Jim Wallis to speak at PEN conference

The Revd Jim Wallis has just been confirmed as a speaker at the Seek The Welfare of the City conference on 25/6 November.  Wallis is best known as the founder and editor of Sojourners magazine, and of the Washington, D.C.-based Christian community of the same name.

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