humbler church Bigger God - w/c 23 January 2022

We're looking forward to welcoming you to an exciting new HeartEdge programme for 2022 and hope you will be able to join us, whether at online events or at our in-person events around the world. You can find all our events on our website — and if you're a HeartEdge partner, you can upload your own events through the members' area.

Last year, we launched Living God's Future Now, an online festival of theology and practice. We hosted workshops, webinars, spaces to gather and share ideas, lecture series, and more. This year, we're continuing our programming with a new theme — humbler church, Bigger God. We hope this reflects the lessons we've learnt from the past year: still trying to live God's future now, re-imagining our faith and our calling as a Church in a changing world. Thank you for joining us for the journey — we can't wait to see what the next year brings.

Sunday

Theology Group

Zoom,
Sunday 23 January, 19:00-20:00 GMT
Register here.
The St Martin-in-the-Fields and HeartEdge Theology Group provides a monthly opportunity to reflect theologically on issues of today and questions of forever with Sam Wells. This month, the chair will be Wendy Quill and we will explore how we might bring Mary into theology in a way that celebrates rather than ignores her vital role in the life of Christ.

Monday

Church History course
Zoom
Monday 24 January, 19:45 - 21:00 GMT
Register here.
This course provides an introduction to and an overview of church history. If we are to see a humbler Church and a bigger God, we need to deal with the history of the Church to understand where we are now, and why? With Ruth Gouldbourne, who has been a Baptist minister for more than 30 years. Week 1 Introduction; why church history?

Tuesday

Sermon Preparation workshop with Sally Hitchiner and Sam Wells

Livestream
Tuesday 25 January, 16:30 -17:30 GMT
Live streamed on the HeartEdge Facebook page here.
A live preaching workshop focusing on the forthcoming Sunday's lectionary readings in the light of current events and share thoughts on approaches to the passages.

Wednesday

Community of Practitioners workshop

Zoom
Wednesday 26 January, 16:00-17:00 GMT
Email Jonathan Evens on jonathan.evens@smitf.org to take part.
This is a space for practitioners, lay and ordained, to reflect on theology and practice. Each week, we alternate between 'Wonderings' and discussion of a theology book. This week we will be discussing 'The Hidden Wound' by Wendell Berry.

Thursday

Pioneer Practice
Zoom
Thursday 27 January, 20:00-21:10 GMT
Register here.
In our four-part webinar series, Jonny Baker will be joined each week in conversation with guests to explore on-the-ground practicalities of pioneer ministry. Come along if you’re thinking of starting a new congregation or initiative, want to brainstorm practical solutions to problems in pioneer ministry, or just want to learn more about pioneering.

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Delirious? - Stare The Monster Down.

Living God's Future Now - w/c 5 July 2020

Living God’s Future Now is a series of online seminars, discussions and presentations hosted by HeartEdge. They are designed to equip, encourage and energise church leaders, laypeople and enquirers alike.

'Thank you for all you are supporting and enabling - I absolutely love everything that comes out of HeartEdge.' The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester

Living God’s Future Now: Week commencing 5 July 2020

Sunday 5 July

• ‘Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story’: 2pm (BST), Zoom meeting - Mark 11: 4-12 & 15-19. Email jonathan.evens@smitf.org to register.

Monday 6 July

• Biblical Studies class: 7.30-9.00 pm (BST), Zoom meeting. Email ben.sheridan@smitf.org to register.

Tuesday 7 July

• Southwark HeartEdge morning: 9.30am–1.30pm, zoom meeting. Register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heartedge-morning-southwark-tickets-108148535180. Do theology, make connections.
• Sermon Preparation Workshop: 4.30pm (BST), livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/.
• Climate & Colour: 8pm, zoom meeting. White privilege, institutionalised racism in the church, racial lens of viewing climate change, with Christian Climate Action. Register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-and-colour-tickets-108256614448.

