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Rethinking ‘Bias to the Poor’

On its 40th anniversary, a reappraisal of David Sheppard’s Bias to the Poor and its influence on the English Church…
05/04/2023
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Levelling Up for the Common Good

Tim Thorlby looks at Levelling Up through a biblical perspective…
29/10/2022
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The assault on humanity

Edward Hadas examines the non-medical effects of anti-Covid-19 lockdown policies through the lens of six of the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching…
12/12/2020
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Standing at the Crossroads

Charity has expanded to meet growing need. But poverty is getting worse. How should Christian social action respond? A report explores 3 critical questions…
02/10/2026
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A Personal Church for the Common Good

True solutions to social problems come from within communities, not from outside institutions, but from the people themselves…
06/09/2024
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My hate-affair with economics

Edward Hadas explains why the financial system is inherently unstable and argues that the Church must speak prophetically for economic reform…
17/02/2023
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From Hidden Need to Shared Life

Jo Stow reflects on the importance of a relational culture where hidden needs can surface without shame…
02/04/2026
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The Future of UK Christian Social Action

Jenny Sinclair and Jon Kuhrt propose that Christian social action requires strategic change…
21/10/2025
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Justice and Reconciliation in the Margins

Meeting with Salvation Army leaders in Blackpool, Jenny Sinclair reflects on the relationship of the church with poor communities…
20/10/2024
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People Politics and the Common Good

Jenny Sinclair addresses the cultural and political upheaval, reads the signs of the times and explores our calling to the common good…
23/11/2024

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