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Five reasons to run Difference

We live in a world full of division, from the level of global conflict right down to our own relationships. We live with the everyday realities of hope and pain, celebration and lament, peace and conflict. Difference is a course designed to help you navigate these realities, inspiring your…

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The power of stories

In this blog, Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde reflects on how stories have the power to build bridges, create empathy, and open our eyes to different experiences.

Transforming perspectives in schools

After running Difference with his pupils, Chris Birch-Evans shares how the course helped his students respect each other's perspectives in school.

Fostering unity through diversity: Reflections for UK Black History Month 2024

Neil Masih is Intercultural Mission Enabler in the Diocese of Coventry. Here he reflects on Black History Month and on his work to foster communities where all can belong and thrive.

Faith in action: Empowering people, crossing divides

Driven by her Christian faith, Marion Brown's mission centres on empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and find their life's purpose. She reflects on conflict and division and the power of disagreeing well.

Racial justice calls for peace

Revd Canon Dr. Sharon Prentis, the Church of England’s Deputy Director of the Racial Justice Unit, reflects on the ongoing struggle for racial justice.

Learning to live well together

The Revd Dr Tom Wilson believes living harmoniously with people of different beliefs is a learnable skill, like riding a bike.

Cultivating a culture of good conflicts

Revd Benjamin Ulbricht shares his passion for peace and reconciliation, shaped by his upbringing and experiences in Gotland.

Turning over tables

In the third and final part in our series exploring challenging Bible passages for peacemakers, Victoria Mason explores the story behind Jesus turning over the tables in the temple.

‘Do not resist an evil person.’ Really?

In the second in our series exploring challenging Bible passages for peacemakers, Victoria Mason explores the meaning and context of Jesus’ instruction to turn the other cheek.

Not peace but division?

This is the first in a series exploring challenging Bible passages for peacemakers. In it Victoria Mason explores how we might respond to Jesus' words that he came to bring not peace but division.

Reconciliation: equipping young people for our modern, conflicted world

Shem Pinnock reflects on fostering safe, inclusive spaces and navigating the passionate yet immediate nature of today’s youth.

Going round in circles

Victoria Mason suggests that the practice of reimagining is the opposite of empty optimism - instead, it's about connecting with God's bigger reality.