Food For Thought is a place to learn, be challenged in our thinking and grow as we consider a variety of topics throughout the year.
The next series is “Justice” running in Autumn 2025 with Dr Peter Vardy.
Dr Peter Vardy is a British theologian. The author or co-author of 18 books about religion and ethics. He was vice-principal of Heythrop College, a Jesuit college in London, from 1999 to 2011. He is known for the religious-studies conferences he runs in the UK for schools.
These sessions are on Wednesday evenings at St Cuthbert’s Church, Pateley Bridge. We start at 6.30pm with drinks and nibbles followed by a Speaker around 7pm. The evening should conclude after prayers, hopefully no later than 8.30pm. If you prefer, you are welcome to arrive promptly at 7pm to hear the speaker.
You are welcome to join us for all of the talks or just some of them, as you would like or are able to.
Optional Giving Opportunity
There will be an opportunity at the end of each evening to make a voluntary contribution towards a small-scale project in Uganda that supports young people with basic vocational training in computer skills, sewing, carpentry, and cooking etc. Even modest donations can make a significant difference.
It would be really helpful if you could let us know if you intend to join us so that we have an idea of how many people to expect. (But don’t not come because you didn’t let us know!).
Contact: Darryl 07792 419982 or horlix@aol.com
Food for Thought: Justice sessions
- Food for Thought: Crime and Punishment? on 3rd Sep 2025 6:30:pm
Why do societies punish and what is the purpose of punishment? Different ethical approaches to this issue will be considered and their consequences evaluated. Part of our Food for Thought series on Justice with Dr Peter Vardy. - Food for Thought: Global Economic Justice on 1st Oct 2025 6:30:pm
Global trading arrangements are at the heart of economic injustice with power, politics and wealth contributing to the maintenance of global inequality with devastating effects on hundreds of millions of people around the world. The role of capitalism will be evaluated as will alternative models of approaching global trade. Part of our Food for Thought… - Food for Thought: Environmental Justice on 5th Nov 2025 6:30:pm
Justice between human beings is one issue but to what extent should organisations have a moral responsibility towards animals and the environment? The difference between Deep and Shallow ecology will be explained and their impacts evaluated. Part of our Food for Thought series on Justice with Dr Peter Vardy. - Food for Thought: Personal Justice and Christianity on 3rd Dec 2025 6:30:pm
Justice between human beings is one issue but to what extent should organisations have a moral responsibility towards animals and the environment? The difference between Deep and Shallow ecology will be explained and their impacts evaluated. Part of our Food for Thought series on Justice with Dr Peter Vardy.