This is a longer article written to provoke discussion about the key challenges and future direction for Christian social action in the UK. A PDF version can be downloaded at the bottom of the article. Jon Kuhrt, Grace& Truth blog 17 December 2023 Fulcrum
Recent survey finds strong support for sometimes conflicting agendas, but also many believers who are still “not sure” what to advocate for. Jayson Casper. Christian Today 21 December 2023 Fulcrum
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Rev Nicky Gumbel are some of the most recognisable names in the Christian community to have been included in the 2024 New Year honours list. KellyValencia. Premier News. 30 December 2023 Fulcrum
The Revd Canon Dr Anderson Jeremiah, Associate Dean (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and People) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Lancaster University, and Associate Priest at St Paul’s Scotforth, in the Diocese of Blackburn, has been announced as the Diocese of London’s next Bishop of Edmonton, Diocese of London website. 20 December 2023 Fulcrum
Ruling approved by Pope Francis marks a significant step forward by the Catholic church Angela Giuffrida. Guardian 18 December 2023 Fulcrum
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham has written to clergy in his diocese asking them not to use the Church of England’s divisive new prayers of blessing for same-sex couples. Christian Today. 14 December 2023 Fulcrum
Selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples commended. Church of England website. 12 December 2023 Fulcrum
A church in Bethlehem has caught the headlines after placing a baby Jesus among rubble in their nativity scene, representing the devastation of the current Israel-Hamas war. Kelly Valencia. Premier News. 10 December 2023 Fulcrum
Americans have been abandoning organized religion in droves and while some have walked away from religion altogether, a distinct group of Americans now call themselves “spiritual but not religious.” Yonat Shimron. Religon News Service. 7 December 2023 Fulcrum
A tiny Christian minority sitting on one of the Holy Land’s most valuable pieces of real estate has rebelled against a real-estate deal that would sacrifice nearly 25% of its land in Jerusalem. David I Klein. Religion News Service. 4 December 2023 Fulcrum