The No Normal: Neurodiversity and youth in the Church In this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by James Carver and James Blackhall for a conversation about neurodiversity and disability in the church, particularly focusing on intergenerational opportunities. Listen to the episode here or via most of the usual podcast […]
Crafting Hope Together: new programme for ministers
Crafting Hope Together In challenging times and with challenging roles, it is helpful to take time to step back and reflect in new ways on one’s ministry. In this series of 3 in-person, ecumenical gatherings you will have the opportunity to share frustrations and joys, strategies and stories with others in ministry. We will learn […]
Podcast 13: The Real World
The Real World: intergenerational and technological balance in a climate crisis In this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by Dr Elin Kelsey, Jonathan Nobrega and Abhay Singh Sachal for a conversation about intergenerational challenges and potential in tackling climate change. We also discuss the use of technology and how […]
Book review: This Sacred Life
This Sacred Life: Humanity’s Place in a Wounded World by Norman Wirzba (Cambridge University Press 2021). Review by Emma Pavey. ******** In his book This Sacred Life, Norman Wirzba seeks to address three questions: where are you, who are you and how should you live? He seeks to consider these alongside each other, a grounded […]
Hopepunk theology
Hopepunk: a reflection on our podcast
Research report: Ashes to Ashes – attitudes to death and dying
In collaboration with Theos Thinktank, we’re delighted to present this report: Ashes to Ashes: Beliefs, Trends, and Practices in Dying, Death, and the Afterlife, produced by SWF Senior Researcher Lia Shimada and Theos’ Marianne Rozario. Report summary: This project investigated current trends on, and attitudes towards dying, death, and the afterlife in the UK, and […]
Self as instrument
Emma Pavey reflects on a recent workshop
Death, Dying and the Afterlife in the UK
A new project in collaboration with Theos Thinktank