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Unity and diversity: the church, race and ethnicity by Sujit Sivasundaram
Summary The affirmation of ethnic diversity can give the individual believer and the local congregation a sense of cohesion and belonging. Yet, if ethnicity becomes a primary criterion defining identity, we risk marginalising ethnic minorities. This paper brings the twin principles of unity and diversity to bear on four contexts: the individual Christian, the […]
Do we need a Christian university? by Nigel Paterson
Summary The concept of a university was substantially a Christian innovation, yet most modern universities are secular institutions. This paper surveys briefly the historical background which shows how this came about and the institutional landscape of higher education today. Next, biblical perspectives applicable to all Christians involved in higher education are explored. At […]
More on Building a Relational Church by Gordon Dalzell
In this second of two talks, pastor Gordon Dalzell asks what we need to do in order to build relational churches and considers the impact of church life on social reform. Listen to this episode
Building a Relational Church by Gordon Dalzell
This talk by Gordon Dalzell was recorded at the Singapore consultation: Towards Jubilee 2015. Listen to this episode
Jubilee Centre: The Movie
The Jubilee Centre has always sought to demonstrate the relevance of the West’s biblical heritage to the challenges facing modern society. To mark our silver jubilee and as we look ahead to how we might best help shape society in the coming twenty-five years, the Jubilee Centre has released a two-minute video introducing its work […]
BBC Radio 4 Sunday Interview with Chris Watkin
On Sunday 13th April 2008, Cambridge Paper writer Christopher Watkin was interviewed live on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday programme about contemporary use of the term ‘evangelical’. Listen to what he had to say in this four-minute recording. Listen to this episode
By any other name? ‘Fundamentalist’ and ‘evangelical’ as terms of public discourse by Christopher Watkin
Summary Whatever the words ‘fundamentalist’ and ‘evangelical’ may once have meant, their current use in public discourse is largely negative, save notable references to ‘evangelical social action’. Any adequate response to this situation must include a recognition of the different historical provenances of the two terms, and an understanding of their current public usage. […]
Book Review: Glory days by Julian Hardyman
Reviewed by Jason Fletcher I have to say, I love this short book by Julian Hardyman. Space prohibits me from telling you why you can’t trust me to be objective.[1] But let me tell you, nevertheless, why you should read Glory Days and recommend it to as many people as you can. For a start, […]
A relational strategy for community engagement
John Ashcroft, December 2004 Alan Milburn recently said: ‘engaging citizens, strengthening democracy and delivering effective services should be unified – not separate policies. These are local relationships and I can see reasons why they are set to become ever more local.’ Localism is in vogue. After several decades of seeing power increasingly centralised in Whitehall […]
Asylum and immigration: a Christian perspective
Nick Spencer, September 2004 The publication of Asylum and Immigration: a Christian perspective on a polarised debate by Nick Spencer (Paternoster, 2004) begins an exciting period for the Jubilee Centre, with three separate publications hitting bookshelves over the next eight months. None of them would have been possible without the generosity and commitment of supporters, […]
The future of the English parish
Nick Spencer, March 2004 The Jubilee Centre recommends Nick’s book Parochial Vision, the Future of the English Parish published by Paternoster (March 2004) as an important contribution to debate within Anglicanism about how to reach a post-Christian society. Crushed by our own heritage The English parish, one of the oldest and best-loved institutions in England, […]
Listening to Agnostics
Mark Greene, September 2003 At the Jubilee Centre we hold a commitment to evangelism at the centre of our concern for social reform. ‘Shalom’ involves the restoration and enjoyment of all of our relationships including, of course, our relationship with God. Mark Greene here reports on an important piece of listening research that helps us […]
And who is my neighbour?
Nick Spencer, July 2003 Five years ago my neighbour died 15 feet away from me. I learnt of his death only two days later when I saw a young woman clearing out his flat. He had suffered a massive heart attack and died on the phone to the ambulance. I hadn’t known his name. Two […]
Rethinking relationships in the church
David McMillan, June 2003 ‘Love the Lord your God… [and] love your neighbour as yourself. All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments.’ (Matthew 22:37–40) This insight is behind the Jubilee Centre’s emphasis upon right relationships as central to human well-being and our attempt to evaluate issues through a relational lens. ENGAGE […]
Apathetics anonymous
Nick Spencer, April 2003 “The blunt truth is that people increasingly see politics and Parliament as remote from their lives.” William Hague’s words to a packed House of Commons shortly after his 2001 General Election were not those of an embittered loser. Tony Blair had been re-elected Prime Minister with the lowest share of […]
Music, worship and the church by Christopher Hayward
Summary Music has enormous power to engage the emotions, and the Bible resounds with praise and thanks to God through music. In the Old Testament music played a number of different roles, including assisting in the memorisation of God’s truth and in reminding God’s people of their fallenness and salvation. In the New Testament […]
Secularisation: is it inevitable? by John Coffey
Summary It has long been believed that secularisation is the inevitable by-product of Modernisation, and that the rise of modern science, pluralism, and consumerism is sure to usher in the decline of religion. This secularisation myth has functioned as a ‘master narrative’, shaping the way we look at the world. It has […]
The Counter-Reformation of Pope John Paul II by Ranald Macaulay
Summary The Second Vatican Council introduced dramatic changes to the Roman Catholic Church and Christians everywhere welcomed its new spirit of openness. Since then, however, it has become apparent that Pope John Paul II represents a strongly traditionalist Catholicism, as demonstrated by his active support of Opus Dei. He appears to represent two conflicting […]
Engaging with Cinema by John Coffey
Summary The relationship between church and cinema has often been one of mutual suspicion. Hollywood has flouted Christian values; Christians have responded with condemnation and censorship. Yet from the earliest days of motion pictures, film-makers have been attracted to religious subjects and spiritual themes. Christians today have much to gain from critical engagement with […]
Building a Relational Church
‘By this shall all people know that you are my disciples, if you love one another’ declared Jesus, in John 13:35. Local churches are called to be examples of loving relationships – but often they fail to do that! One reason is that they are not intentional about putting good and right relationships – with […]
