Wow, we are tired! We had a whirlwind tour of what is considered the cradle of Methodism: Oxford. We learned that the speed for walking in England is fast or hyperspeed. Our tour guide Tim was awesome, but it was difficult to keep up and capture everything that happened in Oxford. Our schedule for the day was insane! And to top it all off, the techie of this couple forgot to bring the charger for the camera so pictures were very selective.
Just to name a few of the highlights from today without full details:
1) Oxford Tower - place where the Wesleys went to visit the imprisoned, which helped them gain a better understanding of the physical and spiritual chains that bind people and the freedom that comes with faith.
2) Christ Church - church where John and Charles was ordained. For many of the early years of Oxford University, Christ Church was the central place of activity. This would be probably more interesting for most to know that we visited the great hall of Christ Church, which was the inspiration for Hogwart's great hall in Harry Potter.
3) Lincoln College - this college (many different colleges, including Lincoln College, comprises Oxford University) was where John Wesley was a fellow (tutor, instructor, mentor for undergraduates). This is the location where John Wesley began the Methodist movement by the creation of the Holy Club (accountable discipleship group). Most personally meaningful for both of us was sitting in the chapel where the Wesleys worshiped daily while in Oxford.
There were so many other highlights, so we'll tell you the rest of the story when we return. If you wonder where we are tonight, we find ourselves in Bawtry, England and will remain here until Saturday morning. We visit the birthplace of Methodism tomorrow when we go to Epworth where the Wesleys were born and raised.
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