Creativity. Connection. Change.
After singing all over the world, for presidents and popes, what made Charlotte Church focus on creating spaces so people can rediscover the deep relationship with themselves and their world? Chine...
Speaker(s): Charlotte Church, Chine McDonaldHow Do We Talk About Christian Nationalism?
Christian Nationalism is everywhere in our conversations. We think we know what it is, where it comes from, and why it's on the rise. But do we? Before we ask how to respond, we need to understand...
Speaker(s): Chine McDonald, Julie Siddiqi, Lucy Winkett, Pete MooreyWhen The Music Fades
Unpacking evangelical culture with clarity and compassion, Author Lucy Sixsmith revisits growing up in the Soul Survivor generation, from the euphoric highs of worship tents to the quiet reckoning of...
Speaker(s): Lucy SixsmithPoetry and Social Justice
In this hour of conversation with Pádraig Ó Tuama, Puerto Rican American poet Martín Espada, known for his commitment to justice, will read poems and discuss the themes of his art, and share his...
Speaker(s): Martín Espada, Pádraig Ó TuamaWhat Do We Do About Christian Nationalism?
Far right politicians and movements regularly turn to Christianity to evoke a sense of nationalism and belonging. But is this tendency heretical or heartfelt? And how should the church respond?
Speaker(s): Luke Bretherton, Chine McDonald, The Rev Canon Dr Duncan Dormor, USPGHow to Survive a World in Crisis
Ruth Valerio's new book offers a biblical vision for how we sustain hope, rebuff cynicism and keep working for justice and ecological flourishing in a world that can overwhelm us with its heartbreak...
Speaker(s): Ruth ValerioLet it all go
2026 Act of Communion When Jesus sent out his disciples he gave them a list of what they were to carry: absolutely nothing! No shoes; no money; no rucksack. Nothing. He invited them to go on a...
The only real route
A guest blog from our partners at the Pickwell Foundation. 'Named Community Sponsorship' and the future of refugee protection in the UK Right now, the UK Government is not talking about any...
Feed the Faith. Starve the Fear.
Greenbelt's Creative Director Paul Northup shares some personal thoughts on behalf of the festival in the wake of Jason Arday's tragic death. This blog is an abridged version of an email newsletter...
Treasure in a Field
Trying to create an act of worship, one that a whole field of people can feel part of, is no small task. But it's a challenge we gratefully accept every August, when the whole festival stops and we...
Green Christian
Green Christian is a group of ordinary Christians from all backgrounds and traditions. Inspired by our faith, we care for creation through prayer, action and encouragement. Whether you are a church...
Martin Wroe
Martin Wroe first came to Greenbelt as a seventeen year old and never went home again. He fell into journalism while studying theology and ended up on the staff of the Independent and later the...
Robojam
The Robojam crew comprises: James Bragg, one half of synthpop duo Phoenix Flare; Paul Cooper: DJ, Music Producer, Record label owner; Nic Walters, a multimedia artist using sound, visuals and objects...
Jonathan Kearney
Jonathan Kearney is an artist and Course Leader for an innovative Masters in Fine Art at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Since 2004 Jonathan has pioneered online education and...
Nicky Shaw
Nicola Shaw has been a clinical art therapist for 8 years; she trained at CIIAT being the Canadian International Institute for Art Therapy and is registered with CATA the Canadian Art Therapy...