Through the lens of Dr Martin Luther King Jr's 'I have a Dream' speech, an opportunity to creatively re-imagine a different world for today and tomorrow.

Martin Luther King in many of his sermons and speeches invited people to consider the possibility of the impossible. A world where discord and division yields to peace and unity, where “four little children will one day live… where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.” How might we, through poetry, re/discover the Christ in the face of the other, and let freedom ring from our communities?

This gentle and creative workshop will encourage us to reflect on, write down and, if you wish, to share with each other our poetic dreams for a better world.

The Revd Dr Catherine Okoronkwo is Canon Steward at St Paul’s Cathedral. Her first collection of poems, Blood and Water / ọbara na mmiri (2020) is published by Waterloo Press. Her second collection, pụọ na ntụ / Rise from the Ashes, will be published by Broken Sleep Books (autumn 2025).

Ticket prices

Able to be generous £15

Covering the cost £10

Limited means £7.50

We charge to cover our costs, but we want to ensure that cost is not a barrier to those who would like to come. If a bursary would make it possible for you to attend, please enquire by emailing stpaulslearning@stpaulscathedral.org.uk

Any cancellations should be made at least 7 days prior to the event. A 100% cancellation fee will be made for any late cancellations or non-arrivals.

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