St. Aidan's Ministries

Coming to the residents of Lakeshore in September

Christianity Explored is an informal course for people who'd like to investigate Christianity, or just brush up on the basics. It explores who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what it means to follow him.

You won't be asked to pray, sing or read aloud, and you can ask any questions you like. Or, if you prefer, you can just come along and listen.

Q. Who is Christianity Explored for?
A. Christianity Explored is for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people. Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you.

Q. What goes on?
A. We will open the first evening with a meal (at a time suitable to everyone attending - typically 6:30-7pm), so don't worry if you have to come straight from work. If the group agrees, we are quite willing to finish the remainder of the course in the same manner or have something lighter (coffee and a snack) if preferred.

The maximum number of attendees will be 12. After briefly discussing the course material from the week before, there is a talk or DVD on the theme for that week. The group will then split in 2 to discuss any questions that have arisen, and the evening ends at about 9pm.Q. How long does the course last?
A. The course runs for 10 weeks, including a weekend (or day) away, when you can explore other areas such as the Bible, the Holy Spirit, prayer and the church.

Father’s day hasn’t long past and once again my sons and family raised my spirits with fond memories and words of congratulations. You know, I think I prefer Father’s Day over birthdays. Everybody gets a birthday but not everyone gets to be a dad.

A Christian friend said to me, “Don’t you know? Every day – on earth and in heaven – is Father’s Day!” I thought they’re right. Dad’s come in all forms – biological dad, step dad or may just a fatherly figure. But for one day, we all get to share in Our Father’s spotlight.

It humbles me to think that we are honoured with the same title as our Creator. In comparison to God, “THE Father”, we don’t deserve the title. How or why did we become known as fathers? I don’t have an answer but all the same, it’s an incredible responsibility – and an awesome gift.