DYING IN THE 21ST CENTURY: A DAY OF REFLECTION AND DEBATE

A unique, thought provoking theological symposium which addresses one of life’s most difficult subjects, that of death and dying, will be in Frome.                                                                    

The event to be held in Frome is part of a national project titled ‘Christian Perspectives on Death and Dying’ led by academics at Cardiff University.  Already successfully presented to public audiences in London, Gloucester and Cardiff, the Frome event will explore a range of contemporary issues about death and dying, including those posed by the advancement of medical technologies and the subsequent complexity of end of life decision making in the 21^st century.

Academic, medical and theological experts on the subject will present and lead debates about the challenges around decisions at end of life, be it for one’s self, or for others who are unable to decide for themselves.

The speakers include: Revd. Professor Paul Badham (Dignity in Dying), Professor Jenny Kitzinger (Cardiff University),  Revd. Dr. Jonathan Pye (Chair of the Bristol District),         Usha Grieve (Compassion in Dying), Professor Malcolm Johnson (University of Bath),  Revd. Brenda Dowie  (University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust), Revd. Dr. Keith Albans  (Cliff College), Revd. Michael White (Frome Community Hospital chaplain), Revd Dr Mike Parsons (Gloucester Diocese).

Further information and booking is available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-perspectives-on-death-and-dying-a-day-of-reflection-and-debate-tickets-29717885997?aff=es2

The conference day is free and is for everyone – for the public, and for those who provide pastoral, social, medical provision and cross-denomination religious support services