Category Archives: Social action

Going Beyond ‘the Project’: why we need to be less professional and more radical – by Anna Hembury

The defining, shaping character of Christian youth and community work is the Incarnation – Jesus’ birth, life death and resurrection. This presumably means we are confident that Jesus had a pretty good grasp of what constitutes “good practice” so the … Continue reading

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If you want to go fast, go alone – if you want to go further, go together

Aylesbury I have just had a great weekend with my brother’s family in Aylesbury.  My brother Martin is Chairman of the Aylesbury Churches Network and they put on a brilliant Fun Day as part of the Town’s Park Life weekend where around 4000 people … Continue reading

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The best conference for Christian social activists

If you involved in Christian social action then you know that time away from the front line is precious.  You can’t afford to go to conferences which are disorganised or cynical or which are not going to inspire and encourage you. I … Continue reading

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Managing People Badly…

Another letter from a senior to a junior devil… (with apologies to C.S. Lewis) Dear Wormwood,  I write to you today on the subject of managing people – the art of supporting and encouraging people to do their job well. … Continue reading

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Livability Community Mission Advisor (London)

There is a great job going within the team I used to be part of: Community Mission Advisor Central London Salary:    £33,221.16 per year including ILW Hours:   Full time, 35 hours per week Do you have a passion to see … Continue reading

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Steve Chalke interview about the Big Society

Steve Chalke interviewed me about the work of the West London Mission and how this connects to the Big Society.  This interview was broadcast on Premier Radio last Friday.  If you fancy listening click here – I start off a bit … Continue reading

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Welcome

Welcome to this site.  I decided to set this up mainly to store the various articles that I have written on issues of faith and social justice. Thanks for visiting and please give me any feedback about how helpful this … Continue reading

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