Deepening Faith
Using our hearts, minds and strength to dig deeper into faith.
Jesus tells us to love God with our heart, soul, mind and strength, and our neighbours as ourselves.
Any of us who have tried in some way to follow this calling of Jesus on our lives will have found it is wise, inspiring, and very difficult! That is why we need each other in the Body of Christ: both those we know personally, and those from the past and present whose guidance can help us along the way.
This page is a place to find resources for home groups/study groups (learning from each other), workshops within the Diocese and beyond, and opportunities for individual study (learning from the wider Body of Christ).
Seasonal Resources
Have a look at our resources from Ascension through the rest of Ordinary Time to Advent.
Nourishing Faith Resources
Have a look at our latest resources to nourish your mind and soul.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Upcoming workshops, talks, and opportunities to learn from the wisdom and experience of others
Resources for Study Groups
Below are some worthwhile programmes designed for study groups, home groups, or individual study.
Sometimes it can be good to check our foundations and dig them a little deeper. Olive Tree Media (Australian-based) have some brilliant resources, including videos and study guides, which call on the wisdom of Christians around the world to help us understand Jesus and faith better. See, to start with, their series, “Jesus the Game Changer.” The Ministry Educator is allowed to give a small number of people free access to these resources, so get in quick!
If you’ve been looking for something to use which isn’t Alpha but is aimed at the same sort of audience as Alpha, have a look at 321. It’s a new study series, made by an Australian Anglican priest in London who is making quite a splash as a speaker at the moment: Glen Scrivener. The course takes us through a basic introduction to Christianity in a way that encourages us to question and think, and always come back to Jesus. Best of all, it’s free!
The journal additionally welcomes readership and contributions from the global Anglican and theological communities.
Anne Gover has recently gifted her huge range of study notes to anyone who will find them useful. These are simple-to-use, informative and engaging studies which cover biblical characters, books, baptism and a host of other topics. If you are part of a small group (or would like to start one) these will make your preparation easy! Find them in a dropbox folder HERE.
Navigating a divided and complex world can be hard. We encounter this in our relationships, in our communities and in our wider systems and structures. Many of us long to make a difference, but often we don’t know how to respond or where to start. This is why Archbishop Justin Welby has brought together leading practitioners and thinkers to create Difference, equipping you to cross divides, navigate disagreement and pursue a just and flourishing world. Across five sessions, Difference teaches three habits that have the potential to transform everyday relationships. Talk with the Ministry Educator if you want to find out more.
Bible Project Classroom is an incredible way to dive deep into Scripture. You can choose an introduction to reading the Old Testament, or a series of over 30 sessions just on Genesis 1, or a whole range of others. Learn how the Scriptures have depths and complexities you’d never dreamed of, but learn it all in a completely accessible way.