The John Newton Lecture
The annual John Newton Lecture was first started in 2011 when it was hosted by the West Inishowen History and Heritage Society. The lecture series seeks to continue the legacy of John Newton with thought-provoking lectures combining themes of history and social justice. Previous lecturers include the world's leading expert on the life of John Newton - Marylynn Rouse from the John Newton Project and homeless campaigner, Fr. Peter McVerry.
John Newton Lecture 2019
For the 8th Annual Lecture in 2019, we are delighted to welcome Chloe Fulton from International Justice Mission (the world’s largest anti-slavery organisation). A law graduate from Queen’s University, Chloe recently achieved her Masters in Human Rights Law. In her work with IJM, she campaigns to end slavery in the production of the products we wear, eat and use every day.
This year's lecture entitled "Until all are free" will explore the work of modern day abolitionists - working to end slavery in the 21st century. The John Newton Lecture will take place on Thursday 11 April at 8pm in The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana. Admission is free and there will be free refreshments.
In 2018, the 7th Annual Lecture explored peace and reconciliation from the perspective of the last 100 years in Northern Ireland. Guest Lecturer, Denis Bradley is a community activist and writer who lives in Derry but was born in Buncrana. With years of involvement behind-the-scenes in peacemaking, Denis brought his own unique perspective on the past and more recent history in the lecture entitled: From Painful Past to Shared Future? Below is the complete video of his lecture and a summarised transcript is a available to download in PDF form.
John Newton Lecture 2019
For the 8th Annual Lecture in 2019, we are delighted to welcome Chloe Fulton from International Justice Mission (the world’s largest anti-slavery organisation). A law graduate from Queen’s University, Chloe recently achieved her Masters in Human Rights Law. In her work with IJM, she campaigns to end slavery in the production of the products we wear, eat and use every day.
This year's lecture entitled "Until all are free" will explore the work of modern day abolitionists - working to end slavery in the 21st century. The John Newton Lecture will take place on Thursday 11 April at 8pm in The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana. Admission is free and there will be free refreshments.
In 2018, the 7th Annual Lecture explored peace and reconciliation from the perspective of the last 100 years in Northern Ireland. Guest Lecturer, Denis Bradley is a community activist and writer who lives in Derry but was born in Buncrana. With years of involvement behind-the-scenes in peacemaking, Denis brought his own unique perspective on the past and more recent history in the lecture entitled: From Painful Past to Shared Future? Below is the complete video of his lecture and a summarised transcript is a available to download in PDF form.
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