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Online Launch of Seeking Paradise


Part of 'Being Together: A Three Day Virtual Gathering for Spiritual Connection' (7-9 April 2020)

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Join Jo James in conversation with author and pioneer minister Stephen Lingwood to discuss his new book 'Seeking Paradise: A Unitarian Mission for Our Times'.

What might the future of the Unitarian movement look like? That depends, this book argues, on how its members envision – and enact – its mission. Stephen Lingwood urges that Unitarians can evangelise, with a message of hope for a “beloved community” in this world: the Paradise of the title.

He proposes the possibility of a mission to revive Unitarianism not only numerically, but also spiritually. He takes the reader through the progressive stages of this idea and illustrates theory with examples from his practical experience as a Unitarian minister. He also presents new ways of thinking about the Kingdom (or “Kindom”) of God, and sources of hope in a world that desperately needs it.

Each chapter ends with questions for reflection by individual readers and discussion by small congregational groups.

Stephen Lingwood serves as the Minister of Cardiff Unitarians / Undodiaid Caerdydd, and is engaged in pioneer ministry in the inner-city community there. He was previously the Minister of Bank Street Unitarian Chapel in Bolton. He holds degrees from the University of Birmingham, Boston University (USA), and Manchester University.

"I believe that Unitarianism will flourish only if the work of each of us is driven by a clear personal mission, and with a sense of loving generosity rather than institutional self-preservation. Stephen Lingwood paints a picture which I hope readers will find inspirational." – Elizabeth Slade (Chief Officer, The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches)

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seeking-Paradise-Unitarian-Mission-Times/dp/0853190941/

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/497173737 Everyone welcome.

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