Monday 12 December 2016
John Miller will be speaking to us about the challenge posed by the question 'Is God a Myth?' All are welcome to come, listen, refect, respond...... Tea/coffee available from 7.15...
Tuesday 6 December 2016
We shall continue with our recent theme examining how a radical church may be possible.
Tuesday 6 December 2016
Monday 5 December 2016
We agreed in November to revisit Christmas. Our intention could be to take what we generally find inspiring about Christmas and what we donât and examine any new thinking that we hope might work for us individually and for others and maybe even for our respective churches; whether in reflection or anticipation you have changed your thoughts and feelings about it during the past year stemming from your theological ruminations. How come? Tell us!
Sunday 4 December 2016
TWO STORIES â CHRISTMAS AND XMAS The various elements of the Birth Narratives in Matthew and Luke are theological constructs intended to convey revealed truths about God; the power of divine vulnerability, bias to the poor, the universality of divine love. We shall look at the elements of âXmasâ , the 25th December as celebrated in 21st C Britain, such as gift giving, conditional hospitality, indulgence in rich foods and drink, and ask âHow far does all this reflect the New Testament Christmas stories? Or is a completely different set of values in operation?â Please contribute any Christmas or Xmas stories (real or fictional) that throw light on these questions!
Monday 28 November 2016
We shall watch the second part of the DVD & be led in a guided discussion by David Cotterell
Monday 28 November 2016
At the November meeting, two members, John Wilmett and John Stevenson, will be giving their perspective on 'What is the point of religion?' We look forward to a lively discussion! Everyone is welcome. Tea/coffee available from 7.15.
Saturday 26 November 2016
Coming this Saturday! First ever gathering of Brighthelm Progressive Church! 5pm, Brighthelm Centre, North Road, BN1 1YD. Service will include a reflection on some wisdom of Jesus for our journey and a simple communion. We'll also talk together about our embryonic vision for a progressive church while sharing some food. Come and join in - all are welcome!
Friday 25 November 2016
Thursday 24 November 2016
Discussion of Dave Tomlinson's 'How to be a bad Christian'
Wednesday 23 November 2016
Everything Must change.
Monday 21 November 2016
Peter Beresford will introduce the topic-: ' Jung's concept of the 'shadow side' of the personality: friend or foe to maturity of faith' and hopes we will all then discuss this from our perspectives and experience.
Tuesday 15 November 2016
Tuesday 8 November 2016
A Chance to consider what Brian McLaren said at the event in October
Monday 7 November 2016
At our last meeting we agreed that our next would be a report back from those of us who have attended two recent speaking events: Brian McLaren at St Martinâs, and Bob Reiss and our own Julie Grove at Carrs Lane (standing in for Bishop Spong). Spong was present through a very excellent video; so was Julie, but in person. Please then come prepared to say a few words if you were present at any of these events, and together weâll aim to make it all coherent.
Sunday 6 November 2016
We continue our exploration of the approach which Marcus Borg takes to some basic Christian beliefs. This time we shall look at his view of Jesus, including his death and resurrection and if time will also consider what Marcus says about being 'born again'. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START TIME OF 7:30PM
Tuesday 1 November 2016
A Discussion on 'Is a Radical Church Possible?'
Monday 31 October 2016
Sunday 30 October 2016
You are warmly invited to come to hear Bishop John Shelby Spong, author of âBiblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresyâ and many other titles. His talk is entitle, Into A New Christianity through the doorway of Matthewâs Gospel LATEST NEWS: We are very saddened to learn that on Saturday 10th September, Bishop Spong suffered a stroke. See âfull detailsâ for more information.
Thursday 27 October 2016
This will be a discussion of Lectures Two and Three and the corresponding chapters in the Conference Reader - all available on the www.permissiontospeak.org.uk web site. See the menu 'From There to Where?' and please view or read in advance of the meeting.
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