All UK Church articles – Page 10
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News Analysis
Explained: Who is former Vineyard pastor Alan Scott and what has he been accused of?
The Scottish pastor Alan Scott is facing widespread allegations of spiritual abuse and narcissistic behaviour. Following an independent review, Causeway Coast Vineyard (CCV) in Northern Ireland initially said they “failed to spot some of the warning signs” relating to their former pastor, which included “repeated patterns of…manipulation.” However, it has since emerged CCV’s senior pastors, Neil and Janet Young, "no longer fully support” the investigation and have stepped down from leading the church. Tim Wyatt reports
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Opinion
The Church is taking on AI, here’s how
Following this week’s AI Global Summit, which is being hosted at Bletchley Park, Chris Goswami looks at how Christian leaders are responding to the threats and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence
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Opinion
Antisemitism is hitting the streets of London. Christians must be vocal in their opposition
Antisemitic slogans and declarations of support for Hamas could be seen on the streets of London this past Saturday. Christian Concern's Tim Dieppe says Christians must respond by standing in solidarity with Jewish people
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News Analysis
Bringing home a national treasure
A crowdfunding campaign has raised over half a million pounds to bring a tapestry commissioned by Henry VIII and dubbed “the birth certificate of the Church of England”, back to the UK.
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Magazine Features
How the broken relationship between Church and artist is being restored
Dr Sara Schumacher says the UK Church is experiencing a renaissance of art within its walls
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Opinion
5 reasons your church is losing young people – and what you can do about it
Krish Kandiah has been writing about the tragedy of ‘the missing generation’ for years, but when his own children stopped going to church, the issue took on a new urgency for him. Here he shares what he believes to be the five things that push young people away from God
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Interviews
Francis Spufford: ‘Christianity is for adults like me, who mess up and see no way out’
The critically acclaimed author talks about swearing, messing up his marriage and why Christian art is sometimes a little bit rubbish
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Opinion
The fastest growing churches in the UK are…
New research from the Bible Society has revealed the fastest growing segment of the UK Church
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Opinion
Israel is the Church’s blindspot
Any serious intercessor understands the importance of praying for Israel, yet most of the Church remains blind to the reality of God’s ongoing plan for the Jews, says Steve Maltz
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Opinion
Exclusive: Dissenting bishops speak out on same-sex blessings
On Monday the Church of England’s House of Bishops announced that prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples should go forward to be formally authorised under canon law. Today, Premier Christianity can exclusively reveal that eleven CofE bishops are dissenting from this plan. Here is their statement in full
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Opinion
We cannot evangelise in Liverpool the way we do in Lagos
The re-evangelisation of Europe will require white and minority ethnic Christians to work together, says Harvey Kwiyani. Both groups have much to learn from the other, he says. Only then will revival come to our shores
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Opinion
Loren Cunningham (1935-2023): The YWAM founder took Christ to the nations
Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth With a Mission (YWAM) has died, aged 88. Lynn Green pays tribute to the man who “deregulated mission”, founding a global movement that is active in over 200 countries worldwide
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Opinion
UCCF investigation: Are the silences louder than the statement?
UCCF has released the long-awaited results of an investigation into alleged breaches of employment law and discrimination. With the news coming in the wake of the resignations of nearly half the trustee board, Tanya Marlow says many important questions still remain unanswered
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Opinion
Has a Christian leader let you down? Here are 6 ways to respond
When our own Christian journey has been significantly impacted by a leader who fails, it can leave us reeling. Here’s six ways we can process the pain while hanging onto our faith and looking to Jesus
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Opinion
Too many Christians are feeding mouths but neglecting souls. I have a plan to change that
It's time to preach and witness the Gospel to a generation and society in desperate need of God, says Jonathan Oloyede
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Opinion
What makes a church ‘safe’ for LGBT people?
As a gay man, Andrew Bunt says that defining a church’s ‘safety’ based on their willingness to affirm a particular sexual ethic is unhelpful and unfair. Jesus modelled a better way, and we should too
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Magazine Features
Why more Christians are homeschooling their children
Despite the Church’s best efforts, Christian belief continues to decline among younger generations. Could home education form part of the answer?
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Testimonies
From dead man walking to alive in Christ
Michael Corcoran was drinking himself to death, but an encounter with a Christian changed the trajectory of his life
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Interviews
Dr Sharon James on challenging radical feminism and critical race theory
Cancel culture and woke activism are being driven by a dangerous anti-Christian ideology sweeping across the West. That’s according to the Christian Institute’s social policy analyst, whose new book on critical theory promises to help believers discern the truth
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Opinion
Did you know Big Ben's chimes are calling the nation to prayer?
The lyrics written to accompany Big Ben's bongs are little known, even by Christians. When the worship leader Chip Kendall discovered the world's most famous clock was issuing an hourly call to prayer, he couldn't keep the news to himself. Here's what happened next