Regent's Now Magazine 2019 WEB

REGENT’S NOW STUDENTS
2019 began with another block week, this time focusing on
‘sexuality and gender’, and there was universal agreement that
these are crucial issues for the church to grapple with. At the
end of term, since Easter was particularly late this year, we held
another block week concentrating on creative approaches to
mission, which included visits from a number of ministers who
are involved in innovative forms of church, such as a coffee shop
in Brick Lane, London, and specific work with millennials. Then
– oh, so quickly – Trinity term was upon us and the third years
were preparing for the next stages in their careers, whether taking
on full-time roles in churches or seeking further development in
academia. For those of us in the second year, we were anticipating
them leaving us with sadness in our hearts. Our final Tuesday
activity was scheduled to be punting, but this was cancelled due
to rain; instead, we enjoyed a walk to a coffee shop and on to the
Perch in Binsey, across Port Meadow. The third years were given
a good send off by means of a comedy sketch highlighting some
of their idiosyncrasies! The term ended with another short block
week, looking at mission in both rural and urban environments.
This was a good year, with many highlights and memories to be
carried with us. We have loved our time at Regent’s and value the
community we have encountered here.
Neil Jones is the Ministerial Association Representative (2018-19) and a
mature student, reading for the BTh in Theology (2017).
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