Trump and Jesus A Joke? Recently, Mr Trump, the President of the USA, posted an AI image on social media of himself as Jesus Christ. Mr. Trump dresses as every sentimental Christian imagines Jesus dressed and he heals a man (or at least shines a light in his head). Various people praying surround him. Behind him is the USA flag, the White House, military … Read more
RADICAL DISCIPLE The influence and significance of John J Vincent. Festschrift and Testament In Radical Disciple readers will be introduced to John Vincent’s work by way of those who knew him best: students, friends, and colleagues. Each tells a story or offers a kind of testament, “warts and all? as John would put it. In … Read more
Urban Gospel Coffee Time Monday, 10 November 11:00 – 12:00 You are warmly invited to UTU’s next Urban Gospel Coffee Time. Make yourself a drink, pull up a chair and get comfortable. Hosted by Andrew Crowley (RC Deacon, Chair of Sheffield Interfaith) This group will meet monthly online, 11.00 am to 12.00am 2nd Monday of … Read more
UTU is launching the Urban Theology Seminar By building on the momentum of the Doctoral Seminar, this new gathering offers an opportunity for us to share our research, reflections and ruminations on urban theology and missional practice. The second session is on Tues 10th February from 10.30 to 12noon (on-line only) with Terry Drummond, talking about … Read more
AGM Calling notice Dear Members Our AGM will be on Saturday 8th November 2025 – bring and share lunch from 1.00pm, business starts at 2.00pm. Location: 35 Chapel Walk, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PD If you cannot make it in person there a zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89996529028; We are delighted to welcome as our speaker, Henrietta Grönlund, Professor … Read more
Tickets are now available on Eventbrite just click the link below https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1541014218009?aff=oddtdtcreator; All 4 sessions are £20 or you can book for a single session for £7. Starts Monday 4 August 2025 for 4 weeks from 2pm to 3pm. These four one hour on-line sessions bring together womanist scholarship and urban living realities. They will … Read more
Theology Reading Group- new sessions and more information Theology Reading Group Bonhoeffer Ethics 11 March 2025 Plan to meet the following Thursdays, except for August when we’ll take that month off for holidays: 15 May 19 June 17 July No meeting in August 18 September 16 October 20 November 18 December
“Faith in the City was a report that resonated with many congregants in the Church of England, and is still regarded as being a landmark publication in post-war Church/State relations. In 2025, we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of its publication. There are a number of conferences that are in the process of being organised. One … Read more
Sometimes it feels as if we are surrounded by wildfires of misinformation, disinformation and spin . . . perhaps the Letter of James has an antidote. Read more from Rob Hoch-Yidokodiltona, Director of Theological Studies, at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-26-2/commentary-on-james-513-20-3?.
No need for a dull January! Our stand-alone Module B of the Urban Theology Union’s Mission 3vangelical for a Post-Christian World launches on the 20 January 2025, 12 noon on Zoom. Information below. Please spread the good news. Mission 3vangelical Poster 2024 UTU 2024-25 Mission 3vangelical Registration Form