Category Archives: Church Teaching

The internal barriers to transparency

Posted on April 2, 2018 by ianchisnall

The current criticisms of anti-Semitism levied at parts of the Labour Party cannot be ignored by the rest of society. Our society is made up of numerous organisations and groupings whose internal culture can at times justify or cover up … Continue reading →

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A clear and simple call for Peace at Easter

Posted on April 1, 2018 by ianchisnall

It is easy to find the many Easter messages emanating from Churches around the world on social media this morning, and no doubt there will also be some from political leaders as the day proceeds. It is of course important … Continue reading →

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A rare coming together of dates

Posted on March 11, 2018 by ianchisnall

The traditional Mothering Sunday, or Mothers Day as it is now known changes dates each year, because it is timed to coincide with the 3rd Sunday in Lent. For those who are following the traditional Lent denial of certain nice … Continue reading →

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Some fantastic people I have met

Posted on March 8, 2018 by ianchisnall

On International Women’s Day it seems an easy approach when it comes to my blog, to list some of the inspirational people I have had the privilege to meet. Just mentioning those in senior positions seems a bit odd, but … Continue reading →

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The loss of some utterly amazing people

Posted on January 20, 2018 by ianchisnall

Yesterday thanks to facebook, I discovered the loss of two people, one of whom I have known for many years and who made an enormous contribution to the South East National Offender Management Service. Soraya is pictured here, her death … Continue reading →

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How do we combine our motivation for change?

Posted on August 5, 2017 by ianchisnall

This weekend in Brighton large parts of the city will be celebrating Pride as it falls within a few days of the 50th Anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. Last weekend I was in Liverpool where they were celebrating … Continue reading →

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The darkest cloud has a silver lining

Posted on June 30, 2017 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday an 80 page report entitled ‘An Abuse of Faith’ was published focusing on the failings of the Church of England in the case of Peter Ball, one time Bishop of Lewes. The Author, Dame Moira Gibb was Director … Continue reading →

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A great union, when we open our borders

Posted on April 16, 2017 by ianchisnall

It is a challenge to read and digest an Easter message from a politician who just over a week ago spoke about chocolate eggs as though they were a matter of national importance whilst in the middle of selling weapons … Continue reading →

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Thank you for all you did last night

Posted on April 8, 2017 by ianchisnall

Every weekend in most of our major towns and cities the night time economy is supported by a range of volunteers who give up their time to keep the party goers, stag do’s and other drinkers and dancers safe. Its … Continue reading →

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The worst form of hypocrisy from No 10

Posted on April 5, 2017 by ianchisnall

In her first foreign visit since enacting Article 50 Theresa May has been in Saudi Arabia, a nation whose human rights record is one of the worst in the world, that in 2012 put to death more prisoners than any … Continue reading →

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