Wednesday 23 October 2019
Martin Camroux on "Radical God". This is his talk at the 2018 Free to Believe Conference. Some will remember that that he led a study day at Tavistock URC on "Religion is Dangerous" about 5 years ago.
Tuesday 15 October 2019
We will hear a recording of Richard Holloway's talk to the PCN event in June at the French Protestant Church, Soho Square. Harry will facilitate the discussion
Tuesday 15 October 2019
Continuing our Review of "Sceptical Christianity" by Robert Reiss
Sunday 13 October 2019
The world appears in turmoil; some feel populist movements like Brecit and Trumpism are the answers whilst others feel these are merely symptoms of a greater problem. During this event we will look at the crucifixion and see if that can provide any answers in the 21st century. Through video, poetry, discussion and music we will put the death of Jesus into context and examine how it can speak to us today.
Sunday 13 October 2019
Progressive Christian gathering at Hove Methodist church, Portland Road, BN3 5DR to which all are welcome. Led by the Rev Andy Lowe the evening will explore a topic with opportunity to discuss ideas in a safe, respectful environment. Evening Sunday 13 October, starts at 6.30, teas & coffees from around 6pm.
Sunday 13 October 2019
Thinking Differently
Using insights from the creative arts to explore the weekend’s themes.
Tuesday 8 October 2019
With the End in Mind - A local doctor and award-winning author, Kathryn wants us all to know more, and be less afraid, about dying. “It’s time to talk about dying. This is my way of promoting the conversation.” Following her talk, Kathryn will be in conversation with activist and blogger Laura Ashurst, who will also chair an open session for questions and comments. We aim to finish around 9.30.
Tuesday 8 October 2019
Sharing accounts of our individual life journeys which have brought us to where we are today.
Saturday 5 October 2019
From Jihadi terrorists to the mildest of Quakers, religious people tend to believe that God is prompting them to take a particular action. As ethics evolve – for example over divorce or homosexuality – is God changing his mind?
Saturday 5 October 2019
On The Splash of Words (2016), the poet Imtiaz Dharker said “Dipping in to this book, the spirit is cleansed in the sparkle of language”, and from Andrew Motion: “Mark Oakley has a strong sense of language as sacrament, a sharp eye for telling phrases and a warm heart with which to return echoes”.
we look forward to listening to what our speaker has to say
Thursday 3 October 2019
Jesus came to earth, Michael Curry says, to show us God’s dream for the world: the dream of a world where no child suffers, no one goes to bed hungry, no one is abandoned and alone: a world where love is the way. He came to start a movement, not to found a religion, and the Jesus Movement has the power to turn the world upside down.
Thursday 3 October 2019 — Sunday 1 March 2020
Free Events in St Paul’s Cathedral
Explore the challenges, contradictions and joys of being a Christian in the 21st century with some of today’s liveliest contemporary theologians, Christian thinkers and speakers.
Events are open to everyone, and all are welcome.
Tuesday 1 October 2019
This is the second of two meetings exploring different perspectives on this theme.
Monday 30 September 2019
Two members of the group will each address the question from their own perspective, and will then invite others to spend some time reflecting on the issues raised, before coming together in plenary to explore common ground, and to affirm our unity in diversity....We hope that this meeting will help to identify the markers we aim to set as we commit to facing the future of our group.....
Saturday 28 September 2019 — Saturday 16 November 2019
Five seminars exploring how an understanding of modern science might affect the way we pray.
Friday 27 September 2019
Before the main topic we look at PCN Eight points, Point 1 introduced by Jane S
Wednesday 25 September 2019
Subversive bible study
Tuesday 24 September 2019
We will meet with Rob Reiss to both look for ways to enhance Progressive Christianity in South London and to ask questions about his book that we are currently reading and discussing.
Monday 23 September 2019
How different religions have used flood myths.
Tuesday 17 September 2019
#SheToo. A further exploration of the Bible Society podcasts regarding the oppression of and violence against women in the bible featuring the rape of Tamar, the Levite's concubine and the punishment of Jezebel. Note usual location and not as previously posted.
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