Conway Hall Open House Weekend
Conway Hall will be opening its doors as part of Open House weekend, Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 September. From 10:00 until 16:00 both days you’ll be able to join hourly tours and learn about the history of our Society and the building itself. The story of Conway Hall Ethical Society dates back to 1787 with a […]
Jon Sopel: Inside Trump’s White House
You are invited to step inside the Oval Office and experience life as a reporter in the Briefing Room. Join BBC North America Editor Jon Sopel as he takes you inside Trump’s West Wing and discusses the impact this presidency has had on the most iconic of American institutions. You’ll hear about where the tense […]
Judging Religion: A Dialogue for Our Time
John Holroyd, author of Judging Religion A Dialogue for Our Time, will discuss his recent book with Anja Steinbauer, editor of Philosophy Now. John read Philosophy and Theology at King’s College, London. His book has been reviewed as being ‘clearly written, carefully argued, motivated by universal goodwill yet unafraid of tackling bitterly controversial topics.’ The below […]
The Crisis Of British Democracy
Join GlobalNet21 and Conway Hall Ethical Society to discuss the crisis facing British democracy. Brexit has exposed some major faultiness in British Politics that has been growing over many years. Our representative form of government has often been grid locked and unable to respond. It has led to movements that could undermine our democracy and […]
I’m Worried About The World But I’m Not Sure I Want To Be An Activist
What happens when an activist speaks? The activist is reacting: to a situation that is intolerable and must be changed. Their target audience is reacting too, but usually to the activist. The spectacle of activism can be troubling, even if you’re sympathetic to the cause. Anthea Lawson is investigating the inner life of activism for […]
How to use time wisely and live more happily – with James Wallman
How can we use our time wisely and live more happily? At this special event, James Wallman will share the insights from his new book about how to spend time well – and which experiences bring the greatest happiness and make life more enjoyable and purposeful. With modern society feeling busier than ever, our time […]
A Monk’s Guide to Happiness – with Gelong Thubten
How can meditation help us live calmer and happier lives? Join Action for Happiness for an evening of wisdom with Gelong Thubten, an inspiring British monk who is passionate about the life-changing power of meditation. Thubten will share practical ideas from his best-selling new book The Monk’s Guide to Happiness – to help us master our […]
African Health & Wellbeing Day
African Health and Wellbeing Day is a landmark occasion that is aimed at the African and African Caribbean communities of Britain. It brings together African centered therapists, wellbeing experts and organisations specialising in mental and physical health for a fun packed festival of educational talks, workshops and presentations. Our aim is to raise awareness of […]
Race in a Godless World: Atheism, Race, and Civilization, 1850-1914
What is the historical relationship between atheism and racism? Were atheists in the past more or less racist than their Christian counterparts? Did the decline of Christianity lead the way to racism? These are questions Nathan Alexander considers in his forthcoming book, Race in a Godless World: Atheism, Race, and Civilization, 1850-1914, which looks at […]