Four Theological Principles Energising CUF
by Rt Revd Adrian Newman
In what follows I offer a personal view about some core theological principles which inform the work of the Church Urban Fund. These principles are necessary but they will not be sufficient, and more will need to be said in time. But these are offered in a spirit of open exploration and enquiry, as we seek to articulate the essential theological principles which energise the work of CUF.
A Poorer Church for A Transformed Nation
Just as the profile of poorer communities is being (unexpectedly) raised at a national level, competing pressures may pull the emerging strategy of the Church of England in the opposite direction. In a timely article, Bishop Philip outlines some practical ways to address this and urges the Church to become 'addicted to danger' in following the Christ who proclaimed good news to the poor.