16 March 2018
Methodist Church at Greenbelt 2012
The Methodist Church is a major partner of this year's GreenbeltChristian Arts Festival. Here's an overview of what we're up toover the August Bank Holiday Weekend...
Worship
In the Galilee Talks venue, at 9am on Saturday, Sunday andMonday, there will be 20-30 minutes of worship, led by the
Saturday 25 August: You setthe earth on its foundations
Celebrate our earthy paradise as you start theday. Singing the Faith, exploring the world in Psalm 104 andmaking your own creation.
Sunday 26 August: A little lower thanGod
Where are we in the pattern that is paradise?Find out as you start the day in worship, Singing the Faith,exploring Psalm 8 and making your own creation.
Monday 27 August: Generousunity
Celebrate the abundant generosity of our God bystarting the day in worship with Psalm 133, Singing the Faith andmaking your own creation.
Talk
Saturday 25 August, Galilee, 6:30pm: Hope. Futures.Experiences.
Methodist Youth President Sam Taylor explores the hope andfuture that God promises us in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah.We'll also be hearing from young people about their experiences ofhope.
Panel Discussions
Friday 24 August, Galilee, 6:30pm: Class Action
Should Christians always support their local State school or isit better to give children and young people the support of afaith-based school? Methodist President the Revd Dr Mark Wakelinchairs a debate on the roles Christians play - or should play - ineducating our children and young people.
Sunday 26 August, Galilee, 2pm: Game Over - Lethalforce by remote control
Armed drones have the potential to change the nature of warfare.Drones offer killing by remote control - killing without adeclaration of war - killing without risk to operators. PublicIssues Policy Adviser Steve Hucklesby and his guests ask: "Howshould Christians respond to the legal and ethical issues posed byincreasing use of drone technology?"
Student Space
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Galilee, 9:15pm
Student Space is a chance to meet up with others, ask questions,learn practical skills, share ideas and dream dreams, and isbrought to Greenbelt with help from
Sports
We're delighted to be able to be running a sports area, open toall - especially the young or young at heart. Make it your chanceto try something new like Boccia or Zumba. We'll also be runningongoing team sports. Try your hand at commentary in one of ourworkshops or find out more about Sports Consultation at a focussedsession for those interested in sports management.
A Sports Cage will be open daily, and will no doubt witness someelectric footballing skills from Greenbelters.
On Monday look out for our celebratory Village Olympics, with atraditional 'village green' feel. Time to get practicing your egg& spoon and three-legged tactics!
Coordinated by Youth President Sam Taylor and the Methodist
Mingles
A chance to meet, mingle and chat!
Friday 24 August, Galilee, 8pm: All change!
Are you an agent for change in your community? Do you work forjustice? Are you active in politics? Join the Methodist Church inGalilee to hear from the Joint Public Issues Team and others abouthow together we can work to change our world.
Saturday 25 August, Galilee, 8pm: Methodist Mingle
A valued moment during the festival to pop in and say hello atthe popular Methodist Mingle.
Sunday 26 August, Galilee, 8pm: 3GenerateMingle
Come and meet the Methodist Children and Youth team. There's afriendly welcome for anyone aged between 8-23, the chance to seefriends, make new acquaintances and to explore issues affectingyou, the world and the Methodist Church.
Exhibition
All weekend, G:Source
Come to G-Source to see our latest work in social media, onlineresources, apps, and more. With our partners
Blog
Don't forget to check out the