Contemporary Christianity is continuing its Belfast based series on economic issues. The first event is a chance to hear about a creative outreach initiative in response to the economic situation in Dublin. (See also Blog this site).
The second event gives an opportunity to engage with some of the current economic issues with the help of an internationally recognised writer on the subject.
The first event is Faith and the Social Economy – A Dublin Perspective
Sean Mullan is the initiator of Third Space, a new social business initiative to create social hubs in the redeveloping parts of Dublin city. In November Third Space will be opening its first meeting and eating place in the Smithfield area of Dublin City Centre.
Sean has perviously worked as a navigation officer in the merchant navy and as a church planter and pastor in Cork and Dublin. He continues to work with church planters and others on mission in the city. He was active in establishing Evangelical Alliance Ireland, was until recently the General Director and still serves on the board. He is also on the boards of a number of community projects and faith-based initiatives. He has been married to Ana, from Buenos Aires, for 27 years and they have three adult children.
Tuesday 18 October 2011, 7:30pm 3rd Floor, 21 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast
The Annual Catherwood Lecture will be given by Bob Goudzwaard on “Money, Magic, Greed and the Power of Illusions: A Christian Critique of Our Time”
Bob Goudzwaard is professor emeritus, at the Free University in Amsterdam. He was elected to the Dutch Parliament in the 1970s and served for a time in a Christian policy research institute in The Hague. He is the author of numerous books including ‘Idols of Our Time’, ‘Capitalism and Progress’ and ‘Hope in Troubled Times’
Thursday 1 December, 8pm Venue: Belfast Bible College
These are open events and you are cordially invited