Seven city churches, denominational and independant, worked together to run a Christianity Explored course (ce@costacoffee) at Costa Coffee, 1 Hanover Street, Edinburgh on Tuesday evenings from 17 April - 29 May 2012. More than 35 people attended to investigate the claims of Christianity.
The next course is likely to be at the same venue, around beginning of April 2013. For further information, or to register your interest in attending please email info@cecostacoffee.org
What does the course cover?
Week 1 - Introduction
The big questions will be explored
Week 2 - Who is Jesus? (Jesus' Identity)
The reality of Jesus explained
Week 3 - Coming for Sinners (Jesus' Mission)
Jesus' relevance to us
Week 4 - Dying for Sinners (Jesus' Mission)
The reason Jesus had to die
Week 5 - Rising for Sinners (Jesus' Mission)
The facts and significance of the event
Week 6 - Live by Grace (Jesus' Call)
We have received a priceless free gift
Week 7 - Die to Self (Jesus' Call)
The reality of being a Christian
To sign up for the course, or ask a question, send us an email to info@cecostacoffee.org.
More information?
For more information about the ce@costacoffee course please contact the team via email at info@cecostacoffee.org
What is ce@costacoffee?
ce@costacoffee is a Christianity Explored course run and supported by a host of Edinburgh area churches, across the denominations.
Who is ce@costacoffee for?
The course is for anyone who wants to investigate the claims of Christianity in an informal, non-church, group setting. Whether you have previous experience of church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this is the course for you. Everyone is welcome. We will respect your background, culture and beliefs. Tell us as little, or as much about yourself as you feel comfortable. Christians are encouraged to invite non-Christians to the course and accompany them, if desired.
What goes on?
Costa Coffee refreshments are available upon arrival giving an opportunity to relax. The course is normally run in groups of 6-8 people, and after briefly discussing the course material from the previous week, there is a 10-15 minute talk on a different topic each week (see above for weekly topics). The groups discuss any questions that arise and the evening is wound up around 9pm.
Can I pull out if I want to?
Of course you can. Bring along your doubts and questions and feel free to leave the course at any time.
How much does it cost?
The course is free but an opportunity will be given to those who wish to contribute towards the cost of the refreshments.
Do I have to bring anything?
No. All the course materials are provided.
Is it like church?
No. It's a non-church venue and it is not a church service. There will be no praying, singing, and you will not be asked to read aloud.
Am I going to get preached at?
Each evening includes a talk designed to explain an aspect of Christian belief and to stimulate discussion. Hopefully you will find it challenging and amusing. Group leaders will facilitate discussion and try to answer questions. You will not have to speak in a group if you don't want to. You are welcome to come and just sit and listen.
Who's supporting Christianity Explored?
The following Edinburgh area churches and organisations support Christianity Explored. Click their name to find out more about them
- Bruntsfield Evangelical Church
- Buccleuch Free Church
- Carrubbers Christian Centre
- Charlotte Chapel
- Craiglockart Parish Church
- St Stephen's Comely Bank Parish Church
- Duncan Street Baptist Church
- Holyrood Abbey Parish Church
- Leith Free Church
- Musselburgh Baptist Church
- New Restalrig Parish Church
- North Leith Parish Church
- Palmerston Place Parish Church
- Salvation Army
- St Catherine's Argyle Parish Church
- St Columbas Free Church
- Stenhouse St. Aidan's Parish Church
- East of Scotland Gospel Partnership
- Passion For Life 2011
- trypraying
Where is Costa Coffee?
1 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2DL