All Events

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.

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