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Dolly the Priest?
Joanna Collicutt reflects on the priestly nature of Dolly Parton, on our blog:
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September 14, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Dr Joe Forde reflects on the upcoming annual Pilgrimage Against Poverty in Sheffield, on our blog:
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September 1, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Reimagining The Prophetic - The Modern Church Annual Conference 2026 | November 4th | Sarum College, Salisbury.
Join us for a day of worship and theological reflection, led by Ruth Harley, Jayme Reaves, Anthony Reddie and more...
Find out more and book tickets: modernchurch.org.uk/events/reima...
August 13, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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Modern Believing | Most Read
'The Eucharist and the Trauma of Birth' by @alicelydiajoy.bsky.social is the journal's most read new article.
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August 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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The upcoming launch event for Adrian Thatcher's latest book will be online on 5th August, featuring @andrewgraystone.bsky.social and @scornpops.bsky.social

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Online Panel Launching Adrian Thatcher's new book, Ending Abusive Theologies Prof Elaine Graham will chair the panel and be joined by the author as well as panellists Andrew Graystone and Susannah Cornwall. Following various church abuse scandals, there is now a growing realization that bad theology and bad outcomes are deeply connected. Ending Abusive Theologies attributes the widespread decline of Christian belief in the West in part to harmful, indeed abusive, doctrines. At the same time, there has been a widespread failure of theology to equip the Church to engage with a world that has lost interest in, and patience with, the Church, while retaining its interest in all things ‘spiritual’. Time: 5th August 6-7pm BST | Location: Live on YouTube via the QR code
July 15, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Theology under Threat: "Ruinous plans to slash Theology and Religion at Exeter will have serious implications far beyond Devon" - Dr Jon Morgan, on our blog:

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July 10, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Jody Stowell joins Alison Webster in a Modern Church Conversation - The gift of the Small Church.

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The Gift of the Small Church. A Modern Church Conversation.
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June 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Theologian Mary E. Hunt reflects on fifty years of creative organizing for change in her lecture, given at the recent 50th Anniversary Conference of the Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) in Detroit, USA.
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June 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Ruth Harvey reflects on the 'I'm not a Theologian, But...' retreat and also about composting... on our blog:
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May 15, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Modern Church is seeking a new Assistant Reviews editor for its journal, ‘Modern Believing’.

Details and how to apply can be found on our website:
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Vacancy: Assistant Reviews Editor of Modern Believing
Modern Church is seeking a new Assistant Reviews editor for its journal, ‘Modern Believing’. The role is particularly suited to an emerging theologian who wishes to […]
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May 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Angela Tilby shares a little about her latest work 'Good Faith' on our blog:

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April 7, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Time is running out to book your place on our retreat - 'I'm not a Theologian, But...'
Why do so many of us disqualify ourselves from ‘being theologians’?
full details on our site: modernchurch.org.uk/events/not-a...
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March 27, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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If you're unable to watch this with us tonight, don't worry, it will remain on our youtube channel for you to catch up with later!
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On the eve of the formal installation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - the first woman to lead the Church of England - Alison Webster of Modern Church asks our three panelists 'Are We Equal Now?'
Details: modernchurch.org.uk/events/arewe...
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March 24, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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On the eve of the formal installation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - the first woman to lead the Church of England - Alison Webster of Modern Church asks our three panelists 'Are We Equal Now?'
Details: modernchurch.org.uk/events/arewe...
A photo background from 1984 depicting men and women of different ages holding up colourful protest banners outside Sheffield Cathedral. The banners read: Women and Men are called by GOD together. PRAY for the day when the CHURCH ordains them PRIEST together. Across this background there is a purple banner with white writing that reads: Are We Equal Now? A Modern Church Online Panel. Tues 24th March 7-8pm. There is also the Modern Church logo (a white M on a stained-glass style background) and the website url: modernchurch.org.uk
March 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Who is or isn't a 'theologian'? Is theology for the Church? For Academy? For everyone? Who does it 'belong' to... and who gets left out of the conversation? Alison Webster of Modern Church and Father Jarel Robinson-Brown discuss:

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March 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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On the eve of the formal installation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - the first woman to lead the Church of England - Alison Webster of Modern Church asks our three panelists 'Are We Equal Now?'
Details: modernchurch.org.uk/events/arewe...
A photo background from 1984 depicting men and women of different ages holding up colourful protest banners outside Sheffield Cathedral. The banners read: Women and Men are called by GOD together. PRAY for the day when the CHURCH ordains them PRIEST together. Across this background there is a purple banner with white writing that reads: Are We Equal Now? A Modern Church Online Panel. Tues 24th March 7-8pm. There is also the Modern Church logo (a white M on a stained-glass style background) and the website url: modernchurch.org.uk
March 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Speaking Truth to Power - Who Speaks? Whose Truth? Whose Power? Elaine Graham, Chair of Trustees of Modern Church, discusses, on the blog:
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February 28, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Last month's edition of Signs of the Times is now available online - read it here: modernchurch.org.uk/signs-of-the...
February 16, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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Simon Cross weighs in on the Quiet Revival conversation, on our blog:
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January 30, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Ryan Sirmans kicks off a series of blogs for 2026 where we explore our theme for the year, ‘Reimagining the Prophetic’.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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A deeply moving and personal piece from Anika Goddard on our blog: Jesus of Our Scars

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December 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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A Resource supporting churches (of any denomination) to respond to the co-option of Christmas by the Far Right, from the Joint Public Issues Team: jpit.uk/joyforall
‘Good news of great joy… for all!’ – Joint Public Issues Team
Supporting churches to respond to the co-option of Christmas by the Far Right Local churches across the UK will already have well-developed plans for celebrating Christmas – both in our church buildin...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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There is widespread disappointment, even amazement, that the bishops of the Church of England have decided to delay permission to use the Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF) in public worship...
Adrian Thatcher comments:
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The Nature of Doctrine: A Comment on GS Misc 1429
The Nature of Doctrine: A Comment on GS Misc 1429 by Adrian Thatcher There is widespread disappointment, even amazement, that the bishops of the Church of […]
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November 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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It's here! The brand new Sarum College Brochure for Spring 2026! We are launching exciting new courses and bringing back well-loved favourites! Check it out here: www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Book early for discounts1
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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At our Annual Conference Susanna Snyder shared her thoughts on Hope, in conversation with Alison Webster, and she has very kindly allowed us to share that video with you all.
This will be available to watch for one month only, on our youtube channel:
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Susie Snyder on Enacting Hope in a Ruined World
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November 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM