"Inspirational"..."great"..."brain and soul food"... these were some of the responses to the Seek the Welfare of the City conference organised by PEN, King's College London and St Mellitus last week. Many of the talks - including keynote addresses by Bishop Doug Miles and Bishop Richard Chartres, and sessions with Lucy Winkett, Giles Goddard and Russ Rook are online here. Over 250 people attended the event, held at Holy Trinity Brompton and St Paul's Hammersmith, with presentations on the theology and practice of urban ministry.
You can follow the conference Twitter feed here. Luke Bretherton's comments summed up the mood of the conference well: Something rather special emerged as people began to connect outside of stereotypes & listen afresh - together.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Cheapside Debates at St Mary le Bow
Tuesday 30th November, at 1.05pm
The question 'Can we afford “socially useless” banking?’ will be debated by Dr Alistair Milne (Reader in Banking at the Cass Business School) and Alderman Roger Gifford (Head of London, SEB). William Chapman (Private Secretary & Chief of Staff, Lord Mayor's Office) will chair.
For more details email Matthew Power matthewpower@stmarylebow.org.uk or visit www.stmarylebow.org.uk
The question 'Can we afford “socially useless” banking?’ will be debated by Dr Alistair Milne (Reader in Banking at the Cass Business School) and Alderman Roger Gifford (Head of London, SEB). William Chapman (Private Secretary & Chief of Staff, Lord Mayor's Office) will chair.
For more details email Matthew Power matthewpower@stmarylebow.org.uk or visit www.stmarylebow.org.uk
Thursday, 11 November 2010
New E-learning Courses from the Woolf Institute
The Woolf Institute is dedicated to teaching, research and dialogue in the encounter between Jews, Christians and Muslims. It is an umbrella organisation for the Centre for the Study of Jewish–Christian Relations (CJCR, founded in 1998) and the Centre for the Study of Muslim–Jewish Relations (CMJR, established in 2006). It has just opened bookings for two e-learning courses commencing 10th January 2011Muslims and Jews:the historical and contemporary encounter and
Jews, Christians and Muslims in Europe:modern challenges.
Both courses cost £300, bursaries are available. Bookings close 3rd Janaury 2011
For more information go to http://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/ or download a pdf of each course by clicking on the titles above.
Inter Faith Week is almost here .........
November 21-27 is Inter Faith Week 2010
This is the second such national celebration of what faith communities have to offer to the wider community. This is a week to tell the positive stories of inter faith relations. Last year there were over 300 events in civic settings, campuses, schools and local communities.
There is a dedicated website at http://www.interfaithweek.org.uk/ Learn more about the aims of the week and links with other faith inspired events. Read up on highlights of the week in 2009. Discover what's happening in your area in 2010.
To help publicise the week you can download a flier here
Solidarity with Victims
The Al-Khoei Foundation in London, and the Christian Muslim Forum, are seeking solidarity with victims of the recent terrorist attacks throughout the world, in particular those massacred whilst they were worshipping at "Our Lady of Salvation Church" in Baghdad.
You are invited to attend the ceremony they are organising on Saturday 13 November 2010 from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Al-Khoei Foundation, Stone Hall, Chevening Road, London NW6 6TN
This commemoration is to mourn those who have tragically lost their lives and to condemn the attrocities committed by terrorists who are devoted to destroying all universal values of mercy, peace and compassion. Victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Baghdad, Najaf, Kerbala, Erbil, Basra, Sufi shrines in Pakistan, as well as all other victims of terror will be remembered.
Organisations participating: Imam Al-Khoei Foundation, Syriac Orthodox Church, Chaldean Catholic Church, Assyrian Church of the East, British Muslim Forum, Ancient Church of the East,
Assyrian General Conference, Greek Catholic Church Of Lebanon, Supreme Shi'ite Islamic Council of Lebanon - London office, Awareness Foundation, Christian Muslim Forum
See also the statement issued by The Christian Muslim Forum about the Bhagdad attack.
You are invited to attend the ceremony they are organising on Saturday 13 November 2010 from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Al-Khoei Foundation, Stone Hall, Chevening Road, London NW6 6TN
This commemoration is to mourn those who have tragically lost their lives and to condemn the attrocities committed by terrorists who are devoted to destroying all universal values of mercy, peace and compassion. Victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Baghdad, Najaf, Kerbala, Erbil, Basra, Sufi shrines in Pakistan, as well as all other victims of terror will be remembered.
Organisations participating: Imam Al-Khoei Foundation, Syriac Orthodox Church, Chaldean Catholic Church, Assyrian Church of the East, British Muslim Forum, Ancient Church of the East,
Assyrian General Conference, Greek Catholic Church Of Lebanon, Supreme Shi'ite Islamic Council of Lebanon - London office, Awareness Foundation, Christian Muslim Forum
See also the statement issued by The Christian Muslim Forum about the Bhagdad attack.
Two Recent Titles from Grove books
Church Schools in a Multi-faith Community - Birmingham Diocesan Schools' Support Officer, Peter French, ponders the theological questions and considers three examples from Bloxham, Sparkhill and Saltley, in the city. It illustrates well how different circumstances evoke different and yet equally appropriate and fruitful models. ISSN 2041 0964 in Grove's Education Series
Friendship and Exchange with People of Other Faiths - Celia Blackden suggests'friendship and exchange' as an alternative model for inter faith relations to that of 'presence and engagement'. This new title in Grove's evangelical series is perhaps considering a context for witness and dialogue at a more personal level. There are a number of interesting cross references including to Inderjit Bhogal, Richard Sudworth, Kenneth Cracknell and Ciara Lubich. ISSN 1367 0840
All Grove titles are £3.95 (less for pre publication subscriptions) see http://www.grovebooks.co.uk/
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Jim Wallis to speak at PEN conference
Jim will be speaking on the second day of the conference, which also includes contributions from Richard Chartres, John Inge, David Ford and Maeve Sherlock. It is being organised by PEN, St Mellitus College and Kings College London.
