Cathedral Lent Course

We are using a 5-week course written by Pete Greig, the founder of 24/7 Prayer International. Hopefully, you will be able to join us for what promises to be a worthwhile time of reflection in this season of self-examination.

Taking themes from the days of Maundy Thursday through to Easter Sunday, this digs deep into people’s experience asking questions like “How am I going to get through this?”, “Why aren’t my prayers working?”, “Where is God when heaven is silent?” and “When will my prayers be answered?” Using a mix of formats from video interviews, bible study, discussion and prayer, this course is accessible, but at the same time thought-provoking and starts on Tuesday 11 March meeting each week at 30 St. Werburgh St from 1pm - 2.30pm.

God on Mute: Engaging the Silence | Tuesday 11 March
Kicking off the course with an honest look at the four big questions we all ask when confronted with suffering. With special guest, author Bob Sorge. 

Maundy Thursday: How? | Tuesday 18 March
“How am I going to get through this?”
A session addressing questions of the heart seeks to find purpose in pain and strategies for dealing with disappointment. With special guest, presenter Simon Thomas.

Good Friday: Why? | Tuesday 25 March
“Why aren’t my prayers working?”
In this session we wrestle with the some of the most difficult intellectual questions: why does an all-loving, all-knowing, all-powerful God allow suffering? With special guest, 24-7 Prayer leader Alain Emerson.

Holy Saturday: Where? | Tuesday 1 April
“Where is God when heaven is silent?”
Exploring the questions we ask when we find ourselves trapped between the pain of Good Friday and the miracles of Easter Sunday. With special guest Eritrean gospel singer Helen Berhane. 

Easter Sunday: When? | Tuesday 8 April
“When will my prayers be answered?”
Celebrating the hope, we have in the resurrection of Jesus and anticipating the day when all our prayers will find their answer in his return. With special guests Sammy Greig and Ladan Nouri, imprisoned for her faith.