Barking Programme covers the five Deaneries of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest that make up West Ham Archdeaconry and the three Deaneries of Epping, Ongar and Harlow that make up the Archdeaconry of Harlow.
Steering Groups:
Each Archdeaconry has a steering group made up of volunteers, lay and ordained, that monitor the work of the Barking Programme. It is from this group that subjects for courses, venues and facilitators are suggested. Barking Programme has no syllabus, it aims to respond to the grass roots needs of the local community.
Time Commitment:
Courses are normally day events delivered locally at an affordable price for all, with leaders drawn from local resources people where possible and appropriate.
Ecumenical:
Although this is an Anglican backed project Barking Programme is an ecumenical body open to Christians living and working in the East London and Southern area of Essex.
Subject Matter:
Because we draw upon a wide array of talents the subject matter is rich, with traditional academic subjects running along side practical and pastoral courses offering a range of educational and training provisions. The only fixed component of the Programme are the two Quiet Days run at Lent and Advent. These aim to offer space and reflection on the Christian life for busy people.
How to find out about what events are coming up?
Each church receives a mailing for the different courses on offer. This is normally a collection of flyers like this leaflet, giving details of new events with a poster outlining the terms principal events. Simply fill in the form and send it off to the address on the flyer with the fees (normally £5.00 per course) and your booked on the course.
Other Aspects of our work:
There are two other projects that Barking Programme has developed. The first is a Theology library and audio visual resource that Churches in the Barking Area are welcome to use. This is based at our office in Ilford and you can arrange an appointment through the address at the end of this web page.
The second is a Theology society open to Lay and Ordained Christians living and working in the Barking Episcopal area. This is again run through the Steering groups but aims to have a regional and Urban bias.
Finance:
The Barking Programme is almost entirely self financing with only one part time Co-ordinator who is responsible for the administration of the Programme.
We depend on volunteers but Barking Programme is a valuable resource for all who wish to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith in a friendly, approachable and divers way.
The Co-Ordinator:
The Barking Programme Co-ordinator is the Rev’d John Brown. John was born in East London and has lived most of his life in the East London area. He was curate at St Michael's Manor Park before moving to the East Ham Team ministry in 1995. John is now Priest in Charge of St Luke's Great Ilford. He has been Co-Ordinator of the Barking Programme since 1999.
Find Out More:
If you wish to find out more about our work, join the Steering group for your area, or simply have an idea about a good course to run, please contact us at the address below,
The Barking Programme Learning for Life
Current Courses with the Barking Programme
Details of the Current Barking Programme Courses.
Previous Courses with the Barking Programme
Details of previous courses run by the Barking Programme.
The Barking Programme Library:
Details of the Barking Programme Library, which provides texts for the courses for short-term loan.
Barking Programme Teaching Materials:
Details of teaching materials produced by the Barking Programme.
The Barking Programme Learning for Life
Contact Details:
The Rev’d John Brown The Barking Programme St Luke's Vicarage 1a Baxter Road ILFORD IG1 2HN
