Shaping a Church of Ethical Integrity

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Groundwork for a Church Rebuilt

Paul Avis

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SCM Press
17 February 2026

Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England

In Shaping a Church of Ethical Integrity, Paul Avis offers a bold and incisive critique of the current state and future trajectory of the Church of England under its national and (in some cases) diocesan leadership. While demolishing some prevailing assumptions, he reinforces the enduring values and salutary practices that are still present, especially in many parishes and their hard-working clergy and laity. Through a scholarly, yet clear and accessible analysis, Avis brings to bear some key ethical-theological concepts such as institutional authenticity, subsidiarity, solidarity, locality as the source of what makes the Church viable, sacramental communion, and an establishment that is defensible. Engaging, controversial and always theological, this work challenges the Church to recover the path of ethical integrity, transparency and mutuality in its internal and external relations – a challenge and pathway that is relevant to other Churches too.

By: Paul Avis
Imprint: SCM Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780334066613
ISBN 10: 0334066611
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 17 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Avis is a priest in the Church of England, Honorary Professor in the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, and the Editor-in-Chief of Ecclesiology. He is the author of many books on Anglicanism, ecumenical theology, mission and ministry and fundamental theology, including Reconciling Theology (2022).

Reviews for Shaping a Church of Ethical Integrity: Groundwork for a Church Rebuilt

A deep, sobering, passionate analysis of were the Church of England has gone so wrong in recent decades and a call to a fundamental renewal of its faith and values. This book is written in fire and anger, but also in unwavering belief in the faithfulness of God to restore the Church and renew its purpose to be a blessing to the whole of society. -- Angela Tilby