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Appreciation Not Appropriation

When is it okay to wear a bindi or a sari? Why are some cultural items seen as cool and fashionable? Join spoken word artist Jaspreet Kaur to explore how we can appreciate one another's cultures...
Speaker(s): Jaspreet Kaur

Artists in Revolution

What is the role of the artist in the revolution? Join artist Liv Wynter in conversation with Emilia (The Menstrual Cramps) as they discuss what makes an artist revolutionary in todays political...
Speaker(s): Liv Wynter

A World Fit for Our Children

Analysis can breed paralysis, says John Bell. But the people of God are expected to prophesy and make for a better world. What should be the shape of the future for our planet and our children and...
Speaker(s): John Bell

History For Tomorrow

Leading social philosopher Roman Krznaric turns fascinating insights from the last 1,000 years of world history into a vision of radical hope that could help us confront the most urgent challenges of...
Speaker(s): Roman Krznaric

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, Luke Larner

God as… Gig Economy Worker

Class and Jesus-shaped justice explored by Sally Mann, co-director of Red Letter Christians UK. Why it matters that Jesus is from Nazareth. How can we live to see class-based justice today?
Speaker(s): Sally Mann

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, Luke Larner

The Climate Battle

While the world's most powerful countries compete militarily and industrially, can they work together to win the climate fight? Do they even need to, asks Simon Sharpe, Director of Economics for...
Speaker(s): Simon Sharpe

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, Stef Benstead

Pulling the Levers

How do we address the climate emergency? What are the essential levers for change? What are our points of influence? From Politics to Finance, Diplomacy to Activism, Campaigning to Comedy and so much...
Speaker(s): Simon Sharpe, Gail Bradbrook, Jon Long, Pickwell Foundation

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

Transfigured

Sophie Grace Chappell (as far as she knows the UK's first openly transgender Christian philosophy professor) has literally written the book on what it's like to be trans as you face multiple...
Speaker(s): Sophie Grace Chappell

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

If You’re Not At The Table, You’re On The Menu

Many of our government-funded systems are failing the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. At the same time, we are side-lining our greatest asset, local people. We have a stark choice – to keep...
Speaker(s): Steve Chalke, Julie Siddiqi, Trussell

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