‘Wisdom from the past, illumine our path for today': how St Benedict and Celtic spirituality is inspirational for these changing world times. It couldn’t be timelier as, in the words of Bob Dylan’s song, The Times They area Changin’, and the world is being shaken. As Roy puts it, ‘The tectonic plates, politically, economically, environmentally and…
Andrew Emerton
Capitalism and Christianity We live and function in a capitalist society, but how often do we stop to examine and question the values and assumptions underlying this approach to economics, which has such a pervasive effect on our society? Under the broad umbrella of Capitalism and Christianity, Eve will cover her books on Capitalism's Toxic…
Graham Tomlin
Graham Tomlin
"Contemplative life and urban mission" We are delighted to welcome back the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, who delighted us with back in 2014 with his lecture on the Gospel of John. This lecture addresses some intriguing issues in modern contemplative spirituality and its missional opportunities. Bishop Rowan tells us, “We will look briefly…
Special offer – buy a 2023/24 season lecture pass, and attend all four lectures for the price of three. Meet the Apostolic Fathers: Christianity in the first half of the Second Century (live lecture) Venue:St Mark’s Church, Leeds Road, Harrogate (& Zoom option) Date:Saturday 7th October 2023, 10.00 – 12.00 noon with breakfast available from…
Re-reading the Gospel of John : Invitation to a 6-Month Journey in a Group with a Guidebook Venue: Online (Zoom) Pre-requisites: A copy of David Ford's commentary Times: Evenings Dates: Sunday or Thursday evenings from Oct/Nov to Mar/Apr. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week…
"Introduction to The Prophets" - BibleTrack DVD with group discussion Venue:Christ Church Harrogate Date:Saturday 28th October 2023, 10.00 – 12.00 noon with breakfast available from 9.30 am Tickets: General admission: £5 Under 18s: free Tickets:This event has now passed Is prophecy ever truly impartial? How easy is it to hear God’s voice with clarity? What…
Fixing Systems Not Just Symptoms: The Biblical Call to Justice with International Justice Mission (IJM) (live lecture) Venue:St Mark’s Church, Leeds Road, Harrogate (& Zoom option) Date:Saturday 25th November 2023, 10.00 – 12.00 noon with breakfast available from 9.30 am Tickets: General admission: £8 Student admission: £5 Under 18s: free Zoom admission: £5 Tickets:This event…