From lockdown to musical strength

INTERNATIONALLY renowned virtuoso South Indian violinist Jyotsna Srikanth stops by in Edinburgh on her 2023-24 tour on Friday 17th November, showcasing an extraordinary blend of ragas presented in contemporary style and blended with keyboards, electronics and...

Simone Weil: The spiritual vision in her life and work

OUR director, Simon Barrow, will be chairing an online forum looking at the spiritual vision of the compelling early twentieth century French philosopher, mystic and political activist Simone Weil. This will take place from 19:00 to 21:00 (UK time) on Wednesday 27th...

A Lent programme exploring faith under fire

OUR GOOD FRIENDS at Union Chapel, in London, have developed a topical and challenging ‘Faith Under Fire’ course for Lent 2023, which runs from Wednesday 22nd February through to Friday 7 April. They write: “Across the world, people of faith are...

The meanings of freedom

EKKLESIA will be in attendance by invitation at two of the four BBC Reith lectures this year. Our Wales associate, the Rev John Gillibrand, was present for the presentation by former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams last week, and director Simon Barrow will...

Now is the time for Universal Basic Income

EKKLESIA is pleased to join politicians from various parties, NGOs, civil society groups and campaign leaders in endorsing the following open letter to the Prime Minister. You can co-sign by adding your name here.   Rt Hon Rishi Sunak PM 10 Downing St, London SW1A 2AA...