Progressive Christianity Network Malvern
Welcome to the Progressive Christianity Network (PCN) Malvern
A group for all who value an open, progressive and theologically radical voice within British Christianity, and want to maintain and promote that generous understanding of faith.
PCN Malvern organises various activities including courses and discussion meetings in a variety of formats and different times
Discovering a Theology of Queer Joy
Gary Hopkins
7.30pm Thursday 12th June 2025
Friends Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road, Malvern, WR14 3DA
If Jesus came to give life in all its fulness, what might this mean for queer Christians? What might it mean to move beyond tolerance and acceptance towards queer flourishing? If, as Moltmann suggests, religion is a religion of joy, what might queer joy look like? In this session, I'll begin to explore some of the foundational ideas I'm working on as I look to develop an understanding of queer joy, drawing upon Jürgen Moltmann's theology of joy and Marcella Althaus-Reid's queer theology.
Gary Hopkins is a queer Christian currently working towards a doctorate in practical theology at Roehampton University. He is ministry development officer for chaplaincy and lay ministries in the Methodist Church and was national coordinator of Outcome, the Methodist LGBTQ+ organisation. Gary enjoys being creative, whether that be through playing piano, cooking, gardening or even DIY. He is a local preacher and has written several hymns, including a hymn in the Methodist hymn book, Singing the Faith. He can often be found touring about in his self-converted campervan, trying to taste the freedom of a little bit of #vanlife! Prior to life working for the Methodist Church, Gary worked in both primary and secondary education serving as a senior leader for ten years.
This meeting will also be broadcast via zoom. Please email for details.
About the Progressive Christianity Network
The Progressive Christianity Network Britain (A Registered Charity No 1102164) works to promote and support open and contemporary Christian understanding. We provide a network of local groups across the country, publish a radical quarterly newsletter, and organise regular conferences and events. Members come from all denominations, and we enjoy links with other progressive Christian movements around the world.
The Network recognises the value and significance of tradition and the scriptures in the shaping of Christian faith. But faith must be of today, not just the past. We value the Eight Points first formulated by the Center for Progressive Christianity in America and adapted for the UK by PCN Britain, not as a creed or a statement of faith, but as an expression of how we live as Christians.
PCN Malvern began in 2015 and continues many PCN-related activites that have taken place in the town for some years.
Links
Here are some links to sites that are worth exploring. If you have suggestions of your own, please email to info@pcnmalvern.org.uk
Progressive Christianity Network Britain - the website of the Progressive Christianity Network in Britain (PCN-Britain)
Marcus J. Borg Foundation - The Marcus J. Borg Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of progressive Christian thought, education & discipleship.
Progressivechristianity.org - the website of the network from which PCN-Britain sprang
A New Christianity for a New World - Bishop John Shelby Spong on the news and Christian faith
Centre for Action and Contemplation - founded by Richard Rohr, the Centre for Action and Contemplation seeks to empower individuals to live out their sacred soul tasks in service to the world through educational programmes and resources
Contact us
For further information please email us at info@pcnmalvern.org.uk.
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