Is there such a thing as ‘evangelical spirituality’? I was recently in conversation with an evangelical clergy colleague, and mentioned that I was writing something on evangelical spirituality. ‘That’s a bit of an oxymoron!’ came the immediate response, followed by laughter. Some years ago the late Michael Green, former Principal of St John’s College and … Continue Reading
Transform Trade, formerly known as Traidcraft Exchange, announced its name change on Tuesday, 20th September 2022 in an effort to change how it operates overseas and fight injustice in the trading system. Tola Mbakwe. 21 September 2022 Fulcrum
I can understand the feelings of those who struggled with aspects of yesterday’s funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. However much respect and gratitude there is towards the Queen, the fusion of militarism, opulence and imperial power alongside Christian worship should create dissonance and provoke questions. The medium cannot be separated from the message. Jon Kuhrt. Grace … Continue Reading
A selection reactions online to the Queen’s funeral. Toby Mbakwe. Premier. 18 September 2022 Fulcrum
Read the full text of Archbishop Justin Welby’s sermon for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Archbishop of Canterbury’s website. 19 September 2022 Fulcrum
A great deal has by now been written about Queen Elizabeth, and ample tribute has been paid to her stature. It has been intriguing to see how commentators have tiptoed around the question of her personal faith: everyone who has given this more than a second’s thought recognizes that her Christian commitment was deeply part of … Continue Reading
A new report projects Americans’ future — a future where Christianity, though diminished, persists, while non-Christian faiths grow amid rising secularization. Bob Smietana. Religion News Service. 13 September 2022 Fulcrum
In one of the inevitable rounds of media interviews in the days following Queen Elizabeth’s death last week, one journalist asked a key question. “The Queen was anointed at the coronation, wasn’t she? Did this make a difference to how she saw her role?” Rowan Williams. First Things. 12 September 2022 Fulcrum
The Archbishop of York has shared a touching, humorous memory of Her Majesty the Queen as part of his tribute in Parliament. Sophie Drew. Premier. 10 September 2022 Fulcrum
Queen Elizabeth was the “most wonderful example of Christian life and Christian death”, Most Rev Justin Welby said as he paid tribute to the monarch during the Sunday service in Canterbury. Kelly Vanencia. 11 September 2022 Fulcrum