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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Modern Believing | Most Read 'The Eucharist and the Trauma of Birth' by @alicelydiajoy.bsky.social is the journal's most read new article. ➡️ bit.ly/MB-Watson @scholarpriest.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social @victoriaturner.bsky.social @alisonrwebster.bsky.social @modernchurch.bsky.social
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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Ruth Harvey reflects on the 'I'm not a Theologian, But...' retreat and also about composting... on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/im-not-a-the...
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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Modern Church is seeking a new Assistant Reviews editor for its journal, ‘Modern Believing’. Details and how to apply can be found on our website: modernchurch.org.uk/vacancy-assi...
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Vacancy: Assistant Reviews Editor of Modern Believing
Modern Church is seeking a new Assistant Reviews editor for its journal, ‘Modern Believing’. The role is particularly suited to an emerging theologian who wishes to […]
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
What does it mean to put our faith into action in a world scarred by injustice? Join @rachellampard.bsky.social at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 5th Feb for an interactive & engaging day of learning, discussion, reflection & practical activities. Book now: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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alisonrwebster.bsky.social @alisonrwebster.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
So looking forward to spending time with this impressive collection of speakers!
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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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
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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
modernchurch.org.uk/watch-back-c... Our panel discussion from last year, sadly still very relevant.
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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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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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...
Modern Church Annual Conference and AGM 2025

Enacting Hope in a Ruined World

Saturday October 18th 2025, 10am -4pm
St George's Conference Centre, Leeds

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
"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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Exploring Theology - Sarum College
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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Continuing our theme of Hope, Marika Rose writes on our blog - Hope and Heartsickness: modernchurch.org.uk/hope-and-hea...
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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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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
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
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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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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Plague of Angels are preparing to play to a sold-out audience at York Minster tonight. Earlier in the year Dr Charlotte Naylor Davis, Biblical Studies and Metal Music scholar reflected on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/two-worlds-c... @plagueofangels.bsky.social @metalbiblescholar.bsky.social
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Two Worlds Collide
Charlotte Naylor Davis, scholar of Metal Music Studies and the Bible, reflects on a recent controversy at York Minster   Nearly 30 years ago I sat […]
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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Thanks to Mo and Jem of SCM's Trans* Theology Group for this blog - considering the Supreme Court Ruling in the setting of Holy Week. @momentsofmo.bsky.social @scmbritain.bsky.social modernchurch.org.uk/a-trans-resp...
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A Trans Response to the Supreme Court Ruling in Holy Week
By Mo and Jem of the Student Christian Movement Trans Theology Group ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow’ by Mo (they/them) Those who were supposed to […]
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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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Modern Church, the home of liberal theology for over 125 years. Authors of Modern Believing, Signs of the Times and the Modern Church Blog.
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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Modern Believing 66.2 is on emerging theologies, with essays on trauma theology, masculinities and theologies, and challenges in settler colonial contexts by @karenod.bsky.social @revdwillrm.bsky.social @victoriaturner.bsky.social @frgiacbelloli.bsky.social @benmfulford.bsky.social: bit.ly/MB66-2
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