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The Beloved Community: A Place at the Table for EveryoneJoin us for a transformative one-day conference at Bristol Cathedral, dedicated to exploring Christian tradition, identity, and belonging.
Building on the success of our debut event in March 2023, we are thrilled to present an exciting line-up of new speakers, bold topics, and engaging workshops. This year’s event will delve into profound themes of ritual, ownership, and moving beyond inclusion.
Our aim is to create a space where participants can explore the meaning of belonging to a beloved community, for themselves and others. Together, we will celebrate the Eucharist, share a meal, and exchange experiences to enrich our journey together. Everyone has a role to play in shaping a more inclusive church, where joy, acceptance, and love are the cornerstones of our shared faith.
This event welcomes church leaders, congregation members, and anyone interested in exploring faith.
We have a fantastic selection of speakers including Dr Selina Stone, Bishop Mike Royal, Jo Dolby, Rev Molly Boot, Nik Jovčić-Sas and more.
PROGRAMME
9.30am Registration & Coffee
10am Keynote with Dr Selina Stone - In the Spirit: On Living, Moving and Having Our Being.
11am Panel Discussion - The Imaginarium: Imagine a different kind of church, a new way of being community, a radical approach to prayer, a place you would like to be part of...
12pm Lunchtime Eucharist
12.45pm Lunch and Networking - Food provided by the Square Food Foundation
2pm Workshop
Option 1 - Beyond Inclusion: making it work in your context with Jo Dolby
Option 2 - Finding queerness through ritual & tradition with Nik Jovčić-Sas
Option 3 - Art workshop - an opportunity to get creative with Canon Derek Maddox
3pm Workshop
Option 1 - Panel Discussion: "Should I Stay or Should I go?"
Option 2 - Neurodiversity & Spirituality
Option 3 - Singing Workshop with Robert Short
4pm - 4.15pm - Closing performance and prayer
The ticket price includes a delicious lunch cooked by the Square Food Foundation, a charity that works to reduce hunger, improve health, and bring people together through food and cooking.
Values:
We believe that we are all God’s children, his beloved in Christ, and we seek to show that in our treatment of one another. For those reasons we will…
LISTEN
Listen with respect to the lived experience of others and be mindful of our own conscious and unconscious bias.
LEARN
Make space for difference and recognise that we will not always agree with one another and be careful with the language we use.
LOVE
Be courageous in advocating for one another and give space for the needs of each person to enable them to participate fully.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bristol Cathedral, College Green, BS1 5TJ Bristol, United Kingdom, Bristol, United Kingdom
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