New Life

Christians Seek ‘Fresh Expressions’ of Church Life By Ekklesia Staff Writers 21 Apr 2007 According to the latest research, 39 per cent of Church of England parishes have started a ‘Fresh Expression’ of church since 2000 – a new initiative to connect with those who are currently outside church, and who may feel disconnected from…
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George is Cool

When the Saints Go Marching Out: Redefining St George for a New Era Paper by Ekklesia Staff Writers Abstract This paper proposes that the figure of St George should be reclaimed according to his true, hidden story – as a dissenter against the abuse of power, a contrast to religious crusades, a global figure we…
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Curse the Preacher

Dean’s Atonement Talk Resulted in Abuse and Obscenity By Ekklesia Staff Writers 18 Apr 2007 The Anglican Dean of St Albans, Jeffrey John, received many “abusive and obscene” letters from people who objected to his Holy Week talk saying that the cross of Christ was about God bearing suffering, not inflicting it – even though…
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