Teesside University, Middlesbrough on 13 July 2016 Part I: Anglican Bishop of Whitby, The Rt Revd Paul Ferguson opening the Conference before Laurence’s key note speech closely followed by Bethany Eckley Director of Research and Policy at CUF (Church Urban Fund). Part II: Very Rev Canon Derek Turnham, Episcopal Vicar for Christian Disclipeship , Diocese of Middlesbrough talking about The Role of Caritas and the Catholic Social Action Network CSAN.
This Meditatio Seminar will explore a contemplative and compassionate response to the prevailing years of austerity that have hit some of the poorest communities across Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. Drawing inspiration from a range of speakers and workshops, we will explore together the many advantages of balancing social action with heart inspired faith based values that seek to empower and enable both individuals and communities.
Keynote Address:
Laurence Freeman OSB, Director and Spiritual Leader of The World Community for Christian Meditation.
In the Chair:
The Rt Revd Paul Feguson, Bishop of Whitby and Chair, Together Middlesbrough & Cleveland
Speakers:
Bethany Eckley, Director Research and Policy at Church Urban Fund: Fullness of Life Together – Re-imagining Christian Engagement in our Communities
Very Rev Canon Derek Turnham, Episcopal Vicar for Christian Discipleship/Diocesan Communications Officer: The role of Caritas and the Catholic Social Action Network
Workshops:
Community Cohesion – How do we best Support our Communities – Shahda Khan MBE, Principal Partnerships & Cohesion Officer
Keeping it Real – Depaul UK Wellbeing Group: Terry Doyle and members of the John Paul Centre Wellbeing Group
Capacitar – Hands-on Popular Education Approach to Healing and Harmony – Paul Golightly, Director of St Antony’s Priory
Extra Life: Healthy Settings – A Modern Whole System Approach to Education and Social Inclusion – Abbie English, Student Recruitment & Admissions Manager, Teesside University
Meditatio as the outreach of The World Community for Christian Meditation (www.wccm.org) directs the
wisdom of meditation towards the problems and crises of our time. Its outreach programmes engage the areas
of education, business, leadership, interfaith, health, addiction, mental health and other social justice issues.
This Meditatio Seminar has been organised in collaboration and in partnership with:
