Geoff Felton takes a sabbatical journey of faith and hope

Sabbaticals are a gift to ministers in the United Reformed Church. They come every ten years to help minsters rest, reflect, pray and seek God. They consist of taking three months out from regular ministry, working with a sabbatical supervisor and synod training officers to make the most of the time. The break is seen by many ministers as life-giving, refreshing and even essential to ongoing ministry.

This is the story of my life-changing sabbatical…

It was my privilege to explore the transatlantic slave trade and the work that goes on today to bring end modern slavery. I examined the Church’s role in the slave trade both historically and today…

Geoff Felton is Moderator of the United Reformed Church Mersey Synod.
www.urc.org.uk/legacies-of-slavery

Image: Chains, Osu Castle, Ghana ©Geoff Felton

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This is an extract from an article published in the Issue 1 – 2025 edition of Reform

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