Environmentalism and Eschatology...not the end of the world?
2025 Lecture Series and AGM
We are excited to announce our 2025 Lecture Series on the theme of Environmentalism and Eschatology...not the end of the world?
We will be hosting four online evening lectures on Thursdays in March and April, followed by a fifth panel Q&A / discussion / debate. This fifth event will be available online OR in-person at Croxley Green Baptist Church in Hertfordshire. Do please try to attend in person for this final event if possible and meet the speakers from the previous weeks. It promises to be a lively and stimulating evening! See below for more details, click the image to go to the booking page to register for free attendance.
We will be hosting four online evening lectures on Thursdays in March and April, followed by a fifth panel Q&A / discussion / debate. This fifth event will be available online OR in-person at Croxley Green Baptist Church in Hertfordshire. Do please try to attend in person for this final event if possible and meet the speakers from the previous weeks. It promises to be a lively and stimulating evening! See below for more details, click the image to go to the booking page to register for free attendance.
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Thursday 13th March 2025: Celia Deane- Drummond.
'Is the future decided by Eschatology or Ecology?' (Can religion help or hinder efforts to save the planet - and should it?) Dr Celia Deane-Drummond is director of the Laudato Si' Research Institute and senior research fellow in theology at Campion Hall, University of Oxford. |
Thursday 20th March 2025: Ruth Valerio.
'Practical and Biblical action for climate change' (What can be done by individuals and churches, and how to nudge corporations and countries). Dr Ruth Valerio is a prominent environmentalist and theologian, social activist and author. |
Thursday 27th March 2025: Margot Hodson.
'Eco-Christianity, Modelling New Creation for Discipleship and Mission' Revd Margot Hodson is the John Ray Initiative's RI's Director of Theology and Education and a vicar in Oxfordshire. |
Thursday 3rd April 2025: John Weaver, Tim Middleton, and Tim Judson.
'Teaching Eschatology in an Age of Science.' (How can theological colleges address the ethics of anthropogenic ecological threats). Revd Dr John Weaver was formerly principal of South Wales Baptist College Dr Tim Middleton is Director of the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regent's Park College, Oxford Dr Tim Judson lectures in doctrine and ministerial formation at Regent's Park College, Oxford |
Thursday 10th April 2025: David Wilkinson (chairing)
Panel discussion - in person and online Chaired by David Wilkinson and featuring each of the speakers from the series plus Dave Gregory of BUEN Revd Dr Dave Gregory convenes the Baptist Union Environmental Network Revd Professor David Wilkinson is Director of Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science (ECLAS) and president of Faith&Thought. AGM Paperwork: |
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