Why? is our programme for exploring our faith together.
Discipleship is a lifelong journey. There is no end to it. We are all learning, growing and developing together. We are always learning what it means to be ‘good Christians’ and ‘better Disciples’.
As we meet together, we hope that you will learn more about your personal faith, the faith of our Church, and the Christian faith. Deeping our own understanding and working together to help share Jesus’ love with our community.
You don’t need to attend them all, they are standalone sessions, but we hope you will attend as many as you are able. We also hope that you might attend something slightly outside of your comfort zone, something which maybe doesn’t immediately appeal to you or directly affect you.
Upcoming Events
Why should we be cautious about AI?
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
7.30pm
Holy Trinity, Prestwood
We are thrilled to be welcoming Dafydd Russell-Jones to help us explore this topic. We will explore the challenges/problems posed by AI, aswell as the potential to bring about positive changes in our world, emphasising that AI has the potential to damage our humanity, as well as protect and preserve our humanity, depending on how we use it and the value we give it.
Dafydd comes at this topic with a background as a Geographer teacher, MSc in Social and Cultural Anthropology and a MA in Theological studies where his comprehensive paper focused on ethics in a technological society.
Past Events
Why should we care about the environment?
Tuesday 28th April 2026
We were joined by Margot and Martin Hodson to explore Environmental Theology, both work at The John Ray Initiative.
Why should we talk about death?
Tuesday 24th February 2026
A panel discussion on the importance of talking about death. Featuring The Reverend James Dwyer, Vicar of Flackwell Heath, David Kelly, Community Engagement for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice and Leonie, Clinician & Hospice Nurse with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice.
Why explore Personal Discipleship?
Tuesday 9th December 2025
The final session of 2025 ended with a conversation around Personal Discipleship, led by The Reverend Joanna Gallant. As this was personal the conversation was recorded.
Why is God always referred to as a man?
Tuesday 18th November 2025
Kayleigh explores the language we have to talk about God, and how this impacts our relationship. Is there scope to use feminine language to talk about God? Why is it that we have come to always use male gendered language when we talk about God?
Why is our Liturgy the way it is?
Tuesday 15th July 2025
Our liturgy has a structure and, whilst the content may vary week by week and season by season, this structure remains the same. It is a constant, we know where we are in the service and where we are going next. It can be easy for regular churchgoers, and Clergy alike, to navigate the service on ‘auto-pilot’. But why is our liturgy the way it is? What is it purpose? And what does it say about what we as a worshipping community believe.
Why: Dementia and Faith?
Sunday 1st June 2025
How does living with Dementia affect someone’s faith, and what can we do to help or understand this further. This session will be led by The Reverend Joanna Collicutt.
Why: Living in Love and Faith?
Tuesday 6th May 2025
A conversation on Living in Love and Faith, and the Prayers of Love and Faith with Hannah Ling, Diocesan Social Justice Adviser.
Why: Intercessory Prayers?
Tuesday 8th April 2025
A clergy led session on Intercessory Prayers. Exploring their history, what they're for, what they mean, and how we receive them.
Why: Women of the Old Testament?
Sunday 16th March 2025
Some women of the Old Testament are well known, but many are barely remembered and even when they are we often don’t pause on them long enough to think what we might learn from them. Revd Clare Hayns with her son Micah talk about their book “Unveiled– the Women of the Old Testament and the choices they made”. This talk will ‘unveil’ come lesser known ‘rebel women’, and you will have a chance to hear from Micah about the process of creating forty original pieces of art for the book. Books and prints will be available to purchase.
Why: Praying at Home?
Saturday 8th February 2025
A clergy led session on praying at home. Introducing different techniques, types of prayer, and resources. Prayers and resources are available on the Care & Prayer page of the website, using the button below.
Why are Interfaith Dialogues important?
Tuesday 14th January 2025
Panel discussion with Rabbi Neil Janes, South Bucks Jewish Community, Arabella Norton, Beyond Difference, and the Reverend Deiniol Heywood, Rector of Prestwood and Great Hampden.