Catalyst 2026
Start something good.
With Tim Dixon, Co-Founder of More In Common
KXC (All Saints Caledonian Road)
Saturday 28th February, 10.00-6.00pm
With optional prayer (Fri 27th Feb)
Tickets £25, or £10 concession.
Whether it's escalating inequality, ecological breakdown or the rise of the far right, now is not a time to sit on the sidelines.
Now is a time for action.
The world is in a dark place.
But there is hope.
Time and again, small groups of people have gathered together to pray, dream and start something new. From the Jubilee Debt Campaign to Amnesty International, ethical clothing brands to Homes for Ukraine, the UK church has a strong track record on creative innovation. Small teams do big things - and as the Just Love Network, we want to dream big.
Catalyst is a two-part innovation workshop from the Just Love Network.
This Spring, we're gathering thoughtful, creative & passionate people to generate solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems. Join us in London on Saturday 28th February for a day of thought-provoking content, prayer and group workshops - including input from Tim Dixon and others. Tim is the co-founder of More in Common, an organisation set up almost a decade ago to tackle the forces of division and polarisation after the murder of West Yorkshire MP Jo Cox, who was a friend of Tim’s. Now operating in seven countries, More In Common are widely regarded as one of the most incisive, accurate sources of polling insights in the UK. Tim has led on all of More in Common’s research and initiatives across Europe and the US.Prior to this, Tim has had a diverse career working in business, charity and politics. He began his career as a lawyer with Baker & McKenzie, started and sold an education publishing company, and served from 2004 to 2010 as a leading advisor for two Australian Prime Ministers. Since 2010, he has pioneered seven organisations on issues including modern day slavery, Syrian human rights and the Colombian peace process. He has advised political leaders, CEOs, philanthropists, activists and organisations on strategies to engage new audiences and achieve positive change. Tim currently also serves as Chair of Trustees here at Just Love UK, and we're delighted that he's joining us for Catalyst London.
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By the end of a day together in London, we aim to develop 3-5 new Just Love Projects that could make a lasting difference in the world - and build the beginnings of a team to carry each one forwards.
Just Love Projects are small teams of people running after a clearly defined justice impact. We've already incubated 3 Just Love Projects:
Bank Well - UK churches banking safely & sustainably.
Teach Clean Air - equipping & educating healthcare workers.
Better Story - responding to Christian nationalism.
At Catalyst, we'll turbocharge these three movements and lay the groundwork for a new wave of Projects. Come build with us.
Catalyst 2026: Schedule at a glance
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SHAKE
Prayer & Listening - 7-10pm
An optional evening of prayer, intercession and contemplative listening. As we begin Catalyst, we note down what God might be saying and allow this to shape and guide us over the rest of the event. At a venue in central London - details on sign-up.
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BREAK
Doors Open & Coffee - 9:00-9:30am
Arrive at the venue, grab a coffee and meet others attending Catalyst this weekend!
Innovation Workshop: Tim Dixon - 09.30 - 10.30 am
A workshop and Q&A with Tim Dixon, Co-Founder of More In Common Global and former advisor to two Australian Prime Ministers.
Analysis & Idea Generation - 10.30 - 12.00 pm
Working in teams, we critically analyse 5 problem areas, breaking them down and spotting trends and opportunities. Guided by experienced facilitators, we steadily move from analysis to innovation.
Lunch Break 12.00-1.30
Over lunch, the Catalyst Team will capture what's happened so far and identify a set of groups, teams and project conversations for the afternoon.
MAKE
Catalyst Idea Labs - 1.30-3.30pm
We now move to the main event: designing powerful, visionary responses to the most serious justice issues of our time. By 5pm, we aim to generate at least 3-5 credible, achievable Just Love Project ideas.
Break 3.30-4.00pm
TAKE
Next Steps - 4-5pm
We gather to pray, reflect and set clear next steps. Where possible, we start building teams and allocating resources. Where more discussion is needed, we set up future times and dates.
Dinner
All are welcome to continue the conversation over dinner after the event. Free local accommodation available for those who need it.
What makes Catalyst different?
1. PASSIONATE PRAYER AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
We don't draw a false choice between prayer and strategy. We are 100% serious about both, and integrate both practices into our events and process.
2. EXPERTISE AND STARTING SMALL
Innovation is hard, and it pays to learn from the best. At the same time, you don't need to be an expert to start something. We are more interested in people, passion and ideas than in everything being perfect.
3. NETWORK POWER AND PARTNER POWER
We're a network of 1000 people pursuing justice in the way of Jesus, home to many working at the cutting edge of their field: we want to start powerful projects and movements from within this Network. At the same time, we give our best away, and love working with partner organisations to multiply everyone's impact.