This is what you can expect from the Tent over the course of the week…
Daily Routine
Each day follow the same structure, consisting of a Lunchtime Talk, an Evening Event, and a Special Event called Cultural Hour.
Lunchtime Talk
13:05 - 13:55
A guest speaker gives a talk on an issue concerning Christianity whilst attendees also enjoy a FREE LUNCH. The Talk will be followed by a Q&A where anyone is free to give questions to the speaker.
Cultural Hour
17:00 - 18:00
This time is dedicated to showing how Jesus is Good News for all cultures. A food activity from a different culture is shared each day (except Friday, which has a Scottish Ceilidh) and is then followed by a talk exploring Christianity and Culture.
Evening Event
19:15 - 20:45
Each evening begins with live entertainment from a Durham music group. After this, the host will interview a different person each day to hear the story of the work of faith in their lives. This will be followed by a talk from Luke’s Gospel.
From 10am-4pm and 8:45pm-10pm, a café will be open serving hot drinks and baked goods
Monday
19
Feb
Has Science Removed the Need for God?
Good News for a SCIENTIFIC World
13:05 - 13:55 with Dr Sharon Dirckx
Is Christianity a British Religion?
With a traditional British Afternoon Tea
17:00 - 18:00 with Gerard Charles
GOOD NEWS for The Surgeon
An interview with Piyush Jani
19:15 - 20:45 with Roger Carswell | Live Entertainment: Eden Band
Tuesday
20
Feb
Does Anyone Love Me?
Good News for a LONELY World
13:05 - 13:55 with Matthew Roberts
Why Does Following Jesus Mean Embracing Cultural Diversity?
With a Bring & Share International Dinner
17:00 - 18:00 with Gerard Charles
GOOD NEWS for The Criminal
An interview with Eddie Roberts
19:15 - 20:45 with Roger Carswell | Live Entertainment: Full Score Barbershop Choir
Wednesday
21
Feb
Why Does God Care About Sex And Identity?
Good News for a SEXUALISED World
13:05 - 13:55 with Matthew Roberts
Jesus: Man or Myth? Historical Evidence from Ancient Cultures
With Global Dumpling Tasting
17:00 - 18:00 with Gerard Charles
GOOD NEWS for The Anorexic
An interview with Emma Scrivener
19:15 - 20:45 with Roger Carswell | Live Entertainment: Thomas Rees
Thursday
22
Feb
Why Does God Allow Bad Things To Happen?
Good News for an EVIL World
13:05 - 13:55 with Michael Ots
Why Do Christians Worship Jesus?
With West African Jollof Rice
17:00 - 18:00 with Gerard Charles
GOOD NEWS for The Runaway
An interview with Ronaldo Andre
19:15 - 20:45 with Roger Carswell | Live Entertainment: Henry Grainger, Dan Fitch & Friends
Friday
23
Feb
Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead?
Good News for a SKEPTICAL World
13:05 - 13:55 with Michael Ots
What Difference Would Following Jesus Make To My Life?
With a Scottish Ceildh Dance & Live Music
17:00 - 18:00 with Gerard Charles
GOOD NEWS for The Addict
An interview with Yvonne Edwards
19:15 - 20:45 with Roger Carswell | Live Entertainment: Eden Band
Details of all the speakers and interviewees can be found on the Speakers page.