Stories of Nurture Courses Across the Diocese
We’re so pleased to share that over 50 nurture courses are taking place across our diocese this spring. Reaching 50 was a prayerful aspiration we set at the start of the year, with each course representing an opportunity for people to explore faith and take their first steps in following Jesus. Whether the groups are large or small, each one is so significant. We’ve been encouraged by the early stories coming from these courses and are excited to share a few of them below.
Freedom Course at St Swithun’s Retford
At St Swithun’s, Retford, over 50 people have signed up for the 12-week Freedom Course, and inspiring testimonies have already emerged from the very first night.
One attendee shared, “I have a lot going on and haven’t been sleeping well, but I prioritised coming on the Freedom Course, and that night I slept eight hours straight!”
Another reflected, “Great evening, I learned so much and am now reviewing my relationship with God.”
A third attendee expressed hope, saying, “I am expectant that through the help of this course, that I will finally break free from the addiction of smoking.”
Five Nurture Courses at St Stephen’s with St Paul’s Hyson Green
At St Stephen with St Paul’s Church, five nurture groups are thriving, with around 70 attendees from diverse backgrounds. One group meets online on Sunday evenings and includes children who are growing in their faith. A daytime group, held monthly, provides a welcoming space for those who find evening gatherings difficult, including individuals with learning difficulties. A third group with mainly Iranian members meets online on Thursday evenings, joining with groups from across the UK to discover more about Jesus through John’s gospel.
Nurture Courses are a wonderful way to ask life’s big questions and explore Christianity in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Whether you are searching for faith or looking for community, you are warmly invited to join any of the courses running across the diocese.
Use our interactive map to find a course near you, or if your church is running a nurture course, click here to add it to our list.
We’re praying that these courses will bring transformation in lives across the diocese, and we look forward to hearing more stories of God’s life-changing hope. Please share your stories and photos with us here.