How to be a bad Christian….and a better human being
Friday 4 April 2014
Dave Tomlinson, vicar of St Luke’s Holloway, explains how to live from your soul rather than trying to follow the rules.
- Location:
- 69B Chapel St. Thatcham near Newbury, RG18 4JS
- Speaker:
- Dave Tomlinson
Full details in group programme
‘A Modern Parable’
Thursday 3 April 2014
'A Modern Parable'
- Location:
- Rodborough
- Speaker:
- Eric Massey
Full details in group programme
Regular Discussion Group Meeting
Tuesday 1 April 2014
Resources for religious gatherings
- Location:
- All Saints Methodist Church, Abingdon, OX14 2AQ
Full details in group programme
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Qumran community
Monday 31 March 2014
Please note that this is a change from the printed programme. Scott McKenna's talk 'Beyond the Historical Jesus' will now take place on Monday 26th May. Instead tonight we welcome John Miller, also one of our own members, to speak to us about 'the Dead Sea Scrolls' John was originally a Presbyterian minister in his native Ireland, then a United Church minister in Reading, before retiring to Edinburgh. He met his wife Joan at Princeton. We look forward to hearing from him...
- Location:
- Room 2, Cluny Centre, Braid Road, Edinburgh
- Speaker:
- John MIller
Full details in group programme
New ways of thinking about the Christian religion
Saturday 29 March 2014
Breathing Space with Northumbria University Chaplaincy
Come and listen to and engage with: Michael Wright as he gives an introduction to the work of Gretta Vosper.
- Location:
- St. Silas’ Church, Clifford Street, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne , NE6 1PS
- Speaker:
- Michael Wright
Full details
Dominic Crossan - The Challenge of Christmas and the Meaning of Easter
Thursday 27 March 2014
— Saturday 29 March 2014
This is the Free to Believe 2014 conference
- Location:
- The Hayes Conference Centre Swanwick, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU
- Speaker:
- John Dominic Crossan
Full details
Prayer
Thursday 27 March 2014
What is prayer for if you don't believe in telephone lines to God.
- Location:
- 3 Squirrel Hollow, B76 2RQ
Full details in group programme
Group monthly meeting
Wednesday 26 March 2014
We look at the concept of "mercy" following the ideas of Marcus Borg in chapter 11 of his book "Speaking Christian"
- Location:
- Heaton Moor United church
Full details in group programme
The work of Dignity in Dying
Monday 24 March 2014
Discussion on the work of Dignity in Dying - and a progressive Christian response to this topic.
- Location:
- St Mary's Church Hall, Albrighton
- Speaker:
- Discussion, initiated by Elizabeth Howl
Full details in group programme
Integral Christianity: The Spirit’s Call to Evolve, by Paul Smith part 2
Wednesday 19 March 2014
Come and discuss this book by American pastor, Paul Smith.
- Location:
- 18 Keble Road Maidenhead SL6 6BA
Full details in group programme
Beyond Forgiving - a South African story
Monday 17 March 2014
An event organised by The Forgiviness Project as their first Conversation on Forgiveness at St Ethelburga’s during which Beyond Forgiving will be screened.
- Location:
- St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace; 78 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG
Full details
Meal and Presentations about Judas Iscariot
Sunday 16 March 2014
What did Judas believe about Jesus? Why did he betray him?
Join us for a two course meal where we will view some presentations and have time to discuss our thoughts with others in a non-threatening environment whilst enjoying a meal and drink….a bit like the last supper!!!
- Location:
- "The Balcony" at Harrogate Cricket Club
- Speaker:
- Paul Onslow
Full details
From Exclusion to Inclusion: Marriage for All
Saturday 15 March 2014
One of the exciting recent developments in the UK as well as in other Western democracies is the way in which same-sex relationships have gained in recognition. With the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, homosexuals enjoy the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as heterosexuals.
- Location:
- St Mark’s CRC, 4 St Mark’s Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2SG
- Speaker:
- Adrian Thatcher
Full details
Regular meeting
Thursday 13 March 2014
The topic is Prayer and what we understand by this. The hope is that people will share their understanding and experiences and bring with then anything that adds to this e.g. written word, art, music etc. Some articles have been circulated by email in advance.
- Location:
- URC Hillmorton Road Rugby (Albert Room)
- Speaker:
- Facilitated by committee member
Full details in group programme
The Heart of Christianity in a Time of Change
Monday 10 March 2014
The first of a series of discussion for Lent rethinking the basics of faith from a liberal or progressive perspective
- Location:
- The Golden Lion Hotel, King Street, Stirling
Full details in group programme
Malvern Science and Faith Weekend
Friday 7 March 2014
— Sunday 9 March 2014
Malvern Science and Faith Weekend is a weekend of talks, discussion and activities for people of all faiths and none on topics of scientific interest.
- Location:
- Malvern
- Speaker:
- Peter Owen Jones, Prof Jocelyn Bell Burnell, John Churcher and many others
Full details
Eckhart Tolle - The Power of Now
Friday 7 March 2014
- Location:
- at Ann-Marie
Full details in group programme
In Memoriam Dei
Thursday 6 March 2014
This is the last in the current season of Thinking Allowed lectures taking place in Glasgow.
- Location:
- Cairns Church, 11 Buchanan Street, Milngavie G62 89AW
- Speaker:
- Rev'd David Keddie
Full details
Regular Discussion Group Meeting
Tuesday 4 March 2014
A discussion meeting focusing on 'Re-forming our church services: considering alternatives'.
- Location:
- Trinity United Reformed/Methodist Church, Conduit Road, Abingdon OX14 1DB
Full details in group programme
February group meeting
Wednesday 26 February 2014
How is Jesus significant to us in the light of modern historical studies and a progressive understanding of the divine. Discussion lead by one of our members.
- Location:
- Heaton Moor United church
Full details in group programme
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