Lunchtime Talks
Trees and the Spiritual Quest
Short lunchtime talks on the theme of trees and spirituality, given by local theologians and ministers throughout the exhibition week, starting at 12.30pm.
Tuesday: Bethany Sollereder
Wednesday: Jon Keyworth
Thursday: James Grote
Friday: Paul Fiddes
Saturday: Myra Blyth
Monday: Tim Middleton
Tues 19 – Mon 25 May
Fifteen Minutes at Midday
Each weekday of the exhibition, pause for a short reflection from a theologian or minister on what trees can teach us about faith, renewal, and the spiritual life.
Dates: Tuesday 19 – Monday 25 May 2026 (no talk on Sunday)
Time: 12:30 – 12:45pm daily
Venue: New Road Baptist Church
Speakers
Tuesday 19 May
Dr Bethany Sollereder
Associate Professor in Science and Religion, University of Oxford.
Wednesday 20 May
Rev Jon Keyworth
Minister, New Road Baptist Church.
Thursday 21 May
Dr Tim Middleton
Fellow in Theology and Director of the Centre for Baptist Studies, Regent’s Park College.
Friday 22 May
Rev Prof Paul Fiddes
Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Oxford.
Saturday 23 and Monday 25 May speakers to be announced. No talk on Sunday 24 May.