Last week, our ministerial students and interns enjoyed time in the Lake District on retreat with leader Jan Berry, exploring the theme Weaving Our Stories. Through worship, crafts, reflection, time outdoors in God's creation, it was an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and be refreshed in many ways

Have you been keeping up with Events @ Luther King? 👀 We hope you have your calendar at hand ready for these fantastic events, upcoming this week at Luther King Theological College 📆 Will we be seeing you at Brighton Grove this week? Visit our Linktree to discover more: buff.ly/dVUbADS

Join leading Feminist Theology Academics at Luther King Theological College for important & empowering discussion of Women's Bodies at the 2025 Women's Voices conference. Discounted early bird tickets are available until the end of September: www.tickettailor.com/events/luthe...

Are you interested in postgraduate study? 🎓 📖 From Postgraduate Certificate to our full MA programme, we have options for you: buff.ly/eHgpNEa

Join us at Luther King House for two days of insightful discussions and workshops exploring Transgender, Intersex, and Non-binary Theology. This in-person and online event will bring together ministers, activists, facilitators, and community members to explore the intersection of gender (1/2)

Our Undergraduate pathways give you the opportunity to dive deeper into your calling - whether that's working with children and families, in the community or training for ministry. Find out more: buff.ly/IIE4ITe

The countdown has begun for the upcoming Women's Voices conference! Join leading Feminist Theology Academics at Luther King Theological College for important & empowering discussion of Women's Bodies. Find out more and book: buff.ly/9N4iUYI

We're excited to be hosting this event in October with Just Money, USPG and Student Christian Movement. Join us for an inspiring evening, with interactive talks and discussion on a range of topics such as economics, racism and the climate crisis. Find out more and book: buff.ly/kRMdfNM

Join us for two days of insightful discussions and workshops exploring Transgender, Intersex, and Non-binary Theology. Together we will learn, connect, and grow our understanding of transgender issues within a theological context. We look forward to seeing you there! buff.ly/HVpouEx

We're very excited to be hosting this year's Women's Voices 2025 Conference: Women's Bodies. Join some of the leading Feminist Theologians in the UK for important & empowering discussion around Women's Bodies. We're particularly looking forward to this event as Maggi Creese and Rachel Roberts, 🧵

We're excited to be entering this new academic year as an accredited Real Living Wage employer! Find out more about the Real Living Wage: buff.ly/6zOhIG7

We're excited to be hosting this event in October with SCM and USPG. Find out more: buff.ly/5vjuSW7

Since we've recently rebranded as Luther King Theological College, we wanted to reintroduce ourselves. Rooted in the legacy of Luther King, Baptist and United Reformed churches, we are a theological college in Manchester who are committed to (1/2)

Next week Rowan Williams will be speaking at Carol Nash Hall in Stoller Hall as part of Christ Church's 500th Anniversary lecture series. Find out more and register: buff.ly/wx2hhOb

At Greenbelt we asked people 'where do you find hope in the church today?'. We had some brilliant conversations with people about theology, church life and ministry. Some of the varied answers on our board included: "children singing in the choir" 🧵

We’re having a lovely time talking to the people of Greenbelt about church, theology and hope. Come find us in the Takeaway area for a chat!

We're entering an exciting new chapter, becoming Luther King Theological College. Find out more by watching our video:

Join our friends at @christianaiduk.bsky.social at Powered by Hope – a day to fuel your faith, fill your cup with hope and inspire action. Running on October 4th at the Friends Meeting House in Manchester, find out more here: www.christianaid.org.uk/events/power...

Attention 18-25-year-olds! Join 'Explore,' a FREE internship program in partnership with the Northern Baptist Association and the North Western Baptist Association. Tailored placements in local, trans-local, and national contexts await your passions, from pioneer ministry to community outreach.

We're delighted to be setting up our new branded banners in Luther King as part of launching our new identity across this summer. These will be on tour to Greenbelt and other locations - so please look out for us and say hello!

We're very excited to be heading to Greenbelt this year! We would love to hear from any students or alumni who would like to volunteer a little of their time to help us on the Luther King stall. If you are interested please send us a direct message or reply to this post 🌞

Manchester Cathedral are hosting their next Cathedral Theological Conversation on July 24th. Find out more: buff.ly/fnv4CYq

This summer sun in Manchester has our quad shining 🌞

Our new Theology and Practice pathway is the perfect course for anyone who feels called to get more involved in their church or to train for ministry. Find out more: buff.ly/zIXaaGz

Community time is central to life at LKC. It's the time of the week when we gather, support and encourage one another and learn far more than we could apart. We believe that everyone matters and makes a unique contribution to our life together. buff.ly/UDXPL9L

Our #botw #bookoftheweek this week at LKC is "Beyond the Academy: Lived Asian Public Theology of Religions" by David Thang Moe. The term "public theology" was introduced by Martin E. Marty in a 1974 article. Since then, scholarly discussions on public theology have become more popular in academic🧵

Joseph Forde and Terry Drummond have a new book coming out in July called 'Celebrating 40 years of Faith in the City'. Joseph is a former PhD student at LKC and Terry is currently completing his PhD with us. It's always brilliant to be able to share some of the amazing work that our students and 🧵

