Courses
“Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.”
Psalm 119:66
Looking closely at a topic in groups allows us to express ourselves and share ideas. It helps us establish relationships with others and to make the best of the circumstances we’re in. That’s why we run courses at TBC and in partnership with other local agencies.
Discussion, and some input from a facilitator help us find our way through seasons of growth and change. Spaces can be limited, so we encourage registration before hand – contact the church office.
All our courses are free of charge unless otherwise specified.
Regular courses
Faithlook
A free course that anyone can access in the format of a series of 8 short videos exploring the basic issues of life. We look at questions such as ‘Does God exist?’ or ‘What about suffering?’ – we base each course around the questions you ask. These are available on our website and Facebook page. After Faithlook, for those who want to learn and experience more on their faith journey can join the next Alpha course.
Alpha
Over 2 million people in the UK have attended an Alpha Course – an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, running in churches of all denominations across the world. Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over 8 thought provoking weekly sessions.
Alpha is completely free and open to anyone! It may be that you are searching for a relationship with God, want to understand more about faith, would benefit from going through the basics again or you would like to learn to explain your faith more clearly to those who are asking you questions. Alpha is a place where no question is regarded as too simple or too hostile. Ask anything.
There will be a coffee and cake, followed by a short talk, and an opportunity to discuss issues raised in the evening or ask questions of a more general nature as we chat in small groups.
The next Alpha course runs on Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm, starting on Tuesday 30 April.
The Pre-Marriage Course
The Pre-Marriage Course is a series of five sessions produced by Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) to help engaged couples or those exploring the possibility of marriage, build strong foundations for their future together. It is for couples who are exploring the idea of getting married and for those who are already engaged. It’s designed for those who want to give their marriage the best possible start, whether they’re exploring marriage for the first time or have been married before.
The course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background. You do not need to be getting married in a church to come on the course. The Pre-Marriage Course at TBC is hosted by Ben and Melissa Spring. Each couple will be seated on your own table, near a few other engaged couples and your discussions are completely private.
The course will include refreshments, a practical talk, and a time for discussion between you and your partner. Background music ensures that you can chat in complete privacy. You will never be asked to share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your partner. Prior to the start of the course or during the first few sessions, you will be sent a Couples Survey via email. This is a questionnaire and not a test of compatibility! It is designed to help you and your partner highlight issues that are important to discuss before getting married. It also affirms areas of strength in your relationship.
Find out more on the HTB website or sign up to book your place on the next course.
The Marriage Course
The Marriage Course, produced by Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. It is for couples who are seeking to strengthen their relationship. Some couples do the course to intentionally invest in their relationship, others are looking to address more specific challenges. Either way, the course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help you build a relationship that lasts a lifetime.
The Marriage Course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background.
The Marriage Course at TBC is hosted by Ben and Melissa Spring. The course will include refreshments, a practical talk, and a time for discussion between you and your partner. Background music ensures that you can chat in complete privacy. Each couple will be seated on your own table, near a few other married couples and your discussions are completely private. You will never be asked to share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your partner.
Find out more on the HTB website or sign up to book your place on the next course.
The Recovery Course
A free, 15 session course for anyone struggling with any sort of addiction, or compulsive behaviour.
The Money Course
Run by Crosslight Debt Advice, this course blends down-to-earth wisdom with tried and tested practical teaching. It is designed to help you explore your personal relationship with money and take control of your individual or household finances.
Internet for Beginners
Running for 6-8 week blocks at various times during the year on Tuesdays from 11am-1pm including a free light lunch. During this course, you will learn how to create and use emails to keep in touch with friends and communicate with colleagues and employers. The course will teach you how to get the most out of the internet and make browsing a more efficient and personal experience.
You will learn how using the internet can potentially save you money on everyday essentials and household bills and how to use social media safely and responsibly. You will also learn how you can connect with friends and how to follow people of interest such as actors, musicians, celebrities etc. and the importance of staying safe and protecting your privacy online.
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