Wednesday 8 July

• Community of Practitioners workshop: 4.30pm (BST), Zoom meeting. Email jonathan.evens@smitf.org to register.

Thursday 9 July

• Wellbeing Group: 2pm (BST), zoom meeting.
• ‘Living God’s Future Now’ - HeartEdge monthly dialogue: 6pm (BST), Zoom meeting. Sam Wells in dialogue with Chine McDonald. Register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-gods-future-now-chine-mcdonald-tickets-109145609456.

Friday 10 July

• Seeing Salvation - Art Exhibitions: 2.30pm (BST), zoom meeting. Register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seeing-salvation-art-in-churches-tickets-108959314242 for an invitation.
• Difference, Diversity, Deviance: 4pm (BST), zoom meeting. Miranda Threlfall-Holmes and guests. Register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/difference-diversity-deviance-tickets-111287620268.

Saturday 11 July

• An Ocean of Light: 7.00 pm (BST), zoom meeting. Martin Laird and Richard Carter - themes of contemplation and liberation. Register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-ocean-of-light-tickets-111368650632.

See www.heartedge.org to join HeartEdge and for more information.

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Tide Lines - Far Side Of The World.

Living God's Future Now - W/c 21 June 2020

Living God’s Future Now is a series of online seminars, discussions and presentations hosted by HeartEdge. They are designed to equip, encourage and energise church leaders, laypeople and enquirers alike.

'Thank you for all you are supporting and enabling - I absolutely love everything that comes out of HeartEdge.' The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester

Living God’s Future Now: Week commencing 21 June 2020

Sunday 21 June

• ‘Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story’: 2.00 pm (BST), Zoom meeting - Mark 1:1-12 / The Baptism of Christ, predella panel, Giovanni di Paolo. To receive a zoom invite email jonathan.evens@smitf.org.

Monday 22 June

• Biblical Studies class: 7.30-9.00 pm (BST), Zoom meeting - Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rc-msqD8sEtE7n_X9u17Jl6R5CvzjjI5e?fbclid=IwAR2_ls4p5ou_7PBBg0Xz31fcSVVYx9JvoQ93hvWbuTjbYVIa9FpfIPChmg8.

Tuesday 23 June

• Sermon Preparation Workshop: 4.30pm (BST) - livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/.

Wednesday 24 June

• How to Pilgrimage in a time of Pandemic: 3.00pm (BST), Zoom meeting - Hear from some serial pilgrims about their discoveries, insights and encounters on ancient Christian paths. Richard Frazer, Beth Jusino and Ian Smith share how they have adapted to the unusual circumstances of lockdown and share ideas for how to awaken seekers through a passion for walking. To receive a zoom invite register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-pilgrimage-in-a-time-of-pandemic-tickets-109203239830.
• Community of Practitioners workshop: 4.30pm (BST), Zoom meeting - Email jonathan.evens@smitf.org for an invitation.

Thursday 25 June

• Wellbeing Group: 2.00 – 3.00 pm (BST), zoom meeting - Join the group at https://bit.ly/2XyhFTe.

Friday 26 June

• Seeing Salvation: 2.30pm (BST), zoom meeting - Jonathan Evens shares practical approaches to using art in church settings. Session 4: Art meditations. Register for a zoom invitation at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seeing-salvation-art-in-churches-tickets-108959314242.
• Sustainable church, sustainable planet: 4.30 pm (BST), zoom meeting. Ruth Valerio, Deborah Colvin and Stephen Norrish explore local church responses to the climate emergency - reducing carbon footprints, setting up environmental initiatives, becoming an Eco-church and contributing to global campaigns. To receive a zoom invite register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainable-church-sustainable-planet-tickets-108606653424.

See www.heartedge.org to join HeartEdge and for more information.

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Bruce Cockburn - If A Tree Falls.

