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The Flying Cassowary - a blog


Piñatas for Christ?
The Lambeth Conference is nearly upon us. As an outside observer, I am both troubled and frustrated by what I see,
Jul 23, 20224 min read
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The better part?
How do you read the story of Mary and Martha as a neurodivergent person?
Jul 17, 20224 min read
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Banter?
Some reflections on the case of Azeem Rafiq and Yorks CC.
Nov 16, 20214 min read
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Justice, Dignity and Solidarity
I am incredibly humbled that the new Methodist Strategy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion has decided to use the formulation I...
Jul 21, 20216 min read
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Why I am a trade unionist
Yesterday, I was elected Vice President of the faith workers’ Branch of the Community trade union. I became a socialist before I became a...
Jan 20, 20214 min read
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A Life
A reflection on my father's life and legacy.
Jan 20, 20214 min read
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Professor Rosemary Hollis - a tribute
I first encountered Rosemary when she was appointed the Director of the Olive Tree Scholarship Programme at City, University of London in...
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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