Gore Lecture with Dr Chris Shannahan

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Birmingham Cathedral
Colmore Row Birmingham, B3 2QB, United Kingdom

Our fifth annual Gore Lecture in Public Theology, Life on the Breadline: Theology, mission and the scandal of systemic poverty, will be presented by Dr Chris Shannahan from Coventry University on Child Poverty.

Traumatising systemic poverty is a scandal that contradicts the will and the nature of God. Drawing on the recent Life on the Breadline research project, this lecture will explore the complex character of austerity-age poverty, the debilitating impact it has on individuals and communities and the challenge this poses to a Church that is called to ‘transform structural injustice’. Rooting reflections in the varied Christian responses to poverty identified during Life on the Breadline, the lecture will show that the Church stands at a Kairos moment and suggest that we need to build on but move beyond ‘caring’, ‘campaigning’, ‘enterprise’ and ‘community building’ to fashion a liberative theology, an outward facing missiology and a prophetic presence in the public sphere that can force death-dealing poverty into retreat.

Everyone is welcome to join this FREE event. Book your ticket to secure a place.

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Birmingham Cathedral

Birmingham Cathedral is a Christian Church of the Anglican Communion and seat of the Bishop of Birmingham.

We are home to a welcoming community, offering corporate worship of The Church of England. Our worships is enriched by the Anglican choral tradition. Christian worship is at the heart of the our daily life as we offer to God our praises and prayers. Everyone is welcome to attend any of our public services. We rejoice in the diversity of our communities and promote inclusion as widely as possible.

Birmingham Cathedral is the oldest building in the city still used for its original purpose. The cathedral is also home to some remarkable treasures, as well as the largest green space in central Birmingham. We promote community cohesion through partnerships with also faith groups, businesses, institutions and charities. These relations are a key part of supporting the important civic role of the cathedral. As a parish church, we also welcome enquiries about Baptisms and Weddings.

We are free to visit! All are welcome, whether you want to attend a service, light a candle, reflect or simply enjoy our beautiful building.

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Gore Lecture with Dr Chris Shannahan

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Birmingham Cathedral
Colmore Row Birmingham, B3 2QB, United Kingdom

Our fifth annual Gore Lecture in Public Theology, Life on the Breadline: Theology, mission and the scandal of systemic poverty, will be presented by Dr Chris Shannahan from Coventry University on Child Poverty.

Traumatising systemic poverty is a scandal that contradicts the will and the nature of God. Drawing on the recent Life on the Breadline research project, this lecture will explore the complex character of austerity-age poverty, the debilitating impact it has on individuals and communities and the challenge this poses to a Church that is called to ‘transform structural injustice’. Rooting reflections in the varied Christian responses to poverty identified during Life on the Breadline, the lecture will show that the Church stands at a Kairos moment and suggest that we need to build on but move beyond ‘caring’, ‘campaigning’, ‘enterprise’ and ‘community building’ to fashion a liberative theology, an outward facing missiology and a prophetic presence in the public sphere that can force death-dealing poverty into retreat.

Everyone is welcome to join this FREE event. Book your ticket to secure a place.

More info Join online

Safeguarding

Birmingham Cathedral Chapter place the safeguarding of all who worship at and visit Birmingham Cathedral as their highest priority. This particularly includes children and at risk adults.

As a Church of England Parish Church Cathedral we work closely with our Diocesan Safeguarding colleagues, which ensures our practices and policies are providing a safe environment for all.

The Cathedral Safeguarding Team is made up of both staff and volunteers, who meet quarterly to review best practice, policy and to ensure that safeguarding remains at the forefront of all our work and mission.

In 2016 Chapter commissioned an independent safeguarding audit, evidencing their commitment to ensuring safe practices. That audit formed the basis for an action plan which is an integral part of the Cathedral team’s review.

Who to contact with safeguarding concerns
Any Safeguarding concerns should be reported to the Church of England Diocesan Safeguarding team.

Our cathedral safeguarding contacts are:


Steph Haynes
Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
07342 993 844


Anna Pitt
Deputy Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
0121 262 1847

Alternatively, you can complete an online referral form or go direct via Safe Spaces

For Out of Hours and Weekend Emergencies please call 0845 120 4550.

This number will take you through to Thirtyone:eight. We have an information sharing agreement, so that any details given will be passed to the Diocesan Safeguarding team. You can choose to remain anonymous if you wish.

If you have immediate concerns relating to the safety of any individual please report to the police by calling 999.

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