The Third Mile
‘WWJD' calls for a Christ-like ethic, but what would this look like? Peter argues that Christ was fundamentally opposed to ethics and instead took us beyond the categories of right and...
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'ReillyHappy 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 ReithLatin 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 MoulesHome: 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 MoretonSceptic’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 MoretonFour 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 McIntoshLeaving 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...
Rengeneration, Renewal or…..
This seminar explores some of the intricacies of building balanced and stronger communities and will consider current debate and buzz words about the urban renaissance. Anna Minton is a writer and...