11 January 2008
Education Sunday theme is Come and See
The Church's interest in education is not just a matter of
faith schools and colleges. For many Christians, their engagement
with the world of education can best be explained in terms of a
sense of vocation in which teachers, administrators and others seek
to be followers of Jesus. Hardly surprising when we encounter the
inspirational model of Jesus the teacher. The focus of Education
Sunday this year is "Come and See", the challenging invitation that
Jesus issued to his earliest disciples to learn more about
Him.
Graham Russell, Chair of the Ecumenical Steering Group responsible
for preparing this year's material says: "Today we are still asked
to recognise and respond to Jesus. To come and see, but also to go
and tell. As we celebrate education, we look to be attentive to
Jesus' teaching and the impact of living out his example in our
lives. We remember the gift of teaching and learning that sustains
communities around the world as they grow from generation to
generation".
For well over a hundred years there has been an annual recognition
in England and Wales of Education Sunday as a "special" Sunday, a
national day of prayer and celebration for everyone in the world of
education. The resources that have been prepared for those planning
worship for this occasion have been sent to many congregations and
schools. They are also available through many church and ecumenical
websites. The aim of Education Sunday is to encourage congregations
to think prayerfully about the world of education in all its
aspects, and the countless people who are involved with it.
The resources are available from our website: www.educationsunday.org