Spending your marbles
Catherine Masterman considers what a marble run can tell us about the economy. Everyone loves a marble run – it must be one of the most enduring toys. Its addictive … Continue reading Spending your marbles
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Plenty! resource available from 24th June
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
The importance of meaningful work
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
Desert island toys
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
The outrage of inequality and the joy of enough
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
Indigenous theology for a new earth
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
The church we need to dethrone consumerism
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
The richness of the rhythms
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
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