Taking Progressive Christianity Forward
Tuesday 1 June 2021
Having looked at what influenced members' development in progressive Christianity, we shall be considering what resources we could offer to others.
- Location:
- This will be a Zoom Meeting, please contact the convenor by email if you wish to come
How have we experienced Covid lockdown?
Friday 28 May 2021
This will be a discussion and sharing of experiences about this last year of Covid.
- Location:
- On Zoom
- Speaker:
- Howard Grace
"Following “the WAY” Today??? Beyond Awe, Beyond theism, Beyond “Jesus” toward a way of BEING LOVE in the World."
Thursday 27 May 2021
Rev Dawn Hutchings,
Pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran
Church, a small progressive Christian community just north of Toronto
in the town of Newmarket. The church website [ www.pastordawn.com]
states, “Holy
Cross Lutheran Church is a place for seekers of a Christianity that
is unconstrained by church dogma, liberated by reason and
imagination, and nourished by our passion for peace, justice, and
diversity.” Dawn's
sermons are really special!
"Following “the
WAY” Today??? Beyond Awe, Beyond theism, Beyond “Jesus” toward
a way of BEING LOVE in the World."
(Dawn adds, “Please
note: the punctuation and case use is deliberate)!
In addition to the
regular attendees there have been a great many additional requests to
join us for this meeting. The Zoom codes will be sent over the
weekend of 22nd/23rd May.
- Location:
- Zoom
- Speaker:
- Rev Dawn Hutchings,
Greta Vosper
Wednesday 26 May 2021
It was apparent that not all those at the last meeting were aware of non-realism or non-theism and Gretta, a Canadian minister, discusses her beliefs in a short interview on BBC radio Oxford on September 28th 2014. Please take time to view the 8 minute clip before the meeting so that we can share our thoughts during the 40 minute zoom call.
The clip can be found at:
https://www.pcnbritain.org.uk/resources/videos/gretta-vosper-interviewed-on-bbc-radio-oxford-on-september-28th-2014
- Location:
- Zoom
- Speaker:
- Film and zoom discussion
Moving from ‘it’ to ‘who’ - why environmental awareness deepens and strengthens faith
Thursday 13 May 2021
The Rev’d David J.M.Coleman BA BTh PgDip is a URC minister and a Member of the Iona Community, with exceptional experience in reflective photography, multimedia, and writing in the context of local church worship and mission.
He is qualified in theology, German and electronic graphics. He has worked with congregations in North Wales, Southern England, and the West of Scotland. With a background including the grassroots interface of science and faith, David is part of the mission of Eco-Congregation Scotland. The main aim of his role is to encourage churches in climate action, and integrating this with their spiritual life.
His talk this evening will look at what it means to be a church in a time of climate crisis and he will provide some comment on the approach of the COP UN environment conference in Glasgow in November 2021
For details of the zoom meeting, please email info@pcnmalvern.org.uk
- Location:
- Zoom
- Speaker:
- Revd David Coleman, Enviromental Chaplain Scotland
Presentation & Discussion on Spirituality
Tuesday 11 May 2021
- Location:
- Zoom
- Speaker:
- Rev James Poore
The Godless Gospel - Zoom webinar with Julian Baggini
Tuesday 11 May 2021
Julian will be joining us and talking about his most recent book, The Godless Gospel.
- Location:
- Zoom
- Speaker:
- Julian Baggini
- Host:
- PCN Britain
Taking Progressive Christianity Forward
Tuesday 4 May 2021
At this meeting we shall be continuing our discussion of the stories and people that we have learned from in evolving our beliefs.
- Location:
- This will be a Zoom Meeting
MORALITY: Restoring the common good ?
Sunday 2 May 2021
Geoff will talk first about a book by Jonathan Sacks, formerly Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregation of the Commonwealth. He was a moral philosopher by background, a prolific author and a much-valued contributor to such programmes as BBC Radio 4's "Thought for the day". In his last book, Morality (2020) he deconstructs the rifts in contemporary society and gives an account of how we got here. Does he offer a path towards a more just future ?
Come and discuss.
- Location:
- ONLINE via Zoom
- Speaker:
- Geoff Locke
Ten Things the Church Should Drop
Saturday 1 May 2021
All are welcome to join the Gloucestershire PCN group when Eric Massey leads our conversation about the 10 things that radical priest, Gretta Vosper, thinks the Church would do well to ditch.
- Location:
- Zoom
- Speaker:
- Eric Massey
Good Friday to Pentecost - A Cycle of Interpretive Stories
Friday 30 April 2021
Discussion on the events of Easter and beyond.
- Location:
- BY ZOOM
- Speaker:
- Robin Scott
"Pastor John"
Thursday 22 April 2021
Rev Brian
Tebbutt, retired Methodist minister living in Berkhamsted,
will be introducing issues in his new book, “Pastor John”, an
exploration of the opening chapters of John's Gospel.
- Location:
- Zoom
- Speaker:
- Rev Brian Tebbutt
Pandemic impact on faith and practice.
Monday 19 April 2021
Time to catch up and reflect
- Location:
- Zoom meetings
- Speaker:
- Facilitated by Nicola Phelan
With Full Conviction
Saturday 17 April 2021
Presentation of play followed by discussion
- Location:
- online
'Made of Stories' discussion
Tuesday 13 April 2021
- Location:
- Zoom
- Speaker:
- Jen & Kieren will introduce Gemma's story and Patrick & Davy's story
E Shropshire and Wolverhampton Zoom Group catch-up April 12th 8.00
Monday 12 April 2021
Our next meeting will be on ZOOM at 8.00 on April 12th to give group members a chance to catch up and plan for the future after over a year of not meeting.
- Location:
- Zoom
TAA April: Resurrection - Life now or for evermore?
Sunday 11 April 2021
Tonight we will discuss Resurrection - if you have time, it is probably worth watching the reflection from this morning's online service as this will form the starting point of our discussions ... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCm05631kHuZgUbYm2xVwUQ
Be in touch for Zoom link & info.
Image:"Resurrection Sunday" by Luz Adriana Villa A. is licensed under CC BY 2.0
- Location:
- Online via Zoom
- Speaker:
- Discussion led by the Rev Andy Lowe
"Existentialist Philosophy: A Linguistic Approach."
Saturday 10 April 2021
- Location:
- on line
- Host:
- AGNOSTICS GROUP - Melbourne, Australia.
The Radical Jesus for Today
Saturday 10 April 2021
All are welcome to join the Gloucestershire group, when John Churcher, author of 'Setting Jesus Free' and former chair of PCN Britain, talks about radical Christianity, the future of the Church and our role as followers of the Way.
- Location:
- Zoom
- Speaker:
- Rev'd John Churcher
Journey to COP26
Saturday 10 April 2021
— Sunday 11 April 2021
An invitation for people of all faith communities and none to join together remotely and share our belief in the sacredness of all life, ahead of the UN climate talks, COP26.
- Location:
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