Painting the Stars
Monday 24 October 2016
Vincent Van Gough said that âWhen I have a terrible need of â dare I say âreligionâ â then I go outside and paint the stars.â We shall listen to the first part of a DVD entitled âPainting the Starsâ which explores the promise of evolutionary Christianity. The meeting will be led by David Cotterell.
- Location:
- St Mary's Church Centre, High St. Albrighton WV73EQ
- Speaker:
- DVD from "Living The Questions" series led by David Cotterell
Full details in group programme
Is a Radical Church Possible?
Saturday 22 October 2016
Organised by the Oadby and Market Harborough PCN Groups
- Location:
- Oadby Trinity Methodist Church - LE2 4LA
- Speaker:
- Rev Adrian Alker
Full details in group programme
Is a Radical Church Possible?
Wednesday 19 October 2016
Adrian Alker is Chair of PCN Britain and is a recently retired Church of England priest. The talk and discussion will be based on Adrian's book (Is a radical church possible?) which was written to accompany the 50th anniversary of the publication of John Robinson's famous book "Honest to God".
- Location:
- Stirling Methodist Church, Queen Street, Stirlinf FK8 1HL
- Speaker:
- Adrian Alker
Full details in group programme
More on nudity in the Bible
Tuesday 18 October 2016
- Location:
- Pontprennau Community Church
- Speaker:
- John Henson
Full details in group programme
Monthly meeting October
Tuesday 18 October 2016
Chapters 21 to 25 of Marcus Borg's book "Speaking Christian "
- Location:
- Usual location - ask the Group convenor if you have not been before
Full details in group programme
Brian McLaren Tour 2016
Friday 14 October 2016
Often cited as one of the most influential Christian leaders in America, Brian McLaren will be speaking on his new book 'The Great Spiritual Migration: Re-imagining a Faith that will Save Us'. He asks what it would mean for Christians to rediscover their faith - not as a system of beliefs, but as a just and generous way of life.
- Location:
- Newcastle, St Thomas the Martyr, The Haymarket, NE1 7PF
- Speaker:
- Brian McLaren
Full details in group programme
Our favourite parables
Tuesday 11 October 2016
Sharing a parable which means something to you
Sharing a parable which means something to you as a stimulus for discussion in the group.
- Location:
- St Thomas the Martyr Church, Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Speaker:
- A group activity
Full details in group programme
Brian McLaren Tour 2016
Monday 10 October 2016
Often cited as one of the most influential Christian leaders in America, Brian McLaren will be speaking on his new book 'The Great Spiritual Migration: Re-imagining a Faith that will Save Us' on Monday, 10th October, in Cardiff.
- Location:
- Cardiff, City United Reformed Church, Windsor Place, CF10 3BZ
- Speaker:
- Brian McLaren
Full details in group programme
Brian McLaren Tour 2016
Sunday 9 October 2016
Brian McLaren will be in Exeter on Sunday 9th October. There is an afternoon conference over two sessions led by Brian with the chance for Q&As; at Mint Methodist Church, followed by a service at the Cathedral in the evening to which all are welcome. Afternoon conference 14:00. Holy Ground worship and talk by Brian at Exeter Cathedral: 1900. Brian will be talking to his new book 'The Great Spiritual Migration: Re-imagining a Faith that will Save Us'
- Location:
- Exeter, The Mint Methodist Church Centre, Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3AT and later at the cathedral
- Speaker:
- Brian McLaren
Full details in group programme
Open Meeting
Tuesday 4 October 2016
Last minute arrangements for Brian McLaren event + open discussion.
- Location:
- Pontprennau Community Church
Full details in group programme
Spongâs views on Prayer
Monday 3 October 2016
Please bring a contribution that is prayerful to you. Also take your chance to read the Prayer discussion posted on the PCN website forum beforehand if you can.
- Location:
- 12 Woodrough Drive, Moseley, B13 9EP
- Speaker:
- Brian Parr
Full details in group programme
Palestine: The Olive Tree, The Land and its Pain
Sunday 2 October 2016
Angela is a local activist who has visited Palestine many times. She will use a DVD to introduce the subject.
More details later.
- Location:
- Friends Meeting House, Newcastle under Lyme
- Speaker:
- Angela Glendenning
Full details in group programme
Marcus Borg Chapter 5-6 - God/God’s character
Friday 30 September 2016
- Speaker:
- Jane Burrell
Full details in group programme
Group monthly meeting
Wednesday 28 September 2016
A DVD of the film "Beyond Forgiving" followed by discussion.
- Location:
- Heaton Moor United church
Full details in group programme
September meeting: Bring and share lunch; future topics?
Tuesday 27 September 2016
Bring and share lunch followed by ideas and discussion for 2017's meeting topics plus any other business to do with the way the group functions.
Full details in group programme
“A Theology of Liberation”
Monday 26 September 2016
Our own Mick Arter, will be leading our thinking and discussion on "Liberation Theology" or "A Theology of Liberation" which was the title of Gustavo Gutierrez's original book published in the early 70's. A book described as "the credo and seminal text of the movement known as Liberation Theology". Gathering from around 7 pm to order food for a 7.30 pm start. Everyone welcome to join us.
- Location:
- The Craft Beer Co, Upper North Street, Brighton. BN1 3FG
- Speaker:
- Mick Arter
Full details in group programme
Is A Radical Church Possible
Monday 26 September 2016
Mary's talk will be her response to the book "Is a Radical Church Possible ?" by Adrian Alker. Adrian has been an Anglican priest for over 30 years & is currently chair of PCN Britain
- Location:
- St Mary's Church Centre, High St. Albrighton WV73EQ
- Speaker:
- Rev Mary Wade
Full details in group programme
The Evolution of God
Thursday 22 September 2016
This is the first of three sessions [September, October and November] discussing three lectures delivered by Rev John Churcher on his recent speaking tour in USA. If attending these sessions it would be helpful to view the videos or read the Conference Reader in advance. Both video and reader are available on http://www.permissiontospeak.org.uk
- Location:
- Trinity URC
- Speaker:
- Video Lecture "The Unknown BCE God"
Full details in group programme
Mark Oakley launches his book, The Splash of Words
Thursday 22 September 2016
In his new book, Canon Mark Oakley makes the case that God can only be known as poetry and helps us into a poetic frame of mind
- Location:
- Christ Church Manna Cafe in Tunbridge Wells High Street, near the station
- Speaker:
- Canon Mark Oakley
Full details in group programme
Regular Meeting- ‘Prayer, Meditation, Silence’
Monday 19 September 2016
Personal reflections and experience within the group of prayer, meditation and silence both positive or the more challenging or unsettling. Facilitated by group member. This follows on from a brief discussion at the last meeting and takes account of the varied background and perspectives of PCN members. There is no pressure to share, we seek to learn from each other.
- Location:
- United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Rd Rugby, Prayer room
- Speaker:
- Facilitated by member
Full details in group programme
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