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A chance to open our ears and our pulpits
George Floyd’s tragic death last month triggered a series of protests around the world. It led to many of us facing the heart-breaking reality that racism still exists, and the consequences of such discrimination are brutal. The protests in the UK have shown us that, while we as a country have made…
Vicky Pici
How the church can respond to racism in the UK church
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First steps for churches post lockdown as restrictions relaxed
In England and Northern Ireland churches can now open for individual prayer, and in Scotland and Wales this will be permitted from 22 June. This is a permissive move so individual churches and denominations will make decisions as to whether they can open their buildings. Any opening will need to…
Danny Webster
Listening well to the story of others
At first glance this may seem counterintuitive. The word evangelism derives from the idea of announcing or proclaiming good news. How might listening relate to an activity that has strong links to the act of speaking or proclaiming? The key is the context in which we find ourselves in the UK.
Richard Powney
Reopening of church buildings: what now?
In his statement to parliament on 23 June the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, also announced that wedding ceremonies in England will be able to take place from the 4 July with a cap of 30 people. Alongside this are other changes permitting the reopening of restaurants, pubs and many, but not all,…
Danny Webster
When we come together
The church (ekklesia) is, at its heart, a gathering of people. We are a connected people, a community, the people of God, the body of Christ, a holy nation, a royal priesthood, the flock, the household of God. From first creation to the new creation, scripture is permeated with images of people…
Donna Jennings
Roundtable: The church and later life
The Bible gives us a high view of older people (Leviticus 19:32, Proverbs 16:31). By contrast, our society often sees old age as a negative thing, and ageism has only increased over time. According to the World Health Organization, a low opinion of old age risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy,…
John Coleby
Students on an (online) mission
Shortly after this, when churches around the UK closed to help supress the spread of COVID-19, Josh and his friend joined an online church and a small group. Josh also decided to take part in Fusion UK’s small group online training so he could be better equipped to support his friend in his…
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa
Klopp’s message to the church
Klopp invited one of the world’s best surfers, Sebastian Steudtner, to training to help the players learn how to ‘calm their mindset’ – focus and believe for more (some of them were able to hold their breath under water for up to three minutes by the end of it). The team found that they were better…
Anne Calver
Scottish Government Route Map – Phase 3 planning update
On 24th June Nicola Sturgeon announced a series of indicative dates in preparation for moving into Phase 3 of the Scottish Government route map out of lockdown, due to begin on 9th July. With new cases of coronavirus now at a very low level in Scotland, potential dates for Phases 3 & 4 have…
Kieran Turner
Racial justice: Looking back as we look forward
This 400-year period, from the 16th to the 19th century, saw slave traders, many Britons among them, transport millions of enslaved Africans to the Americas, mainly. Millions died along the way. Large numbers died upon arrival. Many survived and, with their descendants, went on to make a huge…
Naomi Osinnowo
One Big Idea: Developing a theology and practice of lament
Why do I think that? I think we will be faced with lots of people of faith who are carrying wounds, doubts, pains, and sorrows that they have never experienced before. People who have not been able to say goodbye to people they loved, others who've not managed to get to a funeral, some who are…
Reopening church webinar
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TAG Talk: Worship
In this TAG Talk live from Tuesday 30th June, we were be joined Dr Jeremy Perigo Lecturer in Worship Studies at Regent University, Virginia and Dr Helen Morris Acting Director of Studies and Lecturer in NT at Moorlands College. Together with Host Revd Dr David Hilborn Principal of Moorlands…
