Practical Reconciliation
Keiko outlines her work organising pilgrimages of reconciliation for former POWs. Keiko Holmes works for Agape – a reconciliation ministry described as ‘unique' by Sir David Wright, the...
You Can’t Be Serious….
A survey of the role of play as a prime ingredient in creative interaction design and arts as demonstrated by Constructivism and Fluxus. Andy Huntington is a sound geezer (ha ha!) and interactive...
How Hungry..to Swallow a Bible
Some organisations take the opportunity to evangelise people with nothing. Are they offering a lifeline, or does it stink? A debate between two friends who can't agree. Nigel Varndell & Peter...
Speaker(s): Peter GraystoneMustard Tree, Stunted….
A critical examination of the contribution so far of the Bible and Jesus Christ to ending global poverty. Prabhu Guptara is a fellow of many esteemed organisations and a visiting professor at...
Supporting Peacemakers……
Supporting peacemakers in conflict areas Peace Direct supports local peacemakers in conflict zones, taking practical steps towards a world where peace-building techniques are as well understood as...
A Life Stripped Bare
Dishwasher or Fairy Liquid? Organic veg or locally-grown? Bring your questions for this Q&A with Britain's leading expert on consumer ethics. Leo Hickman is journalist, editor and consumer expert...
Making Poverty History, where have we got to & where are we going?
What did the G8 in Gleneagles do for the world's poor? What more is there to do? And how can you help? Jonathan Glennie is a policy officer working at Christian Aid. He has worked with street and...
The Monk Within
The monk is said to be one who ‘truly seeks God', a universal archetype within the human person. This session will share the spirituality and meanings of the monk for today. Laurence Freeman is...
Monastery Without Walls
Spiritual friendship is essential for the human journey if we are to develop well. An exploration of what forms work best, what we have to learn from traditional forms and what may no longer work so...
Temple People
God's people have always encountered God on the road. How come we ended up building temples? Tips on how to use worship spaces to recall us to the pilgrim people we really are. Richard Giles is...
Tent People
The Church's original instruction was to travel light. Where do our buildings come in list of priorities and what are the principles that should shape our worship spaces in an age of...
Helen House Founder
In a culture where bureaucracy prevails, friendship and practical support is what families with a child or children with lifeshortening illnesses crave. Sister Frances Dominica created Helen House,...
Why Do I Do This Every Day?
Why do I do this every day? Many adults still don't know what they want to be when they grow up. Fraser outlines the factors that contribute to career disaffection, and suggests some ways...
Speaker(s): Fraser DyerJust War – Just Intervention?
Just war, just intervention? From a Cold War to Virtual War, what constitutes a just cause, who authorizes it and what might the impact be? Mike Elliott is a part-time prison chaplain and...
Love Life / Cry Wisdom – 1
How can we shape our lives in the midst of powerful forces, ideas, attractions and desires? Where can we find a wisdom that faces reality and rings true? Micheal and David join to speak about their...