Join Christian Aid, Better Story, JPIT, and the Fellowship of Reconciliation to explore what it means to love our neighbours at a time of increasing political polarisation.
Through a mix of seminars and workshops, experts from across theological traditions will help attendees think more deeply about polarisation and Far Right Christianity; theological perspectives on national identity and interfaith engagement; and how Christians can be peacemakers at a time of division.
The day will include plenty of opportunities for sung worship, intercession, and contemplative prayer. Free coffee, lunch, and childcare provided.
Topics:
– What does it mean to be a neighbour in a time of division?
– How and why are parts of the Church supporting the Far Right?
– What is a Biblical approach to national identity and migration?
– How should Christians engage with people of other faiths?
– How can we be agents of God’s peace and reconciliation at a time of division?
Speakers:
– Minister Shermara Fletcher-Hoyte, Minister in the Church of God of Prophecy & CTE lead for Pentecostal, Charismatic and Multi-Cultural Relations
– Rev’d Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, Lead Pastor at Colchester Baptist Church & Intercultural Catalyst for the European Evangelical Alliance
– Brother Sam, Anglican Franciscan Friar at SSF Plaistow
– Dr Richard Reddie, Racial Justice Theologian & Director of Justice and Inclusion at Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
– Dr Maria Power, Senior Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford
– Rev’d Sally Mann, Lead Pastor at Bonny Downs Baptist Church, Christian Community Activist & Lecturer in Sociology at University of Greenwich
– Rev’d Al Barrett, Rector of Hodge Hill Church, Liberation Theologian & Christian Community Development Specialist
– Dr Aidan Cottrell-Boyce,Tutor at the London Jesuit Centre & Academic Expert on the History and Theology of Christian Nationalism