WHAT IS FAITH ? Rezla Aslan, a Muslim, says "Faith is a way of knowing inside every human." Lawrence Krauss, a theoretical physicist disputes that "because Faith must be a belief in the unprovable". This is part of a discussion hosted by Mehdi Hassan, who starts it with the question "Is Religion a force for good or evil ?". This is on a DVD recorded from the Upfront series on Al Jazeera. It will be presented by John Russell who will give us a number of questions to guide our discussion after watching the DVD.

Location:

Friends Meeting House, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1QJ

Speaker:

Presented by John Russell

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The Bad Christian’s Manefesto

Saturday 7 April 2018

The first of two sessions looking at Dave Tomlinson's follow up to his earlier book, "How to be a Bad Christian but a Better Human Being". (Originally planned for March when meeting had to be cancelled due to the snow).

Location:

Christchurch Abbeymead Gloucester

Speaker:

Andy Vivian

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A discussion meeting following up the themes raised in Dave Tomlinson's talk on 16th March

Location:

St Michael's Church Room, Park Rd, Abingdon OX14 1DU

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This is Part 6 of a series of study sessions based on the work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Find the study material under our ‘Resources’ tab.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Speaker:

Structured Discussion

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Location:

Mornnigside United Church

Speaker:

introduced by Mary McMahon

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In 500 - 1000 words (or more!) members are asked to tell the group a bit about their lives and their spiritual journeys. How did they arrive at PCN? There is no obligation on anyone to do this if they don't want to.

Location:

St. Mary's Church Hall, Albrighton

Speaker:

Members of the group

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We learn about a local charity.

Location:

Quaker Meeting House Newbury

Speaker:

Presented by Andy

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Black Sheep and Prodigals

Wednesday 21 March 2018

An Antidote to Black and White Religion. Author Dave Tomlinson joins us in Manchester to talk to the themes of his latest book.

Location:

Grove Lane Baptist Church, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7NP

Speaker:

Dave Tomlinson

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Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street

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This is Part 5 of a series of study sessions based on the work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Find the study material under our ‘Resources’ tab.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Speaker:

Structured Discussion

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Black Sheep and Prodigals, An Antidote to Black and White Religion

Tuesday 20 March 2018

Dave Tomlinson will be in Newcastle to talk about the thinking behind his recent book 'Black Sheep and Prodigals'. This event is part of his tour of the UK.

Location:

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Haymarket, Newcastle

Speaker:

Dave Tomlinson

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Black Sheep and Prodigals: An Antidote to Black and White Religion

Monday 19 March 2018

Black Sheep and Prodigals is aimed primarily at people who are on the edges or outside of mainstream religion—those who reject, question, or have little interest in the tenets of tradional faith. It sets out to present a more contemporary and more humane approach to faith, drawing on honest doubt, common sense and spiritual experience. Dave is an Anglican priest and founded the legendary Holy Joe’s, a church in a pub in Clapham for disafected church drop- outs. He is now Vicar of St Luke’s, Holloway, a thriving parish church in north London and a regular contributor to Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2.

Location:

St Marks C of E, Leeds Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8AY

Speaker:

Dave Tomlinson

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Singing Hymns Again For the First Time!

Saturday 17 March 2018

Tired of some of the outmoded hymns with their dubious theology? Unimpressed with some of the happy-clappy songs on offer? You enjoy a good tune and an inspirational hymn? Well this day is for you! The day starts with PCN’s annual meeting.

Location:

St Andrew and St George URC Bolton BL1 2BS

Speaker:

Inspired by PCN members, under the musical direction of Andy Thomas and Ann Padget

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Black Sheep and Prodigals: An Antidote to Black and White Religion

Friday 16 March 2018

Dave Tomlinson will be in Abingdon to speak about his book, 'Black Sheep and Prodigals: An Antidote to Black and White Religion'. This event is part of his speaking tour of the UK.

Location:

Trinity Church, Conduit Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DU

Speaker:

Dave Tomlinson

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Black Sheep and Prodigals. An antidote to black and white religion

Thursday 15 March 2018

Black Sheep and Prodigals is aimed primarily at people who are on the edges or outside of mainstream religion — those who reject, question, or have little interest in the tenets of traditional faith.

Location:

Truro Cathedral, Old Cathedral School, Assembly Room

Speaker:

Dave Tomlinson

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Black Sheep and Prodigals

Wednesday 14 March 2018

“An Antidote to Black and White Religion”. Author Dave Tomlinson joins us in Cardiff to talk to the themes of his latest book. This is part of Dave’s PCN Britain speaking tour.

Location:

Council Chamber, Main Building, Cardiff University, CF10 3AT

Speaker:

Dave Tomlinson

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Paula Gooder and Mark Oakley reflect on the question: Is Christ on the cross our brother in suffering or our King in triumph?

Location:

St Paul's Cathedral, London

Speaker:

Paula Gooder and Mark Oakley

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Following on from last months discussion about Mark Oakley's article on Poetry as soul language we wanted to pursue this theme. Some were planning to purchase his book ' The splash of words'. One key point was the ability for a poem to resonate with the listener in a limited number of words. We wanted to invite participants to bring a poem (or short piece of prose if no poem resonates) that has worked in this way for them. We plan to listen and respond to what we share and perhaps ask further questions of each other as to our choices so as to delve deeper into this rich vein.

Location:

United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Rd Rugby, Prayer room

Speaker:

Facilitated by member

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An evening gathering of Progressive Christians for singing, prayer, reflection and discussion.

Location:

Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove

Speaker:

The Rev Deborah Cornish and the Rev Andy Lowe

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In this Study Afternoon at St Paul’s Cathedral, Michael Reiss will explore some of the questions that science and the study of evolution raise for us about God’s world and our place in it.

Location:

Wren Suite, St Paul's Cathedral, London

Speaker:

Michael Reiss

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