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