AI and Earthly Futures
What is the narrative of our destiny and who do we think controls it? A panel conversation drawing together the various strands of AI thinking from across the weekend. With Professor in Digital...
Speaker(s): Beth Singler, Chris Baker, Maggi Savin-Baden, Kester Brewin, William Temple FoundationBeing Human in an AI Age
ChatGPT and its AI siblings are the talk of the town – and the country. Anthropologist and professor of Digital Religions Dr Beth Singler explores whether religion is disrupted by AI, and how faith...
Speaker(s): Beth Singler, William Temple FoundationSoulful Nature: The Space In Which We Come To Life
Spirit + Matter = Soul. Yet so often the two have been torn apart. In this evocative session, Brian Draper reflects on why our soul stirs when we step outside, and how - through simple spiritual...
Speaker(s): Brian DraperFour Moves Through Doom
If you're feeling overwhelmed – and tempted by denial or despair, author and contemplative activist Brian McLaren proposes four moves to help you find life after a feeling of doom.
Speaker(s): Brian McLarenFaith For The Climate? Dream on!
85% of the world's people identify with a religion, so how can religious communities around the world be a more powerful force for action on climate? We'll be joined by faith leaders in the UK...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Giles Goddard, Dr Shanon Shah, Rev Rachel MashNo White Saviours? Dream On!
Do we really care about tackling global poverty and injustice or is it just another part of our colonial, mission mindset? Join Christian Aid and friends as we wrestle with decolonising development...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Harvey Kwiyani, Peter Cruchley, Ann-Marie Agyeman, Bejoy PalTax The Rich? Dream On!
In a time when there are billionaires, is taxing the rich just a pipe dream? Meet the global and UK campaigners dreaming of wealth taxes that deliver climate justice, better public services and...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Mohamed AdowFrom Communion to Climate Action: Where Does Greenbelt’s Communion Money Go?
At our 2022 and 2023 festival communions, Greenbelters generously donated to a Christian Aid climate change project in Bangladesh. Hear from Christian Aid about how this project protects from climate...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Nushrat Rahman Chowdhury, Oliver PearceMake Poverty History? Dream On!
20 years ago, we marched on the G8 summit demanding an end to poverty. What happened? As the African continent experiences its worst debt crisis in a generation, join us to explore whether it can...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Osai Ojigho, Jamie Drummond, Ashley Green-ThompsonThe Tears of Things
How do we live compassionately in times of violence and despair? The writings of the Jewish prophets may have an answer. In this session Richard Rohr will explore how walking the full path of the...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Richard Rohr, Martin WroeSolidarity Not Charity In The Age Of Nakba
From the demos to the University encampments, young adults are leading the way in rethinking action for Palestine. Join a panel of young adult Christians as we dream about where this activism goes...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Student Christian Movement, Georgia Mifsud, William Gibson, Bella Cross, Joharah BakerDreamers Who Do: Ecotheology
Welcome dreamers and doers! Wondering how to turn your creation care dreams into realities? Join the conversation, and explore practical ways of living out eco-theology.""""
Speaker(s): Church Mission Society, Methodist ChurchDreamers Who Do: Liberating the Dreamers
Are you a church leader looking for change-makers? Chances are there are already dreamers who do in your midst. Together with CMS and the Methodist Church, we'll swap strategies for encouraging...
Speaker(s): Church Mission Society, Methodist ChurchDreamers Who Do: Social Enterprise
Is there a dream in you of a business that does things differently? That looks after people and places? This session hosted by CMS and the Methodist Church will help you start your dreaming of new...
Speaker(s): Church Mission Society, Methodist ChurchChurch Reparations For Slavery? Dream on!
In 2023/24 pilgrimages of church leaders in Jamaica and the UK met to advance conversations about reparations for the wrongs of slavery. Hear from these leaders as we explore how to face the past and...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Dr Robert Beckford, Dario Solano