First-St. Andrews United Church
350 Queens Avenue
London, Ontario
...where liberal theology meets the best of tradition
First-St. Andrews
has engaged
John Shelby Spong
for the sermon on
Sunday, October 23
(10:30 am service)
Also, at 2:00 pm he will deliver their Proudfoot Lecture
These two events will take place immediately after the close of the conference.
London, Ontario, October 21 to 23, 2011
This fourth conference of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity will celebrate the ever-widening embrace of Progressive Christianity.
Widen the Embrace is a conference for anyone who has questions about how Progressive Christianity is embodied in the world today. At this conference you will hear from visionaries who are stretching boundaries and who represent the broad scope of progressive thinking.
You will have the opportunity to:
• engage in presentations from progressive movement leaders
• share in insightful workshops
• enjoy the freedom of expressing yourselves openly and honestly
• extend your spiritual journeys far beyond religious dogma
• meet and connect with others who are eagerly seeking fresh ways
to speak about and celebrate core values.
Registering for the conference is easy. Use the Registration tab above and the associated registration form, indicate your conference preferences, and pay by PayPal or by surface mail. Be sure to register early as space is limited.
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The Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity is a leader in questioning religious dogma, concepts, and practices. This conference draws together many exceptional voices and creative thinkers, providing many opportunities for deep discussion and lively debate in a safe, yet rigorous venue.
The conference will be a wonderful opportunity for people inside and outside the church to engage in rich conversation about core values. Those isolated in smaller communities with few available choices, or in conservative congregations will find the leadership and gathered community supportive and inspirational. Individuals outside traditional Christianity who yearn for community will find opportunities to engage in those larger conversations that too often don’t take place in church or social gatherings.
This event will feature open discussion, joyous learning, and examples of what Christianity could be as a living force in the community.
This Conference will be video recorded for future public educational videos.
Gretta Vosper
Ian Lawton
Jeff Procter-Murphy
David Felten