Pushing the Boundaries: Towards a dynamic understanding of the Christian faith

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Date: Thursday 1st March 2018 - Thursday 1st March 2018 Location: Essex Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, London W8 4RT
Start time: 7:30pm End time: 9:30pm Type: Lecture Refreshments: Wine and soft drinks

More than 70 years ago the scientist and Jesuit priest Teilhard de Chardin wondered why Christianity was ceasing to appeal to an increasing number of people. Christianity, he wrote, still to some degree provides a shelter for the modern soul, but no longer clothes it, nor leads it. And so something in the area of faith and religion must be supplied without delay. Through the testimonies of Christians from the past and present and through presenting neglected ideas within that tradition we will explore possible answers to the privotal question: what is it Christians are looking for?

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Speaker: Fr. Benedict Cobben

Fr. Dick Cobben, a former drama-teacher in primary and secondary schools, returned to college in 1986 for a degree in theological studies. He joined the Carmelite Order in The Netherlands in 1994. Prior to his role as Provincial Superior (May, 2011 - May, 2017) he was committed to different forms of pastoral care. His present commitments are retreat-work and spiritual direction.

Updated 2018