirit”
Sunday 16th September
Acts 5.17-42, Acts 13.42-52, Acts 19.1-7 “The Holy Spirit”
Sunday 23rd September
Acts Chapters 5 and 6 “The Early Church”
Sunday 30th September
Acts 20.7-end, 16.6-15 “The Early Church”
Sunday 7th October
Acts 2.1-29, Chapter 4 “Peter”
Sunday 14th October
Acts 9.1-31, Chapter 22 “Paul”
Sunday 21st October
Acts 10.9-16, 11.1-18 “a new world”
Sunday 28th October
Acts 27.39- 28.31 “a new world”
All sessions facilitated by Debbie O’Brien with Lucy Winkett
Contact secretary@sjp.org.uk with queries
EVERYONE WELCOME TO ANY SESSION
Every Sunday 9th September to 28th October
- 9.15am informal discussion about the previous week’s discussion with coffee and croissants
- 9.30am - 10.35am The Acts of the Apostles, reading with heart, head and feet
Where?
Church Hall (through the wooden door at the front of the church and down the stairs).
Sunday 9th September
Acts Chapters 1 and 2 “The Holy Spirit”
Sunday 16th September
Acts 5.17-42, Acts 13.42-52, Acts 19.1-7 “The Holy Spirit”
Sunday 23rd September
Acts Chapters 5 and 6 “The Early Church”
Sunday 30th September
Acts 20.7-end, 16.6-15 “The Early Church”
Sunday 7th October
Acts 2.1-29, Chapter 4 “Peter”
Sunday 14th October
Acts 9.1-31, Chapter 22 “Paul”
Sunday 21st October
Acts 10.9-16, 11.1-18 “a new world”
Sunday 28th October
Acts 27.39- 28.31 “a new world”
All sessions facilitated by Debbie O’Brien with Lucy Winkett
Contact secretary@sjp.org.uk with queries
EVERYONE WELCOME TO ANY SESSION
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