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Training for Learning & Serving
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Training for Learning and Serving
A range of experiences in Christian adult education provided by the United Reformed Church
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TLS LITE
Local
Introductory
Training
Experiences
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2-year and 1-year courses
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Foundation Course 2 years
No entry prerequisites
Studying the Bible and Christian Faith in relation to your own area of service in the church, through home study (3-4 hours/week), fortnightly local tutorials, quarterly regional residential weekends.
Gateways into Worship 1 year
Normally prior completion of Foundation Course required
Theory and practice of worship, training people for the leading of worship, including preaching, in a number of contexts.
Gateways into Care 1 year
Prior completion of Foundation Course not required
To equip Christians to be more effective in pastoral care through a deeper understanding of themselves, others and the Gospel.
Performing Arts in Worship 1 year
Prior completion of Foundation Course not required
A catalyst for people wanting to use the performing arts in Christian outreach and worship, but who don’t know how or where to start, or who seek increased confidence and new ideas.
Experiencing Faith 1 year
Prior completion of Foundation Course desirable but not essential
To equip people to come to a position of dialogue and understanding with their local other Faith groupings.
Gateways into Prayer 1 year
Prior completion of Foundation Course not required
To enable people to energise and develop their own prayer life and that of their Christian community.
Fees £535 per year including residential weekends
(£435 if application endorsed by URC Church Meeting)
For more information on these courses contact:
TLS Administrator, Heather Skidmore tlsskid@btinternet.com
or Yorkshire Regional Organiser training.yorkshire@dial.pipex.com
Enquire any time
Application deadline 30th June to start in September
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Short courses
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LITE short courses are for general interest
as well as for people working towards District recognition as Lay Preachers
The courses are organised locally and set up to meet local demand
There are five courses to choose from, or to build up in a series:
● You, the Bible, God and Worship
Introduction; 3 study units and group sessions
● Getting to Grips with the Bible
Basic course about history and structure of the Bible
5 study units and group sessions, one Study Day
● Talking about God
Introduction to theology
5 study units and group sessions, one Study Day
● Leading Worship
Worship principles, design and practice
10 study units and group sessions, two Study Days
● God's Word for Today
Supplementary course on preaching
5 study units and group sessions, one Study Day
Method:
Work on each unit at home for 2-3 hours,
Share the results in local group with tutor for 2 hours.
Study days concentrate on practical work and discussion.
Course groups to be arranged locally, in consultation with the District Lay Preaching Commissioner.
Fees are set by Districts and local organisers, but will be low (the cost of materials is £1 per person per study unit).
For more information on these courses contact:
TLS Administrator, Heather Skidmore tlsskid@btinternet.com
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