David Muir argues for an engaged Christian citizenship and explores the relationship of political culture with the Pentecostal understanding of the Pauline ‘principalities and powers’
Faith, Government and Society
Michael Wear, Obama’s faith advisor, says it is essential for people of faith to act together in their diversity, not only to ‘do’ compassion, but also to engage with politics and ‘seek the welfare of the city’
Restoration
The story of Grimsby Neighbourhood Church, committed to serving its local neighbourhood for the long term
Housing and land: a common good approach
How can Christian social teaching help us tackle the housing crisis and reform land use? A new set of recommendations shows us how
to live a decent life
Reflecting on the Great Dock Strike of 1889, we explore the covenantal relationship between Cardinal Manning and the dockers of London’s East End
Walking to church
What do we lose when we live and worship in different places? Sam Tomlin writes about what happened when he decided to walk to church
Illegal grazing
How a local dispute over horse grazing revealed the weaknesses of contract culture and the strengths of covenantal relationships
Bridge-building leadership
Andrew Bradstock reflects on the role of the Church in a time of division and examines the bridge-building leadership of Bishop David Sheppard
From space to place
In an era of social fragmentation, how should the church pursue mission? Martin Robinson advises starting by listening to the neighbourhood
Healing a divided nation: is the church prepared?
What can be done to heal our divisions? How should people across the churches respond? Are we willing to give up our own tribalism?
