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A Gala of Hope, Harmony and Heart

Beneath the spire of Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, St James’s prepares once again to open its doors to the magic of the season. But this isn’t just any Christmas concert—it’s the annual Christmas for All Gala Concert, a fundraising concert that has become the hallmark event of the year for a church that has been a beacon of music, community, and compassion for over 340 years.

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Cultivating Communities of Compassion

As we celebrate Black History Month, Jennie Johnson explores how the history, knowledge and heritage of Black trailblazers can help us to cultivate communities of compassion during times of conflict.

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On the Run with Christ: Christian Fugitivity in an Age of Nationalism

In the face of rising Christian nationalism, Audrey Sebatindira explores “Christian fugitivity” — a radical, prayerful resistance drawn from biblical prison breaks and Black liberation struggles.

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Black British Composers

Harrison Knights, Associate Choral Director, has written this week’s piece for Black History Month, celebrating the creativity and legacy of Black British composers whose diverse contributions have shaped Britain’s musical heritage across centuries.

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Greetings from California

Joan Ishibashi reflects on how aggressive immigration raids in Ventura County have created fear and trauma in a community deeply reliant on immigrant workers, urging compassion, support, and long-term solutions for a fairer immigration system.

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Two Sets of Victims: Rethinking Invasions and Responsibility

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Peace with Creation while facing the reality of War

Penelope explores the devastating human, environmental, and spiritual costs of war, challenging the myth of redemptive violence and urging a turn toward nonviolent resistance as the only path to lasting peace.

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Peace with Creation: supporting the Climate and Nature Bill

Petra reflects on Peace with Creation as restoration of broken relationships, grounding this in practical action in support of the Climate and Nature Bill.

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