Learning Together
Our parish has a long and valued tradition of offering opportunities to explore the questions which come as we seek to follow the way of Christ, to learn more about our faith, and to share in that learning with others. Members of our three churches meet together as the 'Education Committee' to work out a programme of events and courses: usually there are two or three courses of perhaps six weeks each during the year, including our regular Lent groups. Subjects have been as varied as the Letter to the Galatians, and images of Christ from around the world. Currently, we are working through parts of ‘Pilgrim: a course for the Christian Journey’.
Annually there is also a quiet day, often at the Retreat House at Pleshey, and a study day, drawing together people from across the parish; study days have taken themes including the ways in which we are ‘Monday to Saturday Christians’ and what the Five Marks of Mission might mean for us.
For those on particular stages on their journey of faith we offer preparation for children to receive communion, for baptism families and those seeking confirmation, and there are also chances for those who have distinct ministries, of intercession, reading, chalice ministry and others, to discover what these mean for themselves and for those among whom they minister.
We are delighted that so many from our congregations have followed the diocesan Course in Christian Studies.
A House Group meets at 2, Adam Way on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10 am. It is an opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and learn more about our faith. All are welcome to join. For more information you can ring Jeannette on 01268 452309 or Margery on 01268 462261
For the current education programme, please see the Parish Magazine.
We are also committed to helping our fourteen local schools in their education and curriculum needs. Apart from the many visits from schools to the three churches, we also lead assemblies, including ‘Open the Book’ performances, and clergy and lay people serve as governors. We have an especially strong relationship with Wickford Church of England Infant School, close to St Catherine's Church: follow this link to learn more about the School.
Annually there is also a quiet day, often at the Retreat House at Pleshey, and a study day, drawing together people from across the parish; study days have taken themes including the ways in which we are ‘Monday to Saturday Christians’ and what the Five Marks of Mission might mean for us.
For those on particular stages on their journey of faith we offer preparation for children to receive communion, for baptism families and those seeking confirmation, and there are also chances for those who have distinct ministries, of intercession, reading, chalice ministry and others, to discover what these mean for themselves and for those among whom they minister.
We are delighted that so many from our congregations have followed the diocesan Course in Christian Studies.
A House Group meets at 2, Adam Way on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10 am. It is an opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and learn more about our faith. All are welcome to join. For more information you can ring Jeannette on 01268 452309 or Margery on 01268 462261
For the current education programme, please see the Parish Magazine.
We are also committed to helping our fourteen local schools in their education and curriculum needs. Apart from the many visits from schools to the three churches, we also lead assemblies, including ‘Open the Book’ performances, and clergy and lay people serve as governors. We have an especially strong relationship with Wickford Church of England Infant School, close to St Catherine's Church: follow this link to learn more about the School.