The Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester, reflects upon how the wonders of creation can offer a source of spiritual nourishment, both during Lent and in the midst of the covid pandemic.
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The Revd Chris Moore recalls the striking results of surveying his fellow ordinands about animal issues whilst at theological college and urges us to include all God’s creatures in the life and mission of the church.
Why Should We Bring the Rights and Needs of Animals into Our Worship, Preaching and Mission? – The Revd Chris Moore was last modified: February 5th, 2021 by admin
For the Revd Dr Johannes Arens, his relationship with Dolly the collie was vital in helping him face the challenges of lockdown! In this blog, Fr Johannes reflects upon living with Dolly and how such positive encounters can lead to thinking about wider animal issues.
Lockdown, Loneliness and Praying with Dog – The Revd Dr Johannes Arens was last modified: February 9th, 2021 by admin
In this extended article, Dr Lisa Warden explores the Biblical mandate to care for God’s creatures, our contemporary treatment of animals and whether Christians may be called to challenge the status quo.
Christianity, Animals, and Coronavirus: A Time to Repent? – Lisa Warden was last modified: April 11th, 2024 by admin
Deb Olin Unferth, American short-story writer, novelist, and memoirist is interviewed on her latest novel Barn 8, the enthralling story of a band of animal activists who plan a heist to free 900,00 chickens.
Barn 8 – Deb Olin Unferth was last modified: May 29th, 2020 by admin
Dr Joe Wills, lecturer in Law at the University of Leicester, explores the historic status of animals in law, contemporary efforts to advance the position of animals through legislation and how we can all play our part in animal advocacy.
Our Fellow Creatures and the Law – Joe Wills was last modified: May 13th, 2020 by admin
The Revd Janey Hiller, an ordained Anglican minister, recounts her journey towards veganism and how studying Christian perspectives on animals at theological college proved to be a life changing experience.
Why Vegan? A Synergy of Animal and Human Justice – The Revd Janey Hiller was last modified: March 12th, 2020 by admin
Brian D. McLaren, prominent Christian pastor, author, activist and speaker discusses his new book God Unbound, his love of nature and how Christians should respond to the ecological challenges we face today.
God Unbound: Theology in the Wild – Brian McLaren was last modified: April 15th, 2020 by admin