Cork Scripture Group was established in 2010 by a voluntary group who wanted to share our love and knowldege of the Sacred Scriptures and to help others in our community to grow in their appreciation and understanding of the Word of God.  Participants are usually drawn from Cork, both city and county.

 

Each Spring and Autumn we host two Bible Study courses on different aspects of biblical literature.  Each course typically consisting of four presentations, one evening a week, by local biblical scholars as well as members of our own committee.  We also host two half-day Bible Workshops annually, which we invite a nationally recognized scripture scholar to facilitate discussion on a particular aspect of our Sacred Scriptures. 

 

In addition to these structured courses, we also seek to support individuals and groups in Cork who are involved in or interested in Bible Study and are happy to share resources and meet with local communities who wish to run parish-based programmes, like ‘Unfolding the Word.’ 

 

Each year, in response to Pope Francis’ establishing the Sunday of the Word of God in 2019, we encourage local communities to celebrate the Sunday of the Word of God by sharing easy to use resources and rituals.

 

Iy recent years we have collaborated with members of the local Church of Ireland community and the Methodist Church in Cork in organizing Cork Ecumenical Bible Week.

 

All courses and supports offered by Cork Scripture Group are run on a non-profit, self-financing basis with participants’ contributions serving to meet the costs incurred for the venues used, as well as the cost of invited speakers.  Subventions are also available, so that courses are accessible to all who are interested.