Time and change
What comes next?
We have had some wonderful meetings over the ten years, and more, that the current Leicester group of the Sea of Faith Network has been active.Our excellent organisers have worked behind the scenes to deliver a great mix of speakers and discussion topics. We’ve shared many hours of enjoyable argument and insights.
But things are changing. According to Plato, Heraclitus was fond of saying, πάντα χωρεῖ καὶ οὐδὲν μένει. Everything changes and nothing stands still. This is as true now as it was then. Which arguably undermines his point. (We could talk about this.)
Across the network, membership is decreasing, along with attendance levels. The energies and availability of the organisers are likewise reducing. Leicester is not immune from this trend. There is doubt about the viability of the group in its current form.
On the list of possible scenarios for the future are:
It has been a brilliant decade and more, with very many memorable speakers, videos and discussions.
We intend to celebrate that, with a mince pie or two, at the meeting. But it is also up to us, collectively, to decide what we do.
Please come, whatever your past connection with the group, to add your voice, or to listen to the options. Above all, come to enjoy our end-of-year gathering. It may also be the end of an era.
Everyone welcome—existing fans, newcomers and the simply curious.
The Garden Room at Great Meeting Chapel on Saturday 14 December 2019 2.30 - 4.30 pm
Doors open, with drinks available, from 2.00 pm
The chapel is at 5 East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX (just across the
road from John Lewis). There is a small (free) car park. A donation of
£4 per person covers room hire and other costs. For more information, use the contact details on the right. We're very friendly.
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