That day will also include panel discussion on Christian social & political engagement in multi-faith contexts with case studies from PEN and input from Richard Sudworth (author of Distinctly Welcoming). The panel will be chaired by Dr David Muir (New Testament Church of God)
The event cost £25 for one day £45 for two. To book, and for more details, go to http://www.htb.org.uk/events/seek-welfare-city
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Big Society - what does it mean for the church?
Does the Big Society offer churches new opportunities for practical action in our communities and neighbourhoods, for mission and transformation? Where does community organising fit? Will churches end up picking up the pieces?
Many feel it is still not clear how community groups can play an effective and valued part in the delivery of the Big Society vision. It is also not clear how it translates to a local level.
Meet with those at the forefront of the debate and action, to engage critically with the thinking behind the Government’s policies and actions relating to the ‘Big Society’, and use this chance to reflect together on the theological implications and action outcomes.
The London Churches Group, Mission in London’s Economy, and the Diocese of Southwark; invite you to a day conference on Wednesday 19th January 2011, 10.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. (buffet lunch provided) at Trinity House Conference Centre 4 Chapel Court, Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1HW
Speakers:
Andrew Stunell, OBE, MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at Communities and Local Government, whose responsibilities include community cohesion, faiths and Big Society
Jon Cruddas, MP for Dagenham and Rainham
Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive of the Directory for Social Change, whose vision is of an independent voluntary sector at the heart of social change
Richard Farnell, Professor of Neighbourhood Regeneration at Coventry University and Canon Theologian of Coventry Cathedral
Download a booking form here
Many feel it is still not clear how community groups can play an effective and valued part in the delivery of the Big Society vision. It is also not clear how it translates to a local level.
Meet with those at the forefront of the debate and action, to engage critically with the thinking behind the Government’s policies and actions relating to the ‘Big Society’, and use this chance to reflect together on the theological implications and action outcomes.
The London Churches Group, Mission in London’s Economy, and the Diocese of Southwark; invite you to a day conference on Wednesday 19th January 2011, 10.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. (buffet lunch provided) at Trinity House Conference Centre 4 Chapel Court, Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1HW
Speakers:
Andrew Stunell, OBE, MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at Communities and Local Government, whose responsibilities include community cohesion, faiths and Big Society
Jon Cruddas, MP for Dagenham and Rainham
Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive of the Directory for Social Change, whose vision is of an independent voluntary sector at the heart of social change
Richard Farnell, Professor of Neighbourhood Regeneration at Coventry University and Canon Theologian of Coventry Cathedral
Download a booking form here
Faith in the Global Village
Islington Faiths Forum invites you to a lecture and debate:
‘Faith in the Global Village – connecting the Local and International in Inter Faith Relationships’
To be held on Wednesday, 24th November 2010, 6.15pm to 8.30pm at London Metropolitan University – In Room SHG-01, Stapleton House, 277 - 281 Holloway Road, London N7 8HN (opposite the Tower Building).
The Keynote Speaker is the Reverend Canon Guy Wilkinson, the National Inter Religious Affairs Adviser & Secretary for Inter Religious Affairs to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Islington Faiths Forum is a community partnership of faith-based organisations working together to assist local community development and the delivery of community support services. They work to support inter faith initiatives & dialogue throughout the Borough and across London.
For more information including a list of the panelists go to www.islingtonfaithsforum.org.uk
To register please email Revd. Fiona Weaver at: f.weaver@londonmet.ac.uk
Registration is necessary as there are a limited number of places available
‘Faith in the Global Village – connecting the Local and International in Inter Faith Relationships’
To be held on Wednesday, 24th November 2010, 6.15pm to 8.30pm at London Metropolitan University – In Room SHG-01, Stapleton House, 277 - 281 Holloway Road, London N7 8HN (opposite the Tower Building).
The Keynote Speaker is the Reverend Canon Guy Wilkinson, the National Inter Religious Affairs Adviser & Secretary for Inter Religious Affairs to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Islington Faiths Forum is a community partnership of faith-based organisations working together to assist local community development and the delivery of community support services. They work to support inter faith initiatives & dialogue throughout the Borough and across London.
For more information including a list of the panelists go to www.islingtonfaithsforum.org.uk
To register please email Revd. Fiona Weaver at: f.weaver@londonmet.ac.uk
Registration is necessary as there are a limited number of places available
Inter Faith Week 2010
The second national Inter Faith Week runs from 21st to 27th November this year. The aim of the week is not to generate a flurry of special events or activities, rather to publicise and celebrate the year round work and contribution of faith groups.
Churches Together in England have produced a short video to illustrate the ethos of the week and the importance of conveying the positve news stories about faith groups and their interaction with each other and the communities they serve.
Obviously there will be some events timed to coincide with the week.
Take a look at the video but also check out the whole CTE website, details of events and wealth of resources.
Churches Together in England have produced a short video to illustrate the ethos of the week and the importance of conveying the positve news stories about faith groups and their interaction with each other and the communities they serve.
Obviously there will be some events timed to coincide with the week.
Take a look at the video but also check out the whole CTE website, details of events and wealth of resources.
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