Giles Goddard embodies the story of the Church of England’s struggle to
be more diverse and inclusive. In Generous Faith, he reflects on his
experiences of pushing the boundaries of inclusion to include refugees,
those of other faiths, the street homeless, climate activists, and
anyone for whom his central London church could be a place of sanctuary
and hospitality.
Anyone who dreams of a more generous, colourful, courageous and daring
faith will find kindred spirits in Giles’s community. Generous Faith
tells their story through the pattern of the Christian year with its
seasons of preparation, retreat and growth.
Giles Goddard is a leading activist in the
Church of England. He chairs Faith for the Climate, an interfaith
network, and while on General Synod he chaired the Human Sexuality
Group. He is a former Chair of Inclusive Church and is Vicar of St
John’s Waterloo.