By
Liam Thatcher2021-07-07T11:10:00
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Restrictions may be coming to an end but 66 per cent of British people still think masks should be worn indoors. And while some Christians are celebrating a return to congregational singing from Sunday 25 July, others are more cautious. As church leaders face tough decisions on what to allow in their services, Liam Thatcher explains why ‘personal choice’ is a double-edged sword
2021-08-13T11:03:00Z By Chris Goswami
As remaining coronavirus rules end in England on 16 August, Chris Goswami looks back on some of the changes caused by the pandemic that we may wish to hold on to
2021-07-19T10:09:00Z By Graham Nicholls
Now ‘Freedom Day’ has arrived in England, the government says masks only need to be worn in crowded public places - but should that include churches? Graham Nicholls argues not, and that Christians need to be wary of turning mask wearing into a legalistic, loveless debate
2021-07-13T18:26:00Z By Tim Farron MP
Tim Farron MP explains why he believes we should continue to wear masks - even after July 19
2026-07-06T14:59:00Z By Ciarán Kelly
Requests for pastoral support, ministry or even a parent’s advice or opinion could be criminalised under the UK government’s new draft Conversion Practices Bill, warns Christian Institute’s Ciarán Kelly
2026-07-01T14:12:00Z By Tony Wilson
A new study has shown that collective worship releases naturally-occurring opioids in the brain, strengthening our sense of belonging and increasing our ability to endure pain. Tony Wilson explains more
2026-07-01T08:31:00Z By Gavin Ashenden
In a little-noticed change to his official accounts, King Charles appears to have revised his pledge to “defend the faith”. Former Chaplain to the Queen Gavin Ashenden gives his view on what it means
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