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Category - Greenbelt

26 May 2010

Greenbelt should be celebrated, not boycotted
25 May 2010

Christians back Tatchell after call for Greenbelt boycott

Supporters of the Greenbelt festival have rejected suggestions that the inclusion of Peter Tatchell amongst the speakers will leave children at risk of abuse.
18 May 2010

DfID withdraws from Greenbelt after budget cuts

The UK's Department for International Development (DfID) has formally withdrawn as a partner of the Greenbelt festival following budget cuts by the new government.
18 May 2010

Peter Tatchell is showing Christians how to be more like Jesus

The news that human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is to speak at this year’s Greenbelt Arts Festival, was met by a small number of conservative Christians with a call for a boycott, on the grounds that the Christian event is being ‘gayified’. Others have expressed puzzlement as to why an atheist like Tatchell would want to speak, when he has previously attacked the church’s unjust practices.
17 May 2010

Methodist Church backs Greenbelt in face of boycott

The Methodist Church has announced it is to be the Greenbelt festival's third major partner, flying in the face of a proposed boycott by some conservative Christian groups.
13 May 2010

Greenbelt festival announces record ticket sales despite 'boycott'

The Greenbelt festival has sold a record number of advanced tickets despite opposition from conservative Christians and a call for a boycott for the second year in a row.
13 Jan 2010

New Greenbelt director chosen to 'grow ambition and nurture distinctiveness'

The Christian arts and music festival, Greenbelt, has announced the appointment of its new director. Gawain Hewitt will take up his position in February 2010.
1 Sep 2009

Gene Robinson given standing ovation at Greenbelt festival

The Anglican Communion's first openly gay bishop has received a standing ovation at the Greenbelt festival in Cheltenham. Gene Robinson's call for a sexual ethic based on integrity and trust was greeted with prolonged applause.
30 Aug 2009

Thousands flock to Greenbelt festival despite criticism

The Greenbelt Christian festival in Cheltenham has attracted over 15,000 participants despite attacks from conservative campaigners opposed to the invitation of a gay bishop.
28 Aug 2009

Spinning at Greenbelt

Having been a big fan of the Greenbelt festival for years, I'm delighted to be speaking there for the first time at 2.00pm this Saturday.

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