Awakening to a new economics
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
Russell Rollason, from the Australian Council of Churches, writes about how insights from Aboriginal theology can help us to reconnect to the land in a consumer culture. Have you often … Continue reading Indigenous theology for a new earth
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
Catherine Masterman celebrates the rhythms of the calendar and the opportunity to bring people together. There is something wonderful about the fact that the easing of lockdown restrictions coincides with … Continue reading The richness of the rhythms
Today, April 1st, activists are taking part in ‘The Money Rebellion‘, a day of action against the banking industry for its role in climate change. Some will be carrying out … Continue reading The connection between money and the climate crisis
One of the big obstacles to a sustainable future is the culture of disposability. For citizens of consumer societies, it is perfectly normal to ‘consume’ things. We use them, and … Continue reading How France is nurturing a repair culture
