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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 4h

📅 Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025
6.30pm: Arrival & light buffet
7.30pm: Lecture with Professor Robert Beckford
📍 Venue: Queen's Foundation, Somerset Road, Birmingham B15 2QH
For more info, please visit www.queens.ac.uk/blackhistory...

Black History Month 2025 at Queen’s - The Queen's Foundation

The Queen's Foundation is delighted to welcome all to events marking Black History Month 2025. Please book on, download the posters and share the invitation with your community. Art Exhibition ‘Icons ...

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 4h

Before the inaugural lecture by Professor Robert Beckford, we will be hosting a pre-lecture reception with a complimentary light buffet for all. Booking in advance is essential. queens.jotform.com/252553830352...

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 4h

It is a countdown to our new annual event, the Robert Beckford Lecture, marking Black History Month and thirty years of pioneering scholarship in Black theology. queens.jotform.com/252553830352...

#blackhistorymonth #biblicalscholar

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 11d

Bishops Michael and Esther left us with words of encouragement for the work happening at Queen’s and renewed prayers, particularly for the ministry of all those currently in training.

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 11d

With the new academic year now in full swing, this visit was an opportunity to meet with students and staff and share in worship and lunch with our community.

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 11d

We were delighted to welcome Bishop Michael Volland, Bishop of Birmingham and Bishop Esther Prior, Suffragan Bishop of Aston, to Queen’s yesterday.

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 12d

Together, Fass and Ginnal open a fresh theological grammar for our age: one that insists on prophetic boldness while navigating the deceptive terrains of racial politics, memory, and power. You can read more on the event's page here: www.queens.ac.uk/blackhistory...

Black History Month 2025 at Queen’s - The Queen's Foundation

The Queen's Foundation is delighted to welcome all to events marking Black History Month 2025. Please book on, download the posters and share the invitation with your community. Art Exhibition ‘Icons ...

www.queens.ac.uk

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 12d

Fass names audacity, the disruptive courage to speak truth in contexts that demand silence. Ginnal signals cunning, the capacity to discern and resist duplicity in political, cultural, and ecclesial life.

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 13d

She arrived at Queen's 28 years ago for three months...and the rest is history.
This September, we bid farewell to Dr Nicola Slee as she formally entered retirement.
We pray for this new season of her life and look forward to welcoming her back to Queen's in the near future and in new ways.

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 19d

The inaugural Robert Beckford Lecture is a free in-person event, open to the public, and preceded by an optional dinner at 6:00 pm.

For more information, please visit www.queens.ac.uk/blackhistory...

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 19d

Marking three decades of pioneering scholarship and activism in the intersection of faith, popular culture, and justice, this lecture asks what kind of Christian thought is vital in a world marked by the resurgence of neofascism and the emergence of cryptic forms of reparations.

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 19d

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
bit.ly/Beckford2025

On Thursday, 23 October, 7:30 pm, join us for the inaugural Robert Beckford Lecture: “Where Do We Go from Here? A ‘Fass’ Christianity for a time of ‘Ginnal.”

For more information, please visit www.queens.ac.uk/blackhistory...

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 20d

It's official - Our new first years are on a roll!

Over the past couple of weeks, we were delighted to welcome our new students for their induction.

Please join us in praying for new friendships, life-changing learning, and a flourishing journey in their discipleship and ministry.

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 21d

All are welcome to this striking art exhibition
by visual artist Eddy Aigbe at The Queen's Foundation, from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 October 2025.

Info and free tickets: www.queens.ac.uk/blackhistory...

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 27d

The symposium created space not only to engage with this important research but also to share experiences and good practice, and reflect on how TEIs can support every ordinand, allowing them to flourish in their training and ministry.

Find out more here: www.queens.ac.uk/neurodiverge...

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 27d

🔹 Dr Denzel Mitchell (Consultant Psychiatrist) exploring what it means to be neurodivergent
🔹 Dr León van Ommen (University of Aberdeen), reflecting on Theological Perspectives on Autism and Ministry
🔹 Rev Dr Allison Fenton and Dr Ed Olsworth-Peter, sharing findings from their collaborative research

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · 27d

Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome TEI representatives from across the country for the Neurodivergence in Formation Symposium. The two-day event was shaped by thought-provoking contributions

#neurodiversity #neurodivergence #formation #ministry

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · Sep 8

Sacred Cyphers is a cooperative of theologians, music scholars, school educators, and activists in various fields of sacred music and popular culture education based in the UK.

Register now: www.bit.ly/Bashyonline

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Being Poor is Expensive: An online Interdisciplinary Conference. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Sacred Cyphers and Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham present Interdisciplinary Theological Perspectives on Bashy’s Being Poor is Expensive Being Poor is Expensive is a modern classic in UK Hip Hop/Grim...

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · Sep 8

Grab a free ticket to this online conference by Sacred Cyphers and sponsored by Christian Aid: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Bashy's 'Being Poor is Expensive' an album that dives into culture, religion, politics, history and urban Britain. With Keynotes from Dr Monique Charles and Dr James Broad

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annehollinghurst.bsky.social @annehollinghurst.bsky.social · Sep 7

So glad to be at Newport Methodist Church, Isle of Wight, for the welcome for Jane Craske as Superintendent. Jane has been a great colleague as Director of Methodist Formation at Queen's. Good to see her warmly welcomed and to run into a couple of former Queen's students! @queens.ac.uk

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · Sep 4

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · Sep 4

✨ Register today and share this opportunity with your networks to start shaping future of the church!
👉 bit.ly/RJOpenDay

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · Sep 4

What to expect on the day?
▪️Overview of the programme structure and content
▪️Insights into the Racial Justice Empowering Project
▪️Information about scholarship opportunities
▪️Q&A with tutors and current students
▪️Guidance on the application process

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · Sep 4

Come and explore the fully funded MA in Theology and Transformative Practice, a 3-year programme designed to empower UKME/GMH individuals to become theological educators and leaders in the life of the church.

Register now
👉 bit.ly/RJOpenDay

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The Queen's Foundation @queens.ac.uk · Jul 25

Start your transformative experience this September!

If you are looking to study theology towards a Certificate, BA, Diploma, or MA, Online or on campus, get in touch today. Our admissions team will be delighted to assist you.

👉️www.queens.ac.uk/studentenquiry

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