UK Church

The Shadow Pandemic: domestic violence and the Church during Covid-19
2020-10-26T00:00:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
The coronavirus crisis has led to a substantial global rise in violence against women. While the Church hasn’t always been a safe place for survivors of domestic abuse, it now has an opportunity to be a light in these dark times. Megan Cornwell investigates
The problem with pedestals
2020-08-26T00:00:00+01:00By Heather Tomlinson
As toxic behaviour by some of the Church’s biggest names is uncovered, Heather Tomlinson says the problem isn’t just with them. It’s with us
Who are the Hebrew Israelites and why do they believe that Jesus is black?
2020-03-20T00:00:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Megan Cornwell investigates the sect that believes African Americans are the true Hebrew Israelites
What every Christian needs to know about Generation Z
2019-09-20T00:00:00+01:00
Today’s teenagers and 20s make up the first truly biblically illiterate generation. Tim Alford explores how the Church can best communicate the gospel to this unreached people group
The case against sermon-centric Sundays
2019-09-20T00:00:00+01:00By Skye Jethani
Skye Jethani explains why digital technology is disrupting our 500-year-old emphasis on lengthy Sunday sermons
Why we should ban Bible study
2019-08-19T00:00:00+01:00By Nick Page
Interacting with the Bible should be a rewarding and transformational experience, argues Nick Page
Soul Survivor: The end of an era
2019-07-18T00:00:00+01:00By Ruth Jackson
As their summer festivals draw to a close this month, Ruth Jackson reflects on 26 years of Soul Survivor.
Meet the Bruderhof: Our exclusive peek inside a modern Christian utopia
2019-07-18T00:00:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
Megan Cornwell spends 48 hours with the Christian community where all possessions are shared, faith sits at the centre of daily life and crime is nonexistent. But is this mere escapism, or a much-needed return to the model the early Church gave us?
Why we need to talk about race
2019-06-25T00:00:00+01:00By Ben Lindsay
Ben Lindsay is a black pastor of a white majority church, who has written a new book exploring race. He explains why a push for diverse congregations isn’t enough.
Why the Church's conspiracy of silence is hurting gay Christians
2019-05-21T00:00:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
While researching various Christian views on sexuality, Megan Cornwell uncovered a conspiracy of silence. Is it time for churches to come out and say what they really think?
Holy Ghosting: When Christians vanish from church
2019-05-21T00:00:00+01:00By Katie Stock
Katie Stock reports on a mysterious phenomenon
The rise of secularism
2019-04-24T00:00:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
The Church is being scrutinised by a growing number of people who do not share our faith. Should we be worried? Megan Cornwell investigates.
Deconstructing faith: Meet the evangelicals who are questioning everything
2019-03-18T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
A new generation is re-thinking what they've been told about Christianity, the Bible and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. They argue a 'new reformation' is taking place as they voice their doubts and embrace a process known as theological deconstruction. Those who have walked this road say it's a life-giving and ultimately faith-affirming process, but others are sceptical. Sam Hailes investigates
Eucharismatic: Why Christians should honour both Spirit and sacrament
2018-12-10T00:00:00+00:00By Andrew Wilson
Andrew Wilson explains how a fresh understanding of wine in the Bible will make you want to praise God on both the loud cymbals and the loud symbols
How Hillsong conquered the world and changed the way we worship
2018-09-20T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
What began as a single Sydney congregation is now a global church famous for producing some of Christendom’s best-known worship songs. As Hillsong gears up to plant yet more congregations across the UK, we take a peek behind the scenes of this pioneering megachurch
Faith in action: How Christians are plugging the gap left by austerity
2018-05-24T00:00:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
As government austerity is blamed for a rise in UK poverty, Megan Cornwell reports on how churches are intervening to help those in need
A woman's place
2018-05-24T00:00:00+01:00
Society’s attitude towards women has undergone a massive shift in recent years. But does the Church also need to re-examine its views? Katie Harrison investigates
The Battle for London: How Christians are fighting back against a knife crime epidemic
2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00
With gang culture on the rise and 26 teenagers stabbed to death in the capital last year, we meet the Christians battling for peace
How 3 very different churches experienced remarkable growth
2017-12-13T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Contrary to popular opinion, the Church is not on its deathbed. Sam Hailes tells positive stories of growth from across the UK
How evangelicals took over the Church of England
2017-10-26T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
From Justin Welby to the HTB effect, evangelical influence on the Church of England has grown dramatically. But not everyone is pleased, and sexuality still threatens to split the denomination
Wonder Women: Celebrating 100 years of female ordination
2017-08-24T00:00:00+01:00By Katie Stock
Katie Stock looks at the rise of women in church leadership positions
Beauty from Brokenness: These Christians are trying to restore dignity among sex workers
2017-06-23T00:00:00+01:00By Katie Stock
There are no simple answers when it comes to prostitution. Katie Stock reports
The Missing Jewel: How the modern worship movement was born
2017-04-21T00:00:00+01:00By Les Moir
Les Moir, the producer behind the UK's best known Christian albums, explains how a new way of worshipping God began 50 years ago