10.04.2025
Invitations to Christian Commitment – SEARCH TCD Colloquium
Saturday, 17th May 2025
‘Mission’ is for many an old–fashioned word but at a time when church attendance is low, a fresh invitation to share in the blessings of the Christian faith is needed. But fresh approaches, geared to current needs and various settings, are required.
So this year’s SEARCH Colloquium in TCD’s School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies majors on ‘Invitations to Christian Commitment’.
Starting at 10am on Saturday, 17th May, it will explore various avenues through which believers can open their arms to enquirers and spiritual explorers, making all comers feel truly welcome without subjecting them to any pressure. Benefits to be found in cathedrals, university chaplaincies, local communities, pilgrimages and fresh styles of parish worship will all be explored, with a distinguished team of experienced and forward–looking speakers.
Early booking is advised, through Eventbrite (details below) or subscriptions@searchjournal.ireland.anglican.org. A light lunch and morning and afternoon refreshments are included in the cost of €40 / £35 or €20 / £18 for students.
The full programme is as follows:
SEARCH – TCD Chaplaincy Colloquium 2025
‘Invitations to Christian commitment – transformative faith for the mid–21st century’
Saturday, 17th May, TCD School of Religion,Theology, and Peace Studies, 10am – 5.30pm.
Cathedral initiatives – Revd Prof Leslie Francis and Very Revd Shane Forster)
University chaplaincy: ‘Thinking allowed’ – Revd Darren McCallig and Revd Scott Evans
Pursuing social justice and compassion – Kevin Hargaden and Fr Jim Caffrey
Behold the Spirit: a renewed Pentecost? – Ruth Gyves on Informal Worship and Ven Simon Lumby on Pilgrimage
Space will be limited so please book early at subscriptions@searchjournal.ireland.anglican.org or through Eventbrite at either of the following links:
Euro: https://colloquium2025.eventbrite.ie
Sterling: https://colloquium2025gbp.eventbrite.ie
Price including light lunch and refreshments: €40 / £35 Students: €20 / £18
Notes on the speakers:
Revd Canon Prof Leslie Francis is renowned writer and academic in the area of pastoral and practical theology, religious education and psychology, currently attached to Warwick University.
Very Revd Shane Forster is Church of Ireland Dean of Armagh.
Revd Darren McCallig served for seven years as Dean of Residence and Church of Ireland Chaplain of Trinity College Dublin. He is currently rector of Esher in Surrey.
Revd Scott Evans is Chaplain of University College Dublin, also serving as curate in Rathmines.
Kevin Hargaden, an elder in the Presbyterian Church, leads the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, where he works as a Social Theologian.
Fr Jim Caffrey is Parish Priest of Balally, Dublin 14, where he specialises in community service and outreach in partnership with all Christian denominations.
Ruth Gyves is a lay reader and pastor in the parish of Holy Trinity Rathmines, Dublin 6.
Ven Simon Lumby is Archdeacon of Limerick, Ardfert, Aghadoe and Emly.