Candidating

Foundations: Ministry in the Methodist Tradition

Matt

05 Apr 2025 — 1 min read

I've just applied for this course. The intensive version takes place 14th-16th July as a residential (instead of 10/15 weeks online). The dates seem to fit really well with everything else. Let's see what happens.

Applying for the course I have realised my passport has run out!

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Good Friday

Maundy Thursday. Footlong Cookies and a Lovefeast.

Thanksgiving, Partnerships, Stations of The Cross

Palm Sunday