Events Archive

The Passion of Jesus: Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter

A Youtube video featuring a talk by Marcus Borg. This will be followed by discussion.

Location:
United Reformed Church, Russell Street, Tavistock
Speaker:
A recording featuring Marcus Borg

Regular Discussion Meeting - Cancelled

There will be no meeting of the Abingdon Group this month, meetings resume in May

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

“Cut Off From the Mainland” Inspiration from island Ministers

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.

Location:
17 Kenilworth Road, Bridge of Allan, Stirling FK9 4DU
Speaker:
Discussion follwoing audio recording

Imagining Peace with Pádraig Ó Tuama at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine in Limehouse

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.

Location:
Royal Foundation of St Katharine in Limehouse, East London (www.rfsk.org.uk)
Speaker:
Pádraig Ó Tuama

‘Speaking Christian’ Ch. 21 ’ Heaven’

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.

Location:
Quaker Meeting House Newbury
Speaker:
Frances

Jesus Christ:  the Unanswered Questions - Rowan Williams

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.

Location:
St Paul's
Speaker:
Rowan Williams

‘Two Places of Origin for the Christian Movement. James and the Church of Jerusalem: the Forgotten Elder Brother’.

James and the origins of Christianity

Location:
St Mary’s Church Centre, Albrighton
Speaker:
Rev Alan Saxby

The Future of Faith lecture series - Alastair McIntosh

‘Towards Third Millennium Christianity: Activism, Nonviolence and the Mystical Imperative’

Location:
Rawtenstall Unitarian Church and Unity Centre, Bank Street, Rawtenstall. Rossendale BB4 7QY. Lancashire.
Speaker:
Alastair McIntosh

Faith Journeys (continued)

A structured exploration of the connection between church-leaving and stages of faith.

Location:
17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP
Speaker:
Paul Wilson

The Prophetic Imagination - Romero’s challenge to church and state

Ecumenical service to mark the 39th anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero

Location:
S Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London

NB NEW details: March Meeting - Brexit: What would Jesus do?

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.

Location:
The Lord Nelson Inn, Trafalgar St, Brighton BN1 4ED
Speaker:
Open discussion hosted by Robert Stovold

Love is His Meaning - Keith Ward (Formerly Regius Professor of Divinity, Oxford)

Location:
Trinity Church Conduit Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DU
Speaker:
Keith Ward

Love is His Meaning - Keith Ward (Formerly Regius Professor of Divinity, Oxford)

Location:
Trinity Church Conduit Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DU
Speaker:
Keith Ward (Formerly Regius Professor of Divinity, Oxford)

Love Is His Meaning: Understanding The Teaching Of Jesus

This event is an open event for members and friends of the Progressive Christianity Network and the general public.

Location:
Trinity Church, Conduit Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DU
Speaker:
Professor Keith Ward

Perceptions of Christianity

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'.

Location:
St Thomas the Martyr Church, Haymarket, Newcastle
Speaker:
Richard Tetlow

Towards an individual response to immigration, asylum seekers and refugees.

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.

Location:
Prayer room at the United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Rd Rugby
Speaker:
Facilitated by members David and John R

Thinking Allowed: Progressive Evangelism

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.

Location:
Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, BN3 5DR
Speaker:
The Rev Andy Lowe & discussion

Stories around an Open Table - ecumenical Christian worship communities committed to LGBT inclusion March 2019

inviting Open Table members and friends to tell their stories about reconciling gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or spirituality

Location:
St Bride's Liverpool

Wondering and Wandering

Join students and recent graduates from around the country for SCM annual gathering at Hebron Hall, Dinas Powys near Cardiff!
We’ll be spending the weekend exploring the themes of pilgrimage and prayer and looking at how we can listen to God and speak out in faith.

We’re super pleased to announce that Amanda Mukwashi, the CEO of Christian Aid, will be our headline speaker on the Saturday! She will be exploring what the themes of prayer and pilgrimage have meant to her in light of her experiences. Read more about her and our other speakers.

Workshops will fall into two streams, “I will speak” and “I will listen”. We’re really glad to have Jessica Dalton from Christian Soliarity Worldwide joining us to explore how to lobby for one of the workshops!

More details to follow, including Bible Study leader, more workshop details and how you can get involved through the AGM which will be happening on the Sunday Morning.

Cost of the ticket includes food and a bed in a shared room. There are travel bursaries of up to £50 available - please do make use of these! We’ll be asking what your travel plans are in order to join you up with others who may be travelling from your area to make it as easy as possible for as many as possible to come along.

Book now to secure your place!

Location:
Hebron Hall Christian Centre Cross Common Road Dinas Powys Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 4YB
Speaker:
Amanda Mukwashi, the CEO of Christian Aid

The Story of Judas Iscariot

A Youtube video featuring a talk given by Bishop Spong. It will be followed by discussion.

Location:
United Reformed Church, Russell Street, Tavistock
Speaker:
A recording featuring John Shelby Spong

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