What do we think about the current state of Education in our schools ?

Sunday 2 September 2018

In the light of some expert criticism of our current system, is testing and accountability in our schools suppressing the humanity of our young people ? What is the nature of a good education system and what is it for and what does it mean to put the individual human being at its centre ? These are two of the issues to be discussed at this meeting, based on Nigel's experience as chair of the Liberal Democrat Education Association, as well as his 40yrs as a teacher.

Location:

Friends Meeting House, Newcastle under Lyme

Speaker:

Nigel Jones

Thinking Allowed ‘on tour’

Sunday 2 September 2018

Our regular Progressive Christian gathering is moving to a different venue and a different Sunday - just this month. First Sunday (2nd September) at Dorset Gardens Methodist church starting at 6.30pm. Everyone welcome. Light snacks available.

Location:

Dorset Gardens Methodist church, BN2 1RL

Speaker:

The Rev Andy Lowe

The Bad Christian Manifesto

Saturday 1 September 2018

Continuing our discussion of this book by Dave Tomlinson, a well known author and the vicar of St Luke's, Holloway, London.

Location:

Christchurch, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5EQ

Speaker:

Hilma Wilkinson

Planning Meeting

Friday 31 August 2018

We plan the sessions for the next year 2018-2019.

Location:

Quaker Meeting House Newbury

Greenbelt 2018

Friday 24 August 2018 — Tuesday 28 August 2018

In 2018 PCN Britain will once again be returning to Greenbelt, please come along and say hello to us in the Greenbelt Takeaway area (formerly the G-Source area).

Location:

Boughton Estate, nr Kettering

Speaker:

Various

Monthly meeting August

Wednesday 15 August 2018

We are starting a new book "Love is his meaning" by Keith Ward. We will review the Preface and Chapter 1 and start on Chapter 2 if we have time.

Location:

Grove Pub, Bellamy Street, Balham

Beyond Belief

Monday 13 August 2018 — Tuesday 14 August 2018

Beyond Belief is back after a bit of a break. Robert is leading our discussion on "How should we discuss differences?" rather topically apt thanks to Boris! Evening starts at 7.30 pm but arrive early to order food & drinks. Everyone welcome.

Location:

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

Speaker:

Robert Stovold

Thinking Allowed

Sunday 12 August 2018

Progressive Christian gathering meeting monthly on the second Sunday evening at Hove Methodist church, Portland Road. Evening starts at 6.30 pm but we start arriving a bit earlier (and maybe grab a coffee or tea). Everyone welcome

Location:

Hove Methodist church, Portland Road, BN3 5DR

Speaker:

The Revd Deborah Cornish

Insights for Christianity in the 21st Century - Death Comes To Us All

Tuesday 7 August 2018

A discussion meeting focusing on our thoughts about death and our beliefs.

Location:

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

Ranges of Faith, as observed in Egypt

Sunday 5 August 2018

Salwa will tell us her observations from a recent trip to Egypt, where she was born and brought up in the Coptic Church. She will talk around simple faith still being most prevalent and sustained, alongside a highly philosophised faith and theology. One question to be raised will be how there can be rationalised belief in the supernatural and miracles.

Location:

Friends Meeting House, Newcastle under Lyme

Speaker:

Salwa Booth

No Meeting in July

Friday 27 July 2018

We have a summer break. Next meeting in August.

Inclusive Church AGM and Annual Lecture 2018

Wednesday 25 July 2018

The Annual Inclusive Church lecture was inaugurated in 2013, marking the 10th anniversary of the founding of Inclusive Church.

Location:

Leicester Cathedral, 2 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ

Speaker:

Ruth Hunt, CEO Stonewall

Reflections by Rob Bell.

Tuesday 24 July 2018

2 Short films by Rob Bell that touch on issues that we care about and which help us to explore our world from the perspective of Jesus.

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street

The Necessity of Hope

Tuesday 24 July 2018 — Friday 27 July 2018

The Necessity of Hope is the Sea of Faith Network’s 31st Annual Conference.

Location:

University of Leicester

Speaker:

Richard Norman, Dinah Livingstone

Sunninghill Summer Social

Monday 23 July 2018

A get-together in the garden or sunroom, depending on the weather.

Location:

Sunninghill, Summerhouse Lane, Longden, Shrewsbury, SY58HA

Speaker:

No speaker.

Monthly meeting July

Wednesday 18 July 2018

We will be reviewing and disussing the last chapter of our current book as well as choosing our next book. Do come along with your own ideas for the next book.

Location:

The Grove pub, Bellamy Road, Balham

Modern Church Annual Conference 2018

Monday 16 July 2018 — Thursday 19 July 2018

2018 Annual Conference of Modern Church

Ritual, Worship & Culture

Location:

High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon, Herts

Speaker:

Douglas Davies, Angela Tilby, Meg Warner, Sandra Millar, Steve Hollinghurst

Summer Conversations

Tuesday 10 July 2018

A chance to enjoy discussion around themes brought by members of the group

Location:

Consett For more details contact Pat Fuller

Speaker:

NA

Monthly meeting July

Tuesday 10 July 2018

Looking at chapter 7 and the Epilogue of our current book - The First Paul by Marcus Borg and Dominic Crossman. Also choosing a new book for subsequent meetings. Please bring any suggestions with you.

Location:

The Grove pub, Bellamy Road, Balham

An Inconvenient Sequel Truth to Power

Tuesday 10 July 2018

The film sequel to An Inconvenient Truth addressing the progress made to tackle the problem and Gore's global efforts to persuade governmental leaders to invest in renewable energy, culminating in the landmark signing of 2016's Paris Agreement.

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street