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Conservation

Conservation is a big word for a simple ethos – taking care of our Cathedral and its contents so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

How to live in hard times

Paula Gooder reflects on the story of Palm Sunday, and how it might teach us to live in hard times.

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Preparing for Easter: Self-Examination

Reflections by Adéọlá Eleyae for the season of Lent.

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Remembering Martin Luther King

Alexandra Drakeford reflects on the philosophy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr for Black History Month.

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On Prayer

Neil Evans reflects on prayer for the season of Lent.

Exploring faith through art

Exploring faith through art

Discover a trail of artworks around the Cathedral and the theological messaging behind them.

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Seeking the God Beyond: A Beginner's Guide to Apophatic Spirituality

Janet Williams introduces the tradition of apophatic spirituality, and explores its relevance to 21st century Christian life.

Jesus the Storyteller

Jesus the Storyteller: the parables then and now

Paula Gooder and Richard Coles explore Jesus’ parables and their enduring power to shock, surprise and challenge us to live our faith in the 21st century.

Selina Stone talking in the Wren Suite at St Paul's Cathedral

Was Jesus Political?

Selina Stone introduces political theology, asking what Jesus teaches us about how to be citizens in the 21st century. She explores what it means for churches and individuals, and draws particularly on her experience and practice of community organising.

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An invitation to pause and reflect - an online retreat

An online retreat for those who are active in serving in their local communities in the name of Christ: those who are championing social action and social justice. Based upon a daytime retreat held in November 2021.

Cally Hammond speaking in the Wren Suite at St Paul's Cathedral

A Restless Heart: Augustine of Hippo

Cally Hammond introduces Augustine of Hippo, his life story, his most famous book Confessions, and his ways of prayer. She also explores why she thinks his difficult reputation is wrong, why he matters today and how he can be a teacher and a companion to us in our lives of faith. You can find the handout that the speaker refers to here.

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A Spirituality of Summer

Gemma Simmonds CJ reflects on a spirituality of the summer.

Dr Catherine Okoronkwo

New Year reflections with biblical women

Catherine Okoronkwo looks through the lens of four biblical women to reflect on our faith, our purpose and our relationship with God, self and others.

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Mid-winter traditions

Peter Graystone rediscovers some forgotten British celebrations.

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A Pastoral Pope amidst God's People

Anna Rowlands reflects on Pope Francis' papacy.

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Audacious Hope

Sharon Prentis reflects on how we can live a life grounded in biblical hope.

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Listening to the Voice of Creation

Bishop Graham Usher reflects on how we can listen to the Voice of Creation in a time of climate change.

Paula Hollingsworth

Summer Reading

Cathedral Chaplain Paula Hollingsworth reflects on five novels that feed her soul and her spirit.