Urban Embrace

 URBAN EMBRACE is a three day event run by Urban Expression hosted in Manchester. 

 

URBAN EMBRACE seeks to bring together a group of experienced practitioners and academics (and everything in between) from a range of disciplines and backgrounds to explore together the pressing issues that we face as Christians involved in ministry and work in the city. Through structured and informal conversations we will seek develop both theology and practice that relate to our spheres of engagement. 

 

We hope that people from a wide variety of professions ranging through private, public and voluntary sectors would benefit from joining us, as well as those involved in ministry, mission and theological education. 

 

CREATIVITY & VARIETY

 

We aim to explore Christian theology and spirituality in a variety of creative ways:

• writing (poetry and liturgy), eating, walking, bread making …
• nurturing a sense of space and rest, seeking to know the presence of Jesus 
• experiencing and understanding something of the life of our host city 
• stimulating conversations and partnerships that might continue through the year through sharing papers, online conversation, informal meetings etc.  

BOOKING

 

The cost of the event is £50 which includes all meals except breakfasts. 

 

Accommodation is not included in this cost. We hope to arrange bed and breakfast accommodation with local people for those who want it. Otherwise we ask that you arrange your own accommodation for the two nights.  Please indicate when booking whether you would like help arranging accommodation. 

 

Confirmation of the Manchester venues will be confirmed and updated here as soon as possible.

 

If you have queries please contact Doreen McIntosh at enquiries@urbanexpression.org.uk or Mike Pears pears@pobox.com 

 

FACILITATING TEAM

 

URBANEMBRACE is being facilitated by a small team of Urban Expression members: Tim Presswood, Clare McBeath, Doreen McIntosh & Mike Pears