The following DUECC and society events are coming soon:
Walking as a Barefoot Disciple
23rd February 2012
A day exploring themes from The Barefoot Disciple, the Archbishop of Canterbury\\\'s 2011 Lent Book, e.g. ‘Childlike Maturity’, ‘Christ-like Wisdom’, ‘Passionate Humility’, and ‘Bodily Spirituality’ at St Antony’s Priory, Claypath, Durham led by Stephen Cherry, Director of Ministerial Development and Parish Support for the Anglican Diocese of Durham. Donation of £16 includes lunch.
The Power of Our Dreams
25th February 2012
A quiet day at St Antony’s Priory, Claypath, Durham focusing on working with dreams perceived as welcome messengers in our lives, led by Veronica Whitty who trained in facilitating dream-work in San Francisco in 1996 and leads workshops around the UK. Donation of £16 includes lunch.
Beyond Common Worship: Thinking the Unthinkable?
7th March 2012
Michael Vasey Annual Public Lecture, given by Revd Mark Earey, Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham at Leech Hall, St John’s College, Durham.
Scripture Study Day
10th March 2012
The Centre for Catholic Studies, in conjunction with the Newman Association, the Education Service of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, and the Catholic Biblical Association of Great Britain, is hosting a study day on ‘The Uses of Scripture in Catholic Prayer, Practice and Theology’ at Durham University. Speakers will include Prof. Lewis Ayres, Dr Richard Briggs, Dr Nicholas King, SJ, The Most Rev. Bernard Longley, Sr Dr Patricia McDonald, SHCJ, Fr Sean Maher and Sr Prof. Mary Mills.
The event will be held on Saturday, 10th March 2012, from 9.30am-5.00pm, in the Department of Theology and Religion. There is a £50 flat fee for the day and lunch (£30 for students or those on lower income).
Please make cheques payable to ‘Durham University—Centre for Catholic Studies’ and post them before 29th February 2012 to:
Dr. Marcus Pound
Abbey House
Palace Green
Durham
DH1 3RS
If you have any questions please contact Josh Furnal – j.r.furnal@durham.ac.uk
Healing Service
11th March 2012
At United Reformed Church, Waddington Street.
Benedictine Day at Durham Cathedral
24th March 2012
Begins with Morning Prayer at 8.45am, ends with Evensong at 5.15pm, and includes a tour of the monastic buildings and an introduction to the Rule of St Benedict. Please bring own lunch / eat in Cathedral restaurant. Donation of £10 welcome, includes refreshments and handouts. Contact to book: Rosalind.Brown@durhamcathedral.co.uk
Preaching Paul
24th March 2012
Day Conference at Leech Hall, St John’s College, Durham, looking at the challenges and opportunities of preaching from Paul’s writings by Prof James Dunn. For further information contact: s.l.hobson@durham.ac.uk Tel: 0191 3343877.