5th - 6th November 2022

Held at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire

The Case for Christian Unity - A  Divine Imperative

Whilst most Christians probably think that Christian Unity is a “good thing” (if they think about it at all) the case for unity seems to have been overshadowed by what might be called the “feel-good factor” of people working well together at local levels - without considering why the divided churches really should be working for unity.

This weekend we want to explore the scriptural basis for unity and try to understand how, despite Jesus’s clear direction that we “should be one”, the Church has done the opposite. We hope to hear about the ecclesial case for unity. Why do the churches “keep at it”? If it’s not working, why not - and what can be done? We will also consider how we can make the case for unity at the local, Churches Together, level: how can we go beyond “just” working well together on issues such as social justice? Can unity happen from the bottom up if the institutional churches disagree on doctrine?

We currently have two confirmed speakers and hope to have a third, Anglican, speaker.

• Revd. Helen Cameron is the new Moderator of the Free Churches Group and our newest President. She will deliver a bible study on the divine imperative for unity on Saturday.

• Fr Dominic Robinson SJ is the parish priest of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street in London, and involved in Churches Together in Westminster.

Following the success of the trial at last year’s gathering, the sessions and worship will be broadcast simultaneously on Zoom to allow people to participate on-line. Booking for the “on-line only” event can be made via the website.

To book for either the in person or online event please click here