I have been powerfully impacted by so much that has happened over the last week, the Three Girls programmes about child sexual exploitation on the TV and then the Manchester terrorist attack. Muslims are in the heart of both and … Read More
I asked friends who were new to British culture what they found most difficult, below are some of their answers. British people do not talk much Hospitality is different – you don’t just pop in, you wait until invited Different … Read More
I once had the amazing privilege of being invited into a Muslim household. The differences between my culture and theirs were overwhelming – I felt like an alien in a world vastly different from my own; Prayer mats in the … Read More
I recently met someone who has experienced the sudden, simultaneous death of close family members in a horrendous way. I can’t imagine ever personally meeting someone who has been through worse. Despite bereavement and loss being all around us, I … Read More
There has been much written over the last few days both before and after the referendum reflecting on the issues raised. I am fully aware of the reasons not to add to this mountain of words. Despite good reasons to … Read More
It is not a common occurrence to see issues associated with the church on the front pages of newspapers and the lead story of TV news. It seems everyone has an opinion about the role of women in the church, … Read More