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‘Theology&…’ – Seminar Series – Autumn 2025
‘Theology& Pop Music’ – Seminar with the Revd Canon Ivor Moody
4th December @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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‘Theology & Pop Music’: Finding the Sacred in the Secular: A Conversation Between Theology and Pop Music
Hosted by the Diocese of Newcastle’s Continuing Ministerial Formation (CMF) group, this monthly seminar series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, exploring the rich and surprising intersections between theology and other disciplines.
Join Ivor Moody on Thursday 4 December for ‘Theology& Pop Music’, gathering at 3:30pm for a 4pm start.
Surrounded by a society seemingly immersed in an ever increasing secularism Ivor takes famous, trans-generational secular songs, and sees how we might use them to throw new light on the scriptures, faith and church; it is an exploration of new ways to deepen our Christian understanding, not by turning our backs on secularism but embracing it, to see how modern ‘soundbites’ can throw fresh light on ancient truths.
Now retired, Ivor Moody has been Vice Dean and Canon Pastor of Chelmsford Cathedral since 2010. He was Chair of the Mid-Essex Inter Faith Forum and also Chair of Essex Mind and Spirit, a community voluntary organisation which seeks to promote positive relationships between faith and spirituality and mental health issues, and to challenge the stigma which often surrounds mental health. He also served as Chaplain to the Essex County Council.
This event is FREE to attend – all are welcome!
Booking essential. Please RSVP by emailing c.pacitti@newcastle.anglican.org
Please note: This seminar will take place in an upstairs room at Newcastle Cathedral, which is accessible via lift. Details on how to access the space will be sent in advance.
‘Theology&’… Autumn seminar series
• Thursday 4 September: Lee Taylor – ‘Theology& Joyful Fun’
• Thursday 2 October: Simon Morden – ‘Theology& Science Fiction’: Don’t Create the Torment Nexus – Conversations Between Church, Society and Science Fiction
• Thursday 6 November: Tim Bull: ‘Theology& AI’: Living as a Human in an AI World
• Thursday 4 December: Ivor Moody – ‘Theology& Pop Music’: Finding the Sacred in the Secular – A Conversation Between Theology and Pop Music
