Church Conflict

The poor way we handle conflict within the Church is hurting us and damaging our witness.When we fail to treat each other with love, we are more like a horrible warning than a beautiful example.In my pastoral and mediation roles I see a lot of conflict in churches and...

Does Reconciliation Require Joint Worship?

In her chapter in Catholics, Protestants, and Muslims: Irish “Religious” Conflict in Comparative Perspective Gladys Ganiel asks if churches in Northern Ireland can contribute to post-violence reconciliation and reconstruction. She cites the role of ECONI and, more...

Are Evangelical Men Ready for Reconciliation?

October’s re-launch of For God and His Glory Alone reminded us of the key role that evangelicals have played in promoting reconciliation on this island. But only a few short years ago, when I surveyed faith leaders (clergy, pastors, and ministers of various religions)...

A Journey in Reconciliation

An exploration of  the friendship of C S Lewis  with J R R Tolkien. A famous literary friendship which ‘marked the breakdown of two old prejudices’ (C.S. Lewis) An illustrated talk based on Mercia Malcolm’s recent research. Rev Mercia Malcolm is Church of Ireland...