How do Anabaptists pray? Recent research has explored the profound spirituality of the early Anabaptists. They had ways of singing and praying that were distinctive, and that used the Bible in surprising and creative ways. Christians today are appropriating these ancient Anabaptist practices as they sing and pray. This seminar will explore historic and contemporary Anabaptist song and prayer and will practice them together.

To lead us in this very special day, we are thrilled to welcome back Alan and Eleanor Kreider, former directors of the London Mennonite Centre (1974-1991) and known to many in the UK. You won’t want to miss this lively day with Alan and Ellie.

Saturday 2 June
10:00 am. – 4:00 pm.
Fee: £20 (£10 unwaged)
Fee includes VAT and meal
C-C Seminar No 269

Alan and Eleanor currently live in Elkhart, Indiana, where Alan teaches Church History and Mission at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Eleanor is one of the editors of Take My Moments and My Days, to be published by Herald Press in April 2007. Alan and Eleanor, along with Paulus Widjaja, also recently wrote A Culture of Peace, a marvellous book that expands on the Kreiders’ popular booklet: Becoming a Peace Church.
Between 1995 and 2000, Alan was founding director of the Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture at Regent’s Park College, Oxford University.

Recommended Reading: Take Our Moments and Our Days: An Anabaptist Prayer Book, edited by Arthur Paul Boers, Eleanor Kreider, John Rempel, Mary H Schertz and Barbara Nelson Gingerich; A Culture of Peace: God’s Vision for the Church by Alan Kreider, Eleanor Kreider and Paulus Widjaja; Following in the Footsteps of Christ: The Anabaptist Tradition, by C Arnold Snyder.

To book for the course, download the Cross-Currents Calendar and application form, fill out the application form and mail it, with the fee, to London Mennonite Centre
14 Shepherds Hill
London N65AQ
For more details or to reserve a space, call 0845 4500 214.