
About this episode
Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in Church and state. This time:
- Michael Gove's new definition of extremism.
- Should we be wishing Muslims "Ramadan Mubarak"?
- Why are our parishes bleeding volunteers?
- The Archbishop of Canterbury's "Difference" course.
- One listener's experience of Mothering Sunday.
And much much more as ever!
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Links:
Extremism Definition: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68556914
Archbishops' Response: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/12/archbishops-of-canterbury-justin-welby-and-york-stephen-cottrellwarn-against-new-extremism-definition
Archbishop: Happy Ramadan! https://twitter.com/JustinWelby/status/1766871427221709070
Church Wardens and Volunteering:
https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2024/15-march/features/features/no-churchwardens-and-vacant-pcc-posts-an-investigation-into-the-church-volunteering-crisis
The Difference Course: https://difference.rln.global/
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