Author: publicsquare
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Dr Marjot and the Unnecessary Incarnation
Richard Truss has just received a letter in response to his book ‘The Pattern of God – David Jenkins’ Theology in Church and Public Space’ (https://www.sacristy.co.uk/products/david-jenkins) from an old friend, Dr David Marjot, who is an eminent psychiatrist – he was Ian Brady’s psychiatrist in Broadmoor. Herewith a couple of paragraphs on which Richard says,…
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Poverty and the Church: 40 years after Faith in the City
hosted by The Public Square Group Terry Drummond and Joe Forde in discussion with Bishop Rob Wickham On Zoom, 23rd February 2026 at 3pm UTC – if you are not already on the PSG mailing list, please register and obtain a Zoom link by emailing bryant@cix.co.uk The publication of Faith in the City (FiC) in…
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Life on the Breadline: Theology, Poverty and Politics in an Age of Austerity by Chris Shannahan SCM Press, 2025, 226 pp., pbk, £26.00. Review by Joe Forde
Drawing on detailed in-depth empirical fieldwork across the UK, ‘Life on the Breadline’ was as a three year (2018-2021) research project that analysed the nature, scope and impact of Christian engagement with urban poverty in the UK, set in the context of the austerity drives stemming from the 2008 financial crash. It was also the…
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Let’s Change our Flag
Like many others I have been made aware of our English national flag In recent weeks. Personally I have felt for a long time that we would be better off with the flag of Edward the Confessor, who was our patron saint up till the time of the crusades, when he was felt not to…
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An important agenda item for the new Archbishop
Bleeding for Jesus by Andrew Graystone DLT https://www.dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/titles/2328-9781913657123-bleeding-for-jesus Review by Terry Drummond The forthcoming election in January and consecration in March of our new Archbishop offers an opportunity for the Church of England to consider the priority and importance of taking the issues linked to safeguarding to be a key area for strategic development. The…
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The Public Square Group Manifesto
The Public Square Group has identified the following areas of concern: Post Pandemic: The future is uncertain, although effective vaccines have been found and people are receiving their jabs. Many institutions, including retail, hospitality, entertainment and international travel companies, will have to change. There is a strong likelihood that there will be considerable unemployment.…