The Guild of Our Lady of Ransom

Supporting Evangelisation in England & Wales

We support hundreds of projects and initiatives in the Catholic Church through our grant programme and our growing network of members.

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£180,000+
given in grants  in 2024
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Lecture
The Church's mission in the Age of AI
December 5, 2025
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7:00pm

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Advent Lecture will be delivered by Matthew Sanders, CEO of Longbeard. The digital world is now where millions search for meaning - and too often they encounter confusion instead of truth. Longbeard’s pioneering tools, including the widely used Magisterium AI, place the treasures of the Church’s teaching directly at people’s fingertips, offering clarity and confidence in an age of uncertainty.AI raises pressing questions: mass unemployment, the “existential cliff” of lost meaning, digital companions that replace real communion, and a culture increasingly unsure of what is true. Come and hear how the Church is responding: with the same wisdom she has carried for 2,000 years, and the same mission she has always had - to bring souls to Christ.

Doors open 7.00 pm (refreshments) | Lecture begins 7.30pm, 45–50 minute lecture, followed by moderated Q&A.

Tickets available to Guild Members now via the newsletter, and general tickets open on 15th October (discounted tickets available).

We have introduced a price to the Guild's Lectures. This price should not be a barrier to your attendance, please email info@guild-ransom.co.uk if you would like a sponsored ticket. Please note that refunds will not be given one week prior to the event.

More information will be coming in the new year.

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