Author of acclaimed new biography of Maria Branwell, mother of the Brontë writers, Sharon Wright explores how pivotal Methodism was for the life story of this little-known figure. ******** When I set out to write the first biography of the enigmatic mother of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë I had no idea how pivotal Methodism […]
Has the Holy Spirit made it online? Practical theology in a Zoom Room: Part 2
In this second of a two-part series, University of Roehampton researcher and friend of SWF James Butler discusses the challenges of taking discernment processes online. In part two, he explores the issue of online spiritual discernment. (Find part one here.) Owl photo by Richard Brooks ******** The lockdown has raised some deep theological questions about communion […]
Has the Holy Spirit made it online? Practical theology in a Zoom Room: Part 1
In this first of a two-part series, University of Roehampton researcher and friend of SWF James Butler discusses the challenges of taking discernment processes online. In part one, he explores how to have the conversation. Owl photo by Richard Brooks ******** “Are you there? You seem to have frozen,” is a more familiar phrase than it […]
Learning the lessons
In this post which originally appeared on his blog, SWF-sponsored PhD student and colleague Keith Elford reflects on how organisations can pay attention to values both at this time, and moving forward. Photo by Tai’s Captures on Unsplash ******Every day I read sentiments to the effect that the virus and the lockdown have changed us forever. Life cannot and […]
Fruits of the lockdown
Usually found crafting communications and resources for SWF, here Emma Pavey offers a theological reflection on lockdown challenges, opportunities and blessings. Image also by Emma. ******** Fruits of the lockdown JOY Have you noticed that nature is carrying on regardless during our crisis? Here in the northern hemisphere leaves are appearing, the air is warming, and shoots of […]
Diversity, Otherness and Privilege booklet – low colour pdf
This version of our popular conversation guide is intended for home printing. Our popular Diversity, Otherness and Privilege Conversation Guide for small groups is now available to view online and download as a pdf here. This version is intended for home printing. There is also a full-colour version for electronic distribution. The paper booklet is also still […]
Diversity, Otherness and Privilege booklet – full colour pdf
Our popular Diversity, Otherness and Privilege Conversation Guide for small groups is now available to download as a pdf. Our popular Diversity, Otherness and Privilege Conversation Guide for small groups is now available to view online and download as a pdf here. This version is intended for electronic distribution. There is also a low-colour version for home […]
Accessible creative resources online
Cristina Gangemi – one of the DTh students that SWF supports – works to assist people with intellectual disabilities to express themselves in their own creative way. Here she talks about resources she has set up to help these creative learners connect and worship during this time of self isolation. ******** As the coronavirus pandemic […]