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Welcome to the first issue of What's Good?
We're a monthly guide to London's faith & art scene, sharing exhibitions, events, socials and more.
2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting year. Christian art and culture is having something of a renaissance, and we are thrilled that we get to be part of it! London is a city with a rich history of both faith and creativity; its legacy continues today as artists, writers, filmmakers, podcasters, designers and dancers are finding a renewed inspiration by the Holy Spirit.
What's Good? was born out of a group of people, all involved in faith-based arts communities or initiatives, having dinner to encourage and pray for each other. Through these dinners, we became more and more aware of just how many beautiful, inspiring and exciting expressions of creativity are happening in our city. We came up with What's Good? as a way to help share these things that we're hearing about with as many people as possible.
It is an honour for us to be able to share a glimmer of what God is doing in this city in this newsletter and invite you to join in with it.
And, as ever, if you've got something you would love to feature in this newsletter, do let us know here or email hello@whatsgood.london and say hi.
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Event
Inkwell Evening
A night of art & ideas hosted by the London Inkwell Local community
We are thrilled to present our third annual Inkwell in London, where there will be wine, charcuterie, networking, poetry, music, and art.
Inkwell offers a warm atmosphere to connect, mingle, and admire great writing and creativity with the goal of refilling your aesthetic, spiritual, and communal inkwells. Inkwell will be a feast for the spirit and a celebration of creativity that lifts our eyes to Christ's beauty.
Mark your calendars and join us at Inkwell for an evening of inspiration and connection.
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Thurs 22nd Jan
πDoor open 6:45pm
πHanbury Hall, Spitalfields
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Exhibition
visual feast
an exhibition of colour in dark times
Come and savour a rich feast of art, music and poetic goodness in the dark days of January.
"Alongside the paintings, photographs, and poetry on the walls, there will be reflective prayer stations, opportunities to get creative with artistic activities, a pop-up cafe, and live performances. Weβll be wrapping up the weekend with some delicious homemade food as we let the words of Psalm 23 sink in: tasting the feast that is offered in the presence of our enemies, or in the midst of our difficulties. Everyone welcome - come and join for as little or as much as you want."
Emily, Exhibition Curator
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Sat 24th Jan
π 11am-3pm with creative performances at 2.30pm
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Sun 25th Jan
π 2pm-6pm with creative performances at 2.30pm
π Church on the Corner, Angel
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Live Podcast
Tolkien: The Theology & Philosophy of βThe Lord of the Ringsβ
Join us for the launch of the new CTS book on Tolkien's Theology & Philosophy
Book launch + Live Podcast + Drinks Reception
Join us at St Wilfrid's Hall, the Brompton Oratory, on Jan 30th for, 'Tolkien: The Theology & Philosophy of βThe Lord of the Rings.β
This event will be a book launch of Fr Michael Halsall's newest book, 'A Light from the Shadows: The Spiritual Heart of JRR Tolkien'.
It will also be the live podcast recording of a lively conversation between Pierpaolo Finaldi and author Fr Michael Halsall, exploring Tolkien's Catholic faith and philosophy.
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Fri 30th Jan
π‘ 6.30pm-9.30pm
π St Wilfrid's Hall at the Brompton Oratory
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