Lammas - the first fruits of the harvest

Sunday 30 July 2017

A progressive Christian thanksgiving service organised by local PCN members in conjunction with Food 4 Thought. Music by Freespirit . .

Location:

St Nicholas' Church, Potterspury

Planning Meeting

Friday 28 July 2017

We pool all our ideas to make a plan for our monthly sessions over the next year.

Location:

Quaker Meeting House Newbury

Black Sheep & Prodigals (Tuesday Group)

Tuesday 18 July 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 6 & 7

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

The Progressive Christianity Network- why and how it emerged and who seeks it out

Monday 17 July 2017

It has been noted that members ranging from Orthodox to Atheist seek to have 'an honest dialogue about 'God', what it means to be Christian and to be human' to quote Adrian Alker in the recent Progressive Voices. We hope to explore why we have sought out the PCN forum and share our own experiences of trying to engage in dialogue in the wider church and what has helped or hindered any conversations we have had. The new PCN leaflets downloadable from this website have been circulated and people asked to consider if they reflect their understanding or approach to faith and if they feel they could aid dialogue in the wider church or among their circle of family and friends. An article about faith as journey written by a member for a local church mag has also been circulated and is available in the resources section.

Location:

United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Rd Rugby, Prayer room

Speaker:

Facilitated by member

Black Sheep & Prodigals (Monday Group)

Monday 17 July 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 6 & 7

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Death and Dying

Tuesday 4 July 2017

Hugh is a member of the Malvern PCN group

Location:

Pontprennau Community Church

Speaker:

Hugh McMichael

Black Sheep & Prodigals (Tuesday Group)

Tuesday 4 July 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 4 & 5

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Black Sheep & Prodigals (Monday Group)

Monday 3 July 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapters 4 & 5

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Dave Tomlinson at Brighthelm Progressive Christians

Saturday 1 July 2017

On Saturday 1st July 2017 the Rev Dave Tomlinson, from St Luke’s Holloway, author of "Black Sheep and Prodigals", "How to be a bad Christian" and “The Bad Christian’s Manifesto” is coming to share lunch and lead a discussion as guests of PCN groups ‘Brighthelm Progressive Christians’ and ‘Beyond Belief’. The event is being held in The Hanover Room, at The Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD Dave is also a contributor to Radio 2’s "Pause for Thought" and is always a lively and inspirational speaker. Everyone is welcome to join us at 1 pm For further information/enquiries email: sue.harrington@pcnbritain.org.uk

Location:

Hanover Room, The Brighthelm Centre, Brighton, BN1 1YD

Speaker:

The Rev Dave Tomlinson

Progressive Thought and Pastoral Care

Friday 30 June 2017

Location:

Quaker Meeting House Newbury

Speaker:

Robin Scott

How, if at all, have any of your beliefs or attitudes been modified over the last years/months/days? Group and plenary discussions.

Thursday 29 June 2017 — Saturday 1 July 2017

Participants are invited to consider how far their beliefs and attitudes have changed within a time scale that they can determine. It is recognised that for some, there may have been no change. The changes might have been through discussions at PCN or because of other influences.

Location:

Oasis Academy (Wintringham) Library, Grimsby

group monthly meeting

Wednesday 28 June 2017

Two sections to meeting: 1) Brian McLaren DVD - Reframing Jesus 2) Planning of autumn programmme

Location:

Heaton Moor united church

2 chapters of Dostoevsky’s “The Brothers Karimazov”

Tuesday 27 June 2017

To discuss the 2 chapters of Dostoyevsky's book The Brothers Karamazov entitled 4. Rebellion and 5. The Grand Inquisitor. These are in Book 5 of Part 2 of Volume 1 - pages 276-311 of the version available in Penguin Classics. Ask the Group convenor to send you an electronic version if you don't have it.

Location:

Usual location - ask the Group convenor if you have not been before

Nigel Nash:  LGBTQ people’s experience in faith communities

Tuesday 27 June 2017

Our next 'Beyond Belief' gathering is on Tuesday evening, 27th June when we are pleased to welcome Nigel Nash, Social Worker and Convenor of the Brighton Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, who will be our speaker and will address the issue of LGBTQ people's experience in faith communities.Everyone welcome to join us at the Craft Beer Pub in Upper North Street. No fee, but please buy drinks (and food - optional) from the pub who do not charge us to use their room.

Location:

The Craft Beer Co, Upper North Street, Brighton

Speaker:

Nigel Nash, Convenor of the Brighton Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement

Embracing Mystery

Tuesday 27 June 2017

Retaining a faith in the face of mystery

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street, Tavistock, PL19 8BD

Speaker:

Living the Questions II DVD

Looknig back and Looking forward

Monday 26 June 2017

This will be the last meeting of Edinburgh PCN this session. We traditionally use it to reflect on the past year, and to share feedback about the topics explored. A major part of the meeting is then given over to brain-storming ideas for inclusion in the new programme, which the plannnig group will work at over the summer. This year's programme, the advent of summer, and our continued presence as a forum for open dialogue is then celebrated with a glass of wine/juice and nibbles!

Location:

Room 2, Cluny Centre, Braid Road, Morningside

Unpunished Crimes in the Bible

Tuesday 20 June 2017

Lecture followed by discussion over a cuppa!

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street, Tavistock, PL19 8BD

Speaker:

Dr Ziony Zevit

Black Sheep & Prodigals Session 2 (Tuesday Group)

Tuesday 20 June 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapter 2: Chapter 3:

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Black Sheep & Prodigals Session 2 (Monday Group)

Monday 19 June 2017

Structured discussion based on ‘Black Sheep and Prodigals’ by Dave Tomlinson. Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Location:

17 Richmond Cres, Billingham TS23 2JP

Creative Transformation

Tuesday 6 June 2017

The essence of human nature is to take part in the dynamic and imaginative process of creation, transforming us, our relationships, our institutions, and our world.

Location:

Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street, Tavistock, PL19 8BD

Speaker:

Living the Questions II DVD