Challenging Hope

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Drawing on political psychology, philosophy and theology to explore hope’s complexity, with talks, dialogue, creative practice and workshops

Elm Grove Conference Centre

Is hope always an unequivocal good? Should we be wary of it? Can it survive amidst the seemingly intractable and impossible issues we face globally and individually? Is there any evidence to suggest that we should be hopeful? What does it mean to carry hope and how can it inspire us to action? And what is the place for anger, justice and lament in all this?The Susanna Wesley Foundation’s annual conference, on June 18th, 2024, will explore the ambiguous title ‘Challenging Hope’, both challenging the concept of hope and examining how the practice of hope can be challenging. In considering some of these questions, we will look at what different disciplines have to offer – political psychology, theology, philosophy – and also at the lenses brought to bear by those whose relationship to conflict and crisis have had profound effects on their actions and perspectives.Along with presentations there will be drama, dialogue and discussion, as well as a choice of workshops. Difficult concepts will be brought to life by our conference artist throughout the day.Alphabetical list of speakers (more to be added in due course):<ul><li>Dr Munyurangabo Benda</li><li>Dr Elin Kelsey</li><li>Rachel Griffiths</li><li>Dr Oded Adomi Leshem</li><li>Dr Heather Major</li><li>Bevan Powell MBE</li><li>Dr Steven van den Heuvel</li></ul>Click here for more information: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsusannawesleyfoundation.org%2Fswf-annual-conference-2024%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLiz.Pickett%40roehampton.ac.uk%7C64d633e665db4f12cea008dc3852bade%7C5fe650635c3747fbb4cce42659e607ed%7C0%7C0%7C638447175201087660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gPCtOsNI63m2TYVmRafITISUi2vpiM1x%2F%2FAoQCaPjio%3D&reserved=0" title="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsusannawesleyfoundation.org%2Fswf-annual-conference-2024%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLiz.Pickett%40roehampton.ac.uk%7C64d633e665db4f12cea008dc3852bade%7C5fe650635c3747fbb4cce42659e607ed%7C0%7C0%7C638447175201087660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gPCtOsNI63m2TYVmRafITISUi2vpiM1x%2F%2FAoQCaPjio%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://susannawesleyfoundation.org/swf-annual-conference-2024/</a> Places are free of charge and includes lunch, refreshments and post conference drinks. Registration closes on 11th June 2024· Registration/pastries and coffee from 09:15· Opening Session 09:45· Closing Plenary concludes by 17: 15 followed by drinks.The Susanna Wesley Foundation has adopted a 'default veg' policy, whereby vegetarian food will be offered by default at catered events. <a href="https://www.becreaturekind.org/defaultveg" title="https://www.becreaturekind.org/defaultveg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">'Default Veg'</a> is an initiative by <a href="https://www.becreaturekind.org/" title="https://www.becreaturekind.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CreatureKind.</a>For further information please contact Liz Pickett at liz.pickett@roehampton.ac.uk

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