EVENTS
The Helier Centre runs a number of different kinds of event throughout the year.
You’ll find details below of events past and present.
If you have questions or suggestions for any of the events, please get in touch. Details on our Contact page.
Long Table Lunches (Monthly)
Presentation and public community dialogue over lunch, usually in the Helier Chapel at the Town Church.
SYMPOSIA (QUARTERLY)
An opportunity to discuss and reflect on a topic of current significance in greater depth. Usually a mixture of larger public and smaller private events over one to three days. Read more.
RETREATS (BI-ANNUAL)
Overnight retreats with a spiritual/well-being focus, usually at Elizabeth Castle which was built on the islet where Helier had his hermitage.
HOST CONFERENCE (ANNUAL)
Our flagship event brings together elements of all the other events the Helier Centre organises. It revolves around drawing together approximately 15 people that you might find presenting at conferences for people fro different walks of life. Host makes a space for them to spend three or four days together, sharing with one another and the wider community. Usually at Elizabeth Castle.
HELIER LECTURE (ANNUAL)
Annual public lecture related to the vision, values and themes of the Helier Centre.
A Single life
13 November 2025, 12:30-13:30 | Symposium Event
In the “Responding to Christian Nationalism” Symposium, Dr Stephen Backhouse shares from “A Single Life: The Extraordinary Søren Kierkegaard” at St Helier Parish Church.