Events hosted by Cambridge Apologetics or our sister project Life in the Round
Events hosted by Cambridge Apologetics or our sister project Life in the Round
The Round Church, Cambridge (CB2 1UB)
No booking required; simply turn up on the night.
In a world increasingly concerned with climate change, conservation, and our planet’s future, how can Christians engage in conversations about the environment, and use these to point people to Christ?
Cambridge Apologetics is pleased to welcome Jim Paul (Director of the English L’Abri Fellowship) to explore how secular worldviews engage with questions surrounding the environment, and how the Christian story uniquely and subversively fulfils humanity’s desire for environmental renewal. We will discuss how Christians can make the most of conversations on environmental topics with friends, family, and colleagues, in order to connect with those who care deeply about these issues and to share the gospel with them.
The Round Church, Cambridge (CB2 1UB)
From Life in the Round
No booking required; simply turn up on the night.
Cambridge’s iconic Round Church, modelled on Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, was built as part of a wave of crusader-inspired architecture that spread across Europe in the early twelfth century. It stands as a striking reminder of Christianity’s complex legacy, one which has prompted many critics to argue that the faith has done more harm than good.Â
In this setting, historian Dr John Dickson (author Bullies and Saints and host of the Undeceptions podcast) will trace the paradoxes of Christian history: how the same faith that produced the Crusades and modern abuse scandals also gave rise to hospitals, universities, justice movements, and countless acts of charity. Through a talk and Q&A, followed by time for informal discussion over cheese and wine, we will take an honest look at the good and evil of Christian history, and reflect on what this story means for the questions facing our society today.
James Tour is the T. T. and W. F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Computer Science, and Professor of Materials Science and Nano-Engineering at Rice University, Texas. He has served on the faculty of the University of South Carolina and as a visiting scholar at Harvard University. Tour has over 700 research publications and over 130 patent families.
Stephen C. Meyer is author of numerous books including Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe (2021) and Director of the Whewell Centre for Science and Natural Theology. Dr Meyer received his PhD from the University of Cambridge in the philosophy of science.
Andrew Fellows is a Christian apologist, author and former chairman of L’Abri International, currently serving as minister at St Thomas’ Church, Cambridge.
In the new year we will be launching his forthcoming book: Humanity Matters: Re-enchanting Homo Sapiens (2026).
12-13 June 2026Â |Â Venue: Eden Baptist Church and Christ Church Cambridge
There is a growing spiritual openness in our society – increasingly people are seeking truth and meaning beyond mere matter. But how do we guide this new generation of seekers to faith in Christ as the ultimate fulfilment of their search? How can we hold out Christ-centred, evangelical faith as the true and most beautiful telling of the gospel?
This conference will equip and empower believers to share their faith in a way that connects with the spiritually receptive, pointing them to a wholehearted, gospel-centred, and living faith that renews the heart and satisfies the mind. Gain the tools to meet this exciting cultural moment and provide an answer for the hope you have in Christ.
Theme: Reason and Imagination
Cambridge is full of thinking people. What do they think about Christianity? From the University to the Science Park, from Addenbrooke’s to the City Council: our colleagues and friends all live with assumptions about our faith.
But what assumptions do we have about their questions? In our rapidly changing culture, are we tracking with their thinking? How might we commend and defend the gospel in creative ways in Cambridge today? Our summer conference this year explored the role of reason and imagination in outreach.
For more details about the conference, including the programme and speakers, visit the conference page below.
Termly training seminars at the Round Church allow us to hear from specialists and develop the conversation.
Our most recent seminars featured Andrew Fellows on ‘Why Doesn’t God Make Himself More Obvious?’, Peter Williams on ‘The Surprising Genius of Jesus’, Matt Lillicrap and Ellidh Cook on ‘Wrestling Wisely with the Old Testament’, Esther Lightcap Meek on ‘Reaching the Heart’ and Marsh Moyle on ‘A Better Kind of Goodness’.Â
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Cultural outreach events are hosted through our partner ministry Life in the Round.
We must give honest answers to honest questions. Christianity is Truth, Truth that God has told us, and if it is Truth, it can answer questions."
We ran our first Cambridge Summer School of Apologetics in 2006, when The Foundations Trust was still known as Christian Heritage. Over the years we have hosted main speakers including Bill Edgar, John Lennox, David Robertson, Andrew Fellows, Jock Mcgregor, Ted Turnau, Greg Koukl, Stephen Meyer and Ard Louis.
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Academics in Public Evangelistic Speaking
Partnering with UCCF and IFES Europe, we are delighted to host the British gathering of the FEUER Academic Speakers' Network at our annual conference.
The network meets in parallel with us sharing relationships, plenary speakers, seminars and logistics support. The network also features professional communications coaching.
Featuring communications coaching
Tim Benton is a former actor and theatre director, now executive communications coach at GSB Comms. He has worked with businesses including Microsoft, KPMG and BCG, and ministries including Keswick and Oak Hill.
Christian academics have a unique opportunity to introduce Christianity with credibility at student events. The Network provides vision, training, peer support and introductions to event organisers.