Luther and the Reformation

Sunday 1 October 2017

It is appropriate to take a look at the Reformation at this time. "My conscience is captive to the Word of God. Thus I cannot and will not recant, because acting against one's conscience is neither safe nor sound. God help me. Amen". That was Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms. "Luther is a drunken German. He will feel differently when he is sober." That is attributed to Pope Leo X. So what were those 95 theses all about and why did they divide Europe ? Come and discuss; you may never think about Halloween the same way again !

Location:

Friends Meeting House, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1QJ at 730pm

Speaker:

Geoff Locke

My favourite things

Friday 29 September 2017

We each offer an item (favourite thinker / author / poem / piece of music / experience) broadly related to Progressive Christianity. About 8 min each maximum. Led by Raymond

Location:

Quaker Meeting House Newbury

Speaker:

Everyone, led by Raymond

monthly meeting

Wednesday 27 September 2017

Jack Spong's 12 Theses

Location:

heaton moor united church

Unpunished crimes in the Bible” by Ziony Zevit

Tuesday 26 September 2017

A DVD entitled “Unpunished crimes in the Bible” by Ziony Zevit, Professor of Biblical Literature at the American Jewish University.

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street, PL19 8BD

Speaker:

Ziony Zevit

God and the Senses

Monday 25 September 2017

Subtitled: "Sacrament as a Truly Progressive Approach to Modern Life". Doug is i/c of the Benefice of Chebsey, Creswell, Ellenhall, Ranton & Seighford.

Location:

St. Mary's Church Hall, Albrighton

Speaker:

Rev. Doug Hemming

‘One more step along the way we go.. Are we moving?

Monday 25 September 2017

For our opening meeting of the new session, we plan to reflect on where we've been, where we're at, and where we want to go! It will be an in-house discussion, dependent on the participation of members. As always, everyone is welcome. Coffee/tea available on arrival from 7.15....

Location:

Room 2, Cluny Centre, Braid Road, Edinburgh

Monthly meeting September

Tuesday 19 September 2017

To review and discuss the 6 poems on pages 10 - 49 of Mark Oakley's book "The Splash of Words". In this book he introduces his favourite poets (new and old), examples of their works (with some interpretation), and describes the effect they have had on his Christian life.

Location:

The Grove pub, Bellamy Road, Balham

Speaker:

Group members

Black Sheep & Prodigals (Tuesday Group)

Tuesday 19 September 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 10 & 11.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Black Sheep & Prodigals (Monday Group)

Monday 18 September 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 10 & 11.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

NOOMA - You and Today - Rob Bell DVDs

Tuesday 12 September 2017

Two short films by Rob Bell. “You” – what is unique about the Christian faith? Also “Today” – how much time do we waste wishing things were different?

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street, PL19 8BD

Speaker:

Rob Bell

Sea of Faith, ‘Being Human’

Tuesday 12 September 2017

Following attendance at the Sea of Faith Conference we will watch a new unbroadcast video about The Sea of Faith movement, then a discussion

Location:

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Haymarket

Speaker:

Video and discussion

Commons - Discussion of the final chapter of Diana Butler Bass’s book ‘Grounded’

Tuesday 12 September 2017

Discussion to be led by a group member. Participants are encouraged to read the chapter in preparation - for more information apply to group convenor.

Location:

Stourbridge

Regular Meeting- ’ I’ve mislaid my glasses, but my son’s on holiday’

Monday 11 September 2017

'I've mislaid my glasses, but my son's on holiday' Reflections, Perceptions, Observations and Experiences of Life in a Care Home. John Reeve, who has spent the last six years as a resident in Bilton House(Free Church care home), will present this subject.After he has done so he will offer five questions from which members of the group will be asked to select one. After a period of silence members will be invited to speak to the one they have selected. Whilst doing so it would be appreciated if members would listen, with respect and understanding, and not interrupt or question the speaker. A short interval of silence will be observed between each speaker. If time permits we could move to a more open discussion. This is a Quaker approach to exploration in groups.

Location:

United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Rd Rugby, Prayer room

Speaker:

John Reeve

Black Sheep & Prodigals (Tuesday Group)

Tuesday 5 September 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 8 & 9.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Insights for Christianity in the 21st Century

Tuesday 5 September 2017

Regular discussion examining insights for Christianity in the 21st Century

Location:

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

Black Sheep & Prodigals (Monday Group)

Monday 4 September 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 8 & 9.

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

September 2017 Meeting

Monday 4 September 2017

We aim to finalise our programme for the next 12 months. We also aim to discuss Tim Farron’s resignation on his religious grounds, religious observation and political life.

Location:

12 Woodrough Drive, Moseley, B13 9EP

The faith of Charles Darwin

Sunday 3 September 2017

Ian has been impressed by reading of Charles Darwin's beliefs in a book by Nick Spencer called "The Evolution of the West---How Christianity has shaped our values". How was it that Darwin lived by Christian values and did not oppose Christian groups, even after he reasoned that he was an atheist, sort of ?

Location:

Friends Meeting House, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1QJ

Speaker:

Rev. Ian Gregory

Forgiving.

Saturday 2 September 2017

Rob will lead us into a discussion based on Desmond Tutu's book, "Book of Forgiving". It will be helpful to have read the book beforehand but not essential.

Location:

Oasis Academy (Wintringham) Library, Grimsby

Speaker:

Rob Shipman

No Meeting - we take a summer break

Friday 25 August 2017