JRI has been pleased to support the work of the Theological Colleges Environment Network (TCEN) since its inception, and it helped put on a major online consultation in 2020.We are now delighted to announce that TCEN’s Elisha Project, which aims to deepen environmental work in theological colleges even further, has …
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:17 (NIV) The Epistle of James has long attracted some controversy. Martin Luther famously called it “an epistle of straw”, as he didn’t like James’ emphasis on works. The debate between those who …
Last month Martin Hodson interviewed renowned climate scientist, Michael Mann, about his new book “Our Fragile Moment” for the John Ray Initiative (JRI) book club. We are very grateful to Michael for his time and highly recommend the book to all our supporters. The complete 22-minute interview can be viewed …
Revd Dr John Reader (1953-2023) John Reader died on Sunday 1st October 2023 after a short illness. He was a husband, father, grandfather, country vicar, academic, philosopher, theologian, and was passionate about environmental issues. I am sure that there will be many appreciations of his life and work, and there …
This series of five bible studies have been written for the John Ray Initiative in 2023 by Revd. Rich Clarkson, and is based on a popular earlier series of bible studies written by Dena Burne in 2002 (the latter have now been withdrawn). It draws on both theological and scientific …
On Wednesday 8th June 2022, I was very pleased to attend the Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) centenary service of thanksgiving at Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire. I was accompanied by my wife, Margot, and JRI Chair, Rev Dr. Dave Gregory also attended. The service was led by Bishop Colin Fletcher, who …
