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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
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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
This will be available to watch for one month only, on our youtube channel:
youtu.be/zUGaOEvUumU
Susie Snyder on Enacting Hope in a Ruined World
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November 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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
This will be available to watch for one month only, on our youtube channel:
youtu.be/zUGaOEvUumU
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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...
Reading Scripture Together: Sermon on the Mount - Sarum College
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the best known and most-quoted passages in the New Testament, and indeed, in Western culture. Many of its messages lie at the heart of Jesus’s teaching, so it is cruc...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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...
modernchurch.org.uk/watch-back-a...
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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...
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 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...
November 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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 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...
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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...
'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...
Book review: Decolonising Development and Religion: Theoretical frameworks, case studies and theological models, edited by Joerg Rieger and Sanjana Das
Duncan Dormor reads theological thinkers on issues in today’s world
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October 31, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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...
'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?
October 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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?
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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
'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
October 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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
'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.
October 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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...
modernchurch.org.uk/within-the-d...
Within the Din of Despair, Do Birds Yet Sing?
As our annual conference draws near, and against the background of contemporary US politics, Bruce Rogers-Vaughn reflects on the theme of hope. I was born in […]
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September 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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...
modernchurch.org.uk/within-the-d...
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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...
September 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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/whose-kingdo...
Whose Kingdom Come?
Christianity, Conservatism and the Search for Britain’s Soul By Simon Cross The Billionaire hedge fund manager Sir Paul Marshall occupies a unique, and increasingly consequential, position […]
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September 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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/whose-kingdo...
modernchurch.org.uk/watch-back-c...
Our panel discussion from last year, sadly still very relevant.
Our panel discussion from last year, sadly still very relevant.
Watch Back: Christianity and the Far Right – Panel with Helen Paynter, Maria Power and Raj Bharat Patta
Thank you to all who joined us live for our Online Panel on the topic of Christianity and the Far Right, with Helen Paynter, Maria Power […]
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September 21, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Our panel discussion from last year, sadly still very relevant.
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...
September 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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...
We join our prayers with all those who mourn her loss, including Ruth.
modernchurch.org.uk/events/rooti...
Rooting Our Hope in Community – Postponed
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August 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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...
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!
August 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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-...
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Theologians in Real Life
By Jarel Robinson-Brown The first time I sensed a vocation to ordained ministry, I knew that it would be a vocation of both mind and heart. […]
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August 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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
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...
modernchurch.org.uk/hope-and-hea...
Hope and Heartsickness
By Marika Rose What does it mean to hope in the middle of a genocide unfolding in the full light of day, despite massive protests around […]
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August 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Continuing our theme of Hope, Marika Rose writes on our blog - Hope and Heartsickness:
modernchurch.org.uk/hope-and-hea...
modernchurch.org.uk/hope-and-hea...
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"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...
Exploring Theology - Sarum College
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July 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"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...
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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...
Find out more: modernchurch.org.uk/vacancy-mana...
May 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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...
Find out more: modernchurch.org.uk/vacancy-mana...
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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!
July 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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
www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
June 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Our friends at Holy Rood House, Thirsk are running a Summer School from the 14th to 17th July, 'Liberating Liturgy'.
www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
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...
modernchurch.org.uk/the-death-of...
The Death of Us
By Anne Richards Turn on the TV these days and you will doubtless come across an advertisement for Direct Cremation. Grey-haired but lively actors discuss the […]
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June 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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...
modernchurch.org.uk/the-death-of...
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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...
"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...
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June 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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...
"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...
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...
Queer Deaths and Queer Resurrections
Queer Deaths and Queer Resurrections: How a transgressive reading of the life of Christ reaffirms queer resurrection hope By Reuben Jenkins “Jesus’ life according to Mark […]
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June 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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...
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...