Archbishop of Canterbury statement on Soul Survivor
I am deeply conscious of the impact that reports concerning Soul Survivor and Mike Pilavachi continue to have on many people. Archbishop of Canterbury’s website. 16 May 2023 Fulcrum
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Pastor Rick Warren installed as first-ever chancellor of London-based Spurgeon’s College founded by Charles Spurgeon -RNS
Appointment to leading UK Baptist theological institution reflects Warren’s parallel convictions on ordination, ministry leadership and family connection with both the founder and institution Religon News Service. 15 May 2023 Fulcrum
The Surprisingly Religious “Non-religious” Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Harold Fry is not religious. He tells us as much. In that sense, and that sense alone, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a non-religious movie. Yet as the credits rolled up on Tuesday night I had hot tears on my cheeks – partly because it’s an endearing story, but partly because it shines with … Continue Reading
John Sentamu forced to step down from C of E after failing to act on abuse claims – Guardian
Former archbishop of York found to have failed to act on allegations of child sexual abuse by vicar Tom Ambrose. Guardian. 13 May 2023 Fulcrum
Inspiration v integrity – Grace & Truth
The emerging allegations relating to the behaviour of Mike Pilavachi, church leader and founder of the Soul Survivor festival, have sent seismic shocks through the church. Jon Kuhrt.Grace & Truth. 8 May 2023 Fulcrum
Episcopal churches celebrate King Charles III’s coronation with watch parties, tea, music -ENS
Episcopal churches across the United States will be celebrating King Charles III’s coronation with festivities ranging from organizing watch parties to hosting special evensongs. Shireen Korkzan. ENS. 5 May 2023 Fulcrum
Cream teas to ‘hymns and Pimms’: C of E predicts tens of thousands to mark coronation at churches – Premier
The Church of England says they expect tens of thousands more visitors to flock to local churches this weekend as places of worship find creative ways to engage with the Coronation. Sophie Drew. Premier News. 5 May 2023 Fulcrum
New Wine releases statement over Mike Pilavachi investigation – Premier
New Wine has released a statement following allegations of safeguarding failures by prominent church leader Mike Pilavachi. Sophie Drew. Premir News. 5 May 2023 Fulcrum
A crowning ambivalence – Grace & Truth
‘VIVAT REX EDUARDUS! They crowned a king this day, and there has been great rejoicing and elaborate tomfoolery, and I am perplexed and saddened… Jon Kuhrt. Grace & Truth. 6 May 2023 Fulcrum
Archbishop of Canterbury hosts young people for Post-Coronation lunch at Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed four-hundred young people to Lambeth Palace this afternoon after presiding at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Archbishop of Canterbury’s website. 6 May 2023 Fulcrum