News & Events
Our 40th Anniversary Conferences
In our June session, Ian Stubbs introduced the topic ‘Assisted dying – My Death, My Decision’
Faith for Now: Looking back, facing forward
The Network conference seeks to celebrate the people, thoughts and events that have brought us to where we are today, and, with some forward thinking how religion and religious faith will move on and how we might move on with it. We have secured three excellent speakers, looking both to...
‘Listen’ Conference on Sea of Faith, organised by Gladstone’s Library.
20th September 2024 at Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden, CH5 3DF.
Assisted Dying – My Death, My Decision
In our June session, Ian Stubbs introduced the topic ‘Assisted dying – My Death, My Decision’
Albert Schweitzer – some aspects of his life and legacy
In our May session, Marianne Mead presented on the life and legacy of Albert Schweitzer, polymath, theologian, philosopher, organist and organ builder.
Unfinished Business
Looking back over his 40 years involvement with the network, Stephen discovers unfinished business with the church. Examining controversies of the past, he proposes a plan for a firework display to mark the anniversary, and which may help the network continue and grow.
Imagining Secularisation and Modernity
In our March session, John Holroyd offers some reflections on Charles Taylor’s ‘A secular age’.
A Passion for Churches
Why is it that people who never worship in church can still love church buildings? Martin Spence explores these puzzling questions.