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Tuesday 23rd October 2018 at Lambeth Palace
An invitation to book a place at our 15th anniversary symposium with speakers Rachel Marszalek, Anthony Poggo and Tom Wright.
From Text to Text: Making the Cross-reference Bible
Professor John Barton reflects on the value of biblical cross-references drawing on his experience as consulting editor for the NRSV Cross-Reference Bible.
Big Questions about Big Data: Facebook, Cambridge Analytica and Wider Questions for Christians
David Green explains what has gone on with Facebook and Cambridge Analytica and explores some of the questions this raises and how Christians can respond.
Beer & Theology – “Lament” (Friday 29th June) with Simon Stocks
Our 21st Beer and Theology, in association with The Centre for Theology and Community and the Hurtado Jesuit Centre, will be with Graham Kings and Simon Stocks, Tutor for Biblical…
The Art and Mission of David Jones
Dr Anne Richards introduces the famous Welsh artist and writer, David Jones, showing how his work leads us to Christ.
Beer & Theology – “Women and Power in the Workplace” (Friday 25th May) with Rose Waite
Our 20th Beer and Theology, in association with The Centre for Theology and Community and the Hurtado Jesuit Centre, will be on Friday 25th May on “Gender and Power in the Workplace” with Rose Waite.
“Communion Partners” and Marriage Doctrine and Liturgy in The Episcopal Church (USA)
An exploration of what lies behind the controversy over William Nye’s letter to TEC concerning its proposed changes in marriage liturgy and doctrine and their likely impact.
What kind of fool is this Jesus?
As Easter Sunday falls on April Fool’s Day, Ian Paul reflects on the foolishness of the gospel
The Politics of the Cross
Like each of us, Jesus was born into a political context; he lived and died experiencing its pressures, posturing, and power-mongering. Politics is wrapped up in the Gospel accounts of Jesus, from his birth to his execution: even the central symbol of Christianity, the Cross itself, carries with it profoundly political overtones. What, then, are the implications of this?
Liturgies for same-sex couples?: Thoughts on a new Private Member’s Motion for General Synod
Can the Church of England offer a service of prayer and dedication to civil partnered and legally married same-sex couples given its current doctrine?
Beer & Theology – “Power and Vulnerability” (Friday 20th April) with Loretta Minghella
Our 19th Beer and Theology, in association with The Centre for Theology and Community and the Hurtado Jesuit Centre, will be on “Power and Vulnerability” with Loretta Minghella, First Church Estates Commissioner.
The Quest for Truth and Freedom: Some Polanyian reflections (II) – What the Church can learn from Polanyi in a ‘post-truth’ world
In this second part of his two-part article helping the church think about how it understands itself and the nature of its calling in a ‘post-truth’ world, David Atkinson relates Polanyi’s insights to a number of areas of Christian discipleship and the church’s witness.
The Quest for Truth and Freedom: Some Polanyian reflections (I) – Introducing Michael Polanyi to a post-truth world
In a two-part article helping the church think about how it understands itself and the nature of its calling in a ‘post-truth’ world, David Atkinson here introduces the life and work of Michael Polanyi and two key themes in his thought: The Way of Discovery and the key role of A Society of Explorers.
Billy Graham, A Tribute
John Martin shares memories of Billy Graham and reflects on his life and ministry
Anger: Not Such a Bad Thing
In a talk given to bishops’ spouses, Alison Kings, draws on her experience as a psychotherapist and clergy spouse to explore six themes in relation to anger.
Ministry, ecclesiology and theological tidiness: Reflections on the history of Anglican-Methodist unity
Peter Webster, author of a book on Michael Ramsey, sets the current Anglican-Methodist proposal in historical context.