This week a Church of England report was published called 'Talking Jesus'. One finding of this report, highlighted by The Guardian, is that when Christians talk to others about Jesus, it is more likely to turn them off than attract them. So how can Christians share their faith in ways that are relevant and do not make people squirm with embarrassment?… Continue reading A step for social justice and equality that EVERYONE could take
Author: Jon Kuhrt
Jon Kuhrt has worked with people affected by homelessness for over 30 years. He is a former government adviser on how faith groups address rough sleeping and is now CEO of Hope into Action. He lives with his wife in Streatham, south London and they have 3 children. He likes football....but loves cricket.
Down and Out in Cardiff and London: a George Orwell for the Facebook generation
Today, George Orwell is remembered as one of the most significant authors of the 20th century, mainly due to the literary and political impact of his most famous books, Animal Farm and 1984. But when Orwell moved to London in the late 1920s to begin writing he decided to intentionally spend time amongst homeless people. … Continue reading Down and Out in Cardiff and London: a George Orwell for the Facebook generation
Holy rows: why disputes between Church and Government will increase
Photo by Altaf Shah on Pexels.com This weekend saw another avalanche of media coverage about a row between the Church and the government. This time it relates to the refugee crisis. The Bishops have accused the government of dragging its feet and not responding adequately to their offers to help mobilise the churches. Stephen Cotterill, Bishop of Chelmsford, said:… Continue reading Holy rows: why disputes between Church and Government will increase
How should we respond to people begging?
Photo by Timur Weber on Pexels.com For many people living or working in large cities, being asked for money is an everyday experience. It can often cause feelings of distress, guilt and confusion. What is the best way to respond to someone asking you for money? In 20 years of working with homeless people, it… Continue reading How should we respond to people begging?
A spiritual pilgrimage in the real world: Ken Leech 1939-2015
The radical priest, theologian and activist, Rev. Ken Leech recently died, aged 76, following a stroke. Ken founded the youth homeless charity Centrepoint in 1969 and wrote prolifically on the how intimacy with God relates to political action and social justice. I worked for Centrepoint for five years and Ken has been a very significant… Continue reading A spiritual pilgrimage in the real world: Ken Leech 1939-2015
Faith without deeds: the dis-integration of student Christianity
When I started at Hull University in 1991, I joined three societies at the 'freshers fair'. Firstly, the Cricket Club, secondly, the Christian Union and thirdly, the Student Community Action organisation, which was called HUSSO. Community action HUSSO (Hull University Social Services Organisation) was, and remains, an incredible organisation. Back in those days, it organised over… Continue reading Faith without deeds: the dis-integration of student Christianity
Faith Full Service? Integrating Christian faith alongside high quality social care, 4th November, central London
Date: Wednesday 4th November 2015, 9.30am – 4.00pm Venue: Hinde Street Methodist Church, London, W1U 2QJ Cost: £15.00, including lunch For more details and to book a place please go to Eventbrite In an increasingly secular environment, tensions frequently emerge between a Christian ethos and the delivery of professional social care. This has… Continue reading Faith Full Service? Integrating Christian faith alongside high quality social care, 4th November, central London
The boy on the beach: when the political becomes personal
1972, a Vietnamese girl, Kim Phúc, burnt by napalm, flees naked and crying from her bombed village. 1989, a solitary pro-democracy protester resolutely stands in front of a line of tanks in Tiannamen Square and blocks their path. Both were just ordinary people out of thousands caught up in the turmoil and crisis of war and political… Continue reading The boy on the beach: when the political becomes personal
Refugee Crisis: a call to action
Prayer Vigil - this Tuesday 8th September at 7pm, central London Details and links from for the call to action outlined in the video: 1. Pray – 24/7 has launched a special week of prayer – find out more here. 2. Foster – many children and young people are coming to the UK as refugees without their parents.… Continue reading Refugee Crisis: a call to action
The church that gives away assault rifles to whoever brings along the most new people
When I speak with Muslim friends in the UK, they will often express horror and disbelief at the terrible atrocities they see being done in the name of their faith by extreme Islamists. Sometimes, I have a similar experience as a Christian too... Yesterday a friend of mine, Mark Perrott, who now lives in the US, visited the… Continue reading The church that gives away assault rifles to whoever brings along the most new people
Grace + Truth 