A look at Alternative Liturgies

Monday 19 August 2013

A session exploring different alternative liturgies. Please bring any favourite examples.

Location:

St Mary's Church Hall, Albrighton

Speaker:

David Wood

Building Peace in the Holy Land - it can be done!

Monday 19 August 2013

2013 Younghusband Lecture

Location:

The Montagu Centre, 21 Maple Street London, W1T 4BE

Speaker:

Yehuda Stolov

R S Thomas, Welsh poet and vicar

Monday 12 August 2013

Location:

26 Soveriegn Way, Moseley, B13 8AT

Speaker:

Chris Aldridge

Abingdon ‘Living the Questions’ Discussion Group Monthly Meeting

Tuesday 6 August 2013

This will be the tenth discussion session in our series following the DVD-based resource First Light - Jesus and the Kingdom of God. This session will be 'The Crowd and the Crucifixion'. The sessions stand alone and do not require attendance at previous meetings for the discussion to be meaningful.

Location:

St Michael's Church Room, Park Road Abingdon, OX14 1DB

Summer recess

Wednesday 24 July 2013 — Thursday 29 August 2013

Location:

no meetings during July and August

North Worcestershire Group: Bring a poem

Tuesday 23 July 2013

Bring a poem to share with the group.

Location:

Hagley: home of group member

Discussion: The Uncertainty Principle

Monday 22 July 2013

‘A Journey without maps to an Unpredictable Destination’: Led by Alan Goater

Location:

St Mary's Church Hall, Albrighton

Speaker:

Alan Goater

Forgiveness

Friday 19 July 2013

Newly released documentary film called 'Beyond Forgiving' featuring two South Africans and what has come out of their pain in the Apartheid time. Shown by Howard Grace who helped to make the film. See article by Howard Grace in the June issue of 'Progressive Voices'. It can also be downloaded from our Resources section.

Location:

at the Graces in Wash Common

Regular meeting

Thursday 18 July 2013

William Blake : Poet, Artist and Religious Visionary: an Inspiration for our time.

Location:

The Albert Room, URC, Hillmorton Road, CV22 5AD

Speaker:

David Charles-Edwards

The Earth is the Lord’s: Renewing the Covenant of Creation

Monday 15 July 2013 — Thursday 18 July 2013

This is the annual conference of Modern Church. It will look at the environment and sustainability through the lens of creation theology and the idea of the eternal covenant which binds all creation and human society into one God-given system.

Location:

High Leigh Conference Centre, Herts, EN11 8SG

Speaker:

Margaret Barker, Michael J Frye, Helen Hutchison, Jeffrey Newman, Hylton Murray Philipson, David Shreeve, Tom Spencer

Changing Times, Changing Rites

Wednesday 10 July 2013

An exploration of symbols, language and imagery in the search for a contemporary spirituality.

Location:

St Mark's CRC, Sheffield, S10 2SG

Speaker:

Revd Dr Jan Berry

“Honest to God: 40 years On”: In its Time and Since - Colin Buchanan

Sunday 7 July 2013

Honest to God: 40 Years On is a book of essays commemorating the legacy of Robinson's original book. Contributors include Martyn Percy, a speaker at our November conference, Alister McGrath, Jane Williams, Don Cupitt, Colin Slee, Peter Gomes amongst others. Some contributors praise the book, others think Robinson did not go far enough whilst others disagreed with him. What is certain is we'll have plenty of material to discuss. Each meeting we'll take a single essay.

Location:

14 Spencers Holt, Harrogate, HG1 3DL

Speaker:

TBA

Abingdon ‘Living the Questions’ Discussion Group Monthly Meeting

Tuesday 2 July 2013

This will be the ninth discussion session in our series following the DVD-based resource First Light - Jesus and the Kingdom of God. The topic this time will be 'Demonstrations in Jerusalem'. The sessions stand alone and do not require attendance at previous meetings for the discussion to be meaningful.

Location:

All Saints Methodist Church, Appleford Drive, Abingdon OX14 2AQ

In Defense of Doubt

Friday 28 June 2013

As part of her tour of the UK, we welcome Val Webb to address a meeting in this area held jointly with Grove Lane Baptist church, who are hosting the evening. Val will be speaking about her latest book "In defense of doubt".

Location:

Grove Lane baptist church, Pingate Lane south, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. SK8 7NP

Speaker:

Dr Val Webb - Australian theologian and writer

In Defence of Doubt

Thursday 27 June 2013

A Seminar and Library Evening. Dr Val Webb will introduce the new edition of her acclaimed book, In Defence of Doubt.

Location:

St Mark’s Church, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 2SG

Speaker:

Dr Val Webb

In Defence of Doubt - Dr Val Webb

Wednesday 26 June 2013

This visiting Australian theologian will speak on the subject of doubt as an essential part of a growing faith. This event is a jointly sponsored by the PCN affiliated groups in Leeds and Harrogate.

Location:

Wesley Chapel, Oxford Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1PP

Speaker:

Dr Val Webb: Australian Theologian and Author

Do We Do Politics?

Wednesday 26 June 2013

Our next bi-monthly meeting will begin with a ‘bring and share meal’ at Ruth and Richard Tetlow’s home, followed by a discussion on the topic of ‘Do We Do Politics?’ introduced by Gareth Davies, one of our members. Do believers conceal or advertise their opinions when engaging in political action? Are we all simply voters or citizens, or is there a political dimension to theology?

Location:

26 Soveriegn Way, Moseley, B13 8AT

Speaker:

Gareth Davies

In Defence of Doubt - Dr Val Webb

Tuesday 25 June 2013

This visiting Australian theologian will speak on the subject of doubt as an essential part of a growing faith.

Location:

Kendal United Reformed Church, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE

Speaker:

Dr Val Webb

In Defence of Doubt

Tuesday 25 June 2013

Val Webb, theologian, progressive Christian and author, will speak on her latest book, 'In Defence of Doubt' (2012 revised and extended second edition) with opportunity for discussion with Val and light refreshments.

Location:

Stonecross Manor Hotel, Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, LA9 5HP

Speaker:

Dr Val Webb

Val Webb ‘In Defence of Doubt’

Saturday 22 June 2013

Val Webb, theologian, progressive Christian and author, will speak in Dundee on her latest book 'In Defence of Doubt' (2012 revised and extended second edition. Learn more at www.valwebb.com.au

Location:

Friendship Hall, Dundee West Parish Church (Church of Scotland), 132 Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4JW

Speaker:

Dr Val Webb