We do not have a set monthly programme, as we meet weekly - but we always consider a subject prompted by current affairs, church press, our reading?DVDs or our own experiences.

Location:

Member's house

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One charge often levelled at liberal-progressive approaches to Christianity is that they are heavy on what is no longer believable about traditional forms, but light on alternative interpretations. In response, we need to move beyond criticism to embrace the task of conceiving intellectually-engaging and spiritually-satisfying expressions of faith capable of shaping our living and informing our commitments.

Location:

St Mark’s CRC, 4 St Mark’s Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2SG

Speaker:

Rowan Williams

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Special meeting to introduce the start of The Challenge of Jesus course.

Location:

8 Siskin Hill, Oadby. LE2 5PT

Speaker:

Gerald Gardiner

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Discussion meeting on the theme of Honest Doubt.

Location:

St Michael's Church Room, Park Road, Abingdon OX14 1DB

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The London Centre for Spirituality is proud to present a talk/discussion/workshop on The Bad Christian’s Manifesto, the new book by Dave Tomlinson Author of The Post-Evangelical, How to Be a Bad Christian.

Location:

The London Centre for Spirituality Church of St Edmund the King Lombard Street LONDON EC3V 9EA

Speaker:

Dave Tomlinson

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Location:

12 Woodrough Drive, Moseley, B13 9EP

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Opportunities to listen, participate in discussion and compose your own creeds and articles of belief

Location:

Guild Room in the Guildhall, Lichfield

Speaker:

Revd Canon David Jennings

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Location:

at Hazel's

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This illustrated lecture will examine the issues that arise from the possible impact of digital reality on our sense of self, our relations with others (ethics) and with God(religion).

Location:

Cairns Church, Buchanan St., Milngavie, Glasgow

Speaker:

John McDade, former Principal of Heythrop College, University of London

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Although they evolved several thousand years ago and addressed the spiritual, political, and cultural situation of a civilization very different from our own, the Hebrew Scriptures, also known as the Old Testament, continue to influence our lives today. The theological concepts, the ideas, narratives, and characters have been so deeply imprinted in the collective consciousness of Western civilization that it might be impossible to eradicate them.

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Internet course of study 2 hours fortnightly

Speaker:

Rev. Tom Thorpe

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We plan to explore together an issue of topical concern, and to seek for a progressive perspective. Members on the mailing list will be sent a copy of a relevant article prior to our meeting on the 27th. Everyone is, as always, welcome.

Location:

Cluny Centre, Braid Road, Morningside, Edinburgh

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Continuation of presentation and discussion led by Miriam and Alan on Jack Spong's Book, 'The 4th Gospel, Tales of a Jewish Mystic'. The topics will be the Passion, the Farewell Discourses and the Resurrection. Anyone who missed Part 1 will be not be at a disadvantage as there are handouts for this session and tonight's presentation will be 'stand-alone'. All 5 handouts can be found by clicking on the East Shropshire Resources tab, above.

Location:

St Mary's Church Hall, Albrighton

Speaker:

Miriam and Alan

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Medical ethics and a Christian response, thinking especially about the topical issue of assisted dying.

Location:

Heaton Moor United church

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This is the second in a two part discussion lead by John Henson on Gender and is held jointly with the Vale of Glamorgan PCN group.

Location:

Pontprennau Church, Cardiff

Speaker:

John Henson

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This is a one day event with lectures to include “Who or what is God?”, “The Trouble with God” and “Tell me the New, New Story!”.

Location:

The Church at Carrs Lane, Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SX

Speaker:

David Boulton, Donald Horsfield

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This month we shall be doing something different, going to a talk by Giles Fraser, fourth in a series of six weekly talks under the heading, "A Rough Guide to Christianity". The talk takes place at Giles's parish church, St Mary, Newington, on Kennington Park Road, London SE11, only two minutes walk from Kennington tube station (Northern Line). It starts at 7pm and is free. While there are links between the talks,they are each on a different theme and can be enjoyed as a stand alone experience. At the end of the talk there is plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion which may continue afterwards in the pub across the road. If you would like to come along with us to the talk, please contact me so I that I can arrange to meet you and introduce you to members our group.

Location:

St Mary Newington, Kennington London SE11

Speaker:

Giles Fraser

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Location:

All Saints Methodist Church, Abingdon, OX14 2AQ

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A look at some of the research about how our thoughts and feelings affect the working of our genes and the role of prayer and intention in our health. We are mind, body and spirit all together, not separate.

Location:

The Meditatio Centre, St Marks, Myddelton Square, London EC1R 1XX

Speaker:

Rev Don MacGregor

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Please note this change and come for 1:00 p.m. if you can. Please let Liz or Richard know your intentions. The programme below will start at 2:00 p.m. As usual at Liz and Nigel Blakey’s home at 12, Woodrough Drive, Moseley B13 9EP, 0121 449 2937. (Please park around the entrance to the cul-de-sac.)

Location:

12 Woodrough Drive, Moseley, B13 9EP

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Location:

Bingley Baptist Church Clyde Street Bingley BD16 4EA

Speaker:

Dave Tomlinson

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