Patrick Mitchel’s Thoughts on ‘Considering Grace: Presbyterians & the Troubles’

Theologian Patrick Mitchel has written a thoughtful post on his ‘Faith in Ireland’ blog about my book (co-authored with Jamie Yohanis), Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles.

Recognizing that the heart of Considering Grace is the stories it contains, the … Read more...

Considering Grace Conference Video Now Available

The video recording of last week’s online conference, ‘Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact’, is now available here, on the video page for the wider project.

The conference discussed the book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubleswritten by … Read more...

Considering Grace Conference and Launch of Study Resource

Yesterday I was part of an online conference about my book, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles.

The conference also marked the launch of study resources to accompany the book. The resources were written by … Read more...

Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact – join us tomorrow for a chance to reflect together

An online conference on  ‘Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact’, is scheduled for tomorrow, 3 December, 2-4 pm.

It is based around my book, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles.

The main speakers are Canon David … Read more...

Register for ‘Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact’, Online on Thursday 3 Dec

Join us for a special online event on Thursday 3 December, which reflects on the impact of my book, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles. 
The conference will also mark the launch of study resources to
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Féile Discussion: British or Irish or both?: New Post on Slugger O’Toole

I have a new post (6 August) on the Slugger O’Toole blog, Feile Discussion: British or Irish or both? Unionism, Protestantism and the national question

I links to a video of my discussion on the topic with Prof Christine … Read more...

‘Considering Grace’ Review in the Irish Times, by Marianne Elliott: “[an] impressive and courageous book”

My latest book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, is reviewed as the ‘Book of the Day’ in today’s Irish Times online.

The book is reviewed by Marianne Elliott, professor emerita at Liverpool University.

The full … Read more...

A 22-year-old Reviews ‘Considering Grace’: “it is incredibly important that the future generations of leaders are able to look back and see people and their pain before real progress is made.”

As an author, I have to admit having a sneaky peek at the Amazon reviews of my latest book, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, ‘Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles’. 

Earlier this week, a review by an anonymous 22-year-old was posted. … Read more...

‘Considering Grace’ as ‘Being with the Troubles’: Sermon by Rev Steve Stockman

Over the last number of weeks, Rev Steve Stockman of Fitzroy Presbyterian Church in Belfast has preached a series of sermons on ‘Being with …’ On 17 November, he preached on ‘Being with the Troubles’, using examples from my new … Read more...

Enniskillen Launch of ‘Considering Grace’: “[This book] is a precious thing, a vessel that contains so much for us to take heed of …” Remarks by David Bolton

The fifth and final launch of my new book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles (Merrion Press, 2019), co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, was held 27 November at the Bridge Centre in Enniskillen.

The launch featured a response by David … Read more...