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Curating the New Politics?

Faith groups are now seen as authentic and creative service providers in ‘austerity Britain'. Does their engagement create a new public space for raising political awareness? Professor Chris...
Speaker(s): Chris Baker

The Jihad Of Jesus – Part One

We are caught up in a cycle of so-called ‘holy wars'. But this is not inevitable: our religions can be a resource for overcoming conflict – if we understand the heart of all true religion as...
Speaker(s): Dave Andrews

The Jihad Of Jesus – Part Two

Open-hearted, compassionate spirituality lets us reclaim jihad from extremists and reconsider Jesus, as he is in the Gospels: a strong-but-gentle Messianic figure who can bring Christians and Muslims...
Speaker(s): Dave Andrews

Leadership From The Margins

In conversation with Rachel Parry, hear the extraordinary story of how a young girl, growing up as a Dalit in a rural area, became the first female bishop in India. Bishop Pushpa Lalitha, against...
Speaker(s): Bishop Pushpa Lalitha

Why Are We Still Locking People Up And Throwing Away The Key?

Our society sends lots of people to prison and often writes them off after release. They struggle to find homes, work and community. But could things be different, with no one unfairly disadvantaged...
Speaker(s): Catherine De Souza

Creating Wow With Humility: Working with Artists to Celebrate Birmingham Cathedral’s 300th Birthday

Catherine Ogle and Orit Azaz explore the key questions they faced in devising an artistic vision and programme for a cathedral's tercentenary – one that inspires mass participation and is unique...
Speaker(s): Catherine Ogle, Orit Azaz

Interfaith Relations

Speaker(s): Anjum Anwar

Inside: Reflections on the Prison System

Inside: Reflections on the Prison System Writer, presenter and human rights journalist Bidisha discusses her work in women's prisons and the sometimes blackly funny, sometimes heartbreaking stories...
Speaker(s): Bidisha

Utopiary for Beginners

Cohousing is a way of living that emphasises sharing and mutual support without sacrificing privacy. Residents share experiences of setting up a group, finding a site, designing houses, and what...

Neil Messer

Neil Messer is Professor of Theology at the University of Winchester, where his research and teaching focus on Christian ethics and the relationship of science and theology. Neil began an academic...

Amal – the programme in store

Amal @ Greenbelt is a new venue showcasing Muslim artistry, ideas, conversation and spirituality and curated for us by Chicago-based cultural producer Asad Ali Jafri. Building on our long history...

Pete Westall

Pete Westall is Group General Manager for Colleague & Co-operative Services for the Society, with responsibility for the Society's Co-operative Social Responsibility commitment as well as all...

John Wills

As a child of the 60's, John Wills grew up in the small East Northamptonshire town of Rushden, where he was able to witness the slow decline of the traditional town centre shopping. John was...

John Atherton

John works for Co-operatives UK in Manchester providing leadership and accountability for its membership and events functions. Cooperatives UK promotes, develops and unites the 7,000 co-ops in the...

Roshni presented by Sonia Sabri Company

Roshni (from the Persian word meaning light or brilliance) is a beautifully intimate crafting of dance and live music, transporting and uplifting the audience on a journey of joy. In our uncertain...