October meeting

Tuesday 15 October 2019

Continuing our Review of "Sceptical Christianity" by Robert Reiss

Location:

The Grove pub, Balham

Speaker:

Members who attend

The Cross

Sunday 13 October 2019

The world appears in turmoil; some feel populist movements like Brecit and Trumpism are the answers whilst others feel these are merely symptoms of a greater problem. During this event we will look at the crucifixion and see if that can provide any answers in the 21st century. Through video, poetry, discussion and music we will put the death of Jesus into context and examine how it can speak to us today.

Location:

The Balcony, The County Ground, St George’s Road, Harrogate, HG2 9BP

Thinking Allowed Progressive gathering

Sunday 13 October 2019

Progressive Christian gathering at Hove Methodist church, Portland Road, BN3 5DR to which all are welcome. Led by the Rev Andy Lowe the evening will explore a topic with opportunity to discuss ideas in a safe, respectful environment. Evening Sunday 13 October, starts at 6.30, teas & coffees from around 6pm.

Location:

Hove Methodist church BN3 5DR

Speaker:

Rev Andy Lowe

Thinking Differently - St Martins in the Fields

Sunday 13 October 2019

Thinking Differently
Using insights from the creative arts to explore the weekend’s themes.

Location:

St Martin's in the Fields

Galilee Forum - With the End in Mind

Tuesday 8 October 2019

With the End in Mind - A local doctor and award-winning author, Kathryn wants us all to know more, and be less afraid, about dying. “It’s time to talk about dying. This is my way of promoting the conversation.” Following her talk, Kathryn will be in conversation with activist and blogger Laura Ashurst, who will also chair an open session for questions and comments. We aim to finish around 9.30.

Location:

Billingham Forum, TS23 2LJ

Speaker:

Dr. Kathryn Mannix

Personal Journeys

Tuesday 8 October 2019

Sharing accounts of our individual life journeys which have brought us to where we are today.

Location:

Brunswick Methodist Church, Brunswick Place, Newcastle NE1 7BJ

Speaker:

Discussion led by Dan Stone

Godless Morality

Saturday 5 October 2019

From Jihadi terrorists to the mildest of Quakers, religious people tend to believe that God is prompting them to take a particular action. As ethics evolve – for example over divorce or homosexuality – is God changing his mind?

Location:

Christchurch Abbeydale

Speaker:

TBC

Lectures in Radical Christian Faith - Revd Canon Mark Oakley

Saturday 5 October 2019

On The Splash of Words (2016), the poet Imtiaz Dharker said “Dipping in to this book, the spirit is cleansed in the sparkle of language”, and from Andrew Motion: “Mark Oakley has a strong sense of language as sacrament, a sharp eye for telling phrases and a warm heart with which to return echoes”.
we look forward to listening to what our speaker has to say

Location:

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

Speaker:

Revd Canon Mark Oakley: theologian, poet, author, broadcaster, campaigner and inspiring speaker

Where Love Is The Way:  The Jesus Movement Now - Michael Curry

Thursday 3 October 2019

Jesus came to earth, Michael Curry says, to show us God’s dream for the world: the dream of a world where no child suffers, no one goes to bed hungry, no one is abandoned and alone: a world where love is the way. He came to start a movement, not to found a religion, and the Jesus Movement has the power to turn the world upside down.

Location:

St Paul's

Speaker:

Bishop Michael Curry

Free Events in St Paul’s Cathedral

Thursday 3 October 2019 — Sunday 1 March 2020

Free Events in St Paul’s Cathedral

Explore the challenges, contradictions and joys of being a Christian in the 21st century with some of today’s liveliest contemporary theologians, Christian thinkers and speakers.
Events are open to everyone, and all are welcome.

Location:

St Paul's Cathedral, London

Religion and Atheism - beyond the Divide

Tuesday 1 October 2019

This is the second of two meetings exploring different perspectives on this theme.

Location:

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

Are we progressive Christians?

Monday 30 September 2019

Two members of the group will each address the question from their own perspective, and will then invite others to spend some time reflecting on the issues raised, before coming together in plenary to explore common ground, and to affirm our unity in diversity....We hope that this meeting will help to identify the markers we aim to set as we commit to facing the future of our group.....

Location:

Morningside Parish Church hall

Speaker:

Mary McMahon and John McKechnie

Science and the Language of Prayer

Saturday 28 September 2019 — Saturday 16 November 2019

Five seminars exploring how an understanding of modern science might affect the way we pray.

Location:

Bramhall Methodist Church, Stockport, SK7 1AL

Speaker:

Ruth Armstrong, Ruth Bancewicz, Joanna Collicutt, Peter Howdle, David Chester

Relocating the dynamics of the early church into the 21st century

Friday 27 September 2019

Before the main topic we look at PCN Eight points, Point 1 introduced by Jane S

Location:

Newbury Quaker Meeting House

Speaker:

Robin

group monthly meeting

Wednesday 25 September 2019

Subversive bible study

Location:

heaton moor united church

Monthly meeting September

Tuesday 24 September 2019

We will meet with Rob Reiss to both look for ways to enhance Progressive Christianity in South London and to ask questions about his book that we are currently reading and discussing.

Location:

The Grove pub, Bellamy Road, Balham

Speaker:

Group members

Flood Stories

Monday 23 September 2019

How different religions have used flood myths.

Location:

St Mary’s Church Centre, Albrighton

Speaker:

Madeleine Cheadle

#SheToo. Part 2

Tuesday 17 September 2019

#SheToo. A further exploration of the Bible Society podcasts regarding the oppression of and violence against women in the bible featuring the rape of Tamar, the Levite's concubine and the punishment of Jezebel. Note usual location and not as previously posted.

Location:

United Reformed Church Russell Street Tavistock

Multi-faith tent at Pride in Gloucestershire

Saturday 14 September 2019

Simon Culley of Inclusive Church is working with Pride in Gloucestershire to offer a multi-fath tent at the annual Pride event held in Gloucester Park.

Location:

Gloucester Park, Gloucester

Discussion on helpful metaphors and images

Tuesday 10 September 2019

Liz will use extracts from non-Biblical sources to introduce metaphors and images she finds helpful. Followed by general discussion on the theme.

Location:

Brunswick Methodist Church, Brunswick Place, Newcastle NE1 7BJ

Speaker:

Discussion led by Liz Temple