Thursday 1 September is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The annual event is an ecumenical initiative called for by Pope Francis marking the start of Creation Time, a tradition of the Orthodox Church started in 1989, which sees churches hold special reflections on creation for …
Have we already forgotten about the refugee crisis?
It’s been a busy few weeks in politics, to say the least. What’s happened? Well, Brexit, leadership elections on both sides, and a new Prime Minister, installed just yesterday, for good measure. Can you remember life before the referendum? It seems a long time ago now, and sometimes, it feels …
After the Referendum – a recommitment to the Common Good
He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) This week the people of the UK have made the significant decision to leave the European Union. Across our communities, including in …
We are made for goodness
The world feels a bit more fragile today. The news of the murder of Jo Cox MP, coming after the massacre at the gay club in Orlando, feels like a body blow. Jo Cox was about my age, with children slightly younger than mine. Friends of mine knew her. She was obviously a much admired MP, …
Europe, Pentecost and the Round Table – A Reflection and Prayer
It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. At a time when so much of the debate about the EU referendum is based on personal and national self-interest, it’s well worth reflecting on the symbolism of the the EU flag. Whether its designers were aware of this or not, it taps into very ancient …
After Iain Duncan Smith’s Resignation
Iain Duncan Smith has resigned. There have been celebrations in some places and tears in others. The media is full of political analysis about how this will affect the internals of the Government and there appears to be a fight underway about how the man will be remembered. Although I have a view I …
The EU referendum: responding in good faith?
In May 2015 the Conservative Party’s General Election manifesto contained a pledge to hold a referendum on whether the UK should stay in or leave the European Union. With their election victory this campaign pledge has become a reality and we now know that on the 23 June each of us will be asked to …
A story for use at Christmas time
For two days now we had hardly slept or eaten. We just kept on walking, following the refugee trail, seeking to put as much distance as we could between ourselves and those who wished us certain harm. Even now I fear every noise and every stranger; the images of heartless slaughter still etched into …
The refugees’ story – a reflection
For two days now we had hardly slept or eaten. We just kept on walking, following the refugee trail, seeking to put as much distance as we could between ourselves and those who wished us certain harm. Even now I fear every noise and every stranger; the images of heartless slaughter still etched into …
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Human rights legislation over the past 70 years has arguably resulted in some of the greatest advances for human society. People are able to seek protection against torture and discrimination, and are recognised to have rights to life, family relationships, freedom of religion and privacy. Yet at …