Monday 11 March 2019
A briefing paper has been prepared by David and John with questions to consider beforehand on our response to important issues raised when considering immigration and asylum seekers and refugees. The paper is available by contacting Nicola Phelan.
Sunday 10 March 2019
The Rev Andy Lowe will be leading our thinking as he brings to us thoughts from the recent Modern Church conference he attended in Liverpool on the subject of Progressive Evangelism. Monthly on second Sunday of the month at 6.30pm āThinking Allowedā, informal Progressive Christian gathering that includes opportunities to share thoughts, ideas, doubts and questions and to discuss with others in a safe, respectful environment.
Saturday 9 March 2019
inviting Open Table members and friends to tell their stories about reconciling gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or spirituality
Friday 8 March 2019 — Sunday 10 March 2019
Join students and recent graduates from around the country for SCM annual gathering at Hebron Hall, Dinas Powys near Cardiff!
Weāll be spending the weekend exploring the themes of pilgrimage and prayer and looking at how we can listen to God and speak out in faith.
Weāre super pleased to announce that Amanda Mukwashi, the CEO of Christian Aid, will be our headline speaker on the Saturday! She will be exploring what the themes of prayer and pilgrimage have meant to her in light of her experiences. Read more about her and our other speakers.
Workshops will fall into two streams, āI will speakā and āI will listenā. Weāre really glad to have Jessica Dalton from Christian Soliarity Worldwide joining us to explore how to lobby for one of the workshops!
More details to follow, including Bible Study leader, more workshop details and how you can get involved through the AGM which will be happening on the Sunday Morning.
Cost of the ticket includes food and a bed in a shared room. There are travel bursaries of up to Ā£50 available - please do make use of these! Weāll be asking what your travel plans are in order to join you up with others who may be travelling from your area to make it as easy as possible for as many as possible to come along.
Book now to secure your place!
Wednesday 6 March 2019
A Youtube video featuring a talk given by Bishop Spong. It will be followed by discussion.
Wednesday 6 March 2019
Tuesday 5 March 2019
A structured exploration of the connection between church-leaving and stages of faith.
Tuesday 5 March 2019
The meeting is the third of a series looking at the teaching of Jesus. Note that the start time will be 7.30pm and for this meeting we are in Drayton.
Sunday 3 March 2019
When Pope Francis declared her a saint, he said she would always be known as Mother, because she warmly welcomed every person as a fellow human being. She remained a strong Roman Catholic, yet when challenged about converting she said she converts each person to be a better Hindu, a better Catholic, a better Muslim, or Jain or Buddhist and so on. She touched the hearts of some atheists and agnostics and found Christ in each person she helped. So was she radical, traditional, liberal or what ?
Sunday 3 March 2019
Jane Williams will explore how God works for our salvation in ways so gentle, so subtle and so apparently vulnerable that it is easy to overlook their force, calling us to walk in the paths of humility for our own sake and for the sake of the world.
Saturday 2 March 2019
Revd Canon Adrian Slade is the former Gloucester Diocesan Director of Social Responsibility.
Saturday 2 March 2019
āSinging Hymns again for the first timeā. - familiar tunes with new words. Enjoy and celebrate singing together.
Wednesday 27 February 2019
Looking at Chapter 2 of book "Re-thinking worship".
Tuesday 26 February 2019
Continuing with our current book
Monday 25 February 2019
Examples of 'progressive' hymns - words and music
Friday 22 February 2019
How do Progressive Christian thoughts correlate with Progressive Christian lifestyles? Love is the golden rule but what does love require of us - when we vote or spend money? "The world is changed by your example not by your opinions " (Paulo Coelho) Apart from the main topic we also briefly look at PCN's 'Eight Points' at each session. Today Andy introduces Point 6.
Wednesday 20 February 2019
ā¢ Wednesday 20 February. David Rogerson will lead a discussion on The Book of Joy, on discussions between Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. There is no requirement to have read the book in advance.
Tuesday 19 February 2019
This follows on from a presentation at Billingham Forum on the 5th of February, when two people shared their experience of faith beyond membership of a church. We will look at some research findings about why some people leave the church but not the faith.
Tuesday 19 February 2019
āThe Man Who Built Peaceā, on Feb 19th. This is about Frank Buchman, whose transformed life journey gave rise to Initiatives of Change.ā The film reflects on the heart of what has transpired as a result of Buchmanās experience.
Tuesday 12 February 2019
What are the ethics of Fair Trade and what good does it do?
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