Connect and Engage | Upcoming Talks, Debates and Storytelling

14 August 2025

Join us as we set the stage for thought-provoking discussions, sociopolitical debates and real-life stories that bring fresh perspectives.

As home to a working radical church, award-winning venue, unique organ, frontline charity the Margins Project and cross-arts community-coproduced programme the Sunday School Stories Project, Union Chapel has a rich history of social justice and community engagement. This mission includes hosting experts and inspirational individuals to share their thoughts, studies, and experiences to interact and engage with live audiences.

Book your tickets to forward-thinking explorations into the current reality of life in the Holy Land for Palestinians and Israelis, gain insights from some of the UK’s sharpest minds on the state and history of religion and sexuality, hear true tales of people from all walks of life and their experiences, or join us for a fun, educational and free family day out. We have all of this and more for you coming up: 

Nick Clegg on Meta, AI and the Battle for Big Tech | Tuesday 2nd September

The former Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister will offer an alternative future for the internet that seeks to regulate Big Tech without demonising or overstating the problems these giant companies are accused of causing. 

FREE | Loving through a Broken Heart: Palestine and Israel in the shadow of Gaza | Sunday 7th September

This free event will explore the current reality of life in the Holy Land for Palestinians and Israelis, whilst asking: What should our response be from the UK? How can we engage with these issues in a meaningful way, offering solidarity and action that supports peace and justice? 

White Male Stand-Up, with Alan Davies | Monday 8th September

Sharing some of the funniest moments from his career, the highs and lows that have shaped him as a person and answer questions on how the world of white male stand-ups is changing in 2025 and beyond. All tickets come with a hardback copy of Alan's forthcoming memoir White Male Stand-Up. 

FREE | Union Chapel Open Day 2025 | Saturday 20th September

Learn all about our Grade I & II* listed buildings, unique organ, and 200+ year legacy, and community work – plus an organ recital and kids’ activity pack –making it a free and unique day out for all the family.

The Moth Mainstage in London | Friday 26th September

The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show – featuring a musical act – where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, which will be recorded for future episodes of The Moth Podcast and Moth Radio Hour. 

Mary Beard and Diarmaid MacCulloch on the History of Sex, Gender and Christianity | Tuesday 3rd March 2026

MacCulloch, one of Britain's foremost experts on the history of Christianity, and Beard, acclaimed, award-winning classicist best known for her work on the history of women and power, help us understand the 3000-year-long story of Christians, and Jews before them, encountering sex, gender and the family.