Tablet Webinar: Faith, Poetry and Prayer

An evening with Michael Symmons Roberts

What are the connections between the reading and writing of poetry and the faith (or doubts) of the poet? Can poetry be seen as a form of prayer, or questioning, or witness?

Join acclaimed poet Michael Symmons Roberts for a thought-provoking conversation about poetry, imagination, spirituality and contemporary faith.

Drawing on his own work as a poet, plus the work of other poets, Michael will explore how poetry connects with prayer, forms of contemplation and witness – opening up spaces for attentiveness, lament, hope and the possibility of transcendence.’

The conversation will explore:

• Faith, doubt, silence and the sacred in ordinary life
• Poetry as prayer, contemplation and witness
• The relationship between creativity and Christian faith
• The role of the poet in contemporary culture
• Readings from selected poems
• Audience Q&A

At the heart of the conversation is a question that speaks far beyond poetry: what can poetry tell us about belief, uncertainty and the search for meaning today?

Whether you are a lifelong poetry lover, exploring questions of faith, or simply curious about spirituality and contemporary culture, join us for an evening of poetry, reflection and conversation.

Wednesday 23 September | 6–7pm BST

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