Crisis? What crisis?

Ten years ago today, I got married to Laurence Cunnington. The next morning's Mail on Sunday headlined its story about us, "Church of England plunged into crisis". Ten years on, there are a few things I want to note. First of all, I want to say thank you. To Laurence, above all, of course - …

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Making a Case for Pastoral Guidance

Why the House of Bishops' new guidance needs a lot more work if it is going to be listened to.

Embodying Love and Hope – The Chaplain’s Calling

Today is the last day of eight and a half years working as an NHS chaplain. I began what you might call my career at the age of twenty-five when I was ordained deacon in the Church of England's Durham diocese, and, with short breaks for study or illness, I have been doing a variety of …

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