Led by The Revd Canon Dr Earl Collins. Western theology has often been described as a ‘footnote to St. Augustine.’ Building on the foundations of Nicene faith, he was the preeminent Church Father for all later western traditions, Catholic and Protestant. Yet such a towering figure cast a very big shadow. This seminar will look at the highs and lows of Augustine’s influential theology, from the Trinity to predestination. It will aim to show that while Augustine’s reputation is justly deserved, the Church has always received his insights critically. Zoom detail will be confirmed nearer the event.

2025 Chichester Cathedral Pilgrimage for Readers Saturday 19th July - 10am to 4pm - Chichester Cathedral 10am - Bishop’s Palace 11am - Cathedral Tour 12noon - Eucharist at the Shrine 2 - 4pm - Reflections on Pilgrimage For all Readers, Licensed, PTO and Emeritus. Places are limited for the whole day event but the Eucharist is open to everyone. There will be a cost of £10 per person payable on the day directly to the Cathedral. Please make your own arrangements for lunch. Any questions, please email: layministry@chichester.anglican.org

Led by The Revd Canon Dr Earl Collins. The Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed massively clarified the Church’s understanding of God’s revelation but was also often under attack. Some of its chief defenders were monks, who recognised that its teaching about God has profound implications for a Christian vision of contemplative prayer. We will look at several traditions of monastic prayer (Evagrius, Pseudo-Macarius, and Augustine), to demonstrate how the monks contemplated the mystery of God expressed in the Creed. *Venue may change depending on number of bookings. Photo sourced from freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/praying

At Ashburnham Place, near Battle, TN33 9NF. £30.00