In Conversation With…
“In Conversation With …” events are evenings where a topic is introduced by a speaker with expertise in the area. There is then a time for open and honest discussion. Click the link to find podcasts/mp3 recordings of recent events. We invite you to post comments.
God and Google, Faith and Facebook
Seminar and workshop with Vinoth Ramachanda and Steve Stockman The technological revolution of the past 20 years is still gaining pace - influencing how we buy goods and services, read newspapers, watch TV, listen to music, bank, use transportation and get new...
In Conversation with Derek Poole and Diane Holt…
Just Living in a Post-truth Society is Contemporary Christianity's theme for 2017. On 2 May Contemporary Christianity hosted an informal evening with Derek Poole and Diane Holt. The post-truth society is frequently mentioned in the media. Derek began to explore: •...
A Soul for the Union?
A Soul for the Union? Faith-based perspectives on the EU Referendum An event held on Monday 13 June 2016 to help people of faith and others explore some of the issues to be considered in a deciding on how best to vote in the forth-coming referendum. To download a copy...
Art, Faith and Peace The Bogside Artists: the Story Behind the Murals
On 8 April 2015 Contemporary Christianity held a series of events with Dr Adrienne Chaplin, a philosopher of art, and Tom Kelly, Kevin Hasson and William Kelly, often known as the Bogside artists. This was a unique opportunity to learn about the story of faith and...
In Conversation With … Karin and Vinoth Ramachandra (part 2)
On 19 March Karin and Vinoth Ramachandra spoke at a special In Conversation With ... event. Vinoth spoke on "Converting the Church"
In Conversation With … Karin and Vinoth Ramachandra (part 1)
On 19 March Karin and Vinoth Ramachandra spoke at a special In Conversation With ... event. Karin spoke on "The Poor You Will Always Have With You"
In Conversation With … Joe Campbell
Conflict in the Congregation: Opportunity and Danger? This event was held on Tuesday 24 February, 7:30pm Many churches face the challenge of conflict. The resulting stress for both those in leadership and in the fellowship are often deep and lasting. Joe brought bring...
In Conversation With Adrienne Chaplin and Tom Kelly
On 10 October 2014 Adrienne Chaplin spoke on the subject 'Truth in Art and Religion' in Derry/Londonderry. Her talk included references to many pieces of art, with particular reference to the work of the Bogside Artists. Tom Kelly, one of the Bogside Artists,...
In Conversation With … Trevor Morrow
Equal to Rule: Leading the Jesus Way. Why men and women are equal to serve in leadership in the Christian Church This event took place on Tuesday 25 November, 7:30pm In May 2014 at the Presbyterian Church's General Assembly Trevor launched his book Equal to Rule....
In Conversation With … David Middleton
Untold Story - the Church in the Middle East Tuesday 23 September, 7:30pm Many of us are overcome by recent reports from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon Gaza and other Middle Eastern countries. As we look on at the sectarian divides and conflicts that are now being exposed in...
In Conversation With … Geraldine Smyth
The end of Memory and Mourning? This 'In Conversation With ...' took place in Holy Week 2014, providing an opportunity to reflect together on the significance of remembering and mourning in times of transition. Geraldine Smyth is a native of Belfast, a Dominican...
In Conversation With … Philip Orr
Our 2014 series of In Conversation With ... events focuses on Faith and History. Remembering 1916 In 2016, there will be centenaries for the Somme and for the Easter Rising. How will these two events from deep in our collective past be remembered in just over two...