Conversations day: Being the people of God

Conversations day: Being the people of God

Location: CMS Oxford and online
Date: 17 March 2026

In this conversation day we turn attention to the church, asking what church is, does and needs to be in the 21st century.

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Hosted as a partnership between Church Mission Society and Mission Research Network we take a deep dive into the themes of a new book, Being the People of God: Missional Ecclesiology for Uncertain Times.

We welcome editors and contributors including:

  • Paul Bradbury, Pioneer minister, writer and researcher
  • Andy Smith, Team rector and church planter
  • Angus Ritchie, Executive Director, Centre for Theology and Community
  • Ana Franca-Ferreira, Head of Research, Centre for Theology and Community
  • Tina Hodgett, Pioneering Parishes

The day will feature talks from book contributors, conversations around key themes of the book, research presentations and workshops focusing on practice.

Take part

Attendance is free. Please bring your own lunch or you can buy lunch from the local supermarket nearby.