Awakening to a new economics
Plenty! launch event
Join us for the launch of Plenty!, the discussion course from Joy in Enough.
We’re delighted to have as our keynote speaker Dr Eve Poole, author of Leadersmithing, Capitalism’s Toxic Assumptions and Buying God; followed by a panel discussion, and an introduction to the key features and benefits of Plenty! by the team who have developed the materials.
“Climate change, although something which will affect us all, is a deeply racialised phenomenon” says Christian Aid in their new resource on climate and race.
Jon Cruddas MP makes the case for a society geared around satisfying and meaningful work in his book The Dignity of Labour.
Tim Jackson’s follow up to Prosperity Without Growth is a philosophical enquiry into good lives and human flourishing. Post Growth: Life After Capitalism
Phil Whittall, a writer and church leader in Stockholm, asks what kind of church could confront consumerism. I am a consumer, we all are, it’s an unavoidable reality. You have … Continue reading The church we need to dethrone consumerism
Plenty! is a small group discussion resource for churches on the economic drivers of the current ecological crises. It may be new to you, or those familiar with Joy in … Continue reading Plenty! resource available from 24th June
One of the many things that the Coronavirus pandemic has taught us is the true value of work. Many jobs that had previously been considered menial were suddenly categorised as … Continue reading The importance of meaningful work
Catherine Masterman asks how many toys children really need – and which are the ones you’d take to a desert island? Not long ago, (within my parents lifetime), we lived … Continue reading Desert island toys
John D Anderson on injustice, poverty, and the opportunity for the church to lead on a more equal society. “Inequality is the root of social evil” said Pope Francis, because … Continue reading The outrage of inequality and the joy of enough
