Take one stand-up comedian and mediator, an actor, activist and biblical scholar, a team of peace activists, and a handful of turbulent priests. Each one exploring the connection between spirituality and activism. Add to that, Quaker worship in stillness that settles, calms and opens hearts. This week, Quakers are offering this mix to thousands at Greenbelt Festival.
What are you doing over the bank holiday? If you are one of the 10,000 plus attending Greenbelt, a festival for the common good, you may get a chance to fly a kite with Quaker peace educator Ellis Brooks.
Greenbelt 2016 got off to a great start this year, when my son, Jonathan, and I arrived at the bookshop to be greeted by the sight of Ekklesia books in the recommended section.
Ekklesia is delighted to be involved in more events and discussions than ever before at the 216 Greenbelt Festival, which brings Christians and others together to look at how the world is being, an
Ekklesia author Savi Hensman will shed more light on how the church grapples with issues of sexuality and social change when she speaks at the Greenbelt Festival today.
Quakers in Britain will run discussions, kite-making workshops, storytelling, songs, debates and meetings for worship at the Greenbelt festival of music, art and faith.
Christian Aid, The Children’s Society and Greenbelt are hosting Faith in Politics?, a day of talks, discussions and workshops to inspire voters in using their democratic voice.