Igniting the Flame

A foundation Course in living by a Way of Life from the Community of Aidan and Hilda

This distance learning course will be of interest if you are looking for a carefully structured and supportive way to make sense of your life.

The course aims to help you

understand the benefits of a well thought-out personal Way of Life
reassess your present Way of Life
develop the confidence to go on exploring and refining your Christian faith
introduce you to Celtic spirituality

Structure

Distance learning
10 units each of 2/3 weeks, plus time to put into practice decisions made
Each unit includes set readings and suggestions for further reading
4 short pieces of work to hand in, each preceded by a preparation week
A final additional piece of work: your completed Way of Life
Assignments do not have to be submitted as written work
You keep a journal

Content

Unit 1 Introduction to the course
Unit 2 A rhythm of prayer, work and recreation
Unit 3 Life-long learning
Unit 4 Spiritual journey
Unit 5 Prayer
Unit 6 Simple lifestyle
Unit 7 Creation
Unit 8 Healing fragmented people and communities
Unit 9 Building unity
Unit10 Mission/justice

Support

A tutor, your existing Soul Friend or a mentor provided by the community
Other students, via email/etc as negotiated
Optional residential weekend workshop shortly after the start date
Optional retreat week towards the end

Materials

You will receive a hard copy of the illustrated course books and should request a copy of the course reader A Pilgrim Way, by Ray Simpson if you do not already have one (cost £10.99).

Cost

We ask for a minimum donation of £25 to enable us to go on producing the course for other students.

The course runing from January 2012 is now full. The next course will run January 2013!

To register interest in the next course please contact us no sooner than March 2012. Applications to join the next course will not be taken until late summer or early autumn. Watch this space!

Making contact implies NO commitment!

Contacts

Contact Judith Line or Carol Few if you want to find out more about the course

You can download a PDF of this page here

Date Stamp

Updated 25-08-2011