Today Tim and I are heading to Manchester Cathedral, where I will take part in the Spirit of Life Exhibition. It is described on the web-site like this:
Fire breathing vicars, dream interpretation, Jesus Deck Readings and spiritual meditations are some of the spiritual skills on display at Manchester Cathedral's first ever Christian Spirituality fair - the Spirit of Life (2 May from 11am-5pm).
With performances, meditations, stalls and workshops throughout the day, come and discover how ancient spirituality meets contemporary culture at this unique event.
And following much adverse publicity ( and really who believes the Daily Mail?) this statement has been issued:
Important
The Spirit of Life is a Christian festival offering a balanced programme of different spiritual traditions including Taize, choral evensong and contemporary spiritualities. There are workshops that will provide a Christian critique of other spiritualities. There will be no tarot card reading or fortune telling at the event. All contributors are Christians, many of them ordained clergy, nuns, Catholics or evangelicals and have undergone a rigorous application process by the organisers. The event offers a clear Christian alternative to the usual offer at Mind, Body Spirit events and is doing what the Church of England has always done – being present within culture, coming alongside people, offering them Jesus Christ.
Our contribution will be mixed, Tim will be taking some of his pictures, and inviting others to draw/ create, I have a number of images of Christ, and will be asking folk to consider them and engage with how they "see" God and therefore themselves. I will also have some Scripture promise cards and will offer folk the chance to chose one along with the chance to engage with how God's promises are relevant today.
Pictures and reports will follow.
