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Our Cathedral Theological Conversations are back by popular demand in 2025!
Following the hugely successful run of visiting theologians speaking at Manchester Cathedral throughout last year, we’re delighted to announce our 2025 programme.
Each month, we invite you to join innovative theologians speaking on contemporary issues in an open-minded group here at the Cathedral.
Our Cathedral Theological Conversations are free and open to all. If you miss an event, a recording will be released after the event on our podcast on Spotify. However we recommend attending in person so you can join in the lively discussion and debate.
Originally from South Korea, Mija Wi has lived in Bangladesh, the Philippines and the UK, as a mission practitioner and academic. Her lived experience in Bangladesh and the Philippines led her to explore the meaning of the scriptural expression, 'good news to the poor' in Luke's Gospel, both in its biblical context and considering its implications in today's world. Continuing her journey as a "resident alien" in the UK, she has been exploring the intersection of her multiple identities-East Asian woman, church minister, and Bible teacher.
Alongside teaching at Nazarene Theological College and directing the Centre, Mija Wi is involved in ministering at Manchester YeDam Church of the Nazarene, a growing Korean congregation, with her husband, Eun Ho.
Charles is a prominent climate change advocate. He co-founded Climate YES at COP26 and is a prominent figure in environmental stewardship across Africa. Charles is Honorary Provincial Environmental Coordinator for the Anglican Province of Central Africa and Ambassador for the Green Anglicans in Malawi. Charles's influence extends through his roles as Voluntary National Coordinator for the Malawi Creation Care Network and Ecology School Ambassador for the World Council of Churches. His successful campaign to ban 'thin plastics' in Malawi demonstrates his commitment to practical environmental solutions. Charles completed his studies in Geographical Information Science at the University of Manchester and will be joining us from Malawi in a very special international cathedral conversation.
As part of refugee week 2025, Ros Holland, Chief Executive of Boaz Trust, will be talking about immigration, theology and the work of Boaz.
The Boaz Trust was founded by Dave Smith in 2004, as an outworking of his Christian faith. The aim was to address the needs of the growing numbers of people facine destitution in Greater Manchester whose asylum cases had been refused and who had nowhere to turn for help.
The vision of Boaz Trust is that people who seek safety in the UK are welcomed here and are free to live life in all its fullness.
In this session, Matthew will explore the concept of "Transformational Leadership" which has emerged from his lived experience, research and professional practice over the last 15 years. Matthew will use this session to set out why lived experience matters, how it can contribute to Transformational Leadership and its significance for curating spaces and a movement of hope in response to the crises shaping society today.
Dr Matthew Barber-Rowell is an independent scholar based in the north west of England. Matthew has a varied portfolio of work relating to crises, leadership and values shaping the public square in the 21st Century.
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