10 days of engagement and reflection

A three way international dialogue between Christians from Mumbai, New York and Derby continues in Derbyshire next week. Known as Indaba, the group of Christian men and women from three distinct centres of population will meet, pray, talk and listen to a wide range of issues reflecting the engagement of Christianity with local culture and communities.

They will meet with the Bishop of Derby, Dr Alastair Redfern, and many colleagues who will offer their own wisdom and insight into ‘being the church’ in Derbyshire today.

They will visit rural and urban communities and look at a wide variety of issues including inter faith issues, working with young people, being a Christian in a secular culture and spend time looking at mission, worship and spirituality.

“I really enjoyed the conversations we had recently in New York and now the exchanges will take place here in Derbyshire – and I am greatly looking forward to the 10 days together,” said Christine Wilson, Archdeacon of Chesterfield today.

Continuing Indaba

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 10:27

Derby, Mumbai, New York

The Derby encounter

October 3 - 12, 2011

Monday 3 October

The groups will arrive in Derby from Mumbai and New York and after settling in will be given an orientation and welcome before evening prayers in the Bridge Chapel.

Tuesday 4 October

Today's theme is Pluralism and Public Space and will begin with a short introduction to the county of Derbyshire. The groups will then travel to Duffield for lunch and a talk by Bishop Alastair on Pluralism and Public Space. Later the groups will meet John Davies, Dean of Derby at the Cathedral for a talk on the works of the Cathedral and the Dean's engagement with civic and secular society.

Wednesday 5 October

Today's theme is Mission and Context and will begin with a talk from Revd Richenda Leigh, Derby University Chaplain at the Multi-faith centre at the University. The group will then visit Normanton to walk around the area and to visit St Augustine's to hear about the work of Restore, a project working with local sex workers. The group will also hold discussions around Mission and the Normanton context and hear from Neil Barber about their mission in the area.

Thursday 6 October

Continuing yesterday's theme of Mission and Context, the group will visit a local church school and meet Head teachers for discussion. They will then visit Locko Park for a talk and discussion with Bishop Humphrey on Establishment and Patronage. Later the group will visit Tissington Hall to meet with Sir Richard. Andy Larkin will then offer reflections on Rural Ministry.

Friday 7 October

Today's theme is Mission and Ministry and will begin with an introduction to the Diocesan Mission and Ministry Team, followed by a talk from Michael Mitton on Pioneer Ministry - Fresh Expression. After lunch the group will hear from the team about training and learning for mission.

Saturday 8 October

The group will move to their host families and enjoy a local programme and rest time. In the evening the group will meet in Spondon for Playback theatre and a feast at St Werberghs School

Sunday 9 October

The group will spend time in their host parishes today.

Monday 10 October

Today's theme will be Social Justice and will begin at St Thomas' Brampton before visiting Danesmoor to view the new building and meet people there. They will also hear about Sanctum a fresh expression of Church. The group will then move on to Pilsley to see their re-ordered church building and Holmewood to hear the story of the Miner's Strike and its impact on the local community from Anette Love. In the evening the group will visit Chesterfield to visit Church on the Bus and the Gates. The group will join night prayers with Pioneer Minister Mark Broomhead at the Gates.

Tuesday 11 October

Today the group will hold an encounter conversation and enjoy a final evening meal together before flying home on Wednesday.