At the 9.15am service yesterday, Lindsay Reisser-Weston interviewed James Taylor about the Christian Foundations course to find out what the course is about and how he has found it.
Lindsay: James, describe what happens on a typical evening at Christian Foundations?
James: We meet every Monday at 7:30pm and start by sharing a meal. We then study a different topic each week around the term’s theme – most recently this was ‘Growing our relationship with God’.
We read passages from the Bible relevant to the topic and then discuss the passages, and ask questions – any questions – we may have.
At the end of the evening, we ask what each of us would like to pray for around the table – some of us pray out loud whilst some prefer to listen and there is no requirement to pray out loud if you don’t want to.
We usually finish at 9:30pm.
Lindsay: What do you most enjoy about Christian Foundations?
James: I love the unity and fellowship of the group. The people are diverse in age and background and the great thing is that no matter how long you have been a Christian, you can learn and help to grow your faith and relationship with God.
I have found that the format really helps me to understand what it means to be a Christian and that each of the subjects has helped to strengthen my faith. I have become more enthusiastic with every evening!
Oh, and the food is great as well!
Lindsay: Thanks James!
You can find more information about the Christian Foundations course on the St Mary’s website here or on this flyer
The new term starts tonight, Monday 30th September at 7:30pm for supper in the church hall. If you would like to join or know someone else who would like to join, please do let Lindsay know – contact her on Lindsay.reisser-weston@stmarysmaidenhead.org