The Rural Theology Association

The Rural Theology Association aims to:

  • Study the Gospel and develop theology in a rural setting.
  • Raise awareness of the nature of rural ministry, worship and mission in the world at large.
  • Discover ways of living in the countryside which embodies a Christian response to the world.
   

2010: Crunch in the Country

RTA Annual Conference at Rydal Hall, Cumbria: 20-21 November 2009:
Due to flooding this conference has been redated to 11-12 JUNE 2010
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Speakers at the conference include:

  • The Rt Revd James Newcome, Bishop of Carlisle
  • Andrew Humphries, President of the Rural Community Council
  • How the recession is affecting rural areas.
  • How can the church best respond and be a beacon to the Kingdom of God?
  • (The Revd David Emison is unfortunately unavailable)

The consultation starts with lunch on Friday June 11, and ends after lunch on Saturday.

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