Friday 14 October 2016
Often cited as one of the most influential Christian leaders in America, Brian McLaren will be speaking on his new book 'The Great Spiritual Migration: Re-imagining a Faith that will Save Us'. He asks what it would mean for Christians to rediscover their faith - not as a system of beliefs, but as a just and generous way of life.
Tuesday 11 October 2016
Sharing a parable which means something to you Sharing a parable which means something to you as a stimulus for discussion in the group.
Monday 10 October 2016
Often cited as one of the most influential Christian leaders in America, Brian McLaren will be speaking on his new book 'The Great Spiritual Migration: Re-imagining a Faith that will Save Us' on Monday, 10th October, in Cardiff.
Sunday 9 October 2016
Brian McLaren will be in Exeter on Sunday 9th October. There is an afternoon conference over two sessions led by Brian with the chance for Q&As; at Mint Methodist Church, followed by a service at the Cathedral in the evening to which all are welcome. Afternoon conference 14:00. Holy Ground worship and talk by Brian at Exeter Cathedral: 1900. Brian will be talking to his new book 'The Great Spiritual Migration: Re-imagining a Faith that will Save Us'
Tuesday 4 October 2016
Last minute arrangements for Brian McLaren event + open discussion.
Monday 3 October 2016
Please bring a contribution that is prayerful to you. Also take your chance to read the Prayer discussion posted on the PCN website forum beforehand if you can.
Sunday 2 October 2016
Angela is a local activist who has visited Palestine many times. She will use a DVD to introduce the subject. More details later.
Friday 30 September 2016
Wednesday 28 September 2016
A DVD of the film "Beyond Forgiving" followed by discussion.
Tuesday 27 September 2016
Bring and share lunch followed by ideas and discussion for 2017's meeting topics plus any other business to do with the way the group functions.
Monday 26 September 2016
Our own Mick Arter, will be leading our thinking and discussion on "Liberation Theology" or "A Theology of Liberation" which was the title of Gustavo Gutierrez's original book published in the early 70's. A book described as "the credo and seminal text of the movement known as Liberation Theology". Gathering from around 7 pm to order food for a 7.30 pm start. Everyone welcome to join us.
Monday 26 September 2016
Mary's talk will be her response to the book "Is a Radical Church Possible ?" by Adrian Alker. Adrian has been an Anglican priest for over 30 years & is currently chair of PCN Britain
Thursday 22 September 2016
This is the first of three sessions [September, October and November] discussing three lectures delivered by Rev John Churcher on his recent speaking tour in USA. If attending these sessions it would be helpful to view the videos or read the Conference Reader in advance. Both video and reader are available on http://www.permissiontospeak.org.uk
Thursday 22 September 2016
In his new book, Canon Mark Oakley makes the case that God can only be known as poetry and helps us into a poetic frame of mind
Monday 19 September 2016
Personal reflections and experience within the group of prayer, meditation and silence both positive or the more challenging or unsettling. Facilitated by group member. This follows on from a brief discussion at the last meeting and takes account of the varied background and perspectives of PCN members. There is no pressure to share, we seek to learn from each other.
Tuesday 6 September 2016
Sunday 4 September 2016
In his book "The Heart of Christianity" , Marcus Borg writes about faith and belief, explaining what these really mean. He also says: BEING CHRISTIAN MEANS AFFIRMING THE REALITY OF GOD; CHRISTIAN FAITH MEANS AFFIRMING THE CENTRALITY OF JESUS; CHRISTIAN FAITH MEANS AFFIRMING THE CENTRALITY OF THE BIBLE. We shall explore how Marcus elaborates on these statements in a way that is meaningful in the context of our age.
Saturday 3 September 2016
Oral history interviews carried out in Gloucestershire in 1998-99, looking back on the twentieth century, reveal significant changes in attitudes to religion.
Friday 26 August 2016
Sunday 7 August 2016
Friedrich Nietzsche was a brilliant nineteenth-century German scholar, born to a long line of Lutheran clergymen. But he himself came to reject their beliefs and held instead that God is dead. Nietzsche contended for a philosophy that is "beyond good and evil". In place of what he dismissed as conventional "herd morality", he championed the radical morality of the Superman. It may be relevant that Nietzsche's lifestyle led him to contract syphilis and for the last decade of his life he was insane. So why does his philosophy continue to attract such interest?
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