Sara Miles, author of Take This Bread, and founder of the St Gregory's food pantries in San Francisco, shares her inspiring story of conversion, and explores the meaning of the Eucharist.
Starting 05/09/08
A weekend conference organized by the London Branch of the Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to be held at Aylesford Priory from Sept 5th to Sept 8th 2008.
06/09/08
A one day event for carers of, and people with, disabilities to learn Makaton signing for worship and prayer.
06/09/08
Ever wanted to sing in a fun and friendly environment?
Ever wanted to share the exhilaration of joining with voices
blended in song?
Ever wanted to try singing gospel? Well now you can!
Starting 11/09/08
London School of Theology is delighted to announce a major worship event in September - a Worship Symposium that will offer a unique opportunity to explore the current and future direction of corporate worship in the UK, across a wide range of worship expressions.
Starting 11/09/08
Lunchtime organ recitals are held every month (free admission with retiring collection) on one Thursday at 13.05, and last approximately 35-40 minutes.
Talks given by Dr Paula Gooder, Canon Theologian at Birmingham Cathedral
and Visiting Lecturer at King’s College London.
Starting 12/09/08
Tours, Tombs and Teas; Photographs, Architecture and Registers at the oldest building in Hayes.
Faith in Maintenance is a new initiative which aims to help volunteers who look after historic places of worship. We provide training to help you understand how your building works and how to solve problems caused by leaky gutters and blocked drains.
14/09/08
At the Third European Ecumenical Assembly (2007) official representatives of Europe’s Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant churches recommended ‘That the period from 1 September to 4 October be dedicated to prayer for the protection of Creation and the promotion of sustainable lifestyles that reverse our contribution to climate change.’
Talk by Dom Laurence Freeman, OSB, on the practice of Christian Meditation with guided period of meditation. Especially suitable for City workers.
17/09/08
How to overcome barriers to being a great manager. This day is designed to encourage and equip those who manage a worker, and it will be led by an experienced trainer who is also the minister of an inner London congregation.
18/09/08
Performance artist Marcus Coates will conduct a series of rituals for the new art gallery Wallspace, in the historic church of All Hallows on the Wall in the City of London.
18/09/08
Research shows that by embracing gratitude a host of benefits enter our lives - especially as we grow older. This PSALM seminar will examine how the new science of gratitude (yes!) can be a resource for later life.
A day conference address the crises of the diminishing Christian presence in the Holy Land.
A presentation of the new RSCM publication of choral resources providing material to cover all occasions and festivals of the Church's Year (excluding Advent, Christmas, Epiphany and Candlemas, already covered in The Carol Book.
Starting 23/09/08
Exploring why and how Christians need to take responsibility for the environment in which God has placed us.
Starting 23/09/08
A short introduction to the theology and practicalities of pastoral ministry. This is a module of the Reader Training Programme, but open to others.
A JustShare debate with speakers from KPMG and Unite the Union.
24/09/08
Ian Mobsby's latest book is being launched at the London Centre for Spirituality in the City. RSVP for drinks and nibbles
25/09/08
The keynote speaker will be Steve Timms MP, Labour Party Chair for Faith Groups. The Revd Giles Goddard will be speaking about the impact of the regeneration programme at the Elephant and Castle on his parish, and Andy Turner of the CUF X project will be reflecting on his work with church based community development groups around the country.
Starting 27/09/08
AUTISM: Breakthrough Strategies for Parents. Raun K. Kaufman, Managing Director of the Autism Treatment Center of America, home of The Son-Rise Program will be returning to the United Kingdom this autumn to present free lectures to parents and families of children with Autism and Asperger’s.
Humanity is abusing the Earth. Leading Edge Biologist Dr Rupert Sheldrake (Anglican), 'Carbon Coach' Dave Hampton (Gaian) & Management Consultant Dr Terry Cooke-Davies (URC) will explore mutual consciousness, practical tips & the Holy Spirit of Change to help us, in faith, make the necessary shifts in thought & behaviours of individuals and organisations that will help save the planet.
We know Humanity is abusing the Earth; as Christians we understand ourselves to be its Stewards. We know we have to change our lifestyle, but by turns are apathetic and scared. Can a new perspective on consciousness help us understand ourselves and our relation to the Earth that leaves room for the Courage to Change?
