As everyone is already well aware, the Philippines last week fell victim to one of the most violent storms ever recorded. To put it in context, Typhoon Haiyan is the size of Germany and is estimated to have been 3.5 times more powerful than Hurricane Katrina. It hit vast swathes of the central Philippines and… Continue reading Typhoon Haiyan: How to give direct to the Philippines – by Tom Graham
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Why we need a new National Anthem – by Danny Kuhrt (aged 10)
This morning, like many other people, I went to a Remembrance service with my Scout group. At the end, they played the National Anthem. “God save our gracious Queen Long live our noble Queen God save the Queen Send her victorious Happy and glorious Long to reign over us God save the Queen” Listening to… Continue reading Why we need a new National Anthem – by Danny Kuhrt (aged 10)
My night sleeping rough – by Olive Kuhrt (aged 72)
For most of my life I have experienced a soft comfortable bed to sleep in and a warm centrally heated bedroom. I have never considered it a luxury. However, a few weeks ago I decided to join my son and grandson as they were planning to sleep-out on the steps of Marylebone Parish Church. They… Continue reading My night sleeping rough – by Olive Kuhrt (aged 72)
Why I am sleeping outdoors to help homeless people – by Tom Kuhrt (aged 8)
I think that homelessness is cruel. Shouldn’t all people have houses and bedrooms? (and of course TVs) When I am in London I see quite a few homeless people. I even saw some people living on the streets when I went to France. This is why I am doing a sleep-out to raise money for… Continue reading Why I am sleeping outdoors to help homeless people – by Tom Kuhrt (aged 8)
‘Madwomen in the Twittersphere’ A Christian Response to Caroline Criado-Perez? – by Hannah Martin
Caroline Criado-Perez has left twitter. For those who don’t know, Criado-Perez is a campaigner and writer who led the campaign to reinstate a woman on the English bank-note. Following the success of this campaign she has been subject to hundreds of graphic rape and death threats from ‘trolls,’ mostly online via twitter and other social… Continue reading ‘Madwomen in the Twittersphere’ A Christian Response to Caroline Criado-Perez? – by Hannah Martin
Devon, Balcombe and Greenbelt: a fracking good summer – by Hannah Martin
I have just had a great summer. From a youth camp in Devon, to the anti-fracking protest camp at Balcombe and then onto the Greenbelt festival I participated in three very different communities. It wasn’t a relaxing holiday, more the body-aching-wood-smoke-smelling-when-will-I-see-hot-water-again kind. But I think I was hoping to be uncomfortable. I wanted to be… Continue reading Devon, Balcombe and Greenbelt: a fracking good summer – by Hannah Martin
A Bachelor of Science, but a Master of Procrastination – by Robbie White
Next week I will graduate from the University of Birmingham, marking the end of three exciting years full of some wonderful memories. However, there have been other times when I have felt less like a Bachelor of Science and more like a Master of Procrastination. A particular low was taking part in an all-day Fifa… Continue reading A Bachelor of Science, but a Master of Procrastination – by Robbie White
Searching for values in a post-liberal world – by Ian Geary
'Ever since the Thatcher era, British politics has been defined by forms of economic and social liberalism. The right won the argument for the former and the left the argument for the latter, or so it is said. Yet in the post-crash era, this ideological settlement is beginning to fracture. The right is re-examining its… Continue reading Searching for values in a post-liberal world – by Ian Geary
Jesus wouldn’t have a mortgage, so why do you? – by Nathanael Gillett
“And Jesus said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of one’s possessions.” (Luke 12:15) I’ll be up front with you - I don’t agree with owning a house. I’m not sure you’ll agree with me but here are my 3 reasons… Continue reading Jesus wouldn’t have a mortgage, so why do you? – by Nathanael Gillett
A pilgrimage: On the Road and On the Street – by Alastair Murray
This summer I am taking a sabbatical from my work with the Christian homelessness charity Housing Justice. In July and August I’ll be doing something that has been on my heart for a while: a personal pilgrimage around this country. I’ll be walking and hitch hiking, visiting places that have significance for me, like Whitby… Continue reading A pilgrimage: On the Road and On the Street – by Alastair Murray
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