{"title": "Mark the storyteller: discipleship, challenge and revelation in the Gospel of Mark", "start": "2026-11-03T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T20:00:00Z", "place": "St Paul's Cathedral", "address": "St Paul's Churchyard, EC4M 8AD London", "price": "Free with a ticket", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.stpauls.co.uk/book-tickets", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "religion/christian/bible"], "description": "An evening talk exploring the Gospel of Mark as a vivid, dynamic work of storytelling. It is given by Dr Paula Gooder, Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral and a leading Biblical scholar, whose new book The Gospel of Mark is being published. She introduces Mark's distinctive voice and narrative techniques, guiding listeners through the Gospel's themes of discipleship, challenge and revelation. 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Together the two will examine the renewed appetite for spirituality, faith's relationship with science, and Christianity's capacity to offer a deeper sense of meaning, identity and hope.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/rethinking-christianity-alister-mcgrath-in-conversation-with-47463/", "official_url": "https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/whats-on/1011-rethinking-christianity-alister-mcgrath-in-conversation-with-chine-mcdonald/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6520b03b1ba3192c3326932d28023e9b4f13157d65e502c98dbabe46066a82de-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Soup & Scripture: Waiting for Jesus", "start": "2026-11-06T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Saint Bede's Church", "address": "Thornton Road 58, SW12 0LF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/christian/bible-study"], "description": "An evening of shared soup followed by prayer and study of the coming Sunday's Gospel. 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Whether you are new to the faith or have been a Christian for many years, all are warmly welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/at-the-altar-growing-in-christ-autumn-discipleship-47758/", "official_url": "https://stmildredschurch.org.uk/event/at-the-altar-growing-in-christ/2026-10-26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3e90161f28b697d7803aef65daa8fc6c282ecf8578e9b93dbc3b2ebed483b325-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Rediscovering the Rosary: CTS Book Launch & Live Podcast", "start": "2026-10-30T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T22:00:00Z", "place": "21Soho", "address": "21 Soho Square, W1D 3QP London", "price": "£10 early bird, £15 standard", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rediscovering-the-rosary-cts-book-launch-live-podcast-tickets-2000642734274?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/christian/catholic"], "description": "An evening marking the launch of the book The Rosary: A Prayer Full of Grace, featuring a live recording of the Into the Truth podcast. 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Copies of his books will be on sale and he will sign them after the event, with refreshments served. Everyone is welcome; admission is free but places are limited and sign-up is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/an-evening-with-wm-paul-young-49303/", "official_url": "https://holyspiritclapham.churchsuite.com/events/5sdrdhkx", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5524cf8f11ec0ee4ace53d5b8e68b7bc6239531d7da02d46b28684e6c76301a2-1200.webp"}]}