01/10/08
A combination of bad policies towards agriculture, worsening global climate, use of food crops for biofuels and the steady increase in population are causing a drastic increase in food prices. What can we do to prevent greater world starvation?
Speakers will include Oliver James (author of 'Affluenza' and 'The selfish capitalist'. The debate will be chaired by the Revd Jeremy Caddick (Dean of Emmanuel College Cambridge)
1 in 3 children live in poverty in the UK today. Poverty blights children’s lives. Children who grow up poor often do not reach their potential and are more likely to leave school without qualifications, which impacts on their ability to get a good job and financially contribute to society.
The Coalition to End Child Poverty, consisting of children’s charities, trade unions, faith and church groups and organisations, urgently need your help to show public support for this pledge by joining us at the 'Keep the Promise' service, march and rally in London on 4 October.
Speakers: The Rt Revd Humphrey Southern (the Bishop of Repton); Stephen Bates (The Guardian)
Two one-day Church Urban Fund Impact Workshops.
11/10/08
Spend a time of quiet, prayer and reflection. The retreat is led by Fr Howard Such src.
Starting 11/10/08
We can lose and find many things in life - money, memory, time, love, loved ones. Lost & Found is a photographic exhibition that explores the dynamic tension in those facets of life that can be lost and found.
Talks given by Dr Paula Gooder, Canon Theologian at Birmingham Cathedral and Visiting Lecturer at King's College London.
15/10/08
The western world is forcing countries of the South to liberalise their trade before they have become able to set up any industries. This is the recipe that should be ignored, exactly as South Korea and other new industrialised countries did in the early stages of their development.
Starting 19/10/08
This course will enable us to engage with Paul's vision, as a hands-on church planter and pastor, of the one creator God whose promises to his creation reached their fulfilment in Jesus the Messiah, and to see how it shapes the church both in his world and ours.
Ageing often gets linked with resistance to change. In this PSALM seminar we look at how older people remain open to the changes around. Is there an antidote to grumpiness and nostalgia? Can older people also be change makers?
The European Union is an economic giant and a political pigmy. It could play a pivotal role in making the international institutions more effective.
To help churches respond to mental health needs in their communities. During the day we shall be showing 'Hard To Believe' - a film reflecting on the spiritual needs of mental health users.
Private companies, from the North in partnership with companies from the South are needed to ensure development. No other force within society will generate the jobs and incomes for the poorest.
Starting 29/10/08
For those who are already involved in bereavement visiting and support this is an opportunity to share with others and reflect on experiences of working with the bereaved
01/11/08
The constraints and opportunities of a visual tradition. The Scott Holland Lectures 2008 given by Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum.
Starting 03/11/08
A CPAS course to make evangelism less daunting a calling. It seeks to help us to share our faith naturally.
Talks given by Dr Paula Gooder, Canon Theologian at Birmingham Cathedral and Visiting Lecturer at King's College London.
For Organists aged 9 - 19, based in the City of London.
‘Cursillo’ means 'short course in Christian living'. The one day (9 to 5) Taster event has proved to be both worthwhile and enjoyable. It seeks to enable clergy to find out about the essentials of ‘Cursillo’, and the uses it may have in their parishes.
Starting 20/11/08
The Hampstead Players Autumn 2008 Production will be T S Eliot's verse drama, Murder In The Cathedral, directed by John Willmer.
This day features the RCO Tudor organs of the Early English Organ Project. Part of the London Organ Forum.
24/11/08
A PSALM seminar to look at a variety of legal matters including: enduring/lasting power of attorney, wills and codicils, advice on nursing and residential homes fees, probate and inheritance tax. With Susan J Midha.
29/11/08
Help for those preparing for CertRCO, ARCO and FRCO and for those who wish to find out more about these qualifications.
Starting 02/12/08
A prayerful Advent reflection on our personalities and how they affect our relationship with God, using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Starting 14/02/09
Led by the Ven Dr Lyle Dennen & Fr Paul Bagott, with an introduction to Spanish Spirituality by Peter Tyler.
