Bishop David Urquhart - Anglican Bishop of Birmingham
Archbishop Bernard Longley - Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham
The Cadbury Lectures are annual and prestigious public lectures. The lectures usually last an hour followed by discussion. David Urquhart and Bernard Longley, the Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops of Birmingham, jointly gave five lectures on the theme of Parables for the City. The Chancellor and Vice Chancellor opened and chaired the lectures.
Listen to the lectures
Family and the City: Parables of Jesus in 21st Century Birmingham
Bishop David and Archbishop Bernard in dialogue
'Soul, you have ample goods' - The Parable of the Barns and Consumption
Bishop David
'It was only right that we should celebrate and rejoice.' - The Parable of the Prodigal Son and Family Values
Archbishop Bernard
'Some seed fell into rich soil and grew and produced its crop.' - The Parable of the Sower and the Purpose of Education
Archbishop Bernard
'Each according to his ability' - The Parable of the Talents and Creativity
Bishop David