The Archbishop of Canterbury has talked about competing the pay-day lender Wonga out of the market. Now the Church of England has begun to put the ambition into practice
In Burgess Hill, West Sussex, the cafe at the Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist buzzes with lively conversation. It is a cosy place with green-and-white spotted tablecloths, wild flowers in vases and music playing in the background. It is late morning and the coffee drinkers are about to be replaced by the lunchers. The best thing on the menu today, I am reliably informed, is the sausage casserole with mash and vegetables for just £3.50. The menu is more extensive than you might think, however, because St John’s is one of a growing number of churches across Britain to help people through their financi
31 July 2014, The Tablet
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