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Tim Evans has spent the last three decades working with people and communities in the margins, including being CEO of Worth Unlimited, and being a foster carer. Tim is a co-Director of Red Letter Christians UK, and has either chaired or just been on several other charity boards and set up a number of social enterprises. In this episode, Tim tells how he journeyed from evangelical conversion at University into Christian work via the YMCA and Youth for Christ, and then going on a journey into a more progressive, inclusive form of faith. Produced by George Luke Audio mixing by George Luke Music by Andy Long Copyright © PCN Britain, 2024
In this episode, Richard Tetlow gives examples from his life of the joys of embracing difference. As he puts it, “The principle of meeting difference was basic to my upbringing.” Richard is a clergyman with a particular interest in interfaith friendships. He is also one of PCN Britain’s trustees. Now retired as vicar of Ladywood in Birmingham, Richard came from a background in social and community work, with a particular interest in encouraging friendships between people of different faiths. Richard still lives in Birmingham, where he is convenor of a PCN-affiliated group. Produced by George Luke Audio mixing by George Luke Music by Andy Long Copyright © PCN Britain, 2024
In this episode, we meet the Revd Dr Evie Vernon O’Brien, recently appointed as the Racial Justice Director for the Church of England in the West Midlands. Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Evie has had both faith and social activism as major influences in her life since childhood. She was ordained as a deaconess in the Church in the Province of the West Indies in 1980, and worked in inner city parishes in Kingston and with the ecumenical Caribbean Conference of Churches, the Association of Development Agencies and the Caribbean Voluntary Counselling and Testing programme. Since moving to the UK, Evie has worked at the Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies, and with Catholic AIDS Prevention and Support (CAPS). She has been a vice-chair of Inclusive Church since 2023. Evie talks about her life in Jamaica and her work in the Midlands, and shares some valuable insights on how churches can work towards achieving racial justice. NOTE: Evie’s position at the CofE was terminated shortly after this episode was recorded. However, we felt that her life story and the work she had been doing are worth hearing about and learning from. And so with her approval, we are running this episode as it was made. Produced by George Luke Audio mixing by George Luke Music by Andy Long Additional music by George Luke (with help from Dubmatix loops) Copyright © PCN Britain, 2024
Originally from Australia, Ash Barker now lives in Winson Green, Birmingham and has spent over 30 years living and serving on the front line of urban poverty. Ash leads Seedbeds, an initiative focusing on growing leaders and communities into fullness of life. In this episode, Ash shares inspiring stories from an eventful life lived across three continents. Along the way, he gives some valuable pointers to anyone who is looking to get involved in tackling poverty and inequality in our inner cities. Produced by George Luke Audio mixing by George Luke Music by Andy Long Copyright © PCN Britain, 2024
Alex Clare-Young is a pioneer minister based in Cambridge, passionate about advocating for the inclusion of, and social justice for, all people. Alex is co-chair of the Open Table Network, a trustee of Inclusive Church and a consultant for One Body One Faith and member of Creating Sanctuary. Alex is interested in curating safer spaces for those who are marginalised or oppressed in society and put off by church. In this episode, Alex tells of their experiences whilst transitioning, and talks candidly about inequality and insecurity in one of Britain’s historic university towns. Produced by George Luke Audio mixing by George Luke Music by Andy Long Copyright © PCN Britain, 2024
According to the American poet and author Muriel Rukeyser, “The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.” At PCN Britain, we share Muriel’s enthusiasm for the power of stories. And in this series, we’ll introduce you to six remarkable people – each with amazing stories to tell. Stories of discomfort. Stories of loss. Stories of change. Stories of finding faith, and of growing in it. Each story comes with loads of inspiration and encouragement; never preachy but always illuminating. Welcome to Made of Stories. Produced by George Luke Audio mixing by George Luke Music by Andy Long Copyright © PCN Britain, 2024