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Prayer and Discipleship

Lent Book Group - The Women of Holy Week by Paula Gooder

Mondays in Lent 
23 February, 2, 9, 16 & 23 March, 7.30pm - 8.45pm 
in Powcher’s Hall

Paula Gooder retells the events of the Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension through the eyes of nine female characters she imagines accompanying Jesus during these momentous days. Canon Jenny will be facilitating discussion on this book over five Mondays in Lent. 

You will need to have access to a copy of the book, as reading the chapters ahead of the sessions will be helpful for a fruitful discussion. Or listen to the Women of Holy Week podcast

For further information or to register, contact: courses@elycathedral.org 

Book Illustration: © Ally Barrett (www.reverendally.org) and used by permission.

Inquirers and Confirmation Preparation Course 

Wednesdays in Lent, 7.30pm - 8.45pm 
in Powcher’s Hall 

Canons Jenny and James will be leading a five-week Christian Inquirers’ course for adults on Wednesday evenings beginning on 18 February.

The course will cover our search for the divine, what it means to be Christian and what Holy Week and Easter can mean for us today. The sessions are suitable for those who are just beginning to explore faith or wanting to find out more. There is no charge to attend. The course may also be taken as preparation for Baptism and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil on 4 April. 

  • 18 February, 7.30pm
    Ash Wednesday Service

  • 25 February
    Needing God in our lives

  • 4 March
    Becoming Christian

  • 11 March
    Loving others

  • 18 March 
    Serving the Lord 

  • 25 March 
    Walking the way of the Cross (Palm Sunday to the Emmaus Road) 

  • Saturday 4 April, 8pm, (rehearsal at 7.15pm) 
    Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter with Baptisms and Confirmations

For further information or to register, contact courses@elycathedral.org