Living God’s Future Now: Week commencing 14 June 2020

Living God’s Future Now: Week commencing 14 June 2020

‘Living God’s Future Now’ describes a series of online seminars, discussions and presentations hosted by HeartEdge. They are designed to equip, encourage and energise church leaders, laypeople and enquirers alike, in areas such as preaching, growing a church, shifting online, deepening spirituality in a congregation and responding to social need.

Sunday 14 June

• ‘Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story’: 2.00 pm (BST), Zoom meeting - Topic: Luke 1:26-38 / ‘Mystic Nativity’, Sandro Botticelli, 1500, NG1034. To receive a zoom invite email Jonathan Evens at jonathan.evens@smitf.org.
• Theology Group: 6.00pm (BST), Zoom meeting - Sam Wells will be responding to your questions and reflections on ‘Can we be faithful to the future?’ chaired by St Martin-in-the-Fields congregation member Jim Sikorski. To receive a zoom invite register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theology-group-tickets-108994922748.

Monday 15 June

• Biblical Studies class: 7.30-9.00 pm (BST), Zoom meeting - Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rc-msqD8sEtE7n_X9u17Jl6R5CvzjjI5e?fbclid=IwAR2_ls4p5ou_7PBBg0Xz31fcSVVYx9JvoQ93hvWbuTjbYVIa9FpfIPChmg8.

Tuesday 16 June

• Sermon Preparation Workshop: 4.30pm (BST) - livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/.

Wednesday 17 June

• How to Try: 17 and 18 June. 11 am to 1 pm (EST) - Learn and practice core concepts of design thinking for a church setting from our US partner TryTank. Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egqoqu2h880a7475&oseq=&c=&ch=.
• Community of Practitioners workshop: 4.30pm (BST), Zoom meeting - Email jonathan.evens@smitf.org for an invitation.

Thursday 18 June

• Wellbeing Group: 2.00 – 3.00 pm (BST), zoom meeting - Join the group at https://bit.ly/2XyhFTe.

Friday 19 June

• Seeing Salvation: 2.30pm (BST), zoom meeting - Jonathan Evens shares practical approaches to using art in church settings. Session 3: Art workshops. Register for a zoom invitation at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seeing-salvation-art-in-churches-tickets-108959314242.
• Growing online communities: 4.30pm (BST) - Sally Hitchiner, Rachel Noel and Lorenzo Lebrija share stories of establishing and supporting online communities for churches. Livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/.
• Faith in the future - 3:00 p.m. ET (8.00 p.m. BST). Pay what you can (see link for details) Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-faith-in-the-future-registration-106147760810. What is the church of the future? Will church—as we know it—even exist? Author and noted futurist Bob Johansen, a distinguished fellow with the Institute for the Future, will join Dr. Lisa Kimball, the Associate Dean of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary to look at current trends.

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Bear's Den - Fuel On The Fire.

Living God’s Future Now: Week commencing 31 May 2020

Living God’s Future Now is a series of online seminars, discussions and presentations hosted by HeartEdge. They are designed to equip, encourage and energise church leaders, laypeople and enquirers alike.

Monday 1 June

• 4.30 pm - Art & Religion: Imaging the Invisible, https://www.facebook.com/506026059544325/videos/298207657875091/. Jonathan Evens interviews Sophie Hacker, an artist who specialises in Church Art, including stained glass windows, silver, textiles, sculpture and re-ordering liturgical space.
• 7.30-9.00 pm, Biblical Studies class, zoom meeting. Join Simon Woodman for a lecture looking at the New Testament Epistles followed by discussion, with handouts. Register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rc-msqD8sEtE7n_X9u17Jl6R5CvzjjI5e?fbclid=IwAR2_ls4p5ou_7PBBg0Xz31fcSVVYx9JvoQ93hvWbuTjbYVIa9FpfIPChmg8.

Tuesday 2 June

• 4.30 pm, Sermon Preparation Workshop, livestream. Sam Wells and Sally Hitchiner discuss the forthcoming Sunday's lectionary readings in the light of current events and share thoughts on approaches to the passages. Livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/.

