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Preaching Matthew's Gospel: a workshop preparing for preaching in 'Year A'.

To assist preachers, whether lay or ordained, in preaching through Matthew's Gospel for the next year in the Revised Common Lectionary, a workshop on Preaching Matthew's Gospel will be offered in three locations in the Diocese of Christchurch.

Topics covered will include: distinctive features of Matthew's Gospel; Matthew's use of the Old Testament; Matthew's portrayal of Jesus; whether Matthew's Gospel is primarily a 'Jewish gospel' or not; preaching on Matthew's parables, sayings, and miracles.

Led by Peter Carrell, Director of Education, Diocese of Christchurch.

Cost: $10.00

Three venues

Christchurch @ Theology House, 30 Church Lane, Merivale

9.00 am - 3.00 pm, Friday 22 October

(N.B. this is a changed date replacing 29 &30 October as previously advertised, due to change of Synod date)

Please bring your own lunch which will be 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm.

To register, phone(3)3559145 or email Theology House

Mid-Canterbury @ St Stephen's, Ashburton

Two evenings - 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm, Thursday 4th November and Friday 5th November

Register locally with Jocelyn Molloy. Phone (3)3085438 or email Jocelyn Molloy

South Canterbury @ St. John's, Highfield

9.00 am - 3.00 pm Saturday 6th November

Please bring your own lunch which will be 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Register locally with Penelope Cations. Phone (3)6158720 or email Penelope Cations