The 'New Normal'

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<H2>A two-day conference examining society's shifting attitudes to gender and sexuality</H2>
Friday 11th &amp; Saturday 12th November
In the last ten years there has been a revolution in society's attitude to gender and sexuality. Where did it start? How did it develop? What does it mean? How should we respond?
This two-day conference will help you understand and engage with what is becoming the 'new normal'.
The first day will explore the origins of this revolution, looking especially at the place of children in art, literature and the law. The second day will equip parents, teachers, church leaders and others to respond - at home, in schools and in wider society. 
Lunch is included in the ticket-price.
 
Premiere of 'Sunlight'
Please note that a ticket for any part of this conference, also entitles you to free admission on the evening of Friday 11 November to 'Sunlight', a new play that explores society's conception of sexuality and gender, and its impact. For more information about Sunlight, or to purchase tickets for Sunlight alone, please <A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunlight-world-premiere-tickets-28228814143" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer">visit this page</A>.
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<H3>Day 1 - Friday 11 November</H3>
<H3>'Understanding the cultural shift'</H3>
11:00 Registration and coffee
11:30 Opening Remarks (Prof. Bobby Lopez)
12:00 Panel 1: Children in Biblical Art and Literature
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Panel 2: Children in Biblical Law (presentation and discussion on the biblical definition of gender and sexuality and the role of family and children)
16:00 Closing discussion with Q&A panel
 
Free admission for anyone with a conference ticket:
18:30 Informal drinks reception
19:30 World premiere of 'Sunlight' (price of admission is included with the purchase of any ticket to the conference)
 
<H3>Day 2 - Saturday 12 November</H3>
<H3>'Responding to the cultural shift'</H3>
10:00 Welcome
10:05 The Bible and 'The Rainbow' (Prof John Nolland)
10:30 Story and Philosophy: The Stampeding Agenda of Confusion (Prof. Bobby Lopez)
11:30 Tea &amp; Coffee
12:00 Seminars | Choose from:
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'I'm Transgender': How to Respond (Dr Jo-Joy Wright and Daniel Moody)
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'I'm Gay': How to Respond (Dr Mike Davidson and Dermot O'Callaghan)
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Myths, Lies and Statistics: Sociology and the Upturning of Society (Patricia Morgan)
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13:00 Lunch
14:00 Seminars | Choose from:
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Education: Sexuality and Gender Confusion in Primary Schools and How to Respond (Dr Jo-Joy Wright, Daniel Moody and Brian Hadley)
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Education: Sexuality and Gender Confusion in Secondary Schools and How to Respond (Dr Mike Davidson, Dermot O'Callaghan and Dr Lisa Nolland)
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14:45 Seminars | Choose from:
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Equipping Young People: Resources for Churches, Youth Groups, their Leaders and Parents (Antonia Tully, Dr Liz Jones and Dr Lisa Nolland)
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The Challenge to Freedom of Conscience, Freedom of Speech and Wider Society (Prof Bobby Lopez, Andrea Williams and Rev Lynda Rose)
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15:30 Tea &amp; Coffee
16:00 Plenary - Where to from here? 
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What do we need? Cultural Strategies (Panel)
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How will we move forward? Q&A (Panel)
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17:00 Close
 
 
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You must be aged 16 or over to attend this event
For those in genuine need and who would otherwise not be able to come, please contact the Christian Concern office (020 3327 1120). You can call during office hours (09:00-17:30) 
We are looking to assist the Anglican Diocese of Machakos, near Nairobi, Kenya, which has created a unique and holistic programme on sex and gender issues. During both days of the conference, we will be taking up a collection of used clothing, shoes, toiletries, bags and suitcases, as well as money. Proceeds will go towards helping at-risk children, families, the church and wider community in Machakos. For more details, contact Christian Concern (020 3327 1120).
 
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