Wednesday 3 June

• 4.30 pm, Community of Practitioners workshop, zoom meeting - An opportunity for ministers and other leaders of HeartEdge churches to meet together to reflect on issues relating to congregational renewal through commerce, culture and compassion. Join HeartEdge at https://www.heartedge.org/main/sign-up and email jonathan.evens@smitf.org for an invitation.

Thursday 4 June

• 2.00 - 3.00 pm, Wellbeing Group, zoom meeting. The HeartEdge Wellbeing Group is a reflective group providing opportunities to share thoughts and feelings as ongoing support in these unusual times. The group facilitator will be Kate Woodhouse. Join the group at https://bit.ly/2XyhFTe. For this group, HeartEdge offers a two-tier ticket option (£30 or £50 for the whole six session series). You choose the rate that best suits your needs.

Friday 5 June

• 2.30 pm, Seeing Salvation, zoom meeting. Jonathan Evens shares practical approaches to using art in church settings. Session 1: Art Trails. Email jonathan.evens@smitf.org for an invitation.

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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us.

Living God's Future Now

Living God's Future Now

‘Living God’s Future Now’ describes a series of online seminars, discussions and presentations hosted by HeartEdge. They are designed to equip, encourage and energise church leaders, laypeople and enquirers alike, in areas such as preaching, growing a church, shifting online, deepening spirituality in a congregation and responding to social need.

The focal event in ‘Living God’s Future Now’ is a monthly conversation in which Sam Wells explores what it means to improvise on God’s kingdom with a leading theologian or practitioner.

The first of these conversations will be at 6.00 pm on Thursday 14 May with Walter Brueggemann. To receive a zoom invite email Ben Sheridan at ben.sheridan@smitf.org.

Walter Brueggemann is one of the most influential Bible interpreters of our time. He is the author of over one hundred books and numerous scholarly articles. Sam has described Walter as 'a master exegete, a master theologian, and a master preacher.' 'Truth & Hope', Walter’s most recent book, is subtitled 'Essays for a Perilous Age'.

