Community-building festive outreach 

Clergy on our Reconciling Mission programme are embracing the Advent season with creative initiatives designed to bring joy and support to their local communities. From carol-themed window displays to vital support for families.   A Creative Celebration at St Philip’s, Stratton  In Bristol Diocese, St Philip’s Church, Stratton, has embarked on a project that merges art, … Read more

Reconciling Mission course launches cohort 4  

This October 2024, Reconciliation Initiatives welcomed 21 church leaders from the Dioceses of Bristol, Leeds, Lincoln, and York to Launde Abbey, Leicester, launching our 4th Reconciling Mission cohort. Over a residential week, participants engaged in an exploration of what it means for the church to be a dynamic presence in our local communities.  The residential … Read more

The appointment of Ruwani Gunawardene to our Board of Trustees

Reconciliation Initiatives (RI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruwani Gunawardene to our Board of Trustees. Ruwani is a curate in the Diocese of London, and also works for the Diocese, based in the Willesden Episcopal Area. Chair of Trustees, Moira Astin says: “I’m delighted that Ruwani is joining our Board of Trustees. Ruwani … Read more

The appointment of a Communications Lead

The appointment of a Communications Lead Reconciliation Initiatives

Our director, Alastair McKay, is delighted to announce the appointment of Amber Jackson as the new Communications Lead for Reconciliation Initiatives (RI).

Amber comes to RI with a wealth of experience in the church, having worked for several dioceses and Anglican organisations, such as Together in Sussex. She also has wider charity sector experience, including work with Ronald McDonald Housing Charity and Crisis.

She previously served as Communications Manager for the Diocese of Salisbury and the Diocese in Europe. Additionally, she was responsible for producing all the content for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Thy Kingdom Come initiative when it first launched in 2016, now an annual campaign.

Amber said, “I’m thrilled to be working for Reconciliation Initiatives and with Alastair and his gifted colleagues. In a world where we face major challenges, local churches have a unique opportunity to address inequalities and strengthen relationships. I’m excited to help move this vision forward through RI’s communications.”

Amber will bring strategic direction to the communications work of RI while ensuring it remains responsive to immediate communication demands.

Welcoming Amber’s appointment, Alastair said, “I’m delighted that Amber has accepted the invitation to join RI’s able team of Associates. Amber was clearly the strongest candidate, bringing a breadth of relevant experience of communications in church and Anglican contexts. She joins us at a time of growth in our Reconciling Mission programme, and with the prospect of beginning work with the Anglican Church of Kenya in East Africa. Amber will play a key part in developing RI’s communications strategy and help us to communicate effectively and joyfully.”

Transform local communities within your diocese

Join the Reconciling Mission 2024 programme Are you passionate about addressing social issues of inequality or injustice? Do you want to foster greater reconciliation within your local community? You could do so through being part of a diocesan group that joins the 5th cohort of our Reconciling Mission 18-month programme. This is designed to empower … Read more

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