Events Archive

"Rebuilding America after Trump"

Thursday 25 February 2021

The speaker, live from Springfield, Missouri, will be our friend, Rev Dr Roger Ray. Roger will deliver this talk for his Sunday sermon [February 21] but will deliver it again for us on the 25th, followed by the usual QA and discussion. So have your questions ready [I am already thinking about such as police violence, racism and BLM; the role and reason of Evangelical fundamentalist Christians who supported Trump at two Presidential elections even though he was all that such Christians would otherwise reject as being 'unholy'].

Location:
Zoom [link details available on request]
Speaker:
Rev Dr Roger Ray

Full details in group programme

Patrick and Davy film discussion

Wednesday 17 February 2021

The next Midweek Topic will be on Wednesday 17th February. The film clip to be watched before the zoom session is https://madeofstories.uk/patrick-and-davy/ . The short film clip is about Patrick and Davy. In a city still scarred by political and religious divide, Belfast-born Patrick and Davy, Catholic and Protestant, have found great friendship through their love of the Belfast Giants ice hockey team. Their weekly podcast, "A View from the Bridge" encourages their listeners in the hope that "in the land of the Giants everyone is equal". A glimpse into their story prompts us to the wider consideration of how religious identity has "at all times and in all places" been a force for good and evil. If anyone other than the usual regulars would like to join us, please contact Mike Dennis and he will ensure that you receive the zoom link.

Location:
Zoom

Full details in group programme

Leadership in an Age of Existential Threats to God's Humanity Project

Sunday 7 February 2021

We hope to watch and discuss a recording of this excellent talk given at the Potteries Theological Society before Christmas. David has degrees and experience in Theology and Finance and advises the Archbishop of Canterbury.

SEND AN E-MAIL TO NIGEL (address below) TO RECEIVE A LINK FOR JOINING US.

Location:
ONLINE via Zoom
Speaker:
David Nussbaum, CEO The Elders (founded by Nelson Mandela for Peace, Justice and Human Rights) Non-Exec Director of Drax Gp PLC.

Full details in group programme

Exploring the Symphonic Universe

Thursday 28 January 2021

We will discuss a hybrid lecture and concert of music involving Prof. Brian Cox with the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dalia Stasevska. The whole concert, "Exploring the Symphonic Universe" is well worth listening to on the following link, https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/33PynjnFfP5SWm5jsD2rsxg/exploring-the-symphonic-universe-with-prof-brian-cox

Location:
Zoom

Full details in group programme

Clergy burnout, well-being, and resilience - Webinar

Clergy burnout, well-being, and resilience - Webinar

Thursday 21 January 2021

Is ministry burnout inevitable? Can self-sacrificial living ever be viable? Or, do clergy, in fact, have it better than most when it comes to work-life balance?

In this webinar we'll explore what it means to build resilience. Parish ministry comes with its own particular challenges and anxieties. How do you avoid emotional exhaustion and burnout?

And in the context of a pandemic - where significant numbers of clergy have reported increased stress, fatigue and exhaustion - what does truly sustainable ministry look like?

Our expert panel will look at what churches are doing to support their clergy, how parishes can help, and what needs to change. This Church Times webinar will focus specifically on clergy well-being, however anyone, lay or ordained, and from any denomination, is welcome to attend.

Location:
on line
Host:
Church Times

Full details

A progressive Jewish approach to medical ethics

Wednesday 13 January 2021

A progressive Jewish approach to medical ethics Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi Rabbi of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue 7.30pm WEDNESDAY 13th January 2021 Online meeting via Zoom Rabbi Dr. Margaret Jacobi has been the rabbi of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue since 1994. She grew up in a Liberal Jewish family. She studied medicine at Birmingham University and then started a career in medical research, gaining a PhD in physiology and working for two years in St. Louis Missouri, USA. Whilst in St. Louis, she decided to embark on her long-held aim of studying for the Rabbinate. Her studies included two years at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia and before completing her studies at Leo Baeck College. She enjoys the diverse challenges and opportunities which congregational work offers, especially in a multi-cultural city like Birmingham. She enjoys working with all age groups and also values the opportunities for interfaith dialogue which Birmingham offers. She has maintained her interest in medicine and has published papers on Jewish medical ethics, most recently 'The Challenge of Genetic Research' in 'Aspects of Liberal Jewish Thought'. She is also the honorary Progressive Jewish Chaplain at Birmingham University and a member of the Faith Leaders' Group which builds links between the different faiths in Birmingham. For details of the zoom meeting, please email info@pcnmalvern.org.uk

Location:
online via zoom
Speaker:
Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi

Full details in group programme

TAA: Comparing birth stories in different religious traditions

Sunday 10 January 2021

Happy New Year! Sunday, 10th January is second Sunday and at 6.30 pm, Thinking Aloud Allowed - online again, of course. Our meeting this time is being led by Jonathan Gravestock and with the subject of ‘Comparing birth stories in different religious traditions’ I think it sounds really interesting, do come along if you can. Be in touch for Zoom link information which will be out soon.

Location:
Online via Zoom
Speaker:
Jonathan Gravestock

Full details in group programme

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