A Sion College Seminar Reception with Dr David Musgrove: An Evening with the Bayeux Tapestry

Join Sion College for a special evening at the historic All Hallows by the Tower, for a fascinating talk on the Bayeux Tapestry, followed by canapés and drinks.

The tapestry has recently come to London and is being presented in an extraordinary exhibition at the British Museum. We are delighted to welcome Dr David Musgrove to tell its remarkable story and explore what this extraordinary medieval work can reveal about the events surrounding the Norman Conquest.

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A Sion College Seminar Supper with the Revd Canon James Walters: Building Christian Community in an age of Disintegration

The Church of England is often its own fiercest critic. Recent years have been dominated by a difficult reckoning with past failings, internal disagreement and continued numerical decline. But this is a moment of profound opportunity for parishes and chaplaincies to serve their communities and grow in faith. Based on case studies across the Church of England, James Walters offers reflections from his forthcoming Bloomsbury Lent Book 2027 to renew confidence in the practice of ordinary Christian community.

Canon James Walters is director of the LSE Faith Centre and a professor in practice at the London School of Economics.

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Founder’s Day - The 2026 Sion College Lecture: Democracy: It's not a spectator sport

Speaker: Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston

Gislea Stuart - Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston became the First Civil Service Commissioner in March 2022. She is the independent Civil Service Regulator, appointed by HM the King for a five-year term. She and her fellow Commissioners ensure that entry into the civil service is based on merit, following open and fair competition. They also advise on Business Appointment Rules for those leaving the civil service and are the final appeal body for complaints under the Civil Service Code.

Gisela was the Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston for 20 years. She served as a Health Minister in the first Blair administration as well as serving on the Defence, Foreign Affairs and  Intelligence and Security Committees. She was the chair of Vote Leave and joined the House of Lords as a non-affiliated Crossbencher in 2020.

Gisela will speak about the challenge faced by those who seek elected office. They have to strike a balance between being popular without being populist and she will reflect that voters have to take their share of responsibility for democracy to work.

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A Sion College Seminar Reception with Graham Tomlin: Faith that Frees: Luther’s Vision of the Spiritual Life

Martin Luther’s understanding of the Christian life and how it is lived proved revolutionary in sixteenth century Europe. In this session, we will explore why so many people at the time were drawn to it, why it led to profound changes in the medieval Catholic Church and what it can offer Christians today as they seek to live lives of faith and freedom.

Our speaker at this event is Bishop Graham Tomlin, Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness and Editor-in-Chief of its digital magazine project, Seen & Unseen, and former Bishop of Kensington. Graham is President of St Mellitus College and was previously Vice Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, where he taught within the Theology Faculty of Oxford University on Historical Theology, specialising in the Reformation period.

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A Sion College Seminar Reception with The Rev’d Martin Browne: The Catholic Church, Ecumenism, and Anglicans

Founded during the Second Vatican Council by Pope St John XXIII, the Dicastery for Christian Unity promotes an ecumenical spirit within the Catholic Church, and seeks to contribute to Christian unity by strengthening relationships with other churches and ecclesial communities.

Fr Martin Browne, A Benedictine monk of Glenstal Abbey in Co. Limerick, Ireland, joined the Dicastery in 2022. He has a particular brief for relations with the Anglican Communion and the World Methodist Council, and was a notable presence in the historic visit by their Majesties the King and Queen to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in October 2025. Fr Martin will speak on the Catholic Church and ecumenism, and on theological dialogue with the Anglican Communion.

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The History of Sion College: A Reception and Lecture prepared by George Bush

As we look ahead to 2030, the 400th anniversary of the foundation of Sion College, this seminar reception offers an opportunity to reflect on the College's remarkable history and its enduring contribution to the intellectual, spiritual and collegial life of the Church of England. Founded in 1630 to promote learning and fellowship among the clergy of London, Sion College has adapted and flourished through periods of profound change while remaining faithful to its founding vision.

Held at St Giles Cripplegate, close to the site of the original College, the lecture will explore Sion's origins, development and continuing significance as it approaches this major anniversary. Researched and prepared by George Bush before his untimely death on Saturday 26th September, it reflects the dedication of a long-standing Fellow and Past President who devoted much time and energy to the life of our College. The evening will therefore offer an opportunity not only to celebrate Sion's history, but also to give thanks for George's life and to raise a glass in his memory.

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A Sion College Visit to the National Theatre: The Jungle Book

In the mangroves of the Sundarbans, wolves howl, birds soar and tigers roar. At the heart of this wild and vibrant kingdom, an unlikely child is growing up… Mowgli.

Danger stalks the shadows, and threats lie hidden beneath every rock. To protect his family, his friends and the only home he has ever known, this young hero must first discover who he really is and where he truly belongs.

Based on the beloved tale by Rudyard Kipling, reimagined by Anupama Chandrasekhar (The Father and the Assassin). Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, with innovative puppetry by Finn Caldwell and Nick Barnes, this thrilling new adaptation brings the jungle roaring to life on the Olivier stage.

As always, this family theatre outing is heavily subsidised with the cost to Sion College members and their parties at £20 for adults, with no charge for school-age children. We have bought Circle tickets, and as always drinks or ice creams will also be provided for everyone. Please note that the theatre recommends that this production is not suitable for children under 7.

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A Sion College Seminar Supper with Sarah O’Connor: We Are Not Machines: The Fight for the Future of Work

Few issues are attracting more attention in business, politics and public life than the rapid advance of artificial intelligence. As governments, employers and workers grapple with what these technologies might mean for jobs, productivity and human flourishing, Sarah O'Connor offers a much-needed perspective on a debate that often feels unprecedented.

In this seminar supper, Sarah will explore one of the defining questions of our age: what happens to human work in an era of artificial intelligence and automation? Combining historical insight with experience of on-the-ground reporting, she will examine the changing relationship between people, technology and productivity, arguing that many of today's debates about AI are rooted in much older struggles over dignity, welfare and control in the workplace.

Sarah is an award-winning journalist at the Financial Times, where she writes on work, employment and economic policy. Over nearly two decades of reporting she has developed a reputation as one of Britain's most perceptive commentators on the changing nature of work and the lives of working people. Her first book, We Are Not Machines, has been widely praised for its exploration of the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and automation.

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