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Words of Grace: Living Hope in the Diocese of Sheffield
178. Revd Dr George Westhaver - Principal of Pusey House
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Revd Dr George Westhaver, Principal of Pusey House, joins Paul and Ben on the podcast ahead of his keynote speech at this week’s Catholic Evangelism Lecture at Carver Street.
George talks about:
✝️ His keynote theme of ‘Deifying Discipline, Adoration and Transformation’
✝️ Being raised in Nova Scotia – and his calling to the UK
✝️ Pusey House and engaging with current debates
✝️ Roots in the Oxford Movement
The Catholic Evangelism Lecture is at St Matthew’s Carver Street on Friday 25 September at 7pm.
You can book your ticket for free: https://carverstreet.churchsuite.com/events/pd2jya25
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