We’re developing this in response to the pandemic and our changing world. The church is changing too, and - as we improvise and experiment - we can learn and support each other.
This is 'Living God’s Future Now’ - talks, workshops and discussion - hosted by HeartEdge. Created to equip, encourage and energise churches - from leaders to volunteers and enquirers - at the heart and on the edge.
Monday 23 November
- Being Interrupted: Reimagining the Church's Mission from the Outside, In – Monday 23 November, 16:30 (GMT) zoom meeting. Explore an 'alternative economy' for the Church's life and mission, which begins with transformative encounters with neighbours and strangers at the edges of our churches, our neighbourhoods, and our imaginations. ‘Resurrection from the compost heap’ sees guests Annika Mathews and Sanjee Perera in conversation with Sharon Prentis, Ruth Harley and Al Barrett. Please register here.
- Biblical Studies class, Monday 23 Nov, 19:30-21:00 (GMT), Zoom meeting, register in advance here. Simon Woodman, professor, tutor and Baptist Minister leads us in a lecture and discussion of the Old Testament Epistles.
- Sermon Preparation Workshop, Tuesday 24 Nov, 16:30 (GMT), livestreamed here. Sam Wells & Sally Hitchner explore the weeks lectionary readings and how they could be used in a sermon, with a chance to ask questions.
Wednesday 25 November
- Community of Practitioners workshop, Wednesday 25 November, 16:30 (GMT), Zoom meeting. Email Jonathan Evens to register. Church leaders join in community to explore a text, and to share and reflect together on their recent experiences.
Thursday 26 November
- Living in Love and Faith: Thurs 26 Nov, 16:30 (GMT), via Zoom - book here. How do questions about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage fit in the bigger picture of the love? What does it mean to live in love and faith together as a Church? Eeva John, Enabling Officer Living in Love and Faith, and Giles Goddard, Vicar of St John’s Waterloo and member of the LLF working group, discuss 'Living in Love and Faith' as a project enabling church-wide learning together, discerning a way forward for the Church of England in relation to matters of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
God in Exile, this time together was as powerful as its title thanks to an interfaith panel drawn from Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Together we looked at themes of Migration, Theology and Community. It was the commonality between our faiths and practical approaches to welcoming refugees that made this a special time together. No matter the faith, political persuasion or circumstance; love, compassion and care to all was the sentiment shared by both panellists and audience. Please watch a recording here.
See www.heartedge.org to join HeartEdge and for more information.
Over the next few months we are looking at everything from growing online congregations, rethinking enterprise and community action to doing diversity, deepening spirituality and responding to social need.
Are we missing something? Be in touch about your ideas for development and change.
Please note that invitations will be sent 24hrs, 12hrs, 1hr and 10 mins before an event, mostly to minimise the chance of misuse. Thank you.
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Eric Whitacre - Alleluia.
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