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Make 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-Thompson

Field, Fork, Fashion

Exploring the true meaning of provenance, value and beauty, and how this must be a part of our decision making around the clothes we buy, the food we eat, and the farming and fibre systems we are all...
Speaker(s): Alice Robinson

The 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 Wroe

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 Foundation

Being 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 Foundation

Soulful 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 Draper

Four 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 McLaren

Church 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

Faith 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 Mash

No 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 Pal

OMG! Finding Hope In A World Falling Apart

‘I don't believe in an interventionist God', says Nick Cave. With good reason, given the untold carnage and suffering in the world. The cry ‘Where is God now?' heard in Auschwitz echoes in...
Speaker(s): Dave Tomlinson

To Tell The Truth, Despite the Cost

Explore the life and message of novelist James Baldwin with priest and scholar Jarel Robinson-Brown: how his fearlessness and courage, his witness and his rage can help us navigate our world today.""
Speaker(s): Jarel Robinson-Brown

Solidarity 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 Baker

Transition and Collapse

Drawing from her meeting with decolonial leaders in the Sahel, Gail, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, will explore how we can “grow up and show up” as our systems collapse to support our...
Speaker(s): Gail Bradbrook

Feed the Faith. Starve the Fear.

Marvin Hagler's mantra has long-fuelled Jason Arday's belief that love and hope are what we most need to reconnect with one another and face our challenging times. The youngest-ever Black...
Speaker(s): Jason Arday