The Syrian Jesus
As the only Syrian priest in the Church of England, The Revd Nadim Nassar takes us on a unique, personal and insightful journey into the heart of a country ravaged by a bitter and bloody civil war...
Beyond The Niceties: building stronger Christian-Muslim relations
Tolerance and niceness aren't enough if Christians and Muslims are going to live well together. Catriona explores some of the hot topics, difficult conversations and taboos that we so often skirt...
Speaker(s): Catriona RobertsonWelcome To The Refugee Wilderness
Father Malcolm shares first-hand experience of what life is like for refugees who have made the journey to Greece, and the wilderness that awaits them on arrival. He addresses the burning question:...
Sexuality, Struggle and Saintliness
LGBTQ issues are a hot topic in many churches. Some believe we are following the lead of wider society as we become more inclusive, but Christians have often been pioneers willing to take on...
Speaker(s): Savi HensmanBlack British
An insight into blackness in the UK and how racism affects institutions like government, the press, other media, police and sport. How does racism affect the relationship of black people and people...
Speaker(s): Jude WangaSimple, Silent, Small: this is where Christ is found
Margaret Hebblethwaite discusses the small town where she lives in the Paraguayan campo, which for her is a symbol of Bethlehem: Christ is to be found in the simple rural life; people who travel...
Speaker(s): Margaret HebblethwaiteBeautiful Resistance
What is “beautiful resistance”? Learn what life is like living under occupation in Aida Refugee camp and why Palestinians, particularly the young people of the West Bank, don't have the “luxury...
Speaker(s): Abdelfattah A AbusrourArriving + Departing Greenbelt 2017
We know you're getting excited about Greenbelt. We guess you're probably planning and packing ?, making lists and devising menus ?, so we've a few bits of information to help you get onto site...
The Hub : For ALL your campsite needs
As you make your way down into the campsite, you'll find The Hub just before the entrance to the Festival Village on the right-hand side. The Hub is home for all your campsite needs. Whether it's...
The challenge of mindfulness: how the 21st century is reconstructing faith
Its origins lie in ancient Buddhism, but the huge popularity of mindfulness today reflects the preoccupations of our age. But how does this extraordinary movement relate to other religious beliefs,...
Speaker(s): Madeleine BuntingVisual Arts for The Common Good
Greenbelt visual arts volunteer Rich Blake-Lobb takes a look at this year's Visual Arts Line-Up The visual arts programme doesn't just offer art to gaze upon, but encourages contributions,...
A Takeaway for your heart and mind
The Greenbelt TakeAway is the new name for our vibrant exhibitors' street market. In the TakeAway you will find a fantastic array of charities and organisations to meet with, learn about and...
Something for everyone : all-age programme
Jem Maynard-Watts (aka Thomas Trilby) takes a quick dip into just a few things on offer for children and families at Greenbelt...
Re-engaging with nature and climate change
A guest blog from our Associate USPG Climate change is not an easy topic to talk about, and when we do talk about it, it tends to provoke passionate reactions. However, we need to engage in these...
Can we make poverty history while the poor are always with us?
A guest blog from our church media partner the Church Times Theologian Justin Thacker joins the Greenbelt Ideas programme this year. Here, he speaks to SCM Press editor David Shervington about...