Faith leaders’ letter and protecting refugees

Over two hundred faith leaders have called on the UK government “urgently to revise its policy” and “offer sanctuary to more refugees. Over two hundred faith leaders have called on the UK government “urgently to revise its policy” and “offer sanctuary to more...

Meritocracy, social mobility and grammar schools

Theresa May’s attempt to bring back grammar schools seems to be either one of two things. Theresa May’s attempt to bring back grammar schools seems to be either one of two things. It may be a political move to keep a certain section of the electorate happy...

A gay bishop and loving everyone: the dilemma of church leaders

Nicholas Chamberlain, the Anglican Bishop of Grantham, has come out as gay and in a relationship, though sexually abstinent in line with church rules. Nicholas Chamberlain, the Anglican Bishop of Grantham, has come out as gay and in a relationship, though sexually...

New book reveals how disastrous welfare policies were developed

How did Britain reach the point where thousands of seriously ill people How did Britain reach the point where thousands of seriously ill people died shortly after being declared ‘fit for work’?How did we get to the point where a diabetic man, repeatedly...
Under the Silent Stars – Greenbelt 2016

Under the Silent Stars – Greenbelt 2016

Greenbelt 2016 got off to a great start this year, when my son, Jonathan, and I arrived at the bookshop to be greeted by the sight of Ekklesia books in the recommended section. Greenbelt 2016 got off to a great start this year, when my son, Jonathan, and I arrived at...