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Forty years since Bias to the Poor, whose side is the church on?

40 years after Bias to the Poor by David Sheppard, churches are still estranged from poor communities. What can be done to put this right?…
07/04/2023
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Good Neighbours and the Common Good

Jenny Sinclair explores the underlying reasons behind Brexit and Trump and proposes that the churches can play a key role in supporting the rebuilding of our national community for the common good……
06/03/2023
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Divine irrigation

Facing the reality of church decline, a vicar uncovers the true vocation of his parish…
29/03/2021
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Communities need jobs to thrive

An inspirational story of church leaders’ collaboration with civic partners to keep and attract jobs to communities…
18/07/2021
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Solidarity in Hard Times

The Christian way of tackling poverty must be relational and personal, not delegated to welfare or activism…
28/10/2022
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Down on the allotment

Tim Lea reflects that God’s idea of mission is different from our assumptions: we should unlearn old practices and believe that it is only God who makes things grow.…
17/12/2021
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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…
14/12/2019
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Covenantal Listening

A church in a Jewish neighbourhood discovers that listening is the key to relationship building…
04/06/2022
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Je ne regrette rien

Archbishop Emeritus Patrick Kelly confesses his role in perpetuating a management culture that has affected the character of the church…
15/05/2021
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Restoration

The story of Grimsby Neighbourhood Church, committed to serving its local neighbourhood for the long term…
08/02/2021

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