Calendar

The day will consist of a programme of workshops and plenary sessions which will feature keynote speakers including Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury, Angela Eagle MP and Aidan O’Neil QC.

May 2012

Thursday 10

Events at the Abbey - Mis-establishment: Locating, and Re-locating, the Church of England

Where: Westminster Abbey, London (map)

When: 6:15 pm

Cost: Admission free - tickets not required

Information: www.westminster-abbey.org/whats-on/lectures-and-seminars

The 27th Eric Symes Abbott memorial lecture by the Rt Revd Dr Peter Selby, formerly Bishop of Worcester and Bishop to HM Prisons. All are welcome.

May 2012

Saturday 19

St Mark's CRC - Relating to the Other: A New Vision for Religious Pluralism

Where: St Mark's Church, Broomhill, Sheffield (map)

When: 11am to 4pm (10.30am coffee and registration)

Cost: Non-members £12, CRC/PCN members £10, students £5

Information: Details and booking form

Contact: info@stmarkscrc.co.uk, tel: 0114 266 3613

With Tariq Ramadan, Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University. Through his writings and lectures Tariq has contributed to the debate on the issues of Muslims in the West and Islamic revival in the Muslim world. He is active at academic and grassroots levels lecturing extensively throughout the world on theology, ethics, social justice, ecology and interfaith as well intercultural dialogue.

May 2012

Saturday 26

WATCH - 'The Mantle of Praise': a Eucharist at Pentecost

Where: Birmingham Cathedral, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB (map)

When: 2pm followed by tea.

Cost: Admission by ticket only (no charge)

Contact: For more information and tickets please contact Rev Ruth Fitter ruthfitter@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 01242 222 345

A eucharist to celebrate 25 years of women's ordained ministry in the Church of England and to pray for the final vote on women bishops in July. All are invited.

June 2012

Monday 4 - Thursday 7

Gladstone's Library - Sodom and Other Perplexities from Genesis

Where: St Deiniol's, Hawarden (map)

Cost: £290-£350 residential, £270 non-residential

Information: www.gladstoneslibrary.org/courses

Contact: enquiries@gladlib.org

Feminist, Old Testament scholar Lyn Bechtel returns to continue her popular series looking afresh at the Hebrew Bible. This year Lyn takes a look at some of the more bewildering stories from Genesis. This week of reflection and discussion will help reclaim the perplexities of Genesis for the contemporary reader.

July 2012

Monday 2 - Thursday 5

Gladstone's Library - Paul Re-Visioned

Where: St Deiniol's, Hawarden (map)

Cost: £235-£280 residential, £215 non-residential

Information: www.gladstoneslibrary.org/courses

Contact: enquiries@gladlib.org

Following his acclaimed Sufi-inspired reading of John's Gospel last year, Kalyan Dey turns his attention to the dominant New Testament figure of Paul. Exploring Pauline key texts Kalyan offers a distinctive, insightful and liberal reading of Paul's writings that will challenge preconceptions. This short course will help you look at both Paul and his writings with fresh eyes.

July 2012

Monday 16 to Thursday 19

Modern Church - By whose authority? An interfaith look at women and religious authority

Where: High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon EN11 8SG (map)

Cost: £200-£265

Information: www.modernchurch.org.uk/conference

We all step in and out of leadership, whatever our roles in life. We all need leadership to go well; we need to have the people who fit that role. This conference will explore the topic through talks, workshops, art and worship as the Church of England approves, or otherwise, legislation for making women bishops.

August 2012

Monday 6 - Sunday 12

Gladstone's Library - Greek in a Week

Where: St Deiniol's, Hawarden (map)

Cost: £400-£490 residential, £380 non-residential

Information: www.gladstoneslibrary.org/courses

Contact: enquiries@gladlib.org

Kalyan Dey explores a selection of texts for those who are seeking an opportunity to learn, revise or extend their knowledge of New Testament Greek. No prior knowledge is assumed or required.

August 2012

Monday 13 - Sunday 19

Gladstone's Library - Hebrew in a Week

Where: St Deiniol's, Hawarden (map)

Cost: £400-£490 residential, £380 non-residential

Information: www.gladstoneslibrary.org/courses

Contact: enquiries@gladlib.org

This course offers an exciting way to enjoy and understand Biblical Hebrew. Lyn Bechtel leads the week for those who wish to begin to read Biblical Hebrew. It can be enjoyed by those who know a little Hebrew and wish to revise and improve their knowledge or those who have no prior knowledge.

August 2012

Friday 24 to Monday 27

Greenbelt Festival

Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH (map)

Information: www.greenbelt.org.uk

September 2012

Monday 10 - Thursday 13

Gladstone's Library - The Book of Ruth

Where: St Deiniol's, Hawarden (map)

Cost: £400-£490 residential, £380 non-residential

Information: www.gladstoneslibrary.org/courses

Contact: enquiries@gladlib.org

Lyn Bechtel helps us to examine the Book of Ruth in Hebrew. Ideal if you are wishing to revise or improve your Hebrew.

September 2012

Friday 28 - Sunday 30

Gladstone's Library - Faith and Doubt with Richard Holloway

Where: St Deiniol's, Hawarden (map)

Cost: £245-£275 residential, £225 non-residential

Information: www.gladstoneslibrary.org/courses

Contact: enquiries@gladlib.org

Writer and broadcaster Richard Holloway is well known as an outspoken and respected figure of the modern church in Britain. He frequently reminds people that the church should stand for inclusiveness and plurality, not singularity and exclusiveness.

October 2012

Saturday 20

Inclusive Church - Disability Conference

Where: St Martin in the Fields, London (map)

Contact: Bob Callaghan bob.callaghan@inclusive-church.org.uk

The focus of the conference will be to hear the experiences of disabled people within the life of the church. What is it like to try and be part of a church – and live with disability? Part of the intention of the conference is to give disabled people a voice. If you have something that you feel could contribute to this conference or you have a story to tell, please get in touch with Bob Callaghan.

November 2012

Monday 5 - Thursday 8