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So what the hell should we believe?

Many people find their integrity challenged when expected to believe in a more literal interpretation of Scripture. A lot of these people find their way to Greenbelt where they feel they get a more...
Speaker(s): Dave Tomlinson

Church without borders

Dave speaks on how to create churches that are inclusive, liberating and mission-shaped. Dave Tomlinson is vicar of St Luke's in Holloway, North London, and the author of Re-Enchanting...
Speaker(s): Dave Tomlinson

Spiritual Intelligence: a new way of being

We live in a spiritually dumb society, but Christian culture rarely seems much brighter. How can you rediscover your ‘spiritual intelligence' and use it to unleash your God-given...
Speaker(s): Brian Draper

Permaculture inspired spirituality

Permaculture is a design discipline that mimics maintenance-free, sustainable wild ecosystems. This workshop applies the same principles to us and our spirituality. Bruce is a life coach and project...
Speaker(s): Bruce Stanley

Shapers of Earth History

As participant creatures in the ancient and complex ecosystems of our planet, we carry a hope that embraces all creation. A call for a new community committed to a life more intune with the...

Shame and how to survive it

If Christ came to liberate us from shame, why do so many of us still suffer? A look at the differences between shame and guilt, and what to do when you just feel ‘wrong'. Clare Catford is a...

Is tax dodging making poverty history?

Tax dodging is estimated to cost the developing world at least US$160bn a year – that's almost twice the international aid budget. With 1.6bn people still living in extreme poverty, leading tax...

Is Britain Christian and does it have to be?

It once was (wasn't it?) and now it's not (isn't it?) but how would we know (if it was) and, in a post-religious era (isn't it?) would it matter if it wasn't? Panelists include Cole...

an agenda for change

Do we only perceive change when things spiral out of control? A look at Barack Obama's story and what we may learn for our next general election. Bev Thomas is a freelance consultant and lecturer...

A vision of the Kingdom

What does the Kingdom look like? Exploring diversity, unity & equality through Revelation 7. Bev Thomas is a freelance consultant and lecturer on social justice and ‘race' issues. She was...

Christianity’s supreme vocation

Christianity's supreme vocation: economic transformation and the protection of creation We face a triple crunch: financial crisis, peak oil and climate change. Defending it against over-consumption...
Speaker(s): Ann Pettifor

Hatching A Plot

What makes a good campaign action? Crazy ideas and mediaworthy stunts are a great way to grab people's attention. But how do you get the message across? Hear what effective actions experts have...

Living lightly in a fragile world

Our attempts at ‘living lightly' on this precious planet often turn into legalism or guilty justifications. Some of us even wonder what the point of it all is. Join the discussion on living...

Burma: Where is the change coming from?

The people of Burma live in a brutal military regime with no proper education or health care. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? What can we in the UK do to end their suffering? Zaw Lu Aung...

Communion

Songs, Signs and Stories from the Land long called Holy. On Sundays at Greenbelt we have a tradition: the main Festival programme has a lie-down for an hour and everyone is invited to meet together...