What kind of fool is this Jesus?
As Easter Sunday falls on April Fool’s Day, Ian Paul reflects on the foolishness of the gospel
Articles
The Mirror
A Good Friday poem
The Politics of the Cross
Like each of us, Jesus was born into a political context; he lived and died experiencing its pressures, posturing, and power-mongering. Politics is wrapped up in the Gospel accounts of Jesus, from his birth to his execution: even the central symbol of Christianity, the Cross itself, carries with it profoundly political overtones. What, then, are the implications of this?
Liturgies for same-sex couples?: Thoughts on a new Private Member’s Motion for General Synod
Can the Church of England offer a service of prayer and dedication to civil partnered and legally married same-sex couples given its current doctrine?
Beer & Theology – “Power and Vulnerability” (Friday 20th April) with Loretta Minghella
Our 19th Beer and Theology, in association with The Centre for Theology and Community and the Hurtado Jesuit Centre, will be on “Power and Vulnerability” with Loretta Minghella, First Church Estates Commissioner.
The Quest for Truth and Freedom: Some Polanyian reflections (II) – What the Church can learn from Polanyi in a ‘post-truth’ world
In this second part of his two-part article helping the church think about how it understands itself and the nature of its calling in a ‘post-truth’ world, David Atkinson relates Polanyi’s insights to a number of areas of Christian discipleship and the church’s witness.
The Quest for Truth and Freedom: Some Polanyian reflections (I) – Introducing Michael Polanyi to a post-truth world
In a two-part article helping the church think about how it understands itself and the nature of its calling in a ‘post-truth’ world, David Atkinson here introduces the life and work of Michael Polanyi and two key themes in his thought: The Way of Discovery and the key role of A Society of Explorers.
Billy Graham, A Tribute
John Martin shares memories of Billy Graham and reflects on his life and ministry
Anger: Not Such a Bad Thing
In a talk given to bishops’ spouses, Alison Kings, draws on her experience as a psychotherapist and clergy spouse to explore six themes in relation to anger.
Ministry, ecclesiology and theological tidiness: Reflections on the history of Anglican-Methodist unity
Peter Webster, author of a book on Michael Ramsey, sets the current Anglican-Methodist proposal in historical context.