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Adult learning has long been part of the life of the Church in this diocese. The St Albans Centre for Christian Studies, based at the Abbey, continues to make an enormous contribution and Learning Together at Welwyn Garden City has become an established centre for adult Christian Development.
Both of the above, and other examples throughout the diocese, operate independently but are open to anyone. The Ministry Development Department at the Diocesan Office also provides opportunities for learning and training, both for those in licensed ministries (clergy and readers) and other lay members of the Church.
Part of the Local Ministry Officer’s brief is adult Christian Development and several initiatives have been taken to encourage adult learning. These include:
- Growing Together in Christ
This is a one year course for all adults, of any denomination and none, who would like to link their faith with daily living and deepen their understanding of what it is to be a Christian. Growing Together is also a foundation course for people beginning to explore Christian ministry either as readers or members of local ministry teams.
(For the latter see Local Ministry elsewhere in this Handbook)
- Away Days for PCC members and other Church groups
The Local Ministry Officer helps to lead an increasing number of these covering a wide range of subjects to do with new patterns of ministry and building up the Body of Christ.
- Short courses on subjects related to adult learning, pastoral care, experiential Bible Study, etc.
For further details contact the Local Ministry Officer at the
Ministry Development Department
Holywell Lodge, 41 Holywell Hill, St Albans, Herts, AL1 1HE
Telephone: 01727 818151
May 2006
