Tuesday 27 November 2018 — Wednesday 28 November 2018
Follow up to Rupert Sheldrakes visit and discussion on the Science of Spiritual Practices
Monday 26 November 2018
Scott McKenna returns to continue the exploration begun with us last session on the theme of 'the longest journey in life being the journey inward' - the evolution of faith from the head to the heart. Last year's talk prompted a lively, engaged discussion, and the group were enthusiastic about the possibility of more! We look forward to welcoming Scott back....All are welcome, whether members of PCN or not - and newcomers can be assured of a warm welcome too...All meetings of the group are stand-alone, so we invite you to come when you can....
Wednesday 21 November 2018
We will review chapter 4 of our current book
Tuesday 20 November 2018
Many Christians – particularly converts to the faith – find themselves in Evangelicalism, which proves to be a formative and supportive environment. For many, this is the case for the whole of their lives, while others end up questioning some of the assumptions held dear within the Evangelical community. Some leave and join a different form of Christianity (or don’t), while others remain Evangelicals, BUT still have unanswered questions.
Saturday 17 November 2018
Feminist theology has led to revelatory new insights about what we can learn from the words and experiences of women in the Bible, and what attending to their voices might mean for us today.
Saturday 17 November 2018
Can we find hope in times of conflict – personal, communal, international? A day conference which aims to discover creative ways to deal with conflict, from practitioners in different contexts.
Thursday 15 November 2018
Discussion on "Future of the church ? -Growth / demise or total change?
Wednesday 14 November 2018
What if the key to life’s greatest challenges was to approach them like a child… with curiosity, enthusiasm, inquisitiveness… and WONDER?
Tuesday 13 November 2018
There will be a brief introduction to this very seasonally-appropriate question, after which members will tangle with a variety of insights and perspectives as to the real importance of our 'happy holiday'.
Monday 12 November 2018
We will be exploring the themes in the last three papers presented at the SPECTRUM conference Beyond Belief. The papers were presented by Mrs Gill Dascombe a specialist psychiatric pharmacist.Our discussions will be facilitated by Rob Anning who was present at the conference. A PDF of the conference is available by contacting Nicola Phelan.
Monday 12 November 2018
Our next Beyond Belief, in its now regular slot (second Monday of the month) is on 12 November. Our subject this month is "Predestination or Free Will?" The Craft Beer Co, 22-23 Upper North St, Brighton BN1 3 FG. Upstairs in the Snug. Starts at 7:30pm, but some of us get there at about 7pm to order food & drinks (buy your own) and have a chat. Looking forward to another stimulating evening Friendly discussion of big questions - all welcome!
Thursday 8 November 2018 — Saturday 10 November 2018
Radical Faith is the title of this year’s Free to Believe National Conference
Tuesday 6 November 2018
For each meeting there is some set reading, usually just 2 or 3 chapters, which we read in advance and discuss at the meeting.
Tuesday 6 November 2018
Mo currently works as a minister in Local Appointment in West Cornwall her full-time occupation in Homeless Prevention for a Cornish Charity. She is passionate about making Progressive Christianity become a more visible presence within mainline churches and promoting resources which help people find a more open, inclusive and undogmatic way to be Christian.
Tuesday 6 November 2018
‘What types of prayer are effective; why?’
Sunday 4 November 2018
The title is taken from a book by John G. McEllhenney, about the Poet-Priest R S Thomas. Thomas wrote in one of his poems "God is that great absence" and said that he could not become doubt-free and did not want to be doubt-free. We shall look at 4 sources of doubt. He also wrote of his belief in God's personal presence and the "explosion" that Jesus brought into the world. We shall look at a couple of chapters of John's book and include Thomas' concept of God, whether God intervenes and whether it is right to claim to be familiar with God.
Saturday 3 November 2018
What was the character of Jesus? Do we have any Jesus like character strengths and are there things we can do to make sure we develop these traits?
Saturday 3 November 2018
Towards universal spirituality - journeying with Christianity. This is the CANA conference 2018.
Saturday 3 November 2018 — Sunday 4 November 2018
Deconstruction is part of the human condition. We build things up, and then we become confined by them. It’s only by consciously decontructing what we have built, that we can grow and develop.
Tuesday 30 October 2018
Follow up to the visit from Rupert Sheldrake discussion on the Science of Spiritual Practices, starting with Gratitude.
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