Six reasons why you shouldn’t come to Catalyst Lite
(Seriously don't bother.)
Catalyst Lite is coming live to your living room at 7.30 pm on 9 October. And sure, it’s going to be the event of the year for thinking Christians, but really, it’s probably not worth it. Here’s six reasons why you should skip it this year, and definitely not keep Friday 9 October free (at 7.30 pm)(Just £5).
1. Stanley Hauerwas is going to be there
Ok sure, Stanley Hauerwas is one of the world’s leading theologians, but listening to a legend like that is a bit like hearing from the apostle Peter. Surely far too engaging for a Friday night!
And it’s not like you’ll even be able to ask him your questions! (Oh wait, there will be a Q&A section where Stanley will be answering your questions live? Ok, ignore that then.)
2. Artist Makoto Fujimura will be opening his studio to us
If you’re a fan of Catalyst Live, we know that you’re only interested in engaging in Scripture in a really basic way and you definitely don’t want to engage with it creatively.
Which is why you won’t want to tune in to Catalyst Lite (on Friday 9 October. At 7.30 pm.) to see how Makoto Fujimura’s stunning abstract expressionism is created or hear about the intersectionality of beauty and justice (we know all that, right?).
3. You could spend your money on something much more worthwhile
Who do these guys think they are, expecting you to fork out the whopping price of… er, £5 for a ticket to Catalyst Lite?! Ludicrous. Honestly, why spend a fiver on an event that’s going to broaden your mind and deepen your faith when you could spend it on a large extra value Big Mac meal instead? Honestly, it’s a no brainer.
4. Harry and Chris are going to make you laugh. And probably tap your weary feet
The world’s best (and only) comedy-rap-jazz duo Harry and Chris will be at Catalyst Lite to bring us some tunes and chuckles. We’ve heard that their songs are enough to have you falling out of your chair with laughter – which, quite frankly, is a bit of a health hazard. And who’s coming to a Christian conference to laugh anyway? Are we not God’s Frozen People? Save yourself the trouble and sit this one out.
Check out their video message to get a flavour of their style!
5. Leading theologian Anthony Reddie is going to challenge your worldview
Anthony Reddie will be joining us (on 9 October at 7.30 pm) to talk about the theological imperative of Speaking Black Truth to White Power, some challenging stuff that’s really going to stir you up.
(Yeah, I can’t help being excited about this one. You might want to tune in to hear about this. I think this is going to be incredible.)
6. Helen Paynter will be taking on nationalism
Really, you don’t want to be spending your Friday night (specifically, Friday 9 October) having to question your entire perspective as a Christian and a citizen of the Kingdom, which is what the wonderful Helen Paynter will be speaking about. We’re sure you’d much rather spend your Friday switching off watching Coronation Street. If you’re after a quiet life, Helen Paynter speaking at Catalyst Lite definitely isn’t for you.
Helen is the cheerleader for the Don’t Come to #CatLite movement. Her video echoes our sentiments.
We think all of our speakers are going to be absolutely spectacular – trust us, you won’t want to miss this! Book your tickets now for Catalyst Lite, streaming live to your living room on Friday 9 October at 7.30 pm!
Words by Laura Durrant.
