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March 2017
[EDINBURGH] Religions Consuming Surveillance: Workshop Two
I have been asked to present at Religions Consuming Surveillance: Workshop Two, to be held in Edinburgh in March. My teaching load means I can't attend all of it, but am looking forward to presenting on self-surveillance and social media, especially as it relates to Christian identity.
Find out more »[LONDON] Mission in a Virtual World
Mission in a Virtual World in a new session provided for The Salvation Army, designed in 90 minutes to look at "navigating some of the opportunities and challenges in mission using the developing technologies that are around us", alongside some practical tips! This event is part of a pre-arranged course, and not open to the public.
Find out more »May 2017
[ONLINE] TLC Webinar with @MMU_CeLT
In September 2015 I was new to Manchester Metropolitan University, and was given unit leadership of a unit 'The Big Agency' - there was some good stuff in this unit, but it definitely required some 'TLC', and re-working. Around the time of this one-hour (informal) webinar the unit will have neared completion of its first run through, and so will be the subject of discussion. Visit 'The Big Agency' website, and see #BigAg16 Tweets - and see information on the…
Find out more »[MANCHESTER] Working with opportunities and risks for CSE in a digital age
“If we want to achieve a safer system to protect children, we must create the environment in which better skilled practitioners can practise and get on with the work of protecting children.” (Wood Report: Review of the role and functions of Local Safeguarding Children Boards, 2016) The recommendations stressed in the 2016 Wood report pave the way for a fundamental reform of the system for protecting and safeguarding children. A new, more effective statutory framework sets out strategic multi-agency arrangements…
Find out more »[LONDON] Catholic Communication
Communication is a vital part of all our work as religious. But are we aware that the way we communicate our message will decide who we dialogue with? Different generations use different methods of communication and listen to different styles. This conference will consider generational issues in communication strategy. We have to learn how to communicate clearly and distinctively what we want to communicate; otherwise our message will lose its impact. Do we understand the impact of the images and…
Find out more »[MANCHESTER] Raising Children in a Digital Age, Cavendish School
Introducing parents to 'Raising Children in a Digital Age', after one of the parents came to a previous one of my talks.
Find out more »June 2017
[CHELMSFORD] Youthwork Forum
I've been invited to speak as part of a series of events designed for youth workers in Chelmsford Diocese, exploring specific issues that will help them in the way they work with young people. We will be looking at e-Safety, how workers can look after/safeguard themselves online, but also how they can help young people explore their choices online.
Find out more »[DERBYSHIRE] URC Synod
I have been invited to speak at the URC Ministers Conference in Derbyshire on the following topics: 11.30 – 12.45 Session 2 - Intro to Social Media (Bex Lewis) 4.30 – 6.00 pm Session 3 - Social Media & the Church (Bex Lewis) This is part of a longer conference.
Find out more »July 2017
Life in Babylon: Stories from the Lion’s Den [Manchester edition]
Growing public distrust in the media, fake news and clickbait, crushing deadlines, family and friends we don't spend enough time with. Life for a committed Christian working in the media industry can take its toll. Join us for an evening of networking and sharing stories and ideas, with a panel - chaired by producer and content creator Tim Plyming - who will share their own personal stories, observations and challenges as a Christian working in and alongside the media industry,…
Find out more »September 2017
St John’s Durham: Annual Convocation
From 2-3.30pm, I'll be on a panel with Arun Arora, Mark Tallentire and Andreas Whittam Smith, discussing 'fake news'. This year’s Convocation will be in Durham on 2nd September as part of the launch of the first all years ‘Summer Reunion’. The theme will be media with a panel discussion on ‘Fake News’. The day will start at 11am with refreshments, followed by the Principal's State of the College Address, an archaeological site tour of the LRC, a buffet lunch and…
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