Peter Bazely & Friends
Peter describes his act as stand-up comedy, but others simply label it a cry for help.
An Altar in the World: worship & spirituality at Greenbelt 2017
As we gather at Boughton House for our fourth Greenbelt there and our 44th festival overall, we look forward to what Corrymeela leader and poet Pádraig Ó Tuama describes as his "annual sacrament of...
Woodbine Willie: An Unsung Hero Of World War One
Rev. Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, known as Woodbine Willie, volunteered as a chaplain on the Western Front and won the Military Cross for his reckless courage. Bob Holman's biography is based on...
Speaker(s): Bob HolmanGreenbelt in the Future
Your chance to come and join in the conversation about what the future of Greenbelt and its family of festivals might look like. With Dot Reid, artistic director of Solas Festival (Scotland), Gareth...
Speaker(s): Gareth Higgins, Sami AwadOff With Their Heads
Monarchy is so hard-wired into our constitution that if we tried to unplug it, everything would fall apart. Plus, they do great weddings. Or maybe an elitist hereditary monarchy, bankrolled by the...
Speaker(s): Bob Holman, Cole MoretonChristians and Inequality
In 2009, the 1,000 richest people became 30% richer. The difference between rich and poor is now at Victorian levels. Yet God created people of equal value: Old Testament prophets condemned the rich...
Speaker(s): Bob HolmanExclusivity & hope: a view from Bethlehem
This blog is a long read. You might want to grab a cuppa. It's written by Greenbelt's Creative Director, Paul Northup. I'm writing it from the little town of Bethlehem; the place where, as a...
What is Masculine Spirituality
Why have most primal cultures 'initiated' their men and not their women? And why does the male soul respond differently to images, stories, grief, the Divine, intimacy, community and relationships...
The Significant Other: the place of God in literature from Matrix to Harry Potter
MPH-A Stroll Through The Bible
Make Poverty History is utopian. But what's wrong with being captivated by a dream? Romy Tiongco was a Christian Aid partner in the Philippines from 1979 to 1989. After teaching at New College,...
Africa Christianity & Idealism
A journey through the issues. Paul Vallely is Associate Editor of The Independent where he writes on social, ethical and religious issues. He was commended as ‘International Reporter of the...
Speaker(s): Paul VallelyJesus Slaves
For every slave freed 200 years ago, five more are captive today. That's not including slaves to poverty or drugs. Or shopping. What does 21st century slavery look like? Panel discussion with...
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 JonesCan Britishness be Defined in a New Bill of Rights
The new Prime Minister encourages discussions over the 'British Values' in our society. How are these defined? And do we need a new Bill of Rights to articulate the fundamental principles? Billy...
Airbrushed out of history FB Meyer Today
Bob Holman reveals the unknown radilcalsim of F B Meyer and discusess his relevance for a generation dealing with climate change and inequality. Bob Holman combines brains and hands-dirty...
Speaker(s): Bob Holman