In the Beginning Was the Word: God-words, Godwards

for 1 hour
Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin
Minster Office, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX, RG1 2HX, United Kingdom

A talk, Q&A and a discussion

Helen King is Professor Emerita in Classical Studies at The Open University and an elected lay member of the General Synod of the Church of England. She is an authorised preacher in Oxford Diocese, vice-chair of Together for the Church of England and a trustee of WATCH (Women and the Church). Helen's research interests encompass Ancient Medicine, Gender/History of the Body, and Death.

The event is FREE but donations are welcomed to cover the cost of the event

The event is organised by Progressive Christianity Network UK (PCN).

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Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin

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In the Beginning Was the Word: God-words, Godwards

for 1 hour
Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin
Minster Office, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX, RG1 2HX, United Kingdom

A talk, Q&A and a discussion

Helen King is Professor Emerita in Classical Studies at The Open University and an elected lay member of the General Synod of the Church of England. She is an authorised preacher in Oxford Diocese, vice-chair of Together for the Church of England and a trustee of WATCH (Women and the Church). Helen's research interests encompass Ancient Medicine, Gender/History of the Body, and Death.

The event is FREE but donations are welcomed to cover the cost of the event

The event is organised by Progressive Christianity Network UK (PCN).

More info