Spirituality on the edge – series of diary dates

Margaret Heath writes:

There’s a series of talks with discussion coming up at Christ Church, Julian Road. They’re open to all; there’s no charge (refreshments with luck); possibly donations; and no need to book in advance.

Organiser is Revd Lore Chumbley, who organised the recent poetry day at the Old Barn. The dates are:

Th 16 May 1930: Revd Canon Rachel Mann: Christianity on the Edge. Rachel is a transgender priest, poet, writer and broadcaster (see her blog here). Her most recent book is shortlisted for the Michael Ramsey theology award.

Th 30 May 1930: Jonathan Stead, a member of Christ Church congregation who has lived in South Africa: Spirituality in a time of Crisis. Jonathan lived through the collapse of apartheid.

Th 13 June 1930: Fiona Gardner On the edge of Insight: the contemplative mysticism of Thomas Merton. Fiona is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, spiritual director and writer.

Th 27 June 1930: Revd Maria Shepherd Building Bridges: a story of emerging understanding between Christians and Pagans. Maria is rector of Avebury so works in a community with strong links to a spirituality older than Christianity.

Th 11 July 1930: Nicky Gladstone, former member of Christ Church congregation, now an ordinand working at York care centre with those who may feel on the edge of society.