The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors concert
The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is an award-winning choral group from the Philippines. Founded almost 40 years ago by their now conductor, Ed Manguiat, UPSA has travelled with its music all over the world – to Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Wales, Hungary and […]
Mind the Dogma: My journey from being an evangelical preacher to humanism
Dan Barker is the Co-President of Freedom From Religion Foundation, one of the largest humanist organization in the US campaigning for secularism and freethought, with more than 31000 individual members and hundreds of legal successes in favour of the separation of State and Church since its foundation year in 1976. Dan is also a pianist, […]
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 […]