Do you feel called to work with children, youth and families? Our new Children, Youth and Families pathway gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience alongside group tutorials, gaining a Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission accredited by Durham University. buff.ly/zIXaaGz

Our #bookoftheweek #botw this week is "Meet Generation Z: Understanding And Reaching The New Post-Christian World". From the award-winning author of The Rise of the Nones comes this enlightening introduction to the youngest generation. James Emery White explains who this generation is, how it 🧵

Don't miss your chance to join the Free to Believe Reading Party: Holy Anarchy event happening next week at LKC. This is your chance to take a deep dive into the world of Holy Anarchy, disrupting systems, offering hope in uncertain times and exploring "God's awesome weakness". buff.ly/MevJcRO

Our #bookoftheeweek #botw this week is 'How Do I Look? Theology in the Age of the Selfie' by Dominic White. We live in the age of the retouchable selfie. For those navigating the world of social media, the issue of how one presents oneself to the world has never been more critical. Psychological 🧵

'Pentecost Praise' is happening next weekend, organized by Greater Manchester Churches Together to bring Christians from many traditions and backgrounds together in the heart of the city the day before Pentecost Sunday.

We're so excited to be offering our new Theology, Ministry and Mission pathways. Each pathway allows you to explore your spiritual journey while specialising your studies to fit your interests and earning a qualification in Theology, Ministry and Mission from Durham Common Awards.

Our #bookoftheweek #botw this week is 'Towards a Theology of Same-Sex Marriage: Squaring the Circle' by Clare Herbert. A transformative exploration of queer theology and the debate around same-sex marriage within the Church. Clare Herbert draws on her experience as a priest within the Church of 🧵

A special shout out to our wonderful LKC band, who not only bring their talents to our community times but have recently designed their own incredible band logos and T Shirts 🔥

A message from our President Kim Wasey on the opportunity to take party in a study with the University of Roehampton on the spectrum of neurodiversity throughout the population. Take part in the survey: roehamptonpsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

In one week The Baptist Historical Society will be hosting a book launch and service of worship in memory of Brian Haymes. Brian was a distinguished Baptist theologian, minister and educator, serving as Principal of both Northern and Bristol Baptist Colleges. RSVP: [email protected]

Our #bookoftheweek #botw this week is 'The Apostle and The Empire' by Christoph Heilig. Was Paul silent on the injustices of the Roman Empire? Or have his letters just been misread? Having entered the conversation in 2015 with his book Hidden Criticism?, Christoph Heilig contributes further 🧵

Don't miss your chance to join the annual David Goodbourn lecture taking place on Zoom tomorrow at 7:30pm. We will be hearing findings and reflections from Project Violet, a three-year project to explore women’s experience of ministry in the Baptist tradition. buff.ly/EVQmFYp

Recently the Diocese of Manchester hosted the 2025 South Asian Forum at LKC. The gathering brought together senior clergy and lay leaders from the Churches of North India, South India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other dioceses. Read more in the Diocese of Manchester's newsletter: buff.ly/tzWmP0g

Our friends at @church-poverty.org.uk are hiring for a new Chief Executive. The Chief Executive will lead the staff team and be responsible for providing overall strategic direction, coordination and management of all Church Action on Poverty programmes. Find out more:

Our annual summer BBQ was blessed with incredible weather! It's our chance to gather as a community, celebrate the achievements of the past year and to congratulate our students who are coming to the end of their time at LKC. As always the biggest thanks goes to Martin, our wonderful chef 🌞

‘Nothing about us without us’ is a frequent cry for justice from marginalised groups. Yet this cry also recognises people who are ‘not us’, who we hope will change to include us as fully human and able to flourish. This lecture will explore Project Violet, a three-year project to explore women’s

We've spent a lot of this year researching and developing new branding, and would love your input on the final design choices. Whether you're new to LKC or one of our alumni, your opinion will help us decide on our new logo and colour scheme. Fill in our survey here: buff.ly/hkU9fEF

If you are looking for accommodation in Manchester or are staying with us for a conference, make sure to take advantage of our SPRING10 discount code! Book your stay at Luther King House here: buff.ly/Jv4BPBE

The annual David Goodbourn Lecture is taking place in May! ‘Just Knowing: How do we create knowledge that does justice to marginalised voices?’ explores Project Violet, a three-year project to explore women’s experience of ministry in the Baptist tradition. buff.ly/TB6wqbx

Don't miss your last chance to sign up for our summer school 'Jesus and Mission in the Shadow of Empire'. Running from 19-22 May, this is the perfect opportunity to study alongside our students and deepen your understanding of mission. Find out more by emailing [email protected]

Our #bookoftheweek #botw this week is 'Behold the Men: An Introduction to Critical Theologies of Masculinity' edited by Robert Beckford and Rachel Starr. Contemporary dominant models of masculinity in Britain are often toxic, highly damaging to both men under pressure to embody them, and women who

It's less than a week until our next open day! You will have the opportunity to dig into theological study, join our weekly community time and ask our staff team any questions you have about studying with us. Register here: buff.ly/svI2sxd

Next month there will be a service of worship and book launch in remembrance of Brian Haymes, former principal of NBC. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by emailing [email protected]