
Dean's Forum

Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a stimulating forum led by our Dean, Dr Greg Jenks, as we explore the Bible, Christian faith in the modern world, justice and peace, eco-theology, and any faith questions that you want addressed.
Where and When
In the Parish Centre within the Cathedral gardens. Enter from Duke Street between the cottages.
11.00am—12 noon, on the first Sunday each month (excluding January)
Join us at 9.00am for contemporary worship with deep roots in the ancient traditions of Christianity, or just arrive around 10.45am in time for the Dean's Forum to commence.
Schedule
2021
June 6 – DF28: The once and future Jesus (The Dean)
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In this session, the Dean will explore the interplay between the historical Jesus and some of his many "afterlives" during the last 2,000 years. This presentation draws on the opening chapter of a new collection of essays, edited by the Dean, with 30+ contributors from around the world: Afterlives. Jesus in Global Perspective.
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March 7 – DF27: The Shape of Worship (The Dean)
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When we gather for worship there is a spiritual architecture to our sacred gathering. From an informal house mass to a solemn festival Eucharist in a cathedral, there is a certain shape to the process and it revolves around two great points of encounter with the God who is among us: Scripture and Table. This online session of the Dean's Forum will assist us to better prepared for our worship and more engaged with the process. PDF Handout
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February 7 – DF26: Mark among the Gospels (The Dean)
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In late November 2020, we started a new liturgical year during which we focus especially on the way that the Gospel of Mark interprets the meaning of Jesus. In the coming year, we will be hearing how Mark understands Jesus. This seminar will help us prepare to spend a year with Mark as we explore the meaning of Jesus for us today.
VIDEO GALLERY FROM PREVIOUS SESSIONS OF THE DEAN'S FORUM
2020 Dean's Forum Series
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200202 – DF, 19: Introduction to the Year of Matthew
200301 – DF, 20: The Sermon on the Mount
200405 – DF, 21: A user's guide to Holy Week
200503 – DF, 22: Which version? Choosing a Bible right for you
200607 – DF, 23: Parables
200705 – DF, 24: The Pink Parables
200802 – DF, 25: John among the Gospels
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2019 Dean's Forum series
190203 – DF, 11: Introduction to the Year of Luke
190303 – DF, 12: Mindfulness for Christians (John Shearer)
190407 – DF, 13: User's Guide to Holy Week 2019
190505 – DF, 14: Anglicare North Coast (Estelle Graham)
190602 – DF, 15: Compassionate Grafton
190707 – DF, 16: History, Imagination & Meaning
190901 – DF, 17: Perspectives on Christian-Muslim Relations
191006 – DF, 18: Faith-based responses to climate change (The Revd Peter Moore)
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2018 Dean's Forum series
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180415 – DF, 1: 10 Key Dates in the Bible (Old Testament)
180422 – DF, 2: 10 Key Dates in the Bible (New Testament)
180506 – DF, 3: Mapping the Holy Land
180513 – DF, 4: Nazareth in the First Century
180603 – DF, 5: Reconciliation as Mission (Lenore Parker)
180610 – DF, 6: Excavating the Lord's Prayer
180624 – DF, 7: Justice, Reconciliation and Peace in the Holy Land
180812 – DF, 8: Excavating the Gospels, 1
180819 – DF, 9: Excavating the Gospels, 2
180826 – DF, 10: Excavating St Paul
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Special 2018 Discipleship Series
180909 – Anglican Christianity
180916 – Disciples of Jesus
180916 – The Bible
181007 – Spiritual Practice
​181104 – The Five Marks of Mission
181111 – Intentional Discipleship
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