The global expansion in migration means large cities like London are becoming home to new waves of migrants. This change has instigated new ideas about social interaction, religion and cultural identity. In October, the Contextual Theology Centre will be partnering with the Kroc Institute of International Peace Studies to host an interdisciplinary conference sponsored by the Contending Modernities project.
The New Cosmopolitanism is a conference considering global migration and the building of a common life which will be held on 14/15 October. The conference, which grows out of CTC's work in East London, offers:
… a fresh look at a question that is dominating the headlines – how the diverse groups that globalisation brings together can discern and promote a truly “common good”;
… an opportunity to respond to the increasing focus on these issues from Pope Francis, which is catching the imagination of those far outside the Church; and
… a unique blend of academic rigour and on-the-ground engagement, funded by one of the world’s premier Catholic Universities.
CTC are also preparing a new resource for Lent 2014. Angus Ritchie and Paul Hackwood (Chair of the Church Urban Fund) are currently writing Just Love: Personal and Social Transformation in Christ which will use the Gospel readings for each Sunday Lent to explore how Jesus loved, and why this love led him to the cross.
It will draw out the implications of his transforming love – both for our individual lives and for our social and economic order. Drawing on decades of inner-city ministry, the authors aim to show that “Christ-like love” is more than a compelling idea. It is a powerful reality, enabling people to live out God’s just love in the most challenging of neighbourhoods.
Just Love will be written accessible language, with testimony from lay and ordained Christians already involved in social action. Written for both individual devotion and study groups, it will include specific, realistic suggestions for prayer, reflection and action. It will be written for use by individuals and study groups.
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