Month: March 2026

For the past 18 months, clergy from the Dioceses of Bristol, Leeds, and Southwark have been engaged in the Reconciling Mission programme – making up the cohort 4. This course challenges traditional parish ministry, in favour of being attentive to the needs of the community.  Programme participants gathered recently at Coventry Cathedral to mark the conclusion of the 4th cohorts journey. For many, the programme has provided a necessary sanctuary from the “busyness” of parish life, providing … Read more

In this conversation, Alastair McKay (UK) and David Brubaker (USA) sit down to discuss their new book, Reconciling Mission. Drawing on decades of experience working with congregations on both sides of the Atlantic, they explore how churches can embrace a more human focus: neighbourliness. Instead of trying to “save” the church through better music or … Read more