Is the Church going backwards? Is British society going backwards? How can Christians speak and act in response to current challenges?
The rise of dominant silencing voices and of nationalist and racist politics is posing urgent challenges. The church still has a long way to go, as reflected in the Church of England’s recent steps on Prayers of Love and Faith, the persistent inequality for women, and the exclusion of Black people, disabled people, and those living with economic hardship.
This conference is for those who embrace a Christianity which is both prophetic and inclusive. We will hear from people on the front line of resistance, working for a church which is truly for everyone.
The aim of the conference is to inspire and encourage, and offer resources for collective and individual resilience in these uncertain times.
Presented by St John's, Waterloo in partnership with Together for the Church of England, Inclusive Church and WATCH.
Generous Faith 2 - Turning Up the Tuned Out – will
bring together Christians working for a church where no one is excluded
offer a chance to learn from and be challenged by the stories of people who have experienced hostility and discrimination
reflect on how we can discern and respond to powerful voices within and outside the church at the moment.
ask how we can work together for a generous faith
discern how can we speak better, as a church, into the immensely challenging world around us
Turning Up the Tuned Out will hear from people who have experienced marginalisation or exclusion and have reflected deeply on their journeys, bringing liberation and profound insight into the ways God’s love has brought them hope and strength.
A prophetic dimension opens up. Generous Faith 2 will build on the reflections of the first Generous Faith conference held in March 2025.