I've been reflecting a little on an article published in the Daily Telegraph recently: When churches go woke, they die by Michael Coren. Coren, who has long enjoyed controversy and has moved through both religions and denominations, was ordained to the Anglican Church of Canada in 2019, reflects on his breadth of experience.

I can’t remember where I came across the notion of ‘default settings.’ Almost certainly in a middle-of-the-night TikTok/FB video rabbit hole. But I love it. It carries the meaning of what is often called ‘normal’ but without the weight of othering implied to those whose needs or identities fall outside of what is considered normal.

Hoping in holiness is about striving for holiness while acknowledging that our hope in Christ is the bedrock of that holiness. The first letter of St Peter opens with the expectation that Christians strive to develop disciplines and strive for holiness.