Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Celtic Emergence - Ah Go on you will you will you will
In just over four weeks the second annual Soliton gathering in Ireland takes place. This year our theme is 'Dangerous Living'.
Our traditions are stories of dangerous lives: prophets critiqued dangerously, apostles spoke dangerously, and the early church fathers lived dangerously. Jesus inspired life practices that launched a new society both critical of and dangerous to the present order. 2007's Soliton Sessions are an invitation to rediscover this alternative society. Facilitators already confirmed include Jonny Baker, Kester Brewin, Pete Rollins, Laura Bagley, Si Johnston, Gareth Higgins, Erin Parish and Andrew Jones, writers, leaders, and thinkers who between them share experience in social justice activism, the spirituality of 'real life', theology and sexuality, art and spirituality, truth and deceit in politics, and the emergence of new faith communities. As a special event, the wonderful Juliet Turner will also play a concert for Soliton during the weekend.
The 2007 Celtic Soliton Sessions will take place in two parts from 1st
- 4th February 2007
On Thursday 1st Feb we will be in Belfast, with the event running from 10am - 4pm, with an evening meal together.
Friday 2nd - Saturday 4th Feb we will host a residential event in Portrush.
We have planned the events this way to encourage participation from as wide a group as possible; participants are welcome to attend either or both the Belfast and Portrush sessions. We have also sought to keep the costs very low - you'll find more information at www.solitonnetwork.org
We're really looking forward to what we expect to be a fantastic opportunity for people to think and reflect together about ideas and practices that could prove revolutionary; together we plan to create an experience of community and reflection that evokes the best in each other.
This is your personal invitation to be part of Soliton this year - Please note that the invited facilitators are just that - this is not another conference where 'authoritative' speakers tell us what to think, but rather an opportunity for conversation, debate, and shared experience. Soliton gatherings are only as good, as thoughtful, as substantial, as entertaining, and as meaningful as the participants choose to make them - whether your preference is to take part in every conversation or to spend the time listening to others, we hope you will find meaningful space at Soliton.
And for the Polka dotted amongst you - it is possible to get to God's own country by boat and train thereby reducing your footprint. It would be lovely to see any / all of you at the event.
peace
Mark
Our traditions are stories of dangerous lives: prophets critiqued dangerously, apostles spoke dangerously, and the early church fathers lived dangerously. Jesus inspired life practices that launched a new society both critical of and dangerous to the present order. 2007's Soliton Sessions are an invitation to rediscover this alternative society. Facilitators already confirmed include Jonny Baker, Kester Brewin, Pete Rollins, Laura Bagley, Si Johnston, Gareth Higgins, Erin Parish and Andrew Jones, writers, leaders, and thinkers who between them share experience in social justice activism, the spirituality of 'real life', theology and sexuality, art and spirituality, truth and deceit in politics, and the emergence of new faith communities. As a special event, the wonderful Juliet Turner will also play a concert for Soliton during the weekend.
The 2007 Celtic Soliton Sessions will take place in two parts from 1st
- 4th February 2007
On Thursday 1st Feb we will be in Belfast, with the event running from 10am - 4pm, with an evening meal together.
Friday 2nd - Saturday 4th Feb we will host a residential event in Portrush.
We have planned the events this way to encourage participation from as wide a group as possible; participants are welcome to attend either or both the Belfast and Portrush sessions. We have also sought to keep the costs very low - you'll find more information at www.solitonnetwork.org
We're really looking forward to what we expect to be a fantastic opportunity for people to think and reflect together about ideas and practices that could prove revolutionary; together we plan to create an experience of community and reflection that evokes the best in each other.
This is your personal invitation to be part of Soliton this year - Please note that the invited facilitators are just that - this is not another conference where 'authoritative' speakers tell us what to think, but rather an opportunity for conversation, debate, and shared experience. Soliton gatherings are only as good, as thoughtful, as substantial, as entertaining, and as meaningful as the participants choose to make them - whether your preference is to take part in every conversation or to spend the time listening to others, we hope you will find meaningful space at Soliton.
And for the Polka dotted amongst you - it is possible to get to God's own country by boat and train thereby reducing your footprint. It would be lovely to see any / all of you at the event.
peace
Mark
