Manchester, England (May 11-15)

I taught "Introduction to Christian & Religious Education" with Professor Chris Cope at Nazarene Theological College in Manchester, England. During our time there we explored the city of Manchester, Chester, and Epworth. I am including a picture of the cathedral in Chester, a picture of me at Wesley's primary preaching point in Epworth, Samuel Wesley's grave, Epworth Rectory (home of the Wesley's), and a picture of John Wesley and me (See I am taller than John:).














On Friday we traveled to Chester and visited the Chester Cathedral and the wall around this historical city.

On Saturday we drove about an hour and half to Epworth to visit the home of Susanna and Samuel Wesley (Driving in England is an experience in itself, especially when you get lost:) The Epworth Rectory is the home where John and Charles Wesley were reared and the place where the rectory burned and John was "plucked from the fire." Some say the fire was started by members of the community because of Samuel's inability to pay his debts. Susanna believed that because John was spared God had something special for him. Some say that the Wesleyan movement began in Susanna's kitchen where she meet with her children for prayer and devotions.

We also visited the Church at Epworth where Samuel served as rector for nearly four decades. Outside the church is the grave of Samuel Wesley where John preached when he was not allowed to preach in the Church of England. He stood on his fathers grave and preached to the masses. We also visited the Red Lion where John stayed when visiting Epworth after leaving for College.