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Re-enchanted Fictions

Drawing on the works of more than a dozen Anglo-American novelists, Andrew Tate explores how contemporary fiction engages with the claims and ideas of Christian theology. Andrew is a lecturer in the...

Waiting for a Miracle

Dr Andrew Tate follows up some of the big ideas in his first talk; why are Coupland's narratives so hung up on God, miracles and the meaning of redemption? Andrew is a lecturer in the Department of...

Bob Marley – Soul Rebel?

Prophet or Rebel? A brief look at the life and work of this amazing man who still continues to influence generations 25 years after his death. Bev Thomas has worked for the last 20 years in the UK...

34th Communion Service

On a beautiful day over two thousand years ago in Cana, Galilee, a wedding was celebrated. During that wedding feast the miraculous happened, and the guests saw a glimmer of heaven. Today we invite...

Jesus in Technicolor: introducing change

In our post-Christian age, Christians are once aga in trying to influence society from the margins. Using film clips, this talk will explore the potential for change in our churches and the wider...

Seeger, Springsteen, & hymns in rock & protest

Bruce Springsteen revived the civil rights songs of Pete Seeger, many of which happened to be old Baptist hymns. Stocki explores the significance. Steve Stockman is a bestselling author, songwriter,...

Exploring the wheel of the year as christian

The Celtic wheel can be a helpful way of exploring the inner and outer landscapes of the Christian journey. A look at Solstices, Equinoxes and the cross-quarter festivals and how they weave with the...

Rediscovering Community

Why did it disappear and how do we find it again? A provocative mini-manifesto with debate and discussion on the notion of community. Tobias Jones is the author of "The Dark Heart of Italy" and...
Speaker(s): Tobias Jones

Is it too late to stop climate change?

Rising sea levels, floods and heat waves, apocalyptic weather forecasters ... maybe this time we've really gone too far and it's too late to stop climate change. Not so says Tony, and here's how and...

Extreme poverty and the MDGs

A fact-filled but easy listening briefing on global poverty and the millennium development goals. Have we been able to reduce AIDS and put more children in school? Where are we with malnutrition? Is...

Slavery today join the fight for freedom

Slavery has not gone away. Contemporary forms affect at least 12.3 million men, women and children in the 21st century. What can the campaign against the Atlantic slave trade teach us as we seek to...

The Beautiful Life: Ten new commandments

When we become disconnected from who we are it is a long Journey home. Simon offers ten new commandments to help us back to a beautiful life. Simon Parke was a priest in the Church of England but...
Speaker(s): Simon Parke

An Interview with Sister Frances Dominica (hosted by Jonathan Mayo)

The women and men of the old orders walked with God into some of the places we never wanted to experience or imagine. Deserts. War . zones. Slums. Sister Francis has continued this tradition by...

How do children cope with death & greavement

We used to opt out of facing children's distress by saying 'children are resilient' but we realise now that children's grief is as profound and idiosyncratic as adult grief. Sister Frances draws on...

More than eyes can see; a 9 month journey

Rhidian will be presenting thoughts and pictures from the incredible journey th at took him, his wife and two children to Africa, India and China. Rhidian Brook is a writer and broadcaster. His...