This ecumenical course has been devised in and for the people of Cumbria.The material can be used at any time of year, and is adaptable for a Lent study course, In the spirit of working together more closely, this material has been commended by our Church Leaders:

Bishop James, Anglican Bishop of Carlisle says: “I am very happy to commend ‘Discovering Faith Matters’ which has been written specially for people in a Cumbrian context and is particularly useful as a tool for ecumenical study as part of our growth into being an ecumenical county.”
Rev. Sarah Moore, Area President for the URC in Cumbria says: "I encourage all churches across our county to consider using and returning to 'Discovering Faith Matters'.  Its preparation offers us a practical way of sharing resources as we learn more about God together."

Introduction and Leaders notes

Group Study Material. Modules 1 & 2 (five sessions each) of an adult learning programme written by an ecumenical team in Cumbria exploring faith, spirituality and the bible.

A new course to help churches engage their neighbours on the impact of the financial crisis and explore ways local people can act together for change, provided by the Contextual Theology Centre (020 7780 1600) & the Church Urban Fund. Available in 2 formats: use in Lent; throughout the year

The Arthur Rank Centre offers training and resources specifially for the rural church. Find more information here.

See especially: resources for rural places of worship including creative use of church buildings; new toolkit on equipping for rural mission.

This is a course designed for all the Christian churches in Cumbria, promoted by 'Churches Together in Cumbria'.

The course focuses on “growing disciples of Jesus Christ”.

It provides materials for five meetings in a small group.

The course has been written for use in ecumenical groups during Lent but could also be used at any time of year.