Living God’s Future Now: Programme for May 2020

• ‘Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story’: Sunday, 10 May, 2.00 pm, Zoom meeting - This course uses fine art paintings that can be found in the collection of the National Gallery as a spring board for deepening one’s Christian faith and exploring what it means to follow Jesus today. Topic: Moses & the Law – Exodus 32 / ‘The Worship of the Egyptian Bull God, Apis’, Follower of Filippino Lippi. To receive a zoom invite email Jonathan Evens at jonathan.evens@smitf.org.
• Biblical Studies class: Monday 11 May, 7.30-9.00 pm, Zoom meeting Join Simon Woodman for a lecture looking at the New Testament Epistles followed by discussion, with handouts. Register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0rc-msqD8sEtE7n_X9u17Jl6R5Cvzjj….
• Sermon Preparation Workshop: Tuesday 12 May, 4.30pm, livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/ - Sam Wells and Sally Hitchiner discuss
• the forthcoming Sunday's lectionary readings in the light of current events and share thoughts on approaches to the passages.
• Community of Practitioners workshop: Wednesday 12 May, 4.30pm, Zoom meeting - An opportunity for ministers and other leaders of HeartEdge churches to meet together to reflect on issues relating to congregational renewal through commerce, culture and compassion. Join HeartEdge at https://www.heartedge.org/main/sign-up and email jonathan.evens@smitf.org for an invitation.
• How to build online communities: Thursday 14 May, 4.30pm - Sally Hitchiner, Adrian Harris and Lorenzo Lebrija share stories of establishing and supporting online communities for churches. Livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/.
• ‘Living God’s Future Now: HeartEdge monthly dialogue’: Thursday 14 May, 6.00pm, Zoom meeting. Sam Wells in dialogue with Walter Brueggemann. To receive a zoom invite email Ben Sheridan at ben.sheridan@smitf.org.
• Grief, Loss and Remembering: Friday 15 May, 4.30pm, Zoom meeting - Carla Grosch-Miller, Joe Moffat, Philippa Smethurst and Kate Woodman discuss death and bereavement with Catherine Duce. To receive a zoom invite email Ben Sheridan at ben.sheridan@smitf.org.
• ‘Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story’: Sunday, 17 May, 2.00 pm, Zoom meeting - Topic: The Exile / The Psalms – Psalm 137 / ‘Beach Scene’, Gustave Courbet.
• Theology Group: Sunday 17 May, 6.00pm, Zoom meeting - Sam Wells will respond to questions and reflections on a theological question devised by the Chair. Chaired by a member of St Martin-in-the-Fields. To receive a zoom invite email Ben Sheridan at ben.sheridan@smitf.org.
• Nazareth Community: Monday 18 May, 3.00-4.30 pm - The workshop will be led by Revd Richard Carter and Revd Catherine Duce, and is an opportunity to learn about the life of the community, and to consider how it could be applied in your own contexts. The session will include: An introduction to the Nazareth Community’s simple way of life; Prayer & silence; A shared lectio divina; Q&A; and time for your own reflections. To receive a Zoom invitation please email: Catherine.Duce@smitf.org.
• Biblical Studies class: Monday 18 May, 7.30-9.00 pm, Zoom meeting.
• Sermon Preparation Workshop: Tuesday 19 May, 4.30pm, livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/.
• Community of Practitioners workshop: Wednesday 20 May, 4.30pm, Zoom meeting.
• Church and Commerce - Relationships, Resilience and Recovery: Thursday 21 May, 10.30am – Georgina Graham, James Hughesdon and Sarah Rogers discuss the possibilities and pitfalls of using church buildings commercially. Livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/.
• ‘Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story’: Sunday, 24 May, 2.00 pm, Zoom meeting - Topic: The Prophets – 1 Kings 19 / ‘Landscape with Elijah and Angel’ Gaspard Dughet.
• Biblical Studies class: Monday 25 May, 7.30-9.00 pm, Zoom meeting.
• Sermon Preparation Workshop: Tuesday 26 May, 4.30pm, livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/theHeartEdge/.
• Community of Practitioners workshop: Wednesday 27 May, 4.30pm, Zoom meeting.

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U2 - Window In The Skies.

HeartEdge workshops

HeartEdge is now offering three weekly online workshops - a Sermon Preparation workshop and a Community of Practitioners meeting live with Revd Dr Sam Wells and a Biblical Studies masterclass with Revd Dr Simon Woodman, all of which may be of interest to church practitioners.

Join Simon Woodman each Monday evening, 7.30-9.00pm for a Biblical Studies Masterclass: a lecture followed by discussion, with handouts. This will look at the New Testament Epistles; introducing the genre, looking at issues such as dating and authorship, and then working through each letter individually addressing key themes and issues. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rc-msqD8sEtE7n_X9u17Jl6R5CvzjjI5e?fbclid=IwAR0mvzTZEfQfJW1Umk511vPeWG9ogpdHlEs_xbgQnPFphLDWdqGt-vwBvGw

Every Tuesday at 4.30pm there is a live Facebook preaching workshop focusing on the forthcoming Sunday's lectionary readings. Sam Wells and Sally Hitchiner discuss the readings in the light of current events and share thoughts on approaches to the passages. See the earlier discussions in the Videos section of this page.

Every Wednesday at 4.30pm on Zoom there is also be a Community of Practitioners workshop. This is an opportunity for ministers and other leaders of HeartEdge churches to meet together to reflect on issues relating to congregational renewal through commerce, culture and compassion. We read together the book 'A Future Bigger than the Past: Catalysing kingdom communities' and support one another virtually in these unprecedented times. Join HeartEdge at https://www.heartedge.org/main/sign-up and message us (jonathan.evens@smitf.org) asking for an invitation if you want to take part.

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Buddy & Julie Miller - Thoughts At 2AM.