Local churches are microcosms of society, called to be salt and light, and walking in God’s ways in every area of life. How can relational churches thrive with a mission to transform their communities?
It introduces three biblical themes that can inform Christian social engagement. The kingdom of God, the creation-fall-redemption worldview and biblical law expressed in relational terms are shown to offer complementary narratives for transformation. The simple metaphor of salt and light is then translated into a strategy for individual believers, local churches and Christian organisations to work together to make a lasting impact in their city.
Summary A great number of Western Christians have laudably invested their time, money, and energy to confront the massive global ...
Invested citizenship and 21st century ‘belonging’ Summary This paper proposes a new approach to citizenship in the UK. It tracks the ...
'Whatever the reasons, when forgiveness happens it is always a miracle of grace. The obstacles in its way are immense.' - Miroslav Volf ...
Church buildings reflect the theology of those who built them. What seems central - is it the altar for sacraments, the pulpit for preaching or the stage for the worship band? Yet our church buildings have a much deeper story to tell and a significant role to play in the communities around them. In this event we reflect theologically on church buildings and explore the opportunities as well as challenges which they bring.
This online panel discussion features architect and Cambridge Paper author, Nigel Walter, Dr Dee Dyas (Director, Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture at the University of York), Bishop John Inge (author of A Christian Theology of Place) and Dr Anne Dawtry (Archdeacon of Halifax).
German version of the Jubilee Centre/CPFE film 'Safe Haven? Responding to Europe's Refugee/migration crisis'.
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A film by Jubilee Centre/CPFE setting out the main issues surrounding the refugee crisis, priorities for public policy and options for Christians to make a difference.
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From our 2011 Big Society and the Church conference, Dr Daniel Strange, author of the Jubilee Centre's 2005 Cambridge Paper 'Co-belligerence and common grace' and lecturer in Culture, Religion and Public Theology at Oak Hill Theological College considers whether the 'Big Society' is the right sort of opportunity for the Church.
A talk given to the General Assembly of the European Evangelical Alliance in Northampton, October 2014.
It was one talk in a series put together by Jubilee Centre for the conference theme, 'Relationships: the DNA of the Church, the Evangelical Alliance and its Mission'.
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.
This article was written following our November 2020 conference, 'Seeds of Change: Institutional reform and human flourishing post Covid-19'. The Church has a long history of ...
‘Never discuss religion or politics with those who hold opinions opposite to yours; they are subjects that heat in handling, until they burn your fingers,’ wrote Thomas Haliburton ...
Many British citizens who have lived and worked in this country for decades have been threatened with deportation due to a lack of official paperwork supporting their right to be ...
Over the past two thousand years of church history Christians have disagreed, sometimes harshly and violently, on almost everything from trivial matters to profound theological ...
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Thoughtful perspectives on today's social, political and economic challenges
Reconsidering our fundamental beliefs and assumptions about the world.
Making room for artists to challenge the way we see God and the world.
How do we strengthen the basic unit of society: the extended family?
Building relational economies for financial stability, economic justice and social cohesion.
How can relational churches thrive with a mission to transform their communities?
Reconsidering our fundamental beliefs and assumptions about the world.
Making room for artists to challenge the way we see God and the world.
How do we strengthen the basic unit of society: the extended family?
Building relational economies for financial stability, economic justice and social cohesion.
How can relational churches thrive with a mission to transform their communities?
Reconsidering our fundamental beliefs and assumptions about the world.
Making room for artists to challenge the way we see God and the world.
How do we strengthen the basic unit of society: the extended family?
Building relational economies for financial stability, economic justice and social cohesion.
How can relational churches thrive with a mission to transform their communities?
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