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Presented by the Reverend Canon Steve Chalke MBE, founder of the Oasis Trust.
The Chapel, Francis Close Hall | Wednesday 6 May, 7pm
We are delighted to welcome the Reverend Canon Steve Chalke MBE to our University Chapel at Francis Close Hall to present this annual lecture and explore these questions.
Steve is a distinguished author, speaker, former UN Special Advisor on Human Trafficking, and Baptist minister. In 1985, he founded the Oasis Trust, a leading charity dedicated to building inclusive local communities.
Today, Oasis operates across multiple countries, providing housing, education, healthcare, and various community-building initiatives. In England, Oasis runs 56 schools and recently opened Oasis Restore, the UK’s first Secure School – a groundbreaking therapeutic alternative to youth prisons designed to support high-risk children and young people in the justice system.
Steve’s tireless work in social justice has earned him numerous honorary fellowships and an MBE. He continues to lead Oasis and remains a prominent voice on social issues. Steve is also a regular media commentator, and his latest book is called A Manifesto for Hope.
There will be a retiring collection for the Oasis Charitable Trust following the lecture.
The Michael Perham University and Cathedral Lecture series is named in commemoration of Michael Perham. As well as being Bishop of Gloucester, Michael was Pro-Chancellor of University of Gloucestershire for many years, served as Chair of the University Council, and was instrumental in developing closer relationships between the University and the Diocese. The lecture venue alternates each year between the University and Gloucester Cathedral.
This year’s lecture is taking place at The Chapel, Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ.
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We look forward to welcoming you, and please get in touch by emailing [email protected] if you have any questions about the event.
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