Climate Justice: Following Jesus in a World of Climate Breakdown (Teaching Videos)
The science is clear. We are living in a warming world due to fossil fuel emissions. The world’s most vulnerable are already suffering...
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Jon Swales
- 9 hours ago
- 4 min
Solomon: Toxic or Tov?
Solomon is often remembered as the embodiment of wisdom and divine favour. The ‘Propaganda Solomon’ is the king who built the magnificent...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 8
- 3 min
Birds: A Prayer
Father of Creation, God of Beauty, You created a world of wonder, And you declared it to be good, And it is good. To you be all praise...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 8
- 1 min
Jesus the Heretic
Jesus was a heretic. I now have your attention, for how can a Christian theological educator and church leader have the audacity to claim...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 8
- 2 min
Cosmic Temple: A Prayer for the Climate and Ecological Emergency
Father of Creation, God of Compassion, The earth as a cosmic temple presents itself as a symphony of praise; A rich diversity of song and...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 8
- 19 min
Priestly Meditations
The seven meditations below are based on the descriptions of priests/presbyters in the Church of England ordination service. Anglicanism,...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 6
- 2 min
A Reflection on Death from a Pastor
I’ve never been at ease with death. As a pastor, I’ve stood by the bedsides of the dying, speaking to them of a love that goes beyond the...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 6
- 2 min
Brand Protection and False Narratives
"False narratives are not just 'spin' or 'brand protection,' though they may serve that purpose. They are darkness. They are the opposite...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 4
- 6 min
The River of Hope: Finding Light and Renewal Amidst Ecological and Climate Grief
Taken from 'In Sacred Landscapes' by Rev'd Jon Swales Preparing for the Journey "Before we begin, find a comfortable place to sit,...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 3
- 4 min
Church Culture
Church culture is profoundly significant—whether for regular attendees, staff members, or volunteers, it is the environment we inhabit,...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 1
- 1 min
Broken Piano
The keys, once pure, now lie fractured in a Leeds square. Broken yet beautiful, they mirror us— image bearers, wounded but still...
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Jon Swales
- Sep 1
- 3 min
A Meditation on Col 1:19-20
A Meditation on Col 1:19-20 ‘For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all...
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Jon Swales
- Aug 28
- 3 min
‘I want to be a normal person’
In the closing minutes of a Lighthouse day center, we gathered to meditate and reflect on a psalm that speaks of God binding our wounds....
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Jon Swales
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Not of this World
Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might...
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Jon Swales
- Aug 28
- 7 min
Liberation and Justice: An Urban Perspective on the Gospel of Luke
Liberation and Justice: An Urban Perspective on the Gospel of Luke Introduction: A Bold Retelling of the Jesus Story Welcome to...
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Jon Swales
- Aug 24
- 2 min
In Sacred Landscapes: Imaginative Prayer for Climate and Ecological Healing (Free Book)
Introduction: In a world where climate change and ecological degradation often leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious, finding solace...
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Jon Swales
- Aug 24
- 4 min
A Letter from the Future—A Wake-Up Call for the Present
In a world increasingly strained by the impacts of climate breakdown, it’s tempting to avoid thinking too far ahead. But imagining where...
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Jon Swales
- Aug 22
- 4 min
An Urgent Open Letter to Church Leaders: Confronting Climate Breakdown with Prophetic Boldness
Dear Church Leader, I write to you with an urgent plea. The hour is late, the clock is ticking, and our world teeters on the edge. The...
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Jon Swales
- Aug 21
- 3 min
In the Heart of the Woodland: An Imaginative Prayer Journey (For those with Climate & Ecological Grief)
Step 1: Setting the Scene "Close your eyes and imagine yourself stepping into a tranquil English woodland, where each step draws you...
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Jon Swales
- Aug 21
- 5 min
Sacred Pathways/ Encounters with Jesus Through the Landscapes of the Soul
A free worship resource. Sacred Pathways/ Encounters with Jesus Through the Landscapes of the Soul This book offers a unique journey...
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