Insights for Christianity in the 21st Century

Tuesday 2 October 2018

What does salvation mean to progressive Christians?

Location:

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

“What is the Bible?” by Rob Bell, Section 2

Tuesday 2 October 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.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Speaker:

Structured Discussion

Tell me a New, New Story ...

Monday 1 October 2018

A discussion on a new narrative for Christian faith fit for our contemporary society.

Location:

All Saints Church Youth Project, 2 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7RA

Speaker:

Adrian Alker, Chair, PCN Britain

Interfaith Retreat Weekend

Saturday 29 September 2018 — Sunday 30 September 2018

Themes: Spirituality beyond theism and atheism and the message of Christ in the light of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam

Location:

Prinknash Abbey meeting room, near Gloucester

Speaker:

Brother John Martin Sahajananda

Spirituality: Daring New Horizons

Saturday 29 September 2018 — Monday 1 October 2018

A conference and workshop over two days in which Diarmuid O’Murchu will explore ideas of spirituality.

Location:

St. Luke's, Norwich and Wiveton Village Hall

Speaker:

Diarmuid O'Murchu

‘Prophets of ‘The Way’

Friday 28 September 2018

... the question of how progressive thought can have more exposure and practical impact. In an age which craves certainty, and with the far right (including many evangelical Christians) purporting to provide it, Progressives are convinced of the need for a re-examination of the foundations of the faith. So how can we be persuasive and effective 'Prophets of the Way'? Apart from the main topic we also briefly look at PCN's 'Eight Points' at each session. Today Howard introduces Point 2.

Location:

Quaker Meeting House Newbury

Speaker:

Robin

monthly group meeting

Wednesday 26 September 2018

Bishop Spong's Theses

Location:

heaton moor united church

The challenge of Paul.

Tuesday 25 September 2018

a) The future of Roman Christianity and b) Vision and Vocation in Damascus. A DVD with discussion questions featuring John Dominic Crossan.

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street

Speaker:

A DVD featuring John Dominic Crossan.

Is a second Reformation required?

Monday 24 September 2018

Our opening meeting of the new session will focus on one of the topics voted for by members at the June planning meeting, and is especially appropriate in the year when Martin Luther's life and insights are being celebrated. Clyne Shepherd will introduce the theme, after which groups will be asked to define what theses they might want to pin on the church doors in Edinburgh! It promises to be an interesting evening, even if it may result in less dramatic action than at Wittenberg!

Location:

Mornnigside Church halls

Speaker:

Introduced by Clyne Shepherd

‘Taoism & Two Generations of Reactions’

Monday 24 September 2018

Location:

St. Mary's Church Hall, Albrighton

Speaker:

David Cotterell

Rupert Sheldrake: Science and Spiritual Practices

Thursday 20 September 2018

Dr Sheldrake will be presenting his thoughts on his latest book: Science and Spiritual Practices and how they contribute to Human Flourishing. All are welcome

Location:

Tunbridge Wells Camden Centre, off Victoria Road. TN1 2SW

Speaker:

Dr Rupert Sheldrake, one of UK's leading scientists and writers

“What is the Bible?” by Rob Bell, Section 2

Tuesday 18 September 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.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Speaker:

Structured Discussion

Reading group: “Unapologetic” by Francis Spufford

Tuesday 18 September 2018

Described as brief, witty, personal and sharp-tongued, "Unapologetic" is a 21st-century gem. The book aims to provide a rationale for ongoing Christian faith that is based on its emotional power while incidentally busting wide open the usual "Science v. Religion" divisions. This will be the first of three study sessions on this wonderful book - please will you bring along your own copy.

Location:

St Thomas' the Martyr's Church, Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne

Extending the table

Saturday 15 September 2018

This day is for OneBodyOneFaith members and supporters to explore together what it means to identify as trans, intersex, non-binary or gender queer.

Location:

St James & Emmanuel C of E Church, 6 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 6TR

Speaker:

Dr Susannah Cornwall, Rachel Mann, Tina Beardsley, Kenneth Wilkinson, Sara Gillingham, Chris Dowd, Neil Mackin

Monthly meeting September

Wednesday 12 September 2018

We will review and discuss Chapter 2 of our book "Love is His Meaning"

Location:

The Grove pub, Bellamy Road, Balham

Further exploration of changing Belief and Church attendance

Monday 10 September 2018

Rob Anning will lead a discussion on the papers given by Michael Taylor at a recent SPECTRUM ( brief explanation of organisation will be given) conference. A PDF of the papers has been circulated and is available from convenor but hard copies will be available on the day.

Location:

United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Rd Rugby, Prayer room

Speaker:

Facilitated by member

What is Life?

Monday 10 September 2018

At our September meeting, we'll be asking a big and important question: "What is Life?" The meeting proper starts at 7:30pm - but feel free to arrive a bit earlier, as some people will begin to gather from 7pm to order food and drinks (buy your own). Everyone is welcome.

Location:

The Craft Beer Co, Upper North Street, Brighton BN1 3FG

Speaker:

Group discussion hosted by Robert Stovold

Monthly Meeting

Sunday 9 September 2018

Location:

St Augustine's Church

Insights for Christianity in the 21st Century

Tuesday 4 September 2018

Discussion Meeting

Location:

St Peter's Church Room, Church Lane, Drayton, OX14 4JS

September 2018 Meeting

Monday 3 September 2018

Richard is suggesting that each of us bring along a poem that really stirs us and be ready to speak about what it means to us and why we like it.

Location:

12 Woodrough Drive, Moseley, B13 9EP