We’ve developed 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.
The focal event in ‘Living God’s Future Now’ is a monthly conversation where Sam Wells explores what it means to improvise on God’s kingdom with a leading theologian or practitioner.
The online programme includes:
- Regular weekly workshops: Biblical Studies (Mondays fortnightly), Sermon Preparation (Tuesdays) and Community of Practitioners (Wednesdays)
- One-off workshops on topics relevant to lockdown such as ‘Growing online communities’ and ‘Grief, Loss & Remembering’
- Monthly HeartEdge dialogue featuring Sam Wells in conversation with a noted theologian or practitioner
This Week
Monday
Culture Clinic
Zoom
Monday 20 September, 11:00-12:00 (GMT)
Register here.
An opportunity for 1:1 support on developing church cultural initiatives with HeartEdge Culture Development Coordinator, Sarah Rogers.
Tuesday
Sam and Sally's Sermon Preparation Workshop
Livestream
Tuesday 21 September, 16:30-17:30 (GMT)
Livestreamed on HE Facebook Page here.
Sam Wells and Sally Hitchiner discuss preaching from the Revised Common Lectionary in the light of current events and general good practice.
Wednesday
HeartEdge Southwest Day
In person
Wednesday 22 September, 10:00-15:30
Register here.
A day with Sam Wells and guests on mission, developing cultural activity and commercial enterprise in rural and coastal communities across the Southwest. Featuring workshops with our HeartEdge Cultural Development Coordinator Sarah Rogers, Transformation Cornwall and The School for Social Entrepreneurs.
Community of Practitioners
Zoom
Wednesday 22 September, 16:00-17:00 (GMT)
Email Jonathan Evens here to take part.
This is open to all, including ordinands and lay leaders. Church leaders join in community, share and reflect together on their recent experiences in the form of wonderings with one of the HeartEdge team.
Social Media: Saintly or Sinful (The Church’s People and Social Media Today)
Zoom
Wednesday 22 September, 20:00-21:00 (GMT)
Register here.
How should we navigate social media as Christians? Hosted in partnership with the CEEP Network, a panel of experts and active social media users will discuss ethical and theological issues raised by being online.
Coming up soon
Autumn Lecture Series – We Have a Dream | Online and at St Martin-in-the-Fields
27 September - 15 November
After the ravages of the pandemic, it’s time for church and society to learn to dream again. Dr Martin Luther King Jr, had a dream of racial equality and social justice. Inspired by his dream, we’re gathering a chorus of dreamers from different walks of life to inform and shape our dreams for the years to come.
These lectures will be live, in person, at St Martin-in-the-Fields, and will also be live-streamed online. There will be a chance for questions from the audience, and we hope to gather with the speakers afterwards at a reception.
The first lecture will take place on 27 September with the Most Revd Stephen Cottrell Archbishop of York, on 'A Dream for the Church.' Register here.
Commerce Clinic | Zoom
Monday 27 September
Commerce Clinic is for anyone and everyone looking to develop their church commercial activity. Stuck? Ideas? Check in for 1:1 support with Dave Nicholson, HeartEdge Commercial Development coordinator. Register here.
I Wouldn't Start From Here: A HeartEdge Introductory day by The Team Parish of St Luke in the City Liverpool | In person at Liverpool Parish Church (Our Lady and Saint Nicholas)
An ecumenical day exploring theology and the future of the church in Liverpool and the North West. Join Sam Wells of St Martin-in-the-Fields for a keynote talk, Miranda Threlfall-Holmes from St Luke in the City, Kathy Versfeld from Strawberry Field, Kath Rogers from Crosby, Jackie Belfield Methodist Hospital Chapain, Dave Nicholson Commerce Consultant for HeartEdge and many others. Helen Jones of BBC Radio Merseyside will chair our panel. Register here.
Catch up with missed sessions...
Why not catch up with the lectures, workshops and conversation you've missed in the last 14 months or so? If you head over to one of the following platforms you will find a wealth of resources that will inspire and equip for your work, whether you are ordained, lay, or simply enquiring.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUH-ngsbTAKMxCJmoIc7mQ
St Martin's Digital - https://stmartins.digital/heartedge/
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The Neville Brothers - A Change Is Gonna Come.
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