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Christianity & Kitsch – 1

The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics defines kitsch as easy, formulaic and a lie. If this is true how can Christian kitsch ‘tell the truth'? Betty Spackman is a multi-media installation artist and...

Tree of Life; No Leaves…….

(see The Spirituality of the Two Halves of Life) Richard Rohr is a Franciscan monk. He was the founder of the New Jerusalem Community and the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is a regular...

Bomber Grounded

Bomber grounded Disarming a US war plane en route to Iraq? Reflections on faithbased, non-violent resistance, arrest, trial and imprisonment. Ciaron O'Reilly is part of the radical pacifist...
Speaker(s): Ciaron O'Reilly

Happy Families?

Happy families? Who gets on with who (and who doesn't) in your family? What can we do to get along better? A dynamic workshop for parents and their young people (11–18) aimed at boosting your...
Speaker(s): Judy Reith

Latin American Theology ……

Latin American theology of Trade Justice A Biblical critique of the current model of globalisation, drawing on examples and experiences from communities in Latin America. Angel Luis Rivera-Agosto is...

Packaged in Holland

Packaged in Holland: how to grow a city An evaluation of two Dutch regeneration strategies that reveal some current development principals for people, communities and lifestyle in today's...

The Cross….Axis of the World

In naming, subverting, and transforming the universal scapegoat mechanism, Jesus really was a turning point in history. How can we be a part of his tree of life? Richard Rohr is a Franciscan monk....

Radical Mystic: Living Under..

How to embrace mystery and explore the maturity of wisdom and child-likeness in a very practical way. Noel Moules is programme director of Workshop, a Christian discipleship and leadership training...
Speaker(s): Noel Moules

Home: Would We Be Happy……

Would we be happy living in a tent all of our lives? Through readings from his novel, and discussion, David will explore the notion of ‘home'. David Nwokedi was born in Nigeria and raised in...

HIV/AIDS – a positive woman’s response

The Church has been at the forefront in caring for people with HIV, but has shied away from confronting stigma and discrimination. Mark Nunn works at Christian Aid's HIV and AIDS unit. He is...

How to be Heroic

What does heroism mean now, when the VE Day generation is dying off, the playground icons wear capes or football boots, our wars look like video games and there are bombs on the trains? Cole Moreton...
Speaker(s): Cole Moreton

Sceptic’s Creed

What do you do when church makes you angry, faith seems like a curse but you just can't let go of the idea that God might be out there somewhere? Cole Moreton is an author, journalist and...
Speaker(s): Cole Moreton

Four Quartets and the Spirituality of Regeneration

‘The point of intersection of the timeless with time, is an occupation for the saint.' How the poetry of TS Eliot shows that community regeneration is spiritual work. Alastair McIntosh grew up...
Speaker(s): Alastair McIntosh

Leaving Church / Losing Faith?

Leaving Church/losing faith? Grappling with faith and church issues? Feel like you no longer fit into conventional church structures? Who are the people who leave, and why? Jenny McIntosh faciliates...

What Can Help In The Journey..

What can help in the journey of faith beyond the church? Spirited Exchanges began as a tentative response to faith outside church and has now become a proven resource. How does it all work? Jenny...