Theology is not an academic exercise, it is about survival in a chaotic world.
It is how we make sense of the brokenness and the beauty, how we discover who we truly are and what we are called to, and ultimately find our way home. This term at COTC we are doing practical theology, wrestling with essential questions – identity, meaning, freedom, love, hope and redemption. We will be sharing tools for survival and learning to navigate well though the wilderness of this life.

Join us every Sunday at 7pm

This term at COTC we’re going to be hosting a parish project called Lifting the Lid. It is a six-week Bible study course that focuses on our faith and mental health.

We’re going to start with the Bible; seeking to gain a better Christian perspective on mental health. We’ll be looking at well-known Bible stories to understand how God treats those who feel exhausted, rejected, hopeless and heartbroken. We will take what we learn about God’s approach and use that as a way to explore the mental health challenges faced by our community.

We’ll try to get as practical as possible – thinking about concrete ways we can support people in our church and neighbourhood. Finally, we’ll be spending some time in prayer together.

One in four of us will have a diagnosable mental health condition in our lifetime. Even in the healthiest community, there can be a lot at stake in opening up about mental health. People can sometimes be wary of sharing their experiences, or feel that only those with visible difficulties are in need of support. Opening up positive discussions can be challenging, as churches we can play a key role in lifting the lid on mental health, by creating spaces that listen and welcome.

If you come to studies, you’ll be encouraged to come with a listening ear, and to share only what’s comfortable for you. We’re inviting people from all three churches in the parish to come, to make for a positive experience of building community together.

We’d love to see you there.

Wednesdays at Church 7.30pm-9pm – upstairs in the Cloudesley Room

5th September
12th September
18th September
26th September
3rd October
10th October

For more information, or to register your interest email Mark at COTC, Corin at All Saints or Jess at St Andrews

You are invited to our Good Friday Service of Shadows starting at 7pm