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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 11h

Dr Anne Richards joins Alison Webster in a Modern Church conversation about spiritual seeking and new religious movements: modernchurch.org.uk/listening-to...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Dolly the Priest? Joanna Collicutt reflects on the priestly nature of Dolly Parton, on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/dolly-the-pr...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Dr Joe Forde reflects on the upcoming annual Pilgrimage Against Poverty in Sheffield, on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/pilgrimage-a...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Reimagining The Prophetic - The Modern Church Annual Conference 2026 | November 4th | Sarum College, Salisbury. Join us for a day of worship and theological reflection, led by Ruth Harley, Jayme Reaves, Anthony Reddie and more... Find out more and book tickets: modernchurch.org.uk/events/reima...

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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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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The upcoming launch event for Adrian Thatcher's latest book will be online on 5th August, featuring @andrewgraystone.bsky.social and @scornpops.bsky.social Details here via @modernchurch.bsky.social: modernchurch.org.uk/events/endin...

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Launching Adrian Thatcher's new book, Ending Abusive Theologies
Prof Elaine Graham will chair the panel and be joined by the author as well as panellists Andrew Graystone and Susannah Cornwall.
Following various church abuse scandals, there is now a growing realization that
bad theology and bad outcomes are deeply connected. Ending Abusive Theologies
attributes the widespread decline of Christian belief in the West in part to harmful,
indeed abusive, doctrines. At the same time, there has been a widespread failure of theology to equip the Church to engage with a world that has lost interest in, and patience with, the Church, while retaining its interest in all things ‘spiritual’.
Time: 5th August 6-7pm BST | Location: Live on YouTube via the QR code

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Theology under Threat: "Ruinous plans to slash Theology and Religion at Exeter will have serious implications far beyond Devon" - Dr Jon Morgan, on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/theology-und...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Jody Stowell joins Alison Webster in a Modern Church Conversation - The gift of the Small Church. www.youtube.com/watch?v=urlJ...

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The Gift of the Small Church. A Modern Church Conversation.

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Theologian Mary E. Hunt reflects on fifty years of creative organizing for change in her lecture, given at the recent 50th Anniversary Conference of the Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) in Detroit, USA. modernchurch.org.uk/persisting-w...

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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 · 07/04/2026

Angela Tilby shares a little about her latest work 'Good Faith' on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/good-faith

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Time is running out to book your place on our retreat - 'I'm not a Theologian, But...' Why do so many of us disqualify ourselves from ‘being theologians’? full details on our site: modernchurch.org.uk/events/not-a...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

If you're unable to watch this with us tonight, don't worry, it will remain on our youtube channel for you to catch up with later!

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

On the eve of the formal installation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - the first woman to lead the Church of England - Alison Webster of Modern Church asks our three panelists 'Are We Equal Now?' Details: modernchurch.org.uk/events/arewe...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Who is or isn't a 'theologian'? Is theology for the Church? For Academy? For everyone? Who does it 'belong' to... and who gets left out of the conversation? Alison Webster of Modern Church and Father Jarel Robinson-Brown discuss: modernchurch.org.uk/whos-disqual...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Speaking Truth to Power - Who Speaks? Whose Truth? Whose Power? Elaine Graham, Chair of Trustees of Modern Church, discusses, on the blog: modernchurch.org.uk/speaking-tru...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Last month's edition of Signs of the Times is now available online - read it here: modernchurch.org.uk/signs-of-the...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Simon Cross weighs in on the Quiet Revival conversation, on our blog: modernchurch.org.uk/seek-simplic...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Ryan Sirmans kicks off a series of blogs for 2026 where we explore our theme for the year, ‘Reimagining the Prophetic’. modernchurch.org.uk/organised-pr...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

A deeply moving and personal piece from Anika Goddard on our blog: Jesus of Our Scars modernchurch.org.uk/jesus-of-our...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

There is widespread disappointment, even amazement, that the bishops of the Church of England have decided to delay permission to use the Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF) in public worship... Adrian Thatcher comments: modernchurch.org.uk/the-nature-o...

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The Nature of Doctrine: A Comment on GS Misc 1429

The Nature of Doctrine: A Comment on GS Misc 1429 by Adrian Thatcher There is widespread disappointment, even amazement, that the bishops of the Church of […]

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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

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Susie Snyder on Enacting Hope in a Ruined World

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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...

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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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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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...

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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...

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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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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

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?

A single yellow flower grows out of a crack in tarmac. Words say: "Enacting Hope in a Ruined World"

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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 · 04/10/2025

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.

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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...

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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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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...

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Enacting Hope in a Ruined World

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

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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...

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Rooting Our Hope in Community – Postponed

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Find us at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social this weekend - if you're going to be there, pop by the Takeaway and say hi!

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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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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 · 27/05/2025

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...

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

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!

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Our friends at Holy Rood House, Thirsk are running a Summer School from the 14th to 17th July, 'Liberating Liturgy'. www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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...

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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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Rev’d Dr Will Rose-Moore @revdwillrm.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

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...

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Modern Church @modernchurch.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

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...

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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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