A Resource supporting churches (of any denomination) to respond to the co-option of Christmas by the Far Right, from the Joint Public Issues Team: jpit.uk/joyforall

There is widespread disappointment, even amazement, that the bishops of the Church of England have decided to delay permission to use the Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF) in public worship... Adrian Thatcher comments: modernchurch.org.uk/the-nature-o...

It's here! The brand new Sarum College Brochure for Spring 2026! We are launching exciting new courses and bringing back well-loved favourites! Check it out here: www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Book early for discounts1

At our Annual Conference Susanna Snyder shared her thoughts on Hope, in conversation with Alison Webster, and she has very kindly allowed us to share that video with you all. This will be available to watch for one month only, on our youtube channel: youtu.be/zUGaOEvUumU

The Sermon on the Mount contains "the most radical, political, and revolutionary words ever uttered!" (John Dear) Come and explore them with Rabbi Dr Shoshana Boyd-Gelfand and Dr Jayme Reaves at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 3rd December: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

If you missed our live panel on tuesday evening, it's still available to watch at the link below: modernchurch.org.uk/watch-back-a...

TOMORROW: Online panel discussion A Polyphonic God? Exploring Intercultural Mission with Revd Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, Revd Dr Canon Sharon Prentis, Dr Usha Reifsnider and Revd Dr David Wise 4th Nov 7pm on Youtube find out more: modernchurch.org.uk/events/polyp...

A glowing review of Decolonizing Development and Mission in @churchtimes.bsky.social 'Empirically grounded and theologically acute... 'A well-edited volume with consistently high-quality chapters' Order for £24 from Church House Bookshop for a limited time: chbookshop.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

Thanks to Susie Snyder, Al Barrett, Charlotte Naylor Davis, Andrew Nunn and West Yorkshire Citizens for leading us in thought, discussion, worship and reflection at our annual conference this year. We hope that the day inspired you - what stood out for you?

Most read in Modern Believing this week: 'Challenges for Theology in Settler Colonial Contexts' by Michael Mawson Read it freely #OpenAccess online: bit.ly/MB-Mawson @modernchurch.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social @scholarpriest.bsky.social @victoriaturner.bsky.social @alisonrwebster.bsky.social

For many members of Modern Church, equality in ministry has been a hope that has been prayed for and campaigned for over the decades. It's a joy to see this historic moment - we wish +Sarah the very best as she steps into this new role, and works to guide the future of the CoE.

As our annual conference draws near, and against the background of contemporary US politics, Bruce Rogers-Vaughn reflects on the theme of hope, on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/within-the-d...

Explore more about what celebrating the image of God in everybody means in worship with @autismtheology.bsky.social Director, Dr Leon Van Ommen at @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 9th Oct: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

Simon Cross shares his thoughts on Christianity, Conservatism and the Search for Britain's Soul in his blog - Whose Kingdom Come? - now on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/whose-kingdo...

modernchurch.org.uk/watch-back-c... Our panel discussion from last year, sadly still very relevant.

It's just over a month until our ANNUAL CONFERENCE and AGM! Have you got your tickets yet? If not, you can book them here: modernchurch.org.uk/events/enact...

This Monday's planned livestream conversation with Ruth Harvey has been postponed due to the recent death of Kathy Galloway. We join our prayers with all those who mourn her loss, including Ruth. modernchurch.org.uk/events/rooti...

Find us at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social this weekend - if you're going to be there, pop by the Takeaway and say hi!

You may have seen an article in the Church Times recently - 'Bring theology back to the parishes' - The Reverend Canon Jarel Robinson-Brown writes a response on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/theologians-... @churchtimes.bsky.social @scholarpriest.bsky.social

Continuing our theme of Hope, Marika Rose writes on our blog - Hope and Heartsickness: modernchurch.org.uk/hope-and-hea...

"Tough questions, great conversations & no easy answers." Sign up now for the new term of 'Exploring Theology' at @sarumcollege.bsky.social! Explore tjhe Hebrew Bible/Old Testament with leading experts in the field! www.sarum.ac.uk/learning/exp...

Modern Church is seeking a new editor for its journal, ‘Modern Believing’. This is an exciting opportunity for a scholar who is passionate about helping to nurture and shape emergent thinking across all strands of progressive theology... Find out more: modernchurch.org.uk/vacancy-mana...

