‘A Modern Parable’

Thursday 3 April 2014

'A Modern Parable'

Location:

Rodborough

Speaker:

Eric Massey

Regular Discussion Group Meeting

Tuesday 1 April 2014

Resources for religious gatherings

Location:

All Saints Methodist Church, Abingdon, OX14 2AQ

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Qumran community

Monday 31 March 2014

Please note that this is a change from the printed programme. Scott McKenna's talk 'Beyond the Historical Jesus' will now take place on Monday 26th May. Instead tonight we welcome John Miller, also one of our own members, to speak to us about 'the Dead Sea Scrolls' John was originally a Presbyterian minister in his native Ireland, then a United Church minister in Reading, before retiring to Edinburgh. He met his wife Joan at Princeton. We look forward to hearing from him...

Location:

Room 2, Cluny Centre, Braid Road, Edinburgh

Speaker:

John MIller

New ways of thinking about the Christian religion

Saturday 29 March 2014

Breathing Space with Northumbria University Chaplaincy

Come and listen to and engage with: Michael Wright as he gives an introduction to the work of Gretta Vosper.

Location:

St. Silas’ Church, Clifford Street, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne , NE6 1PS

Speaker:

Michael Wright

Dominic Crossan - The Challenge of Christmas and the Meaning of Easter

Thursday 27 March 2014 — Saturday 29 March 2014

This is the Free to Believe 2014 conference

Location:

The Hayes Conference Centre Swanwick, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU

Speaker:

John Dominic Crossan

Prayer

Thursday 27 March 2014

What is prayer for if you don't believe in telephone lines to God.

Location:

3 Squirrel Hollow, B76 2RQ

Group monthly meeting

Wednesday 26 March 2014

We look at the concept of "mercy" following the ideas of Marcus Borg in chapter 11 of his book "Speaking Christian"

Location:

Heaton Moor United church

The work of Dignity in Dying

Monday 24 March 2014

Discussion on the work of Dignity in Dying - and a progressive Christian response to this topic.

Location:

St Mary's Church Hall, Albrighton

Speaker:

Discussion, initiated by Elizabeth Howl

Integral Christianity: The Spirit’s Call to Evolve, by Paul Smith part 2

Wednesday 19 March 2014

Come and discuss this book by American pastor, Paul Smith.

Location:

18 Keble Road Maidenhead SL6 6BA

Beyond Forgiving - a South African story

Monday 17 March 2014

An event organised by The Forgiviness Project as their first Conversation on Forgiveness at St Ethelburga’s during which Beyond Forgiving will be screened.

Location:

St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace; 78 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG

Meal and Presentations about Judas Iscariot

Sunday 16 March 2014

What did Judas believe about Jesus? Why did he betray him?
Join us for a two course meal where we will view some presentations and have time to discuss our thoughts with others in a non-threatening environment whilst enjoying a meal and drink….a bit like the last supper!!!

Location:

"The Balcony" at Harrogate Cricket Club

Speaker:

Paul Onslow

From Exclusion to Inclusion: Marriage for All

Saturday 15 March 2014

One of the exciting recent developments in the UK as well as in other Western democracies is the way in which same-sex relationships have gained in recognition. With the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, homosexuals enjoy the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as heterosexuals.

Location:

St Mark’s CRC, 4 St Mark’s Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2SG

Speaker:

Adrian Thatcher

Regular meeting

Thursday 13 March 2014

The topic is Prayer and what we understand by this. The hope is that people will share their understanding and experiences and bring with then anything that adds to this e.g. written word, art, music etc. Some articles have been circulated by email in advance.

Location:

URC Hillmorton Road Rugby (Albert Room)

Speaker:

Facilitated by committee member

The Heart of Christianity in a Time of Change

Monday 10 March 2014

The first of a series of discussion for Lent rethinking the basics of faith from a liberal or progressive perspective

Location:

The Golden Lion Hotel, King Street, Stirling

Malvern Science and Faith Weekend

Friday 7 March 2014 — Sunday 9 March 2014

Malvern Science and Faith Weekend is a weekend of talks, discussion and activities for people of all faiths and none on topics of scientific interest.

Location:

Malvern

Speaker:

Peter Owen Jones, Prof Jocelyn Bell Burnell, John Churcher and many others

Eckhart Tolle - The Power of Now

Friday 7 March 2014

Location:

at Ann-Marie

In Memoriam Dei

Thursday 6 March 2014

This is the last in the current season of Thinking Allowed lectures taking place in Glasgow.

Location:

Cairns Church, 11 Buchanan Street, Milngavie G62 89AW

Speaker:

Rev'd David Keddie

Regular Discussion Group Meeting

Tuesday 4 March 2014

A discussion meeting focusing on 'Re-forming our church services: considering alternatives'.

Location:

Trinity United Reformed/Methodist Church, Conduit Road, Abingdon OX14 1DB

February group meeting

Wednesday 26 February 2014

How is Jesus significant to us in the light of modern historical studies and a progressive understanding of the divine. Discussion lead by one of our members.

Location:

Heaton Moor United church

Sharing a significant event or experience on our journey

Monday 24 February 2014

We start with our usual cup of tea or coffee, and then provide opportunity for those who wish to share a particular 'happening' or experience on their journey of faith up to this point in time. These informal and in-house sessions have, in the past, been some of the most memorable for the group. In listening to the experiences of one another, we begin to understand better, to empathise more easily, and to realise our interdependence as group members.

Location:

Room2, Cluny Centre, Braid Road, Edinburgh