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SUMMARY:Lecture - John Bell
DESCRIPTION:The Imagination as a Key to Unlocking Scripture \n\n\n\nVenue:\nSt Mark’s Church\, Leeds Road\, Harrogate (& Zoom option)\nDate:\nSaturday 19th September 2026\, 10.00 – 12.00 noon with breakfast available from 9.30 am\nTickets:\n£10 (including breakfast and refreshments)\nStudents: £7; Under 18s free.\nZoom live-stream: £5 per person\, must be purchased online in advance.\nTickets available soon\n\n\n\nThe Imagination is sometimes regarded as being an unreliable or mischievous faculty\, more of a danger to faith than an aid. But given that it is commonly employed by the prophets in their writings and Jesus in his parables\, it deserves serious consideration. In this lecture\, John Bell will argue that the imagination is an essential aid not only to interpreting scripture but also an ally in pastoral work and preaching\, as it offers an alternative to rigid thinking and dull speech.     \nBiography\nJohn Bell has worked for over 30 years in the areas of music\, worship\, spirituality and social justice. He conducts workshops and seminars across the globe and\, with his colleagues\, develops new and accessible liturgical materials. He is an occasional broadcaster and for over 20 years was a regular contributor to Radio 4’s Thought for the Day. \nPublications\nTo date\, John has published 17 collections of original and global songs\, and numerous collections of liturgical material. His most recent books are: \nTen Things They Never Told Me About Jesus (Wild Goose Publications)\nLiving with the Psalms (SPCK)\nAnd Then She Said (Wild Good Publications)
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LOCATION:St Mark’s Church\, Leeds Road\, Harrogate\, HG2 8AY\, United Kingdom
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