Being With Book 1 The Core Course

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>The Being With course is an introduction to Christianity with a difference. At its heart is the idea that God's greatest desire is to be with us in Jesus. Grounded in the conviction that we already have a wealth of understanding of truth beauty and goodness that signify God's presence in our lives and everyday experiences it aims to enable participants to discover dimensions of this presence and to live abundantly with God with one another and with creation. </span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>'Being With: The Core Course' includes a simplified version of the course for use with young people and those whose first language is not English. It also provides: </span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>• an introduction to the theological perspective underpinning the course; </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>• an explanation of its structure and an overview of each session; </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>• practical guidelines for leading a group; </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>• complete materials for hosting its ten 90-minute sessions in person or online. </span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>The sessions focus on the themes of Meaning; Essence; Jesus; Church; Bible; Mission; Cross; Prayer; Suffering and Resurrection. Drawing on the practices of Godly Play the course uses storytelling wondering and reflection to encourage and welcome the insights that each person brings.</span></p>