Reconciliation in a Time of Conflict
How can we talk about reconciliation in the midst of war? We know the Bible calls us to be reconcilers, but what does the Christian ministry of reconciliation look like in a time of conflict? What are the challenges faced by those in the context of war, and what might we learn about being reconcilers in a society increasingly characterised by cultural division and conflict? How can we pray, act and speak in these turbulent times? Christians in Ukraine and Israel-Palestine have approached this question in different ways, which will in turn help shape our understanding and action in our own contexts.
This significant day conference is hosted by the British Trust for Tantur, which supports the work of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute, on the border between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. We will be welcoming their Rector, Fr. John Paul SJ, along with Lesya Kovalenko and Revd. Anastasia Riabchuk from Ukraine to lead us in our reflections.
This conference will run from 10.00am – 3.30pm at Coventry Cathedral, a community known for its commitment to reconciliation, and as a place to reflect and respond to these difficult questions.
