Living God's Future Now - w/c 13 December 2020

'Living God’s Future Now’ is the HeartEdge online festival of theology, ideas and practice.

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.

Sunday 13 December

• Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story: Sunday 13 December, 16:00 (GMT), Zoom meeting - register here. ‘The Advent Wreath’ exploring the Patriarchs, the Prophets, John the Baptist and Mary. Session 3, John the Baptist - Mark 6:14-29. ‘Salome receives the Head of John the Baptist’ Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, about 1609-10, NG6389. ‘Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story’ helps people explore the Christian faith, using paintings and Biblical story as the starting points. The course uses fine art paintings in the National Gallery’s collection as a spring board for exploring questions of faith.

• Theology Group: Sunday 13 December, 18:00 (GMT), zoom - please register here. An opportunity to reflect theologically on issues of today and questions of forever with Sam Wells, who will be responding to questions from Alaine Dodds, a member of the congregation of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Alaine will also chair the session and encourage your comments and questions.

Tuesday 14 December 

• Sermon Preparation Workshop, Tuesday 14 Dec, 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 15 December

• Community of Practitioners workshop, Wednesday 15 December, 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.

Last Week's Highlight

In the eighth Living God’s Future Now conversation, Sam was in conversation with Steve Chalke. This really was an exploration of how to improvise on God’s kingdom and what it might look like Living Gods Future Now; including new health and justice initiatives at Oasis. It was energetic, anchored in the both earthly and heavenly realms and inspiring. Please have look at a recording here.


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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.

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