Death, failure, oppression and hope in Lent

Mortality, weakness, poverty and oppression – the Ash Wednesday service throws light on what is wrong in the world and ourselves. Mortality, weakness, poverty and oppression – the Ash Wednesday service throws light on what is wrong in the world and ourselves. Yet I...

Why is government held to account on money lost, but not lives?

In recent days the media has positively revelled in Chris Grayling’s reputation for incompetence, and almost every report focused on what his failures have cost in financial terms. In recent days the media has positively revelled in Chris Grayling’s reputation for...

Caring is not just a family responsibility

I have always admired Giles Fraser, even when I have disagreed with him. I have always admired Giles Fraser, even when I have disagreed with him. But I read his recent article  for Unherd with a growing sense of disbelief. Responding to the Evening...

Difficult witness from the ground of silence

We are experiencing a time of confusion and rage. Noisy conjecture paces in vain circles, displaying its caged fury wherever we turn. We are experiencing a time of confusion and rage. Noisy conjecture paces in vain circles, displaying its caged fury wherever we turn....

Job opportunity: Social Justice and Community Outreach Worker

Union Chapel Islington is an inclusive church, one of London’s most popular music venues with a programme of community engagement.You will be part of a Ministry Team broadening the reach o Union Chapel Islington is an inclusive church, one of London’s most popular...