Viable Alternatives
Saturday 19 September 2015
— Saturday 26 September 2015
SADLY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
Do we need a choir? Must there always be a sermon? Is ‘words, words, words’ the only way? Are pews inflexible? If we change anything will people be angry forever? These and other questions will be opened up as John Bell and Graham Maule, drawing on positive experience, suggest some viable alternatives.
- Location:
- Iona
- Speaker:
- John Bell, Graham Maule
Full details
Awaiting Subject
Tuesday 15 September 2015
- Location:
- Pontprennau Community Church
- Speaker:
- Rev. Ray Vincent
Full details in group programme
St Paul and the Church - a day conference
Saturday 12 September 2015
James Dunn is a frontline Pauline scholar and a regular preacher and member of St Paul’s very liberal congregation. An engaging day is anticipated.
- Location:
- St Paul’s Church, Churchside, Chichester PO19 6FT
- Speaker:
- Prof James D. G. Dunn
Full details
How to be a bad Christian and a better human being
Saturday 12 September 2015
— Sunday 13 September 2015
Four sessions on Christianity as a spiritual practice rather than a system of beliefs - God without guff.
Only four seats left so if you intend to come please book your ticket!
- Location:
- Kingfisher Venue, Penrose Water Gardens, Shortlanesend, Truro, TR4 9ES
- Speaker:
- Dave Tomlinson
Full details in group programme
September meeting: Where are we going as a local PCN group?
Thursday 10 September 2015
Discussion of what we value in our PCN group meetings and what we would like to get out of them in the future.
- Location:
- Bromsgrove: details to be confirmed
- Speaker:
- Group discussion
Full details in group programme
The implications of PCN’s 8 points
Sunday 6 September 2015
Geoff Locke will give his own critical comments on the eight points of Pcn beliefs and then we shall discuss what they imply for our faith.
- Location:
- Friends Meeting House, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1QJ
- Speaker:
- Geoff Locke
Full details in group programme
Open Meeting
Wednesday 2 September 2015
Discussion will follow the issues raised by the DVD LIVING THE QUESTIONS (part 2)
- Location:
- 8 Siskin Hill
- Speaker:
- Gerald Gardiner
Full details in group programme
Regular Group Meeting
Tuesday 1 September 2015
This meeting will discuss issues affecting the successful growth of progressive Christianity.
- Location:
- St Michael's Church Room, Park Road Abingdon, OX14 1DB
Full details in group programme
Open Discussion
Tuesday 1 September 2015
Open Discussions are opportunities for the membership to explore any topic they feel worth exploring.
- Location:
- Pontprennau Community Church
Full details in group programme
August Meeting
Monday 10 August 2015
One Saturday 13 June Julie went to London to hear the final (?) address of Bishop Jack Spong. He has been an extraordinary figure and leading theologian for PC America and for PCN Britain along with Crossan and Borg. Julie will be talking about him and his address.
- Location:
- 26, Sovereign Way, Moseley, B13 8AT
- Speaker:
- Julie Grove
Full details in group programme
Transformation
Friday 7 August 2015
- Location:
- at the Graces in Wash Common
- Speaker:
- Howard Grace
Full details in group programme
The Historical Jesus
Wednesday 5 August 2015
This is the first of 24 lectures recommended by PCN.
- Location:
- Methodist Church/Community Centre
- Speaker:
- Prof. Bart D. Ehrman (Recorded lectures. )
Full details in group programme
Regular Discussion Meeting
Tuesday 4 August 2015
The discussion will focus on the themes at the PCN Britain Annual Meeting and on the new PCN Britain Eight Points.
- Location:
- St Michael's Church Room, Park Road Abingdon OX14 1DB
Full details in group programme
The usefulness of Biblical Criticism
Sunday 2 August 2015
Simon will talk about Biblical Criticism and how it benefits the way in which we can interpret scripture today.
More details later.
- Location:
- Friends Meeting House, Miller St, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1QJ
- Speaker:
- Simon Poole
Full details in group programme
Meal out at the Horns
Monday 27 July 2015
Menu will be sent to members a.s.a.p.
- Location:
- The Horns of Boningale
Full details in group programme
Out Of Our Minds: What Can We Offer Towards A Healthier World?
Thursday 23 July 2015
— Sunday 26 July 2015
The 28th Annual Conference of The Sea of Faith Network will seek to explore what we can offer towards a healthier world from the perspective of progressive religion and humanism.
- Location:
- University of Leicester, Stamford Court Conference Centre, Manor Road, LE2 2LH
- Speaker:
- David Boulton, Andy Pakula
Full details
No meeting this month
Wednesday 22 July 2015
— Thursday 23 July 2015
There are no group meetings in July or August.
Full details in group programme
Open Discussion
Tuesday 21 July 2015
A time to catch up and discuss a topic anyone may wish to bring to the group.
- Location:
- Pontprennau Church, Cardiff
Full details in group programme
‘What is the point of prayer? Is God a human creation? Is the name significant?
Monday 20 July 2015
David Charles Edwards will facilitate discussion around the above title.
NB please come to the prayer room( or Albert room if too many) accessed via the back door which is located by going between the main hall and the small building to it's left and turning right. Please avoid the main hall so as not to disturb the exercise group.
- Location:
- United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Rd, Rugby
- Speaker:
- Facilitated by committee member
Full details in group programme
Open Meeting-all welcome
Monday 20 July 2015
At this PCN meeting we continue are course of study
"The Challenge of Jesus."
by John Dominic Crossan
We invite all to come along and see if they would like to share the course we are studying.
- Location:
- 8 Siskin Hill, Oadby. LE2 5PT
- Speaker:
- Gerald Gardiner
Full details in group programme
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