All Premier Christianity articles in June 2023
View all stories from this issue.
-
News AnalysisThe Windrush scandal
Christian leaders say the government’s decision to pursue a ‘hostile environment’ policy against immigrants has led to ‘triple trauma’ for the Windrush Generation
-
InterviewsRosemarie Mallett: ‘Jesus calls us to bring about justice. But we can’t do it without him’
The Bishop of Croydon on slavery, racism and the role of repentance
-
Regular ColumnistsA church divided on ethnic lines cannot stand
It’s a sobering thought, but the next time the Census religion data is revealed in ten years’ time, the Church in England and Wales is unlikely to have grown. Look ahead to 30 years’ time, and the number of Christians will make for even more grim reading. ...
-
Magazine FeaturesWhat is the ethnic pay gap and why should Christians campaign on it?
On average, minority ethnic staff earn less than their white colleagues in the UK. If we are to tackle racial injustice, companies must be transparent about their ethnicity pay gap, says Sarah Edwards
-
Thank God it's MondayThe cancer specialist: 'My faith compels me to seek solutions'
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
-
Real LifeLeroy Logan: ‘The Lord commissioned me to join the police’
Despite his father being severely beaten by police officers in a racist attack, Leroy Logan persevered with his application to join the Met. His career has seen him valiantly fighting for change – even at significant personal cost. Now a new challenge awaits
-
InterviewsBridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh: ‘Church is the place where you can be a hot mess; you don’t have to be fine’
The actor and activist on growing up in the Cotswolds, coming home to the Church and what it means to take every opportunity God gives you
-
Magazine FeaturesHow Windrush changed the British Church for good
As the UK marks the 75th anniversary of Empire Windrush, Mark Sturge unpacks the enormous impact of this generation on the British Church
-
InterviewsNicky Gumbel: ‘If we want to see revival, we must address the sin of racism’
The rejection of the Windrush Generation was a self-inflicted wound from which the Church is still recovering, says Alpha pioneer, Nicky Gumbel
-
Magazine FeaturesSonic waves: How Generation Windrush brought Gospel to the mainstream
The Windrush Generation brought the sounds of the Caribbean into British worship. But the music would have an impact far beyond the walls of the Church, explains Colin Tomlin
-
Magazine FeaturesSurveillance state: How digital tools are being used to persecute Christians
With the rise of advanced technologies, the ways of suppressing religious freedom are increasing exponentially. From facial recognition software to firewalls, Tim Wyatt spotlights the new ways repressive regimes are targeting Christians
-
TestimoniesFrom a life of crime to street evangelism
Nigel Williams was put into care as a child and has been in 18 different prisons. But meeting Christ set him free from his addictions and self-harm, and now he loves to share the good news with everyone he meets
-
Regular ColumnistsCommunion then and now
Traditions may have changed over the centuries, but wherever and whenever we eat the bread and drink the wine, we share fellowship together as one family – and with Jesus – says David Instone-Brewer
-
Regular ColumnistsThe Church is being damaged by scandals. Here’s 3 reasons why I still have hope
The relentless news of scandals and failures in the Church is breaking my heart. It can feel really hopeless - and then it becomes easy to slide into despair. I could easily write a column lamenting the fact that this institution we’re all part of is in ...
-
Regular ColumnistsHow I stopped my chronic alarm-snoozing and learned to love early mornings with God
Want to be the best leader you can be? You need to sleep well, eat well, exercise well and pray well, says Natalie Williams. Here’s how she changed her daily habits
-
Regular ColumnistsHow can you worship the God of the enslavers?
Q: When the rapper Jahaziel renounced his Christian faith, he listed a number of objections to belief, including “Christianity’s involvement in the slave trade”. He spoke about wanting to “return” to the religious traditions of his African ancestors. His story is representative of a large number of ...
-
Regular ColumnistsA stunning sight
It was one of those: Is this God speaking to me? moments. Seemingly from nowhere a thought surfaced, and the persistent luminosity of it made me wonder if the Holy Spirit was broadcasting on my personal wavelength. Some believers insist that their lives are punctuated with ...
-
ReviewsCalledOut Music: My top 8 songs
MOBO award-winning Samuel Nwachukwu, who performs under the pseudonym CalledOut Music, shares the songs on his playlist
-
ReviewsForgive - Timothy Keller
The latest book from prolific teacher and pastor Timothy Keller, Forgive is as good a book on the topic of forgiveness as you could hope to find. Full of cultural references and solid biblical exposition, Keller deftly explains why the need to forgive is so essential ...
-
ReviewsOn getting out of bed - Alan Noble
Suffering is normal. Many of us will experience some form of mental health struggle during our lives. Depending on your own unique situation, medicine, counsellors and/or friends may help. However, when it comes to deciding to get out of bed each morning, no one else can make ...
