All UK Church articles – Page 4
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Testimonies
10 inspiring stories from 2024
The news might not always be bright, but God is still on the move. From personal testimonies to real life stories, here are our favourite reads to inspire and encourage your Christian faith
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The Big Picture
Camel ye faithful
St Etheldreda with St Clement ‘Camels and carols’ Real-life camels aren’t what you’d expect to see on the streets of west London on a cold winter’s evening, but St Etheldreda with St Clement ‘Camels and carols’ drew a large crowd this Christmas, with ...
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News Analysis
The biggest Christian news stories of 2024
As a new year dawns, we round up the good, the bad and the memorable from the past twelve months
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Interviews
10 fascinating interviews from 2024
From prime ministers to preachers, we spoke to over 50 fascinating Christians from all walks of life in 2024. Here are ten of the best conversations
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Opinion
Youth work is facing a crisis – just when young people need help the most
At a time when young people are facing unprecedented challenges, there are fewer and fewer people engaged in serving them. Ali Campbell asks: What can the Church do to stand in the gap?
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News Analysis
Why is the leader of a once-thriving London church being deported?
Tobi Adegboyega, founder of the now defunct SPAC Nation church, faces deportation after losing his appeal to the Immigration Tribunal to stay in the UK. George Luke explains what has taken place
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Opinion
What Wolf Hall teaches us about the Reformation
Whether historically accurate or not, the BBC’s Wolf Hall gives us an insight into the events that surrounded the greatest schism in Church history. It is a timely reminder of the importance of Christian unity, says Tony Wilson
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Reviews
Lead Like the Real You: A powerful guide for women in leadership
In Lead Like the Real You, Amy Orr-Ewing offers 43 heartfelt letters filled with wisdom and encouragement for women in ministry. Rachel Bedford says these honest reflections and practical advice will empower women to embrace their God-given voice and lead with faith and courage
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Opinion
Three cheers for Rev Richard Coles on I’m a Celebrity
While Justin Welby was in the House of Lords exhibiting precisely how not to conduct yourself in the face of safeguarding failures, Rev Richard Coles was in the jungle of the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here embodying all the qualities we would hope for in leader of the Church of England, says Rev Alex Frost
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Opinion
Expect a busy carol service this Christmas. People want to know more about Jesus
As new figures reveal attendance at Church of England Christmas services has leapt by 20 per cent in recent years, Rachel Jordan-Wolf says many churches will be looking forward to packed services in the coming days
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Regular Columnists
Why the Church needs to denounce the far right
As Christian symbolism becomes increasingly common at far right rallies, Chine McDonald urges church leaders to condemn racism and misogyny
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Opinion
How the trauma of advent brings God's healing
When God came into the world, it was traumatic, argues George Pitcher. But Advent reminds us that now, more than ever, the Church needs the healing balm of Jesus - even if it is painful at first touch
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Opinion
AI Jesus can only give you fast-food wisdom. I prefer the real thing
A hologram of Jesus claims to be able to impart wisdom to visitors at St Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne, Switzerland. Christians should be cautious about our creeping dependence on AI, says Chris Goswami
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Opinion
Saint Boris the Skinny shouldn’t be throwing stones at the Church of England
Boris Johnson has blamed the UK’s obesity crisis on the CofE. Jonty Langley thinks he can smell a whiff of hypocrisy
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Regular Columnists
The secret to joy this Christmas
Find your joy in giving, not receiving this festive season, says Natalie Williams
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Interviews
The Diplomat’s David Gyasi: ‘I’m quite explicit about who Jesus is’
The star of Netflix’s The Diplomat on how becoming a father at 19 drew him to faith and why he’s far more interested in people’s character than their showbiz connections
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News Analysis
Can you be arrested for praying in your head?
The national roll out of buffer zones around abortion clinics is leading to more pro-life activists being arrested
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News Analysis
The scandal that brought down the Archbishop of Canterbury
After facing mounting pressure, Most Rev Justin Welby has become the first Archbishop of Canterbury ever to resign. Tim Wyatt has the full story
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Opinion
Assisted suicide isn’t a choice we should give ourselves
Danny Webster challenges the idolisation of autonomy, highlighting how assisting suicide undermines the value of choice and freedom
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Opinion
Is the last stained glass ceiling about to come down?
The Church of England needs a clean slate and a fresh pair of eyes, says Michelle Guinness. Is it time for a female Archbishop of Canterbury?