Transforming Life is a six week course for groups written by the Bishops of the diocese.  It helps explore the second strand of the Living God's Love journey - Transforming Communities.

The course is based on the Old Testament lectionary principal Sunday readings for Lent 1 through to Palm Sunday..

Themes and Readings

  1. Transforming Promise   (Genesis 9.8-17 – Noah and the Rainbow)
  2. Transforming Call   (Genesis 17.1-7, 15-16 – Abraham and the new Name)
  3. Transforming Rule  (Exodus 20.1-17 – Moses and the Commandments)
  4. Transforming Gift  (Numbers 21.4-9 – the People and the Snake)
  5. Transforming Hope  (Jeremiah 31.31-34 – Me and my Heart)
  6. Transforming Faith  (Isaiah 50.4-9a – God and my Life)

The Lent Course will form part of a wider Lent initiative under the heading Transforming Life.  This will include an opportunity for individuals to receive daily suggestions for reflection, prayer and action.