A Quiet Day led by Paula Gooder

Wednesday 3rd September 2025

The Beginning of the Good News: Exploring Mark's Gospel

Over the years Mark's Gospel has been assumed to be the least theological of all the gospels - just telling the story of Jesus but little more than that. When you look carefully at Mark, however, it becomes clear that its message is bound up with how the story is told. During this reflective study day, we will be exploring Mark's key messages and how Mark's storytelling helps us to understand them.

Paula is a writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies. Her research areas focus on the writings of Paul the Apostle, with a particular focus on 2 Corinthians and on Paul's understanding of the Body. Her passion is to ignite people's enthusiasm for reading the Bible today, by presenting the best of biblical scholarship in an accessible and interesting way. She is currently the Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral in London.

We look forward to welcoming you to our urban oasis. The day will include welcome coffee and pastries, lunch and an afternoon pot of tea and cake. Or maybe book to stay overnight in one of our lovely en-suite bedrooms and make the most of taking some time aside.

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Paula Gooder: The Beginning of the Good News: Exploring Mark's Gospel