Events
Events for Jan/Feb
On Saturday February 25, the Christian Socialist Movement is
hosting an event entitled Devil in the
Detail. This is an economics workshop aimed at those
who sense the need for change and justice in our economic system,
but do not feel equipped to articulate their concerns.
Ann Pettifor, fellow at the New Economics Foundation and the
director of Advocacy International, along with others, will be
giving training and leading discussion on various aspects of
economics and economic policy.
The day begins at 10am and will finish at 4pm; it will be held
at: Christ Church and Upton Chapel, 1a Kennington
Road, London, SE1 7QP. The cost is £15 for CSM members
and £25 for non-members. To book a place email info@thecsm.org.uk or
telephone 0207 783 1590.
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County Antrim can be a little chilly at this time of year, but
the Corrymeela Community hopes to warm you up a little this January
with a programme entitled Building on Fire: The theory and
practice of pyro-theology. Corrymeela is a peace and
reconciliation community that operates out of a coastal property
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The weekend retreat (January
13-15), which will be led by the theologian Peter Rollins, includes
accommodation there in Ballycastle.
Rollins will be well-known to some Third Way readers,
but for those who need a catch-up he describes pyro-theology thus:
'It is not a systematic, constructive or narrative theology. It is
not concerned with building upon, supporting or altering the
current understanding of Christianity. Nor is it interested in
calling the presently existing church to a deeper fidelity to its
ideals. Rather it represents a fundamental questioning of these
ideals and signals an approach to faith that claims the central
event of Christianity is nothing less than a type of white-hot fire
that burns up all we believe about ourselves, our gods and our
universe.' Hot stuff indeed.
The retreat will cost £120 for those prepared to share a room.
There are only 50 places and these are being taken quickly. To book
one, visit www.corrymeela.org/event/69.aspx and
download the booking form or ring Matt on 07968362152.
During the time attendees will delve into Rollins' recent work,
but in addition to talks, workshops and in-depth discussion there
will also be music, walks, socialising and a chance to soak in the
amazing coastline - dress accordingly!
Christians Aware is an international and ecumenical movement
whose main aim is to develop multicultural understanding and
friendship locally, nationally and internationally. Its annual
conference takes place on the same weekend as the Corrymeela
retreat above - albeit in the less romantic (but probably warmer)
setting of Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick.
The conference is entitled Inherit the Earth? Who
Cares? and will feature speakers such as Alan Wilson (the
Bishop of Buckingham) and John Wesley Kabango (the Rwandan
Development Officer). For more details about the group and
its conference, visit www.christiansaware.co.uk,
which has an overview of all its activities and details of how to
join.