Alison Ruth Webster
@Alisonrwebster
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Writer, poet, social justice adviser, lover of revolutionaries, prophets, artists and God.
Worcester & Cromer
Joined January 2012
At our Annual Conference Susanna Snyder shared her thoughts on Hope, and she has very kindly allowed us to share that video with you all. This will be available to watch for one month only: https://t.co/yEARRf0AQO
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It's just over a month until our ANNUAL CONFERENCE and AGM! Have you got your tickets yet? If not, you can book them here: https://t.co/5AyookBaWh
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Find us at @greenbelt this weekend - if you're going to be there, pop by the Takeaway to say hi!
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You may have seen an article in the @ChurchTimes recently - 'Bring theology back to the parishes' - The Reverend Canon Jarel Robinson-Brown writes a response on our blog: https://t.co/8r0KcwceFp
modernchurch.org.uk
By Jarel Robinson-Brown The first time I sensed a vocation to ordained ministry, I knew that it would be a vocation of both mind and heart. […]
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From our Summer Signs of The Times: Don Cupitt: A Personal Reflection by Beverley Clack https://t.co/K5vRBkM5eJ
modernchurch.org.uk
by Beverley Clack Originally published in Signs of The Times Summer 2025 Don Cupitt (22 May 1934 – 18 January 2025) was a towering figure in […]
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@_jamesb @oxforddiocese @CMSPioneer Great to be with the training pioneers; thanks for having me James!
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Our latest Substack newsletter has hit inboxes. In it we highlight an enabling resource from Avec, a podcast from @Theosthinktank and @ChineMcDonald, an article from @T4CG and a resource from @Alisonrwebster. Do join the conversation.
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"Whose Truth, Universally acknowledged?" is the question Natalie Collins and Alison Webster will be asking and possibly answering this afternoon at our festival. @ModernChurchUK
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Progressive Christianity "is an approach that values questions above answers". @Alisonrwebster, of @ModernChurchUK, explains what progressive Christianity means, and why so many find their spiritual home there: https://t.co/0EJucHP8SI
christianity.org.uk
Alison Webster, General Secretary of Modern Church, explains progressive Christianity as questioning, inclusive, and justice-focused.
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I wonder if the visible and less-visible power holders in the Church of England have any idea how much these constant scandals and the apparent organisational culture of ruthlessness and fecklessness is killing contextual ministry? It’s exhausting.
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Thank you @MirandaTHolmes for carrying so much of the pain and hurt of your people and the wider church. Your ministry massively appreciated.
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What a brave statement from Bishop Bev Mason❤️🔥
Bishop Bev Mason has released a godly and humble statement revealing she is the Episcopal complainant in the John Perumbalath affair. Compare and contrast it to the statement from Bishop John. Streets apart. ------- A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL FROM BISHOP BEV
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A statement from @BishopNewcastle following last night's Channel 4 News report: I was shocked and appalled at the news reported by Channel 4 on Tuesday evening regarding the Bishop of Liverpool. Yet again failures at the heart of the institution of the Church of England, and
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We welcome the news to accelerate the building of affordable homes across the country. 🎉 Everyone deserves a home that is secure, habitable and affordable, but too many in the UK are living in housing that is crowded, covered in mould and unaffordable.
This government will get Britain building. We're shaking-up our broken planning system to deliver the biggest boost in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. #GetBritainBuilding
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Good books for Xmas. Reviewed positively 4 @ModernChurchUK + @routledgebooks Journal of Beliefs + Values respectively @conorgearty @Alisonrwebster
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Great to see yep episodes of this ground-breaking series being reshown on Monday 18th BBC4 at 10 pm with a short interview with Don Cupitt. And on iplayer.
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“Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.” St. Augustine of Hippo
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Over the moon about the difference free bus tickets will make for those seeking asylum in Oxford. Thankful for @CitizensThames & @AsylumWelcome for the hardwork & campaigning for this!🚌
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Sounds like a good idea. Someone should try this. Maybe once a year in a field just outside Kettering?
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We are hiring! 🎉 Citizens UK and @LivingWageUK are recruiting for five fantastic roles - will you join the team? Find out more information and apply below 👇 https://t.co/J7HduwmByu
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