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Lived Mission in 21st Century Britain course

This course, run in partnership with Churches Together in England (CTE), offers participants the opportunity to explore an overview and three key chapters in the book Lived Mission in 21st Century Britain. This new book gives a vital and rich understanding of the theologies and practice of mission today.

The day will begin with an overview of the introduction, looking at ecclesial diversity in Britain since World War II and the idea of “epistemic disobedience” before the exploring chapters from a black Pentecostal millennial perspective, an Indian Orthodox perspective and mission amongst older people.

The day will be interactive and participatory and aimed at both students and those in diocesan or Theological Education Institution (TEI) roles.

Course contributors

The Revd Dr Ben Aldous, Principal Officer for Mission and Evangelism at CTE, will lead the day with three co-authors of the Lived Mission book.
Ben is the principal officer for mission and evangelism at Churches Together in England, the national ecumenical instrument. He is particularly interested in mission, ecumenism, Asian and intercultural theologies. He spent 16 years in Cambodia and South Africa firstly as a church planter and latterly as a Parish priest. He helps host and curate conversations amongst denominational church leaders with the portfolio of mission from across CTE’s 54 member churches.

The Revd Dr Jan Nowotnik is former national ecumenical officer for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) and head of mission.
Dr Elizabeth Joy (Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church) is a CTE Trustee
Minister Shermara Fletcher-Hoyte (Church of God of Prophecy) is CTE’s is Principal Officer for Pentecostal, Charismatic and Multi-cultural Relations
Peniel Rajkumar is Global Theologian of USPG.

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Early bird in person ticket #2667 £65

In person early bird discount ticket This is a discounted early bird ticket offering the course for £65 rather than £70. This offer expires 60 days prior to the event and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount. This course will be held onsite at Sarum College. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments.

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Early bird ticket with B&B the night before #2667 £140

This is a discounted early bird ticket offering the course for £140.00 rather than the normal £145.00. This offer expires 60 days prior to the event and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount. This course will be held onsite at Sarum College. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments. The extra B&B on 30 November 2025 includes accommodation in an en-suite room and breakfast the morning of the course. If the ticket you wish to purchase is showing as not available, please contact me on bclover@sarum.ac.uk, as we may be able to accommodate your request.

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In person ticket #2667 £70

This course will be held onsite at Sarum College. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments.

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In person ticket with B&B the night before #2667 £145

This course will be held onsite at Sarum College. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments. The extra B&B on 30 November 2025 includes accommodation in an en-suite room and breakfast the morning of the course. If the ticket you wish to purchase is showing as not available, please contact me on bclover@sarum.ac.uk, as we may be able to accommodate your request.

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Details

Dates & Times

01 Dec 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tutor(s)

The Revd Dr Benjamin Aldous

Course code

2667

Other Notes

This is an onsite course to be held at Sarum College. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments.

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