Rivers of Life, Rivers of Spirit

Conference programme (subject to change)

Rivers of Life, Rivers of Spirit

1.00 Meet at St John’s, a light lunch will be provided

1.30 Go to the beach in front of the National Theatre

2.00 Return to St John’s.

2.15 Introduction and welcome - Bishop Martin

2.30 Session 1: Vanessa Elston chairs a discussion -What does ‘deep incarnation’ mean for local congregations? - with Al Barrett and John White re rivers/spirituality/their work in the local parish.

3.15 Tea

3.45 Session 2: Giles Goddard chairs a discussion - Why do the rivers of London matter and how can we protect them? - with Deborah Colvin and Paul Powlesland

4.30 Bishop Martin sums up. Time of prayer and reflection

5.00 Mini conference ends.

Conference participants

Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston and a leading C of E voice on environment and justice

Vanessa Elston, Priest, pilgrim, vicar of St Barnabas, Southfields, chaplain to Bishop of Kingston. Working for the future that requires a change of mind and hear

Paul Powlesland, founder of Lawyers for Nature, Guardian of the River and founder of the River Roding Trust

Deborah Colvin, St James Piccadilly and currently undertaking a detailed project focusing on the wells and watercourses of Westminster

Al Barrett, Vicar of Hodge Hill Church in Birmingham, an inspiring local parish speaking into the challenges facing the people of the parish.

John White, leader of the Hazelnut Community Farm in Bristol that has social innovation, economic inclusion, political and spiritual transformation at its heart

Giles Goddard, vicar of St John’s Waterloo, latest book Exploring Spirit - Finding What Matters in a Broken World, environmental and queer action and prayer

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