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Autumn Education Programme 2010
“And the Word became flesh and lived among us.” John 1.14
The Alpha and the Omega – the First and the Last, The Bible Opened for All
How can we understand and truthfully interpret a Bible which has so often been used to exclude and condemn? A group of inspiring speakers seek to explore if we can discover a Bible which is really open for all.
In this year’s Autumn Education Series we seek to engage deeply with the Christian Scriptures, in the context of our 21st century world and our lives.
Can we discover an inclusive vision of the kingdom where all are welcome irrespective of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and ability? How can we understand and truthfully interpret a Bible which has so often been used to support prejudice, exclude and condemn? In these lectures a varied and challenging group of speakers seek to engage deeply with the Christian Scriptures, in the context of our 21st century world and lives and grapple with some of the most difficult issues of Biblical interpretation which continue to divide the Church. All sessions are free and take place in church at 7.00pm. All are welcome.
Monday 27 September, 7.00pm-8.30pm
Being Biblical? Slavery, Sexuality and the Inclusive Community
Richard Burridge
Richard Burridge is Dean of King's College London and holds the Chair in Biblical Interpretation. He has written several books on Jesus and the Gospels including his most recent work Imitating Jesus (2007). He explores an inclusive approach to New Testament ethics using South Africa apartheid as a case study.
Monday 11 October, 7.00pm-8.30pm
Being Biblical, Being Gay
Clare Herbert and Arnold Browne
Clare Herbert has worked extensively in pastoral care and lectured in both pastoral and feminist theology. She was formerly Rector of St Anne’s Soho, and then Programme Director of Inclusive Church and Chair of London and Southwark Changing Attitude. She is an ‘out’ lesbian priest and member of St Martin-in-the-Fields clergy team specialising in inclusive theology.
Arnold Browne was Dean of Trinity College Cambridge. In retirement in Norwich he continues to combine pastoral ministry in his local parish and prison with teaching for the deanery and diocese and writing. He has written on the bible and sexuality, including chapters in Sex and the Christian Tradition (ed. Jeremy Morris) and An Acceptable Sacrifice? Homosexuality and the Church (eds. Duncan Dormer and Jeremy Morris). He has been married to Caroline for 34 years.
Monday 25 October, 7.00-8.30pm
Being Biblical, Being a Woman
Lucy Winkett
Lucy Winkett, recently appointed Rector of St James’s Piccadilly was formerly Canon Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral in London, responsible for music and liturgy. She is a founding advisor for the public theology think-tank, Theos and writes, speaks and broadcasts regularly on culture, gender and music.
Monday 8 November, 7.00-8.30pm
Being Biblical, Being Broken and Blessed
Frances Young
Frances Young OBE, was head of the Department of Theology, and later Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, Methodist minister and Fellow of the British Academy. She is a highly acclaimed academic theologian and combines her knowledge of the New Testament and Christianity in its formative centuries with her experience as a mother of a son living with disability. She has written several books, and has contributed with distinction to the exploration of the relationship between Christianity and Disability.
Monday 22 November, 7.00-8.30pm
Being Biblical, Really, Truly, Biblical
Jeffrey John
Jeffrey John is former Dean of Divinity at Magdalen College, Oxford, and Canon Chancellor and Theologian of Southwark Cathedral. He has worked to promote Catholicism within the Anglican tradition and supported the campaign for the ordination of women. In April 2004 Jeffrey John was appointed Dean of St Albans. He is the author of The Meaning in the Miracles. A gifted writer, teacher and preacher, Jeffrey John has been the focus of controversy and his gifted ministry continues to challenge and inspire.
The Autumn Education Programme is free but there will be a retiring collection to help finance the series.
Books by the speakers are available at The Shop at St Martin’s
The programme takes place in St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square from 7.00pm-8.30pm.
No tickets are required. ALL ARE WELCOME.
For further information please email richard.carter@smitf.org or contact the Parish Office on 020 7766 1100 www.smitf.org
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Living the Questions
'Living the Questions' is an opportunity to question afresh the core issues of the Christian faith in the company of a number of leading American theologians such as Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan via a 20 minute dvd, and some fellow pilgrims and sceptics in a group discussion.
The poet Rilke speaks about 'loving the questions themselves' as part of our spiritual journey.
Sessions last from 12.15pm-1.45pm on Sundays and you are welcome to eat with the group in the Crypt cafe afterwards. You are welcome to attend as a one off - and we hope you will want to continue.
This is the second time we are running this course, so we will be beginning with the opening seven sessions this term:
1. An Invitation to Journey - September 19th; 2. Taking the Bible Seriously - October 3rd; 3. Thinking Theologically - October 24th; 4. Stories of Creation - November 7th; 5. Lives of Jesus - November 21st; 6. A Passion for Christ: Paul - December 5th; 7. Out into the World: Challenges facing progressive Christians - December 12th
Venue: The Austen Williams Room, 5 St Martins Place (buzzer for the Austen Williams room on the front door entry system)
For further details contact Revd Rosy Fairhurst on t: 0207 766 1108 and leave a message or e: rosy.fairhurst@smitf.org
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