
The Quality of Mercy in Social Justice
Part of the annual Autumn Lecture Series Winnie Varghese is a priest on the Strategic Clergy team at Trinity Church Wall Street. Previously, she was the rector of St. Mark’s in the Bowery, a historic Episcopal congregation in New York City. From 2003-09,…

The Quality of Mercy in Preaching
Part of the annual Autumn Lecture Series Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former pastor and teacher, he is the author of numerous hugely influential books, including the award-winning A New Kind of Christianity, We Make the…

Woven Gold in Concert
Part of the annual Autumn Lecture Series Woven Gold return to St Martin-in-the-Fields to perform live as part of this Encounter series. Woven Gold is a choir of refugees and asylum seekers from around the world, accompanied by a group of UK…

Encountering God: Justin Welby in conversation with Sam Wells
Part of the annual Autumn Lecture Series Most Revd Justin Welby was ordained in 1992 after an 11-year career in the oil industry. In 2002 he became Canon of Coventry Cathedral, where he jointly led its international reconciliation work. During this time…

Encountering the Sacred: Neil MacGregor with Richard Coles, Ben Okri, Nicola Green
Part of the annual Autumn Lecture Series Neil MacGregor is an art historian, museum director, presenter and author. He was director of the National Gallery, London, before becoming the director of the British Museum. He is now the director of the Humboldt…

Encountering Jesus of Nazareth: Mark Oakley, Br Sam SSF, Rose Hudson Wilkin
Part of the annual Autumn Lecture Series Revd Canon Mark Oakley for the past eight years has been Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, in charge of educational and outreach ministries. He is a highly regarded author, lecturer and broadcaster; his themes include…

Encountering London: Bishop Sarah Mullally and Bishop Jo Bailey Wells
Part of the annual Autumn Lecture Series Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullaly DBE was installed as the 133rd Bishop of London in May this year. Prior to her ordination, Bishop Sarah had an influential career in the NHS, working…

Christianity Encountering Islam with Imam Ataul Mujeeb Rashed and Sam Wells
Part of the annual Autumn Lecture Series Ataul Mujeeb Rashed is an Imam of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and has been serving since 1969. He is currently the Imam of The London Mosque, the first mosque in London opened in 1924. He…

Encountering the Other: Rowan Williams
Part of the annual Autumn Lecture Series Rt Revd Rowan Williams is Master of Magdalene College Cambridge, and Chair of Christian Aid. World-renowned as a theologian and writer, and for his wisdom and grace, he was Archbishop of Wales before becoming Archbishop…