Swalecliffe St Johns
St John's Parish Church
Swalecliffe with Chestfield
Each session lasts about 90 minutes and is based around short lively DVD programmes - two per session. Down-to-earth 'vox pop' interviews and settings, including Blackpool beach, a fun fair, shopping centre and a junk yard, prompt lively discussion. There’s time to chat, interactive exercises and space for reflection - all in a style that aims to be honest and enjoyable.
The sessions are easy to run, flexible and work well with big groups as well as small. Above all, taking part in Start! is enjoyable for everyone involved. If you are interested in coming on Start! please let us know that you are intending to come rather than simply turn up as we may not run the course if we do not have sufficient interest.
Starting Thursday 30 January 2025 at 7.30pm Simon and Jane MyhillI will be co-running the course known as START! from St John's Centre.
Start! introduces Christianity through six DVD-based interactive small-group sessions. The Start! course makes no assumptions about participants’ background or experience or knowledge of Christianity or the church. It really does start from scratch. The down-to-earth interactive approach of Start! has proved a winner throughout the UK and overseas - and in every kind of setting: rural, urban and suburban churches, schools, the armed forces and prisons. It can be a very good basis for preparation for Confirmation also though we equally find people attend Start! who just come because they are interested.