It's here!!! @sarumcollege.bsky.social's exciting new brochure for thew autumn term has just landed! Check it out here: www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Lots of inspiring courses and reflective spaces to nurture your soul coming soon!

Our friends at Holy Rood House, Thirsk are running a Summer School from the 14th to 17th July, 'Liberating Liturgy'. www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Anne Richards talks about the rise in direct cremations, and the role that technology might play in the lives of the bereaved, on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/the-death-of...

Always nice to find a new review of my work! "Accessible, biblically inspired and personally reflexive, Boys Will be Boys ticks all the boxes of effective practical theology." - Alison Webster (2024). www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/abs/10.3...

Queer Deaths and Queer Resurrections: How a transgressive reading of the life of Christ reaffirms queer resurrection hope - by Reuben Jenkins is now on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/queer-deaths...

From our Summer Signs of The Times: Don Cupitt: A Personal Reflection by Beverley Clack modernchurch.org.uk/don-cupitt-a...

Modern Church is seeking a new editor for its journal, ‘Modern Believing’. This is an exciting opportunity for a scholar who is passionate about helping to nurture and shape emergent thinking across all strands of progressive theology... Find out more: modernchurch.org.uk/vacancy-mana...

Feminism, Non-realism and what Resistance looks like in Theology - Alison Webster shares on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/feminism-non...

In advance of Sunday's 5-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, @ctbi.bsky.social Director of Justice and Inclusion, Richard Reddie, urges Christians to challenge discrimination and celebrate diversity cte.org.uk/george-fl... #ChurchesTogether #RacialJustice

Me and @nicoleteburbach.bsky.social are running a workshop in London on 27th May; we have open spaces and may have some money to cover travel and accommodation; if you'd need that in order to be able to attend then please let me know asap. Application form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

NEW episode of 'Politics in the Pulpit' with Alison Webster, Roo Stewart and Alex Clare-Young for Sunday the 18th of May. Hear reflections for preaching on the Lectionary: Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6 and John 13:31-35 Listen or watch now at jpit.uk/politicsinth...

From rolling heads to restored relationships: how transforming our concept of justice could influence our approach to church growth - Angela Sheard shares her thoughts on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/from-rolling...

Church Growth under the Microscope - a Modern Church and Church Times webinar. Info and Booking: www.churchtimes.co.uk/church-growt... @churchtimes.bsky.social

Plague of Angels are preparing to play to a sold-out audience at York Minster tonight. Earlier in the year Dr Charlotte Naylor Davis, Biblical Studies and Metal Music scholar reflected on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/two-worlds-c... @plagueofangels.bsky.social @metalbiblescholar.bsky.social

'We are in the debt of the editors for commissioning & collecting together such an interesting and informative set of portraits': Stephen Spencer in Modern Believing (@modernchurch.bsky.social)(www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/10.3828/...) on this book: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

Will is the author of one book on this general topic with us - take a look here for details: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

In response to today's supreme court ruling, we want to urge any researcher in Trans Histories to consider a proposal to our new Queer & Trans Histories series - because research into Trans histories will help to shape Trans futures: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/series/queer... #TransRights

Thanks to Mo and Jem of SCM's Trans* Theology Group for this blog - considering the Supreme Court Ruling in the setting of Holy Week. @momentsofmo.bsky.social @scmbritain.bsky.social modernchurch.org.uk/a-trans-resp...

Book review: Adrian Thatcher looks at ‘critical theologies’ of masculinity

Our 2022 Winter edition of Modern Believing: Theology and the Climate Emergency is currently free to read online! If you're not a member, be sure to take a peek - and if you are, maybe point your friends in this direction www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/toc/mb/63/1

This week marks 80 years since the death of hugely influential theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer at the hand of the Nazis. We publish a range of his works translated into English and are offering 20% off these and related titles this month scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/features/die...

Modern Believing 66.2 is on emerging theologies, with essays on trauma theology, masculinities and theologies, and challenges in settler colonial contexts by @karenod.bsky.social @revdwillrm.bsky.social @victoriaturner.bsky.social @frgiacbelloli.bsky.social @benmfulford.bsky.social: bit.ly/MB66-2

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