Intercultural Church and City Transformation Gathering
31st January - 1st February 2025
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Day 1 - 9:50am - 17.00pm
(registration begins at 9.15am)
Day 2 - 9am - 16:30pm
Venue: All Nations' Centre London SE11 5LY
5 min walk from Vauxhall Station
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Cost:£75
Group discount 20% discount for 5+ (discount promo code = GROUP20)(Hot Lunch included)
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A gathering for church, charity and community leaders to grapple with what it means to be an intercultural Church that impacts our towns and cities.
THEME: ONE BODY. MANY PARTS
‘from every nation, tribe, people and language’
We are witnessing a profound movement of the Spirit, reminiscent of the Ephesian moment, where diverse cultures in some of our cities and towns come together in Christ, creating a vibrant and diverse body surpassing anything seen since apostolic days. However, in other places, some still need to figure out how to respond. We must guard against the pitfall of assuming that our own cultural interpretation of the Christian faith is the only valid one, as this can hinder unity. The metaphors of the temple and the body remind us that each cultural segment is necessary but incomplete on its own. Just as a temple comprises different components, each serving a specific purpose, the body of Christ consists of diverse cultural segments, each contributing unique gifts and perspectives. These metaphors emphasise that no single expression of Christianity can fully represent the entirety of Christ's body; true completion and fullness are found only in Christ, not in any particular cultural expression or interpretation of the faith.
2025 Contributors
United In Worship Evening
Experience the power of unity through diversity on January 31st from 7pm-9pm at our Intercultural Worship Evening, UNITED IN WORSHIP. Christian artists and intercessors from around the world will come together to lead us in heartfelt worship. We are glad to announce the line up for the evening and day gathering.
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Muyiwa Olarenwaju
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Sam Blake ELIM SOUND
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Anu Omideyi - Liverpool Festival Choir
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Movement in Worship
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Voices from the Nations (Percussion)
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All Souls String Ensemble
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Songs2Serve Collective UK
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Nehemiah Kulo of Bridge Ministries ​
TRANSFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Intercultural Competence for Ministry in all places
Intercultural Mission
Intercultural Worship and Fellowship
From Theology to Theologies
This workshop will explore effective conflict resolution and genuine reconciliation in an Intercultural Church and city Transformation Journey.
This workshop is packed with lots of discussion, we’ll go on a rollercoaster journey exploring the importance of identity, the danger of assumptions, the role of encounters and a host of practical ideas to help you move this conversation forward in your context!
Intergenerational Workshop
How can we build an intercultural church environment that not only recognizes but also celebrates the diverse perspectives and experiences of people from all generations and age groups?
Intercultural Theology (more details coming)
EVENT AGENDA (update coming)
9am - 10am
Registration and Networking
10am - 1pm
Worship, Keynote Address, Panel Discussions, Reflections, Prayers
Roundtable Discussions
Main Auditorium
1pm - 2pm
Lunch Break
2pm - 9pm
Worship, Keynote address, 2 hour Dinner Break
* Watch out for United in Worship Evening
Interactive Sessions
DAY 2
9am - 4:30pm
Worship, Keynote address, Hot Lunch, Transforming Workshops, Panel Discussions, Round table Discussions, Prayers, Reflections and Disciple's Library
The Main Hall and Rooms
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About
Intercultural Church and City Transformation ICCT (An intercultural network of networks)
We believe that cultural diversity is a gift from God. We aim to create an intercultural network of networks and an environment where cultural differences are embraced, celebrated and utilised to transform the church and the city. We aim to break down barriers, build bridges and foster intercultural collaboration by promoting understanding and unity. The goal is to create culturally inclusive spaces where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together, learn from one another, and work towards building a harmonious and culturally inclusive community Activities ·     Online ‘Intercultural Learning Exchange’ (as part of the Intercultural Church and City Transformation Learning Journey ·     Annual Intercultural Church and City Transformation Gathering ·     Bi-annual publication - Intercultural Church and City Transformation Review ·     Develop and implement a peer programme that pairs individuals or churches from different cultural backgrounds to foster understanding and unity ·     Create, co-create and maintain a database of resources, including books, articles, and online materials, that promote intercultural understanding and provide access to these resources for church members and community members ·     Develop and implement training programs for church leaders and community members to enhance their cultural competence ·     Establish a feedback mechanism to gather input and suggestions from church members and community members on ways to improve intercultural understanding