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40,000 VISITORS FROM NOVEMBER
2010
Introduction to “Where do you think you're going?”
This course follows “The Challenge of Hope”, used in 2008, but is different in format. We hope it will encourage
ecumenical groups to meet and engage with scripture and with important questions for the life and development of
our churches. It is offered freely to anyone else who might like to use it, in full or in part.
The Challenge of Hope had a section called “Imagine”; “Where do you think you're going?” (WDYTYG for short) has
instead some pictures. These can be used in several ways, to help reflection on the issues, and explore emotional and
other reactions that are not purely “logical”. While we hope to make the pictures available on paper, they will b
easier to look at online.
https://picasaweb.google.com/107584924468094130519/WDYTYG#5574782442585399426
or search for “Picasa Web Albums”, and then “WDYTYG”
General Notes for Group Leaders -
1. If your group has a leader and a host, the host is responsible for providing the meeting place, drinks, toilet, for
greeting and seating people. The Leader is responsible for everything else (unless they agree that the host will also
cover making sure people know when and where meetings are to be held, and check on absentees, need for lifts etc).
2. The leader should start the study at the agreed time, and end promptly (after 60, 75, but not more than 90
mins); some may need to go. Many will be glad to chat over a drink – decide and agree with the group if this comes
before or after the session, agree clear times, and keep to them!
3. An opening prayer and a closing prayer or the grace are helpful, and might be delegated to group members if
warned beforehand. Sing if you find it helpful!
4. Don’t attempt to answer all the questions! A variety is provided to suit different groups. The question is to
provoke discussion and help people get into the subject and text, exploring them from different angles – not to
record a “decision”. Individual members are encouraged to record reflections and conclusions (including “I must
look at .. “) each week.
5. The pictures are probably best used by individuals, but you may like to ask the group about one (displayed on
screen or on paper). Rather like “Ignatian Meditation”, encourage people to imagine – what is going on, what are
people thinking, why does the artist see it like that . .
A good source for pictures relating to Bible texts (especially the 3 year lectionary) is
http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/
6 Since choosing the title, I discover it is the title of a song by Dire Straits – which actually fits quite well!
http://www.we7.com/#/song/Dire-
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