I’ve contributed an article, ‘Faith Leaders’ Response to the Pandemic’, in the latest issue of Search: A Church of Ireland Journal (Autumn 2020).
The article outlines the key findings from a survey I conducted in May, in partnership with the Irish Council of Churches. It outlines the survey findings on moving religion online, prayer and a possible renewal of faith, and serving others.
It also includes a particular focus on results from the Church of Ireland. For example, Church of Ireland clergy were the most likely to be solely responsible for moving religion online during the pandemic when compared to other denominations, who received more assistance from volunteers or paid staff.
The Editorial description of the Autumn issue, which can be ordered here, reads:
THE CHALLENGES of the continuing pandemic dominate almost every article in this issue, from Archbishop McDowell’s call for repentance and a re-thinking of our vocation to Christopher Shiell’s exposition of the lack of climate-friendly church heating and what is needed to achieve it.
Through every article, whether explicitly or implicitly, lies the question of how we think about God and God’s action in the world and in our lives.
You can read my article here (via Queen’s University Belfast and Search OpenAccess stipulations).