A gathering of bold voices, prophetic vision, and Spirit-led conviction.

Join us for Preaching Truth to Power. In a time when truth is often silenced and justice delayed, this conference will equip clergy, lay preachers, church leaders, and communicators to preach with courage, clarity, and conviction. Learn from seasoned preachers and thought leaders as we explore how the pulpit can be a platform for justice, truth, and transformative hope.

Stand firm. Speak boldly. Preach truth to power.

Speakers include:

Bishop Mariann Budde, Sam Wells, Mark Oakley, Selina Stone, Isabelle Hamley and David Runcorn

Programme

8.45am | Registration

South Transept

9am | Morning Prayer

Harvard Chapel

9.30am | Festival Eucharist with Bishop Mariann Budde

10.30am | Registration and tea

South Transept

11am | First Session

Speaking Truth to Power: Sam Wells

followed by discussion with Bishop Mariann Budde

11.45am | Second Session

Mark Oakley

12.30pm | Lunch Break

2pm | Third Session

Preaching Across the Divide

David Runcorn

2.45pm | Panel

Preaching Truth to Power

Mark Oakley, Isabelle Hamley, Selina Stone, Charlie Bell

3.30pm | Tea break

4pm | Closing Worship

About the Festival of Preaching

The Festival of Preaching is created and managed by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd, a registered charity. Via book and newspaper publishing, bookselling, distribution, and events, HA&M generates funds in order to fulfil its charitable purpose of making grants to churches and Christian organisations. It publishes around 80 books per annum in print and digital formats via imprints SCM Press, Canterbury Press, Church House Publishing (under arrangement with the Archbishops Council) and Saint Andrew Press (under arrangement with the Church of Scotland). It also publishes the Church Times and other periodicals, runs an events programme including the Festival of Preaching, and owns leading religious bookshop Church House Bookshop and distribution centre Norwich Books and Music. Find out more at www.hymnsam.co.uk