All census articles
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Opinion4 ways to tackle Church decline
If we do what we’ve always done, we’ll get what we’ve always got, says Rick Hill. It’s time to dream again, and let God reignite a vision for the evangelisation of the nation in each and every one of our hearts
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OpinionThe average age of Christians in the UK is going up. We must pass on the faith to younger people
According to the latest census results, Christians are getting older, with the average age now being 51. Where has it all gone wrong, asks Graham Nicholls, and what can we do about it?
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OpinionThe 4 biggest issues facing the Church in 2023
Contested cultural moments can provide great opportunities for a Church that bears a message of good news, says Peter Lynas
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OpinionNigel Farage is wrong. Immigration is not to blame for the decline of Christianity
The decline in Christianity and the rise in non-white populations in England and Wales have led some commentators to link the two together and urge Britain to close its borders, says Caroline Gregory. But the biblical command to "love the foreigner as yourself" is more pertinent than ever, she says
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OpinionThe religious and ethnic makeup of Britain is changing. Let’s embrace the opportunities ahead of us
Our first ‘majority minority’ cities have produced vibrant, multi-ethnic churches, says Mike Royal. Christians have nothing to fear from the latest census results on immigration, and everything to gain
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News AnalysisIs Christianity declining in England and Wales?
The traditional expression of Christianity that was once part of England’s cultural fabric is waning, the recent Census results suggest
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OpinionThe Census proves the UK Church must change. Here are 7 suggestions
The fact that less than 50% of the population identifies as Christian, should be a wake up call to all of us, argues William Wade
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OpinionThink the Census results are bad news for Christians? Think again
With the number of people identifying as Christians continuing to plummet, you might think the latest census is bad news for the Church. But Peter Lynas has a different perspective on the figures
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OpinionWe are now a minority Christian country. Here are 4 ways believers should respond
There has been a large fall in the number of people who consider themselves Christians, according to census results released today.
