See church future by looking to the past
 Seeing the future of the church by looking back at its history is the theme of a day hosted by Sheriff of Norwich John Drake and featuring well-known Christian researcher Dr Peter Brierley.
Church and Christian organization leaders from across Norfolk are invited to hear Dr Brierley, from Christian Research, the man behind the definitive English Church Census and Religious Trends reports.
Peter will be speaking about “churchgoing in England and Norfolk today” as well as “trends in British society and their implications”, with reference to the recently released 2005 English Church Census. He will share insights from the research which point the way to the future.
John Drake will also speak on “our history is our guide to the future”. John said: “As my year of office draws to a close, I have been constantly reminded that our county, but particularly our city, has a history, if not a heritage, of vigorous non-conformity, radical action and occasionally bloody revolution. Our history is our guide to the future. However, my hero remains Thomas Bilney, tutor to Tyndale, whose translation of the Scriptures forms a large part of the King James Bible.”
Also speaking will be John Betts, chairman of Transforming Norwich, which is co-hosting the day, and there will be a chance for discussion, reflection and prayer.
Norwich church leaders are invited to the event on Tuesday April 17, from 10-4pm at The Salvation Army Citadel, St Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1LL. Lunch will be provided.
If you would like to attend, please contact : John Betts, Chair of Transforming Norwich, The Christian Fellowship, Norwich, NR1 2HX, 01603 617905 or e-mail 2john@johnbetts.fsnet.co.uk
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