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Banking On It

Around 1 million people in the UK don't have a bank account. Join the JustMoney Movement as they share how communities are organising to meet this need, what the role of credit union is, and what...
Speaker(s): Trussell Trust, JustMoney Movement, The Pentecostal Credit Union (PCU)

Why The Church Shouldn’t Include Working-Class People

Come for a lively discussion with Luke Larner about class, church and solidarity with people who are struggling against poverty. What might a 'just church' look like? What needs to change?""
Speaker(s): Trussell Trust, Luke Larner

Confounding the Mighty: Dreams for a Different Church

Join a panel of people who have lived experience of poverty, led by Luke Larner. How can we be church in a way that makes sure everyone can belong and have agency? How do we shift the power balance?
Speaker(s): Trussell Trust, Luke Larner

Just Worship

Join author Stef Benstead for the launch of her new book, in which she asks: what is God like, and how do we live lives that reflect God's character? Passionate about social justice and God's love...
Speaker(s): Trussell Trust, Stef Benstead

Whose Dream Are We Living?

A diverse panel of guests discuss conformity and exclusion in the Church and society. Can the Church ever be a good ally for people on the margins, or are we destined to forever keep people ‘not...
Speaker(s): United Reformed Church

Dreaming of a Church that copes with difference

What if we disagree on scripture? Can LGBTQIA+ people share a church with conservative evangelicals? What about political differences? Let's dream about what a Church that can cope with difference...
Speaker(s): United Reformed Church

How To Dream While Awake

Will the dreams we have for our lives, our communities and our society ever come to pass considering the state things are in now? Hear the panel discuss how they keep dreaming despite the present...
Speaker(s): United Reformed Church

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

Tax The Rich? Dream On!

In a time when there are billionaires, is taxing the rich just a pipe dream? Meet the global and UK campaigners dreaming of wealth taxes that deliver climate justice, better public services and...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Mohamed Adow

From Communion to Climate Action: Where Does Greenbelt’s Communion Money Go?

At our 2022 and 2023 festival communions, Greenbelters generously donated to a Christian Aid climate change project in Bangladesh. Hear from Christian Aid about how this project protects from climate...
Speaker(s): Christian Aid, Nushrat Rahman Chowdhury, Oliver Pearce

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