The Wesley Brothers Workshop

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Waitakere Parish

Come and find out more about John and Charles Wesley

Saturday 25th May 2024 @ 10am
Glen Eden Methodist Church
308 West Coast Road Glen Eden,
Auckland

RSVP by Friday 17th May

Parish Office (09) 818 6542 (M) 022 015 3609
waitakere.parish@methodist.org.nz

Waitakere Methodist Parish will be providing refreshments.

Who are the Wesley brothers?

John and Charles Wesley were leaders of what came to be called the Evangelical Awakening in 18th century England. Both were clergymen of the Church of England whose renewal they sought. They brought fresh and vigorous proclamation of the gospel which was welcomed by many.

Session one: Terry Wall

The Journey of John Wesley

Who was this evangelist and how did he come to lead the people called Methodists? What was his message and what was his strategy? What were the distinctive emphases of his approach?

Morning Tea

Session two: Norman Brookes

Charles Wesley – son, brother, evangelist and hymnwriter

Charles in the shadow of John in terms of founding the Methodist movement? Conflict with John. His poetic hymn writing gift. The role of hymns and music as a means of touching the hearts of people and shaping their theology. Key themes in Charles Wesley’s hymns? Some singing.

Lunch

Session three: Terry Wall

John Wesley’s spirituality today

After nearly three hundred years, what can we receive from John Wesley today? What is his living legacy to the church? How can we adapt his message for our day?

Session four: Norman Brookes

Charles Wesley’s legacy, a singing Church

Following in the footsteps of Charles Wesley. A glance at Hymnwriters in the 19c and 20c hymns from the UK, USA and Aotearoa NZ. We will enjoy some singing together.

Workshop

This workshop has been organized by Waitakere Parish Rev Augusten Subhan.

Workshop taken by Rev Terry Wall and Rev Norman Brookes.

Rev Dr Terry Wall and Rev Norman Brookes are both retired Methodist Ministers. Both Ministers are authors of many books like “Hymnwriters Downunder” and “With Heart and Voice” Hymns that are contemporary but often set to well-known tunes.

Rev. Augusten Subhan
022 652 7946
augustensubhan@yahoo.co.nz

Waitakere Parish Office:
Angela Ah Mai
(Ph) 09 818 6542 (M) 022 015 3609
waitakere.parish@methodist.org.nz

THE WESLEY BROTHERS WORK SHOP

Glen Eden Methodist Church,
302 West Coast Road,
Glen Eden, Auckland 0602