
Roots and Branches

October 7-9, 2022
Greswolde Arms
1657 High St, Knowle, Solihull B93 0LL, United Kingdom
Sunstone UK is Getting Together Again!
This fall, we're getting together again to explore the theme Roots and Branches. Use this page to register to attend, see the full schedule, submit your own presentation idea, and get event updates!
Register
Full Conference
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Full conference registration grants access to every session over the event weekend, and includes a catered lunch on both Saturday and Sunday!
Saturday ONLY
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Saturday only registration grants access to every session on Saturday, October 8th, and includes a catered lunch on Saturday.
Sunday ONLY
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Sunday only registration grants access to every session on Sunday, October 9th, and includes a catered lunch on Sunday.
Schedule
Printed schedules available on-site. Schedule will be filled out as sessions and speakers are confirmed.
Friday, October 7
6:00 PM
Meet at the Greswolde Arms for early check-in and chatting with other attendees.
1657 High St, Knowle, Solihull B93 0LL, United Kingdom
7:00 PM
Opening Keynote "Claiming Mormon Identity"
by Lindsay Hansen Park
In this presentation Lindsay Hansen Park will discuss what Mormon identity means, especially from a global perspective and why it matters.
This session will be streamed live on the Sunstone UK Facebook page.
8:30 PM
Swing Dancing presented by Marco Antonio Viera Marques
Saturday, October 8
8:15 AM
Venue Doors Open: Check in and get settled in for a great day of conferencing!
8:30 AM
Welcome and Orientation
8:50 AM
Speedy Stories
A hybrid of Speed dating and mini Mormon stories. A light-hearted ice-breaker designed to kick-off the weekend developing and rekindling friendships from the start.
9:50 AM

Succession Crisis
Presented by John Hamer
9:50 AM

The Masks we Wear
presented by Nikola Brophy
10:50 AM Morning Break
Tea, Coffee, and Juice Included in Ticket price
11:10 AM

“I am the vine, ye are the branches (John 15:5).” So Wiifm?
Presented by Charles Lawson
11:10 AM

Post Mormon Parenting
Presented by Ju and Laura
11:10 AM
Community Space open for Games, Puzzles, and Crafts.
12:00 Lunch
Catered meal included in ticket price
12:45 Panel Discussion

LGBTQ experience in Mormonism hosted by Mark Johnson and 21st Century Saints
2:10 PM


Constructive and Effective Dissent – the Road to Healthy and Right Relationships
PART 1
Presented by Andrew Bolton and Elray Henrikson
2:10 PM

Pictures by Peculiar People
Presented by Peter Bleakley
2:10 PM
Mormon Dungeons and Dragons
8 lucky people will try their luck with the Mormon Dungeon Master. . . who will be victorious?
3:10 PM
Part 2: Effective Dissidence
Presented by Andrew Bolton and Elray Henrikson
3:10 PM

Nemo the Mormon
3:10 PM
Mormon Dungeons and Dragons Continued
4:00 PM Afternoon Break
Tea, Coffee, and Juice Included in Ticket price
4:15 PM Keynote: Sunstone Mormon History Podcast
"A Rascal in the Woodshed: Albert Carrington in the British Mission"
Sunstone Mormon History podcast hosts Bryan Buchanan and Lindsay Hansen Park will dive into the lurid tale of Mormon apostle Albert Carrington in the UK.
Break for Dinner
Dinner
The night is yours! Grab dinner with other attendees in the area, chat with Priesthood Dispatches over a dinner session, or join us for an 80's themed dance and karaoke!
‘Turtle Bay’ Caribbean restaurant and bar is a great place to begin the nights entertainment.
For anyone wishing to really burn the candle, ‘Popworld’ in Solihull will remain open till 4am.
Use your night wisely and remember who you are! Literally! Because we want to see you back again on Sunday!
6:00 PM

PD and Sister PD Entertainment: 'It's a Family Affair"
7:00 PM
Karaoke and an 80’s themed dance!!!
Belt out the classics in a communal karaoke – no need to be shy! We’ve seen many of you already in full action and still bear the mental scars!!!
Why not dress up? Fluorescent leg warmers, crimped hair and open shirts . . .best 80’s effort gets a prize!!
Sunday, October 9
8:30 AM
Doors Open and Welcome
8:50 AM

Mormon Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence
Presented by Marc Fuentes
8:50 AM

Sunday School in the Mirror Universe
Presented by Peter Bleakley
9:40 AM

Blessing Journeys – 21st Century Saints Groves in the digital Era
Presented by 21st Century Saints hosts Jane and Alana
9:40 AM
'Where will you go?'
THRIVE
9:40 AM
Community Space open for games, puzzles, and crafts
10:40 AM Morning Break
Tea, Coffee, and Juice Included in Ticket price
11:00 AM
Joint LDS and Community of Christ Ecumenical Service
Join us for a restoration-wide ecumenical service
11:00 AM
"Roots and Branches" Print Workshop
Communal lino printing by Richard and Ruth
12:00 Lunch
Catered meal included in ticket price
12:45 PM

‘Firm to the faith’ –
Mormon fundamentalism in England
Presented by Nathan Taylor
12:45 PM

Mormonism’s Wrestle with Identity
Presented by David Shepperd
12:45 PM
'Healing Through Poetry
Richard and Ruth will lead you through a number of ways to construct poetry in a cathartic and healing process
2:10 PM

Common mental health issues and the impact of a faith crisis, a Doctor’s perspective.
Presented by Dr Christopher Jones - MBBS MRCGP BSc
2:10 PM

The Divine, the Feminine and Earth:
Exploring Paganism in and out of Mormonism
Presented by Hannah Bardsley
2:10 PM
Community space open for games, puzzles, and crafts.
3:10 PM

What is an Apostle
Presented by Richard James
3:10 PM

Chastity dogma:
a brief exploration of the history, myth and reality
Presented by Debbie Shrubb
3:10 PM
Community space open for games, puzzles, and crafts.
4:00 PM Afternoon Break
Tea, Coffee, and Juice Included in Ticket price
4:15 PM Closing Keynote

A Faith Journey
Presented by John Hamer
5:15 PM Britvengers Assemble
A round of podcasters and organizations in the UK community and a discussion of the conference as it has been, and where it is headed
With: Sunstone U.K., Peter Bleakley, Nemo the Mormon, 21st Century Saints, Community of Christ, Priesthood Dispatches, Affirmation
6:00 PM
Thank you for being with us for Sunstone UK! For those not ready to go home, join us for a walk along the canal or grab dinner nearby, and round out another fantastic weekend with the Sunstone UK community.