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Learning and growing is an integral part of life, no matter how old you are.  A number of free seminars and courses are offered at St John’s, which anyone is welcome to attend.  We would love to see you there!             

Christianity Explained

               

               

Many people have not had the opportunity as adults to investigate Christianity.  Much of their knowledge about Jesus is based on their childhood Sunday School or school scripture experiences.  This course gives you the chance to examine Christianity without pressure or expectation.               

YOU DON’T have to know anything about the Bible.               

YOU WON’T be asked to read, pray or answer questions.               

YOU WILL be given the chance to discuss and ask questions.               

The Christianity Explained course is a series of six teaching and discussion sessions, held once a week for six weeks.  Attendance is free!  To find out when the next course is running please call (9521 4314) or email the church office            

              

Parenting Programs

Two parenting programs will run this year, giving you the chance to learn, take stock, and grow with your child….               

1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching (March)                   

A three session program for parents of children aged 2-12 years old.  Learn to manage difficult behaviour, encourage positive interactions, and help your child to identify and deal with their own emotions.  Saturday 17, 24 & 31 March (9am – 12:30pm).  Cost: $30 per person or $50 per couple.                  

Spiritual Parenting (Sept / Oct)         

A six session course which encourages parents and caregivers to consider God’s perspective on parenting.  Learn how to cultivate environments for your child’s faith to grow using natural, teachable moments to share your faith with them.  Saturday 1, 8, 15 Sept and 13, 20, 27 Oct (9:30am – 12noon).  Cost $30 per person or $50 per couple.              

For more information, or to book into a course, please call (9521 4314) or email Faye Hillier.          

                    

                   

Healthy Relationships Seminars

      

Run by a trained professional, these seminars look at ways to build strong and healthy relationships. They provide helpful information, time to ask questions, and the chance to chat over a cuppa….                   

For Better.  The science and skills of relationships (Wed 28th March, 7:30pm – 9:30pm)           

You take the car to be serviced….. You renovate the house….. Learn how to work smarter, nor harder, to ensure a more satisfying relationship.

       

Living with the Black Dog (Wed 6th June, 7:30pm – 9:30pm)           

Everyone has felt depressed, sad or blue at one time or another.  Sometimes, however, these feelings become intense, last for long periods of time, and prevent us from leading a normal life.  So how do we Tame the Black Dog?

     

Mindfulness – the art of Conscious Living (Wed 15th August, 7:30pm – 9:30pm)          

Learn to focus on the present, on the here and now, and to stop worrying about the future or dwelling on the past.  Mindfulness not only helps people to overcome psychological barriers to change, but also to engage in living a valued life.     

    

Attendance is free!!!     For more information, or to book into a seminar, please call (9521 4314) or email Faye Hillier.