EDEV (Exploring Discipleship, Extending Vocation)

 

Living as a Disciple ...

 

... a programme of activities and events that is being developed within the District as a response to the EDEV (Extending Discipleship ... Exploring Vocation) initiative of the Methodist Church.

 

The programme has four main aims:

1.      to help participants to reflect on their own story and calling to see where God has called them and is calling them now

2.      to resource participants to reflect on what they already do as a follower of Christ; creating opportunities to share in the daily Christian experience of others and to reflect on this

3.      to help participants explore what it means to be Methodist within an ecumenical context

4.      to offer the opportunity for participants to learn more about their faith, at an appropriate level

 

We are beginning to put together activities and events that individuals can be a part, some offered by the District and some offered by the Guy Chester Centre.

 

Reflecting on Experience

A series of six opportunities to experience and reflect on different aspects of our journey of faith, between January and July 2010. The series is launched with a meal and introduction to theological reflection, led by Rev Tim Woolley, Director of Mission.

 

Opportunities include:

·         Reflecting of fresh expressions

·         Reflecting on our history

·         Reflecting in quiet

·         Reflecting on other faiths

·         Reflecting on the needs of others

·         Reflecting academically

 

More details from Paul Taylor

 

District Vocations Day

Saturday 19th June 2010

Do you feel God is calling you to something more?

Got that nagging feeling but don’t know what to do?

Know God wants more … but not sure what?

Just need some space to listen?

 

If your answer is YES then this day is for you!

 

More details from Paul Taylor

 

What next? ... a journey in response to a particular call

A two year series including quiet days with book club and theological thinking, placements and accompaniment, this is available to Methodists wanting to be challenged in discipleship or in response to a particular call or vocation.

 

More details from the Guy Chester Centre

 

 

Step Forward in Faith ... materials for small groups in circuit or church

A new resource developed by the Guy Chester Centre for use in small groups, for people wanting to be challenged to grow not only in their personal life but also in their commitment to each other and to developing of God’s kingdom around them.

 

More details from the Guy Chester Centre

 

 

Some funding to support these opportunities may be available from the District. Contact Paul Taylor for details.

 

 

 

 

Updated September 2009