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What is a Church of Sanctuary? Sarum College is an ecumenical centre for Christian study and research where our passion is learning that nourishes the human spirit. Welcoming people of all faiths and none, we offer space and time for enquiring minds to grow in wisdom and courage. Travel Information Arrival by Car Parking on College grounds is very limited and available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. If you require a parking space for special needs, please contact us to arrange. To drive to Sarum College from the city centre, enter the Cathedral Close from the High Street Gate, via either New Street or Crane Street. (Satnav Postcode SP1 2PF) For detailed travel instructions visit sarum.ac.uk/travel. Arrival by Train Sarum College is approximately a 15-minute walk from the railway station. Train services to Salisbury are frequent with direct trains from London, Southampton, Portsmouth, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. Visit nationalrail. co.uk for details. Park and Ride Salisbury has fi ve Park and Ride sites located at all the main routes into the city. The Wed 18 September 11am to connecting bus stops are within a 10-minute walk. Visit salisburyreds.co.uk/parkride for further information. Thurs 19 September 4pm Sarum College Bookshop On-site specialist theological and liturgical bookshop carrying a wide selection of titles. Course participants benefi t from a 10% discount on all books. 01722 326899 | [email protected] | sarumcollegebookshop.co.uk Sarum Centre for Encountering the Bible Sarum Centre for Encountering the Bible 19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EE 19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EE 01722 424826 | [email protected] | sarum.ac.uk | @SarumCollege 01722 424826 | [email protected] | sarum.ac.uk | @SarumCollege What does it mean to be a hurch of Sanctuary? Wednesday 18 to Thursday 19 September 2019 Arrivals 11am, departures 4.30pm Non-residential £90 Residential £150 Course code: 2712 Programme Overview This conference will explore the theology of sanctuary by looking more closely at the biblical, historical, and ecclesiological foundations of the practice of providing sanctuary. Conference highlights Plenary Sessions • A History of Sanctuary in the UK • The City of Sanctuary Movement • Biblical Cities of Refuge: Sanctuary & Restoration Sarum College in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close. Photograph AshMills.com • St Nicholas of Tolentino, Bristol: Learning from the first UK Church of Sanctuary Sarum College The conference is hosted by Sarum College’s Centre for Encountering the Bible (CEB) and supported by the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’s Churches’ Refugee Workshops Network (CRN) which aims to provide a collective and ecumenical voice on issues of asylum and immigration. The CEB is open to all those who seek opportunities • Supporting People through the Asylum Process to read, explore, discuss, and interpret sacred texts with a view to having a greater • Setting up a City of Sanctuary Faith Stream in Your Area understanding of their relevance, limitations, power, and responsible use in our • The igrant od contemporary world. • Community Experiences of Finding and Providing Sanctuary Jayme Reaves is the Centre Coordinator and also Coordinator for the Short Course programme at Sarum College. The conference also features a visit & talk on Magna Carta by The Very Revd Nick Papadapolous, Dean of Salisbury Cathedral as well as facilitated reflections by Bishop Salisbury has always been an important centre for theological learning, beginning with Jonathan Clark St Osmund and the completion of the first cathedral at Old Sarum in 1092. When work started on the new cathedral in 1220, several colleges were established as well as Contributors a medieval school of theology on the site of 19 The Close. The Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal, retired Methodist Minister; founder and president of City of Sanctuary UK Today Sarum has a diverse programme of learning organised in seven Centres. The The Rt Revd Jonathan Clark, Bishop of Croydon; chair of the centres offer courses, consultancy, conferences and research opportunities to suit Churches’ Refugee Network different styles of living and learning. Course formats include evening lectures, day and Dr Jayme R. Reaves, Public theologian; author of Safeguarding the Stranger: An residential courses – all at varying levels, from academic to experiential, intensive to Abrahamic Theology and Ethic of Protective Hospitality leisurely. Sarum College is only a few yards from the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral. Sian Summer-Rees, Chief Officer, City of Sanctuary UK Thousands of people stay throughout the year for courses, sabbaticals, retreats, Dr Paul Weller, research fellow in Religion and Society; associate conferences and as a base to visit the area. Many bedrooms have lovely Cathedral or director, Oxford Centre for Christianity and Culture Close rooftop views. We look forward to welcoming you to Sarum College..