Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

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The case against Progressive Christianity as put by others.

Location:

12 Woodrough Drive, Moseley, B13 9EP

Speaker:

Brian Parr

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It is appropriate to take a look at the Reformation at this time. "My conscience is captive to the Word of God. Thus I cannot and will not recant, because acting against one's conscience is neither safe nor sound. God help me. Amen". That was Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms. "Luther is a drunken German. He will feel differently when he is sober." That is attributed to Pope Leo X. So what were those 95 theses all about and why did they divide Europe ? Come and discuss; you may never think about Halloween the same way again !

Location:

Friends Meeting House, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1QJ at 730pm

Speaker:

Geoff Locke

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We each offer an item (favourite thinker / author / poem / piece of music / experience) broadly related to Progressive Christianity. About 8 min each maximum. Led by Raymond

Location:

Quaker Meeting House Newbury

Speaker:

Everyone, led by Raymond

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Jack Spong's 12 Theses

Location:

heaton moor united church

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A DVD entitled “Unpunished crimes in the Bible” by Ziony Zevit, Professor of Biblical Literature at the American Jewish University.

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street, PL19 8BD

Speaker:

Ziony Zevit

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Subtitled: "Sacrament as a Truly Progressive Approach to Modern Life". Doug is i/c of the Benefice of Chebsey, Creswell, Ellenhall, Ranton & Seighford.

Location:

St. Mary's Church Hall, Albrighton

Speaker:

Rev. Doug Hemming

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For our opening meeting of the new session, we plan to reflect on where we've been, where we're at, and where we want to go! It will be an in-house discussion, dependent on the participation of members. As always, everyone is welcome. Coffee/tea available on arrival from 7.15....

Location:

Room 2, Cluny Centre, Braid Road, Edinburgh

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To review and discuss the 6 poems on pages 10 - 49 of Mark Oakley's book "The Splash of Words". In this book he introduces his favourite poets (new and old), examples of their works (with some interpretation), and describes the effect they have had on his Christian life.

Location:

The Grove pub, Bellamy Road, Balham

Speaker:

Group members

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Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 10 & 11.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

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Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 10 & 11.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

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Two short films by Rob Bell. “You” – what is unique about the Christian faith? Also “Today” – how much time do we waste wishing things were different?

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street, PL19 8BD

Speaker:

Rob Bell

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Following attendance at the Sea of Faith Conference we will watch a new unbroadcast video about The Sea of Faith movement, then a discussion

Location:

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Haymarket

Speaker:

Video and discussion

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Discussion to be led by a group member. Participants are encouraged to read the chapter in preparation - for more information apply to group convenor.

Location:

Stourbridge

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'I've mislaid my glasses, but my son's on holiday' Reflections, Perceptions, Observations and Experiences of Life in a Care Home. John Reeve, who has spent the last six years as a resident in Bilton House(Free Church care home), will present this subject.After he has done so he will offer five questions from which members of the group will be asked to select one. After a period of silence members will be invited to speak to the one they have selected. Whilst doing so it would be appreciated if members would listen, with respect and understanding, and not interrupt or question the speaker. A short interval of silence will be observed between each speaker. If time permits we could move to a more open discussion. This is a Quaker approach to exploration in groups.

Location:

United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Rd Rugby, Prayer room

Speaker:

John Reeve

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Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 8 & 9.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

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Regular discussion examining insights for Christianity in the 21st Century

Location:

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

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Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 8 & 9.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

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We aim to finalise our programme for the next 12 months. We also aim to discuss Tim Farron’s resignation on his religious grounds, religious observation and political life.

Location:

12 Woodrough Drive, Moseley, B13 9EP

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Ian has been impressed by reading of Charles Darwin's beliefs in a book by Nick Spencer called "The Evolution of the West---How Christianity has shaped our values". How was it that Darwin lived by Christian values and did not oppose Christian groups, even after he reasoned that he was an atheist, sort of ?

Location:

Friends Meeting House, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1QJ

Speaker:

Rev. Ian Gregory

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