Sunday 7 April 2019
God comes to us in the person of Jesus, and we can feel more connected to God through his humanity: he lives a human life, full of sorrow, joy, relationships and events. But in the cross, God is also revealed to us to be utterly different from our inevitably anthropomorphised pictures.
Saturday 6 April 2019
How do we, who call ourselves progressive, understand the Biblical stories about Easter?
Saturday 6 April 2019
This year the PCN annual meeting will return to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, thanks to the generosity of the chaplaincy team there.
The meeting gives an opportunity to hear about and discuss the work of PCN over the past year and to look ahead to our programme of events and projects. We particularly hope that members and group co-ordinators will join us and share news from their regions. We will be presented with the accounts and elect trustees.
Wednesday 3 April 2019
A Youtube video featuring a talk by Marcus Borg. This will be followed by discussion.
Tuesday 2 April 2019
There will be no meeting of the Abingdon Group this month, meetings resume in May
Monday 1 April 2019
Discussion based on a recording of a Cairns Church, Glasgow event in February "Cut Off From the Mainland" Inspiration from island Ministers Over the past number of months, a group of similarly minded ministers (including Andrew Frater) has gathered in Millport’s Cathedral of the Isles to reflect upon life, faith, church and the meaning of the universe! These enriching conversations have inspired fresh thinking and renewed visions of the Church in today’s world.
Saturday 30 March 2019
2018 was the centenary of the end of the First World War - ‘the war to end all wars’. Since then, there has not been a single day when the world has been at peace. This day explores why.
Friday 29 March 2019
We continue our study of Marcus Borg's book 'Speaking Christian'. Based on chapter 21, we will discuss "Is our theology 'Heaven, Hell and the Afterlife' or 'Here and Now' - or both ? Apart from the main topic we also briefly look at PCN's 'Eight Points' at each session. Today Hazel introduces Point 7.
Wednesday 27 March 2019
Who do you say I am? Jesus asked his disciples this question and for 2,000 years Christians have wrestled with this, the defining question of our faith. Jesus led a completely familiar and recognisable life, but also one that was utterly radical and unrecognisable: a unique divine moment in the history of our world.
Monday 25 March 2019
James and the origins of Christianity
Saturday 23 March 2019
‘Towards Third Millennium Christianity: Activism, Nonviolence and the Mystical Imperative’
Tuesday 19 March 2019
A structured exploration of the connection between church-leaving and stages of faith.
Saturday 16 March 2019
Ecumenical service to mark the 39th anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero
Thursday 14 March 2019
Our next Beyond Belief meeting is on Thursday 14 March, starting at 7.30 pm "Brexit: What would Jesus do?" With Brexit (probably) just a few days ahead when we meet, we thought this might be an interesting idea and topical question to examine. Discussion group chewing over some big, interesting topics in a respectful envionment. This may not be the final location for future meetings as our poll had no decisive preference expressed. We'll let you know as we go along! Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 13 March 2019
Wednesday 13 March 2019
Wednesday 13 March 2019
This event is an open event for members and friends of the Progressive Christianity Network and the general public.
Tuesday 12 March 2019
Richard will speak about the perceptions people of different faiths have of Christianity and responses from five Christians. He will introduce his newly published book, 'Perceptions of Christianity'.
Monday 11 March 2019
A briefing paper has been prepared by David and John with questions to consider beforehand on our response to important issues raised when considering immigration and asylum seekers and refugees. The paper is available by contacting Nicola Phelan.
Sunday 10 March 2019
The Rev Andy Lowe will be leading our thinking as he brings to us thoughts from the recent Modern Church conference he attended in Liverpool on the subject of Progressive Evangelism. Monthly on second Sunday of the month at 6.30pm ‘Thinking Allowed’, informal Progressive Christian gathering that includes opportunities to share thoughts, ideas, doubts and questions and to discuss with others in a safe, respectful environment.
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